What it does for your water
The EcoPure EP31 31,000-Grain Water Softener is a whole-house softener rated at 31,000 grains.
Run at an efficient salt setting, its rating gives about 23,200 grains per regeneration rather than the full rating: enough for up to 2 people on 15 grains-per-gallon water regenerating weekly, or 1 on 25 grains per gallon. Size it to your own water.
The listing also gives features listed Programmable; mounting Freestanding; sized by the maker for 1–4; power Manual (Water Pressure); capacity stated as 31.1 gallons; model EP31.
The listing gives dimensions of 20.5 in (L) x 15 in (W) x 48 in (H), a shipping weight of 82 lb and rough plumbing;water purification;water-softeners in the box.
Is it the right unit for your house?
Choose it when
- Up to 2 people on 15 gpg water
- Replacing an older softener
Pass on it when
- More than 1 person on 25 gpg water
- Iron above about 5 ppm without an iron filter
Where it wins and where it loses
Wins
- 31,000-grain rating
Loses
- Service flow not stated
- Valve not named on the listing
- Requires a drain line and power
- Adds sodium to softened water (potassium chloride avoids it)
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 | EP31 | Retailer |
|---|---|---|
| Features (seller) | Programmable | Retailer |
| Dimensions (seller) | 20.5"L x 15"W x 48"H | Retailer |
| Material | Plastic | Retailer |
| Mounting / installation | Freestanding | Retailer |
| Method | Ion Exchange | Retailer |
| Product weight | 82 lb | Retailer |
| Model name | EP31 | Retailer |
| Grain capacity (maker) | 31,000 grains | Retailer |
| Household (maker) | 1–4 | Retailer |
Units to weigh against it
Other water softeners in the catalog
Final verdict
A sensible whole-house softener for up to 2 people on 15 gpg water.
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