What it does for your water
The iSpring WCS45KG 45,000-Grain Water Softener is a whole-house softener rated at 45,000 grains.
The rating assumes a heavy salt dose; at a salt-saving setting expect about 33,800 grains from its rating, enough for up to 4 people on 15 grains-per-gallon water regenerating weekly, or 2 on 25 grains per gallon. Size it to your own water.
Other listed details: features listed Programmable; mounting Freestanding; power Corded Electric; capacity stated as 150 lb; model WCS45KG; material fiberglass resin.
The listing gives dimensions of 13 in (L) x 22.5 in (W) x 50.5 in (H), a shipping weight of 115 lb and system, power adapter, pipes, clamps, hex key, connect screws, o-rings, grease in the box.
Is it the right unit for your house?
Choose it when
- Up to 4 people on 15 gpg water
- Replacing an older softener
Pass on it when
- More than 2 people on 25 gpg water
- Iron above about 5 ppm without an iron filter
Where it wins and where it loses
Wins
- 45,000-grain rating
Loses
- Service flow not stated
- Valve not named on the listing
- Plumbing, drain and outlet needed
- Adds some sodium; potassium chloride is the alternative
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 | WCS45KG | Retailer |
|---|---|---|
| Features (seller) | Programmable | Retailer |
| Dimensions (seller) | 13"L x 22.5"W x 50.5"H | Retailer |
| Material | fiberglass resin | Retailer |
| Mounting / installation | Freestanding | Retailer |
| Method | Ion Exchange | Retailer |
| Product weight | 115 lb | Retailer |
| Model name | WCS45KG | Retailer |
| Grain capacity (maker) | 45,000 grains | Retailer |
Units to weigh against it
Other water softeners in the catalog
- Aquasana WH-SF60-BASE 60,000-Grain Water Softener
- SoftPro Water Systems SoftPro 40k 40,000-Grain Water Softener
- AFWFilters Fleck 5600SXT 16,000-Grain Water Softener
- North Star NSC3118 31,300-Grain Water Softener
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Final verdict
A practical whole-house softener for up to 4 people on 15 gpg water.
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