What it does for your water
The CircleRiver 16000 16,000-Grain Portable Water Softener is a portable / RV softener rated at 16,000 grains.
On 10 gpg campground water that is roughly 1,600 gallons between regenerations; on very hard 20 gpg water, about 800. Regeneration means pouring in salt as the maker directs and flushing with fresh water until the salt taste is gone.
Other listed details: connections 3/4-inch GHT; model 16000.
The listing gives a shipping weight of 31.3 lb.
Is it the right unit for your house?
Choose it when
- RV and marine water hookups
- Mobile car washes and spot-free rinsing
Pass on it when
- Permanent home installation
- Very hard water without frequent regeneration
Where it wins and where it loses
Wins
- 16,000-grain rating
- Runs off a garden hose
Loses
- You recharge it yourself with salt
- Capacity runs out faster on very hard water
Limits to know about
- Figures are the maker's or seller's own; check fit and capacity against your water test and your equipment's manual.
Maker's figures
Every figure below comes from the source shown in brackets. Where the maker doesn't state something, we say so instead of estimating.
| Model number | 16000 | Retailer |
|---|---|---|
| Product weight | 31.3 lb | Retailer |
| Grain capacity (maker) | 16,000 grains | Retailer |
| Pipe connection | 3/4-inch GHT | Retailer |
Units to weigh against it
Other water softeners in the catalog
Final verdict
A practical portable / RV softener for RV and marine water hookups.
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