EasyWater vs. Softeners
EasyWater is a water conditioner that physically changes the minerals in water to prevent them from forming scale. A traditional water softener replaces calcium and magnesium (known as "hardness") with sodium or potassium.
| EasyWater | Water Softener | |
|---|---|---|
| Uses Chemicals or Salt | ✔ | |
| Maintenance Free | ✔ | |
| Eco Friendly | ✔ | |
| Requires a Drain | ✔ | |
| Removes Existing Scale | ✔ | |
| Prevents New Scale Build Up | ✔ | |
| Slows New Scale Build Up | ✔ | |
| Portable | ✔ | |
| Keeps Beneficial Minerals | ✔ | |
| Beneficial to grass and plants | ✔ | |
| Wastes water in regeneration | ✔ |
Other Differences
There are other more subjective differences between EasyWater and a traditional water softener for customers who have used salt type water softeners in the past.
Feel
EasyWater conditioned water does not feel the same as salt softened water. EasyWater provides a smooth, clean feel and does not leave a soapy film feel the way a salt type softener does.
Water Spots
If you had a softener before, you will see more spotting if you do not wipe down the shower doors and faucets after use. Water spots left with a salt type water softener are less visible, but harder to remove.
Iron
A good salt type water softener uses the same ion exchange process that it does on calcium and magnesium to remove a good portion of the iron in your water and reduce staining. EasyWater reduces iron staining but does not do as good a job as a water softener. A secondary filter will be necessary when iron staining is a problem.
