Aqua Home Standard Series 1" Metered Water Softener

Size depends on your water hardness, how much water your household uses, and whether you have iron. As a starting point, use the bathroom guide in the sizing section, from 32K for 0–1 bathrooms up to 80K for 6–7 bathrooms. Very hard water or iron may call for the next size up. Not sure? Call 800.374.2143 with your water test results and we'll size it for your home.

A timed softener regenerates on a fixed schedule whether or not you've used the water. A metered softener measures your actual water use and regenerates only when the resin is nearing capacity. That means fewer unnecessary regenerations and less salt and water used, especially when your usage changes, like when you travel or have guests. This valve can also run both ways at once: it regenerates on demand, but never goes longer than the maximum number of days you set.

No. We don't manufacture control valves. The Standard Series uses an electronic metered valve from an established water treatment valve manufacturer. We select the components that make up the complete system and support it with sizing help and free replacement parts for life. If you'd like official product documentation, contact us and we'll send it.

Please don't attempt this installation without a licensed plumber. A water softener connects to your main water line, drain, and electrical, and a licensed plumber will make sure it's installed safely and to local code. Most systems can be installed by a plumber for under $500.

The system includes a bypass valve, your choice of bypass fittings, and an installation and programming guide for your plumber. It needs a drain nearby and a standard 100–120V indoor outlet for the included wall adapter.

Yes, it removes dissolved (ferrous, clear-water) iron up to 5 ppm. The valve's hardness setting can be raised to account for dissolved iron so the softener regenerates often enough. If your iron is higher than that, or already visible as orange or red particles (ferric iron), you'll want a dedicated iron filter ahead of the softener. Send us your water test and we'll recommend the right setup.

Yes. It softens hard water from both private wells and municipal supplies. For well water, we recommend testing for iron, manganese, and pH before choosing a size. If your city water has a chlorine taste or odor, ask us about pairing your softener with a carbon filter.

It depends on your water hardness, household size, and water use. You don't have to guess: the included EZsalt sensor tracks the salt level in your brine tank and alerts your phone when it's time to add more.

Your settings are stored permanently, so nothing needs to be reprogrammed. A backup battery keeps the clock running for up to 8 hours. After a longer outage, the time of day will flash, and resetting the clock is the only step needed.

Yes. The valve stores your daily water use for the last 63 days, and its diagnostics menu shows your current flow rate and peak flow over the last 7 days.

See our Free Replacement Parts for Life page for full coverage details and how to request parts.

Yes, we ship to California. Some California communities restrict salt-based water softeners, so check your local requirements before you buy. If you'd prefer a salt-free option, see our Salt Free Water Softener System.