WELCOME TO RAINDANCEH2O.COM   No salt hard water conditioner Sequoia Package, Did You Know? - Water softener discharge has been banned in several U.S states. California* - May begin banning water softeners as of January 1, 2003. Texas - Currently enforcing a statewide ban on water softeners. Michigan - Softener discharge into dry wells or unused septic tanks. Connecticut - Prohibits discharge of brine water to septic tanks. Is your state next? * The No Salt Water Softener Alternative - Southern California Residents: Salt and Potassium based water softeners are not allowed in the the Santa Clarita, CA. The ordinances apply to residences served by Sanitation Districts Nos. 26 and 32, which includes all areas with sewer service in the Santa Clarita Valley. Communities affected include, but are not limited to, Santa Clarita, Saugus, Valencia, Newhall, Castaic, Canyon Country, Stevenson Ranch, Fair Oaks Ranch, Bouquet Canyon, Mint Canyon and Forrest Park. If you live in these southern California areas and you need an automatic water softener alternative please see our Sequoia Package (AWS Series).

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Sequoia Package Have a question before ordering ?     RainDance Water Systems offers the best available water softener alternative to salt-based water softeners. The AWS Aquafer Water Source Whole House Water System uses NO Salt, NO Chemicals and provides whole house hard water conditioning as well as whole house drinking water filtration at every tap. We list complete water softener and conditioner pricing and information on our website. We will not have a high pressure salesman contact you or have you fill out an unnecessary quote form. Hard Water Conditioning: Enjoy the benefits of conditioned filtered water throughout your home with our whole house no salt hard water conditioner and drinking water filter. Unlike sodium based water softeners the Aquafer uses no salt or electricity to treat hard water scale. Thus eliminating the need for drain lines and waste water. Please read all of the advantages and available options listed below and you will find that conditioned water makes a refreshing difference. ALLOWABLE - The Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County have examined the AWS Aquafer Water Source water conditioning systems listed below and found that they are not subject to ordinances prohibiting the installation of automatic water softeners (also known as self-regenerating water softeners) in the Santa Clarita Valley. Prevents Hard Water Scale! Produces Filtered Drinking Water At Every Tap! No Drain Line To Install! No Waste Water Produced! No Electricity Required! No Salt or Chemicals to Add! The Aquafer Water Source Requires No Maintenance! * Pre and Post Filters Require Changing. Simple to Install - Connects to the Main Supply Line of your House! Provides Excellent Grooming & Cosmetic Benefits! Reduces Water Heating Costs! Excellent for Plant + Flower Growth & Quality! Household Cleaning & Maintenance is Reduced! Reduces Existing Scale Buildup! Creates Crystal Clear Water! Attractive Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Cover! Supplies an Almost Endless Capacity of chlorine tastes and odors ! As an added benefit, KDF media will reduce lime scale, mold, and fungi in your tub or shower. KDF 55 Process Medium is certified to ANSI/NSF Standard 42 for drinking water. The Sequoia Package also includes a pre NSF Certified under ANSI/NSF Standard 42 for drinking water 5 Micron pre-sediment filtration system for filtering dirt, rust and sediment and a post carbon block system for additional filtration. Carbon block is NSF Certified under ANSI/NSF Standard 42 for drinking water. Quality service before and after the purchase of your new water conditioner package California has one of the strictest residential water treatment policies. When a California company claims that a residential home water filter will reduce contaminants [such as lead, Cryptosporidium (protozoan cysts), pesticides, herbicides, solvents, heavy metals, bacteria and viruses] or makes other health related performance claims, the device must be certified by the DHS, pursuant to Health & Safety Code Section 116830. To comply with California's Department of Health Services Drinking Water Program we have included the CA. Certified # 99-1396 tgi5-25 under the counter reverse osmosis system. This system has also been tested and certified by NSF International against ANSI/NSF Standard 58 for the reduction of Barium, Cadmium, Chromium, Copper, Cyst, Hexavalent Chromium, Lead, Radium 226/228, Selenium, TDS, and Trivalent Chromium. For customers concerned with bacteria and water borne viruses we offer the CA. Certified # 02-1516 Trojan UV Max Pro 7 whole house ultraviolet disinfection system.Trojan UV Max Pro 7 has also been certified NSF 55. These systems undergo exhaustive testing and evaluation to ensure they destroy 99.99 percent of harmful microorganisms, including E. coli. They are environmentally-friendly, chemical-free and is a safe, natural process that adds no chemicals and does not affect the taste or odor of your water. FREE DELIVERY WITHIN THE CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES San Diego - Chula Vista - Spring Valley - La Mesa Poway - Lakeside - Ramona - Escondido - Rancho Bernardo Del Mar - Rancho Santa Fe - Encinitas - Carlsbad - Oceanside Fallbrook - Murrieta - Temecula - Hemet - Palm Springs - Palm Desert San Clemente - Newport Beach - Mission Viejo Orange County - Riverside County Water Filter Packages Shipped World Wide If you have a question on installation, service, or free delivery within the Continental United States please call toll free 1-877-788-8387 or E-mail Sequoia Package Whole House Water Filters                                         Includes: Whole House Aquafer AWS-10  Model # AWS-10  System Function Aquafer Water Source Whole House Chlorine Tastes and Odor Filtration / Salt Free Hard Water Scale Prevention System. No Maintenance! No Waste Water! No Electricity! This Package also includes replaceable: (1) 5 micron sediment prefilter for filtering large particals, rust and sediment and (1) 1 micron whole house carbon block post filter for extra added filtration.  Dimensions   Aquafer: 10" diameter x 54" height Pre / Post filters: 4.5"dia x 10" ht  Max. Flow Rate (gpm) 12  Gallons to Backwash  None - Does not require a backwash - No waste water  Regenerate Needed None (NO SALT) Does not require salt, potassium, or chemicals Please read our Most Frequently Asked Questions Below  Max Pressure  100psi  Micron Filtration 1 Power Requirements  None - No power required  Plumbing Size 1"  Maintenance  Aquafer Water Source -NONE pre and post filter replace approximately every 12 months or when needed  Stainless Steel Jacket Yes, Included  Installation Instructions  Yes, Included Tech Support  Yes, Included All water conditioner packages are fully delivered with the filtration media already in the tanks. We do not ship filtration media separately for our customers to pour in and assemble. We deliver systems assembled and ready to plumb. This saves time, money, and headaches for the self installer or your local plumber! FREE: Delivery Anywhere in The Continental U.S. Order Online or Call Toll Free 1-877-788-8387 Ask about our current filter specials: sales@raindanceh2o.com Sequoia Package AWS-10 No-Salt Hard Water Conditioner Filter System Price: $2,035.00 Free Delivery [Add to Cart] [View Cart]   Sequoia II Package With Reverse Osmosis                                                       Includes: Whole House Aquafer AWS-10 + Unter The Counter Reverse Omsosis  Model # AWS-10 / TGI-525  System Function Aquafer Water Source Whole House Chlorine Tastes and Odor Filtration / Salt Free Hard Water Scale Prevention System. No Maintenance! No Waste Water! No Electricity! This Package also includes whole house replaceable: (1) 5 micron sediment prefilter for filtering large particals, rust and sediment and (1) 1 micron whole house carbon block post filter for extra added filtration. Package also includes model tgi-525 under the sink reverse osmosis: Certified by NSF International against ANSI/NSF Standard 58 for the reduction of Barium, Cadmium, Chromium, Copper, Cyst, Hexavalent Chromium, Lead, Radium 226/228, Selenium, TDS, and Trivalent Chromium. State of California Water Treatment Device # 99-1396  Dimensions   Aquafer: 10" diameter x 54" height Pre / Post filters: 4.5"dia x 10" ht  Max. Flow Rate (gpm) 12  Gallons to Backwash  None - Does not require a backwash - No waste water  Regenerate Needed None (NO SALT) Does not require salt, potassium, or chemicals Please read our Most Frequently Asked Questions Below  Max Pressure  100psi  Micron Filtration 1 Power Requirements  None - No power required  Plumbing Size 1"  Maintenance  Aquafer Water Source -NONE pre and post filter replace approximately every 12 months or when needed  Stainless Steel Jacket Yes, Included  Installation Instructions  Yes, Included Tech Support  Yes, Included TGI-525 RO System 25 Gallon Per Day 5 Stage Under The Counter Reverse Osmosis RO Dimensions: 16"W x 5"D x18"H RO Storage Tank Dimensions: 12"Dia x 16"H 1st Stage: Sediment cartridge filter. 2nd Stage: GAC Carbon filter 3rd Stage: Carbon block post filter 4th Stage: 25gpd TFC membrane 5th Stage: Inline Carbon post filter 4 gallon storage tank Stainless steel long-reach faucet (Lead-Free) Color-coded tubing for easy connections. Complete installation kit. 5 year factory warranty. For use on city or well water sources.   All water conditioner packages are fully delivered with the filtration media already in the tanks. We do not ship filtration media separately for our customers to pour in and assemble. We deliver systems assembled and ready to plumb. This saves time, money, and headaches for the self installer or your local plumber! FREE: Delivery Anywhere in The Continental U.S. Order Online or Call Toll Free 1-877-788-8387 Ask about our current filter specials: sales@raindanceh2o.com Sequoia II Package AWS-10 + Reverse Osmosis Price: $2,360.00 Free Delivery [Add to Cart] [View Cart]   Sequoia III Package With Ultraviolet Disinfection                                                   Includes: Whole House Aquafer AWS-10 + Whole House Ultraviolet Disinfection  Model # AWS-10  System Function Aquafer Water Source Whole House Chlorine Tastes and Odor Filtration / Salt Free Hard Water Scale Prevention System. No Maintenance! No Waste Water! No Electricity! This Package also includes replaceable: (1) 5 micron sediment prefilter for filtering large particals, rust and sediment and (1) 1 micron whole house carbon block post filter for extra added filtration.  Dimensions   Aquafer: 10" diameter x 54" height Pre / Post filters: 4.5"dia x 10" ht  Max. Flow Rate (gpm) 12  Gallons to Backwash  None - Does not require a backwash - No waste water  Regenerate Needed None (NO SALT) Does not require salt, potassium, or chemicals Please read our Most Frequently Asked Questions Below  Max Pressure  100psi  Micron Filtration 1 Power Requirements  None - No power required  Plumbing Size 1"  Maintenance  Aquafer Water Source -NONE pre and post filter replace approximately every 12 months or when needed  Stainless Steel Jacket Yes, Included  Installation Instructions  Yes, Included Tech Support  Yes, Included Whole House Ultraviolet UV Disinfection   Model # Trojan UV Max Pro 7  Flow Rate (gpm) 8gpm Length 29"  Cell Diameter  3.5"  Monitor Dimensions  9.75" x 6"  Power 110V  Inlet/Outlet Port Size 1"  Number of UV Bulbs 1  Visual Lamp Failure Indicator System  Yes  Audible Lamp Failure Indicator System  Yes Chamber Material 316 Stainless Steel  Maintenance  Replace (1) UV Bulb Every 12 Months  System Function Bacteria And Water Borne Virus Treatment   All water conditioner packages are fully delivered with the filtration media already in the tanks. We do not ship filtration media separately for our customers to pour in and assemble. We deliver systems assembled and ready to plumb. This saves time, money, and headaches for the self installer or your local plumber! FREE: Delivery Anywhere in The Continental U.S. Order Online or Call Toll Free 1-877-788-8387 Ask about our current filter specials: sales@raindanceh2o.com Sequoia III Package AWS-10 + UV Disinfection Price: $3,450.00 Free Delivery [Add to Cart] [View Cart]   The Ultimate No-Salt Whole House Water Filter Package Sequoia IV Package With Ultraviolet Disinfection And Reverse Osmosis                                                           Includes: Whole House Aquafer AWS-10 + Whole House Ultraviolet Disinfection + Under The Sink Reverse Osmosis  Model # AWS-10  System Function Aquafer Water Source Whole House Chlorine Tastes and Odor Filtration / Salt Free Hard Water Scale Prevention System. No Maintenance! No Waste Water! No Electricity! This Package also includes replaceable: (1) 5 micron sediment prefilter for filtering large particals, rust and sediment and (1) 1 micron whole house carbon block post filter for extra added filtration.  Dimensions   Aquafer: 10" diameter x 54" height Pre / Post filters: 4.5"dia x 10" ht  Max. Flow Rate (gpm) 12  Gallons to Backwash  None - Does not require a backwash - No waste water  Regenerate Needed None (NO SALT) Does not require salt, potassium, or chemicals Please read our Most Frequently Asked Questions Below  Max Pressure  100psi  Micron Filtration 1 Power Requirements  None - No power required  Plumbing Size 1"  Maintenance  Aquafer Water Source -NONE pre and post filter replace approximately every 12 months or when needed  Stainless Steel Jacket Yes, Included  Installation Instructions  Yes, Included Tech Support  Yes, Included Whole House Ultraviolet UV Disinfection   Model # Trojan UV Max Pro 7  Flow Rate (gpm) 8gpm Length 29"  Cell Diameter  3.5"  Monitor Dimensions  9.75" x 6"  Power 110V  Inlet/Outlet Port Size 1"  Number of UV Bulbs 1  Visual Lamp Failure Indicator System  Yes  Audible Lamp Failure Indicator System  Yes Chamber Material 316 Stainless Steel  Maintenance  Replace (1) UV Bulb Every 12 Months  System Function Bacteria And Water Borne Virus Treatment TGI-525 RO System 25 Gallon Per Day 5 Stage Under The Counter Reverse Osmosis   tgi-525 under the sink reverse osmosis: Certified by NSF International against ANSI/NSF Standard 58 for the reduction of Barium, Cadmium, Chromium, Copper, Cyst, Hexavalent Chromium, Lead, Radium 226/228, Selenium, TDS, and Trivalent Chromium. State of California Water Treatment Device # 99-1396 RO Dimensions: 16"W x 5"D x18"H RO Storage Tank Dimensions: 12"Dia x 16"H 1st Stage: Sediment cartridge filter. 2nd Stage: GAC Carbon filter 3rd Stage: Carbon block post filter 4th Stage: 25gpd TFC membrane 5th Stage: Inline Carbon post filter 4 gallon storage tank Stainless steel long-reach faucet (Lead-Free) Color-coded tubing for easy connections. Complete installation kit. 5 year factory warranty.   All water conditioner packages are fully delivered with the filtration media already in the tanks. We do not ship filtration media separately for our customers to pour in and assemble. We deliver systems assembled and ready to plumb. This saves time, money, and headaches for the self installer or your local plumber! FREE: Delivery Anywhere in The Continental U.S. Order Online or Call Toll Free 1-877-788-8387 Ask about our current filter specials: sales@raindanceh2o.com   Sequoia IV Package AWS-10 + UV Disinfection + RO System Price: $3,750.00 Free Delivery [Add to Cart] [View Cart]

What is Hard Water ?

Answer: The term hardness refers to the quantity of dissolved calcium and magnesium in water. These minerals, which come primarily from limestone type rock formations, are found to some degree in almost all natural waters. Calcium and magnesium cause problems for two principal reasons:

When the water is warmed, they precipitate out of solution and form a hard, rock-like scale. This scale accelerates corrosion, restricts flow, and reduces heat transfer in water heaters and boilers.
When they combine with soap, they react to form a curd, which interferes with cleaning, dries out skin, and leaves deposits on plumbing and clothes (bathtub ring; ring around the collar). The minerals in hard water gradually settle out forming a hard scale. Scale centimeters thick can build up over time in hard water areas. Scale build up will eventually clog pipe, and can decrease the life of toilet flushing units by 70 percent and water faucets by 40 percent according to a report published by the American Water Works Association (AWWA). Hardness scale can also shorten life of washing equipment, dishwashers, and clothes washers by as much as 30 percent according to the AWWA report.

Hardness is measured in parts per million (or the equivalent mg/L) or in grains per gallon (gpg). Note: if the water analysis is given in ppm as CaCO3 then 1 gpg = 17.1 ppm. There is no established limit for the acceptable level of hardness in water, but it is generally considered to become problematic at around 3 gpg.

Levels of hardness are referred to as follows:

Soft Water: 0 - 1 grains per gallon (gpg)
Slightly Hard Water: 1 - 4 grains per gallon (gpg)
Moderately Hard Water: 4 - 7 grains per gallon (gpg)
Hard Water: 7 - 10 grains per gallon (gpg)
Very Hard Water: Over 10 grains per gallon (gpg)

What is the Aquafer Water Source(AWS)& how does it work?

The Aquafer Water Source Filtration & Scale Prevention System Filters the effects of common water problems through the use of a 4-step process

1st Step

Untreated water enters the Aquafer Water Source flowing through a deep layer of KDF filtration media to filter unwanted chlorine tastes and odors.

2nd Step

The filtered water passes through a spring-loaded chamber which creates a small pressure drop. This pressure drop initiates the formation of calcium hardness crystals.

3rd Step

The calcium hardness crystals then pass through a catalytic surface which greatly multiplies the number of crystals. It is the last two steps (pressure drop & catalytic surface) that makes the Aquafer Water Source Filtration & Scale Prevention System significantly more effective than other treatment systems.

4th Step

The multitude of calcium crystals pass through a strong magnetic field which serves to hold the crystals in suspension rendering them harmless up to 72 hours to your plumbing & plumbing fixtures.

The entire process bonds calcium ions to each other rather than to your plumbing and plumbing fixtures. A simple damp cloth (if at all) is more than sufficient to remove any residual mineral deposits rather than the usual abrasives and "elbow grease" that is normally required. The Aquafer Water Source Filtration & Scale Prevention System will also provide filtered drinking water at every tap. The surface tension of the water is also reduced which results in a higher quality of water absorption into the human body and plant life.

Question: What does the unit do?
Answer:

a. It prevents the formation of hard water scale in water heaters & pipes
b. It will stop the formation of hard water scale on shower doors & fixtures.
c. It will prevent hard water "bathtub ring" and allow the use of less soap and detergent.
d. It filters chlorine from the water to improve taste and odor.

Question: What are some of these features?
Answer: First, it is all done in one space saving tank that measures under 55" high and only takes up a circle of one-foot diameter on the floor. Second, there are no regeneration chemicals like salt used at all. Third we have added a pre and post filter for even better water quality. The Aquafer Water Source also includes:(1) 10 micron whole house carbon block post filter for additional filtration.

Question: Does a regular softener use a lot of salt?
Answer: It depends on the hardness of the water and also the number of people in the home. Based on the averages the savings would be over 700 pounds of salt a year. That's $75-$100 a year or almost a $1,000 over the 10 year life of a softener. Not to mention the back braking job of lugging all of that salt.

Question: Are there other advantages?
Answer: Certainly, A big one is that this unit NEVER regenerates so there is never water discharged down the drain.

Question: Do regular water softeners waste a lot of water?
Answer: Again it depends on the water hardness, softener design, and the family size. But the average would be about 10,000 gallons a year.

Question: It sounds like this unit is very friendly to the environment. Is this true?
Answer: Yes it is. Also in many parts of the US there is legislation pending to stop the discharge of the salt into municipal sewers. You can imagine the problems that would be caused by hundreds or thousands of softeners in a single city.

Question: Are there even more advantages?
Answer: Yes there are. The unit has no valve mechanism and thus no need for electricity. The cost of installation is often lowered because no outlet is needed. With no valve there are no moving parts so service is eliminated.

Question: You mentioned filtration of chlorine. Won't there be a need to replace the carbon?
Answer: We do not use carbon in the Aquafer tank. We use a special material (KDF) that will last for millions of gallons. Expected life is for over 15 + years of normal use.

Question: How does it work?
Answer: The scale prevention process is quite easy. We use a patented combination catalytic and magnetic chamber to change the calcium (hardness) of the water from a dissolved material to sub microscopic particles that wash through the plumbing system without being able to connect themselves to the pipes or heaters. In this form they will not react with soaps or detergents either. We have found that magnets alone do not work as effectively so that is why we precede the magnets with a catalytic device.

Example of hard water with and without our Hard Water Conditioner. This photo shows the inside of two hot water heater pipes that were plumbed on the outlet of two separate hot water heaters. The test was conducted over a period of 324 days using 5,830 gallons of treated municipal water (city water). One hot water heater had our scale prevention system installed prior and one did not. You can see the dramatic difference between the two water pipes. The one on the left (no scale prevention) clearly indicates heavy hard water scale. The treated pipe on the right has virtually no hard water scale build up.

Question: What about the chlorine removal?
Answer: The Hard Water is treated using the steps listed above. For chlorine tastes and odors KDF is used. This process media are high-purity copper-zinc formulations used in pretreatment, whole house filters, primary treatment, and wastewater applications. KDF media supplement or replace existing technologies to dramatically extend system life, scale, and decrease maintenance.

Patented KDF process media are 100 percent recyclable and contain no chemical additives. Hospitals, restaurants, municipal water treatment facilities, and homes rely on KDF process media to filter chlorine tastes and odors from their water.

Question: Will the water test soft?
Answer: No. The test chemicals are designed to put the hardness back into solution. Once back into solution they will show hardness on test kits.

Question: I thought all equipment had to have a valve. Why not yours?
Answer: Because we have a constant upward flow path that keeps the filter media always moving and not packing down and collecting dirt.

Question: Can this unit be used on all water supplies?
Answer: NO! We must know something of the chemistry of the water. In particular the Calcium hardness, total alkalinity, and pH. From this we can establish the Langelier's index and apply it to our lab test data. If on a private well we would encourage a test or an evaluation of existing test data.

Question: Am I correct in summarizing by saying that this unit uses no chemicals, has no valve, has no moving parts uses no electricity, discharges no water down the drain, will prevent the problems of hard water and will stop chlorine taste & odor for 15 years or more.
Answer: YES!

Question: Is there anything special about the water from this unit compared to water that has gone through a salt using softener?
Answer: Yes. First, there will not be the slippery feel on your skin when you shower or bathe. This feel comes from the sodium reacting with your body oils. Secondly, we add nothing to the water such as sodium mentioned previously. This could be important to someone on a low sodium diet.

Question: Any other special things about the water?
Answer: There is an unusual phenomenon that takes place. The surface tension of the water is reduced. This is often referred to as making the water "wetter". It simply means that the water can penetrate a plant more effectively and deeper so that the plants are more hardy and grow better. With a standard salt type softener, that water is actually be harmful to plants.

Question: Is this a brand new technology, or has there been some experience in actual use?
Answer: We have employed catalytic and magnetic processes since 1994. We have also used the special filtration media (KDF) for that period of time. There were over 1,000 units placed world wide in the first 5 years.

Question: Has the performance been reliable?
Answer: YES! WE have fewer than 1/2% field problems and without exception they resulted from situations where the units were placed on water supplies that were outside of the limits that have been established through testing.

Question: Are there any general guidelines that can be used on the water chemistry where the use of this unit would be o.k.?
Answer: Hardness up to 25 grains, pH 7.5 or less and a visibly clear water. this as stated before, Well water supplies should be tested.

 

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