TIME CLOCK BASED WATER SOFTENER SYSTEMS Time clock water softeners are different from metered water softeners, as they regenerate on a calendar basis.  They do not measure water consumption, and only regenerate on the day-of-the-week as set by the user.  An electrical motor automatically initiates the regeneration process as the time setting is reached. These water softener systems can be purchased online by visiting our "Clock Water Softeners" page. WS1S Water Softener - Autotrol 255/460i (3/4 inch) WS1L Water Softener - Autotrol 255/742 (3/4 inch) WS3S-HC Water Softener - Autotrol 268/440i (1 inch) WS3L-HC Water Softener - Autotrol 268/742 (1 inch)  WS4S Water Softener - Fleck 5600 (3/4 inch) WS6S Water Softener - Fleck 2510 (1 inch) BENEFITS YOU CAN EXPECT FROM SOFT WATER Better Tasting Food & Beverages Save Money on Detergents, soaps & Conditioners Extend the Life of Pipes and Fixtures Skin & Hair Will Feel Softer & Cleaner Cleaner Clothes Click For Larger View A water softener will improve your quality of life and save you money as well. Mineral build-up caused by un-softened water will no longer occur on pipes, fixtures and equipment. In many cases, past damage caused by hard water will actually be reversed! A Commercial/industrial water softener is available for any application. Please inquire for more information! WHY CHOOSE A CAI WATER SOFTENER? HIGH EFFICIENCY CAI softeners utilize "State of the Art" control systems to yield higher efficiencies than other systems. CAI Softeners can have the highest real-life efficiency of any softening system available when ordered with our high-end micro-processor controlled valve. Many available CAI Softeners use a proportional counter-current brining system that requires up to 60% less salt than competitive softeners.     LOW MAINTENANCE CAI Softening systems are designed to be easy to use. High efficiency metered units are available that use less salt than standard timed systems. Many of our units utilize a unique soft water refill of the brine tank that results in longer run time between routine maintenance calls.     QUALITY CONSTRUCTION CAI Water Softener construction is second to none. Our valves are constructed of Noryl, a high-tech patented material from GE, or durable lead-free brass. The resin tank is fabricated of fiberglass and lined with polyethylene - a completely corrosion resistant system!     SUPER SAVINGS A CAI Water Softener will allow you to use less soap and detergent, saving the environment and saving you money. In addition, a CAI Water Softener prevents the build-up of harmful mineral scale, adding years of service life to pipes, appliances and hot water heaters, thus paying for itself in the short and long term     MORE AVAILABLE FEATURES A CAI water softener has many available features; including: Shipping from our warehouse to your door - The listed price is the full price. No added packing & handling charges System by-pass valve Full charge of premium grade Ionac C-249 or C-266 (fine mesh) softener resin for each tank size - We never under-fill our resin tanks! Round brine tank - No cheap square "garbage can" tanks supplied! Brine tank salt grid and back-up safety check valve for trouble-free operation - no salt grid required or supplied with proportional brining systems. Resin tank turbulator for improved softening effectiveness - turbulators not required or supplied with 64,000 grain capacity, twin-tank or up-flow systems. Funnel provided with each system to allow easy filling of the resin tank during installation. All new systems with full manufacturers warranties - No rebuilt or used systems - 5 years warranty on valve & control, 5 year warranty on brine tank - 10 year warranty on resin tanks. Lifetime 24 hour technical support included with each purchase! Standard System resin tank/control valve dimensions: 24,000 grain capacity, 7" diameter x 44" height (51" height including valve) 32,000 grain capacity, 8" diameter x 44" height (51" height including valve) 48,000 grain capacity, 10" diameter x 54" height (61" height including valve) 64,000 grain capacity, 12" diameter x 52" height (59" height including valve) Brine (salt) tank 18" diameter x 33" height Brine valve with backup safety float Brine tank salt platform (salt grid) Overflow drain elbow included Optional Cabinet Style 13.5" wide x 22.5" depth x 44" height Included brine valve with backup safety float Brine tank salt platform (salt grid) Autotrol Turbulator A distributor is the riser tube that is located in the center of the ion-exchange resin bed. With a standard design, water passes down through the resin and up through the distributor during the water softening process. A turbulator can replace a standard riser tube in most "down-flow" designed water softeners. A turbulator physically moves the resin from the bottom of the bed to the top, stirring up the resin to increase sediment removal and conditioner efficiency. Using a water-stream compression device, a turbulator propels resin beads at high speed to the top of the resin bed, then allows them to settle back to the bottom. Small sediment that may have accumulated in the bed (like dirt or iron) are scrubbed from the resin beads and washed to the drain. So the bed is constantly turned over and reclassified. The result? Resin beds stay cleaner and last longer! Turbulators are not used in 64,000 grain capacity softeners, up-flow (counter-current) softeners, high-flow 1.25 inch softeners, and twin-tank water softener designs. Turbulators are standard on all CAI down-flow water softener designs. COMPARISON OF FEATURES (Clock) Model No. Control  Type Control/Valve Manufacturer Control/Valve Number Flow Capacity Standard Connections Flow Type By-pass Valve KITE  T KITE MPTC Std. 3/4" Down Noryl WS1S T Autotrol 255/440i Std. 3/4" Down Noryl WS1L  T Autotrol 255/742 Std. 3/4" Down Noryl WS3S-HC T Autotrol 268/440i High 1" Down Noryl WS3L-HC M Autotrol 268/742 Std. 1" Down Noryl WS4S T Fleck 5600 Std. 3/4" Down S.S. WS6S T Fleck 2510 High 1" Down S.S. T = Timer/Clock

OTHER AVAILABLE CAI WATER SOFTENER SYSTEMS:

MICROPROCESSOR BASED METERED WATER SOFTENERS
These are single resin tank water softeners, with a separate brine/salt tank. Microprocessor based units measure your water consumption, and regenerate only as required. Sometimes referred to as a demand water softener, these softeners measure water consumption using a turbine that turns as your water is used. An electronic sensor detects the rate of turbine spin and sends a signal to the on-board computer control. Using parameters that are pre-set by the user (capacity, water hardness, etc.), the computer determines when regeneration is required and initiates the regeneration process automatically. These water softener systems can be purchased online by visiting our "Metered Water Softeners" page.

WS1SM Water Softener - Autotrol 255/460i (3/4 inch)
WS1LM Water Softener - Autotrol 255/762 (3/4 inch)
WS2SM Water Softener - Autotrol 269/463i (1 inch)
WS3SM-HC Water Softener - Autotrol 268/460i (1 inch)
WS3S-HC Water Softener - Autotrol 255/762 (3/4 inch)
WS4M Water Softener - Fleck 5600SE (3/4 inch)
WS5M-HC Water Softener - Fleck 7000SE (1.25 inch)
WS5MD Water Softener - Fleck 6700 (3/4 inch)
WS6M Water Softener - Fleck 2510SE (1 inch)
WS7SM-HC Water Softener - Clack WS1 (1 inch)
WS8SM-HC Water Softener - Clack WS1 (1.25 inch)

ELECTRO-MECHANICAL METERED WATER SOFTENERS
These are single resin tank water softeners, with a separate brine/salt tank. Theses units measure your water consumption and regenerate only as required. Also referred to as a demand water softeners, electro-mechanical metered water softeners measure water consumption with a turbine that turns as your water is used. The turbine is connected directly to a mechanical water meter by cable. When the user-set gallon capacity is reached, an electrical motor is activated by a micro-switch, and moves the water softener through the regeneration process. These water softener systems can also be purchased online by visiting our "Metered Water Softeners" page.

WS4C Water Softener - Fleck 5600EC (3/4 inch)
WS6C Water Softener - Fleck 2510EC (1 inch)

TWIN TANK WATER SOFTENERS
Twin tank water softeners have two resin tanks and a separate salt/brine tank. Twin tank units are always metered (demand), using either an electro-mechanical metering system, or computer based microprocessor meter. Twin tank systems always have a fully regenerated tank available on standby, and deliver uninterrupted 24 hour supply of softened water. During regeneration, water is first passed thru the online tank before entering the tank undergoing regeneration - regeneration using this pre-treated water helps clean the system and extends the water softener lifetime.

Electro-mechanical metered water softeners measure water consumption with a turbine that turns as your water is used. The turbine is connected directly to a mechanical water meter by cable. When the user-set gallon capacity is reached, an electrical motor is activated by a micro-switch, and moves the water softener through the regeneration process.

Microprocessor based water softeners measure your water consumption, and regenerate only as required. Sometimes referred to as demand water softeners, these softeners measure water consumption using a turbine that turns as your water is used. An electronic sensor detects the rate of turbine spin and sends a signal to the on-board computer control. Using parameters that are pre-set by the user (capacity, water hardness, etc.), the computer determines when regeneration is required and initiates the regeneration process automatically. Twin tank systems can be purchased online by visiting our "Twin Tank Water Softeners" page.

ECT9000 Water Softener - Fleck 9000 (Twin electro-mechanical 3/4 inch)
ECT9100 Water Softener - Fleck 9100 (Twin electro-mechanical 3/4 inch)
ECT9000-HC Water Softener - Fleck 9000 (Twin electro-mechanical 1 inch)
ECT9100-HC Water Softener - Fleck 9100 (Twin electro-mechanical 1 inch)
SET9000 Water Softener - Fleck 9000 (Twin microprocessor 3/4 inch)
SET9100 Water Softener - Fleck 9100 (Twin microprocessor 3/4 inch)
SET9000-HC Water Softener - Fleck 9000 (Twin microprocessor 1 inch)
SET9100-HC Water Softener - Fleck 9100 (Twin microprocessor 1 inch)