ᐅ Watercat Cube – Recommendation / Experiences with Water Softening Systems?

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Residual hardness should be at least 4, preferably 6–8 dH (German degrees).
We are still waiting for the second quote, either Judo or Grünbeck.
The salt-based option convinces me more.

What do you think of the Alfiltra Filtrasoft Basic 40? Does anyone know it?

Anything without a brand name is not reliable. Grünbeck and BWT are well-trained in sanitary installations. The factory service wanted 300€ net annually for maintenance, while the plumber charges 130€ gross.

Well, that sounds quite general—that everything without a brand name is useless.

When I look at the Grünbeck SC18 and check Amazon reviews, it doesn’t look very good for that manufacturer either.

Technically, it sounds interesting and is still affordable at €1500 (approximately $1600).

Any experiences?

G-Star1988 schrieb:
Well, that sounds very general—that everything without a brand name is worthless.

When I look at the Grünbeck SC18 and check the reviews on Amazon, it doesn’t look so good for that manufacturer either.

Technically, it sounds interesting and at €1500 (around $1600) still affordable.

Any experiences?

You’re approaching this the wrong way. The question is: who will install the unit for you?

€1500 (around $1600) is just the price of the device; how much is the installation?

Who will maintain it or come by for warranty service? If the factory service comes, I would ask in advance for a maintenance contract, which will likely cost at least three times as much.

What about the salt? One bag costs €10 (around $11); can you use other brands or will the warranty be voided? If you buy salt at a hardware store, it costs about €6 (around $6.50).

When I add all this up, I’d rather go with Grünbeck and/or BWT.

People always think the purchase price is all it takes. Buy a Fiat and an Audi, drive them for 2 years, and then compare the running costs.

What you might want to consider: If you need a lifting station, lifting stations and salt usually don’t get along very well.

Furthermore, we were advised against using "salt water" as drinking water or for making tea, especially for young children.