Many companies promote salt-free devices like magnets and magic beads as alternatives to traditional water softeners. But independent third-party lab tests show many of these products do not deliver the benefits of soft water, nor do they reduce scale and calcium buildup in pipes and appliances.
Your local Erie, Warren & Meadville Culligan Man has been offering proven solutions to the real water problems found throughout central Pennsylvania for decades and can recommend the right solution for you.
For the truth about alternatives to truly softened water, please see the independent research found on the specifications tab below.
Soften Without Salt
Portable exchange softeners provide soft water, even in brine-restricted areas.
No Magic Required
Studies show magnetic water conditioning doesn’t work, but Culligan solutions do.
Advanced Solutions
Don’t need a softener? Then you don’t need salt. Try one of our salt-free filtration systems instead.
Benefits
These include:
Culligan Automatic Filters
We have a full line of salt-free filtrations systems that don’t use salt, including; Cullar® Carbon Filter, Filter-Cleer, Iron-Cleer®, Sulfer-Cleer® and Cullneu Neutralizing Filter.
Whole House Reverse Osmosis
These systems improve water quality when some other technologies do not remove specific problem-causing minerals or contaminants.*
No-Sodium Softener Alternative
All Culligan Softening systems can use potassium chloride as an alternative.
*Contaminants are not necessarily in your water.
- Patented Aqua-Sensor® Monitor minimizes the amount of salt and water used in each regeneration cycle
- Large capacity tank ensures a plentiful supply of soft water
- 1 inch control valve optimizes water pressure throughout your home
- Non-corrosive control valve designed to deliver years of reliable service
- ACCUSOFT® Microprocessor offers worry-free operation of your water softener, even in power outages
- Dubl-Safe brine refill valve provides peace-of-mind during refill
- CUL-FLO-VALV® makes operation easy
- Guest Cycle recharge option generates an extra supply of soft water at the touch of a button
- CULLEX® resin provides maximum capacity, stability and long-lasting operation Quadra-Hull® Tank delivers dependable operation thanks to multiple layers of construction
- High-grade quartz underbedding distributes water evenly, maximizing water flow
- Optional UL-certified, weather-resistant enclosure for outdoor installation
Specifications
Laboratory tests by independent third parties suggest that magnetic water treatment devices do not deliver the benefits of soft water. Additionally, third party research has consistently concluded that these products do not work in all water conditions nor in a consistent predictable way.
Don’t just believe us, believe the Independent Third Party Researchers!
WQA Magnetics Task Force
34 separate report papers indicate that physical water treatment does not work in a consistent and predictable way.
Demonstration and Evaluation of Magnetic Descalers
Army Corp of Engineers tested two magnetic (Descal-A-Matic and Aqua Magnetic) and one electronic device (Ener Tec) in 2001. The findings do not support the claims of the manufacturers regarding the ability of their respective devices prevent mineral scale formation in hot potable water systems.
WQA Consumer Alert
WQA determined no performance test standard for Physical Treatment Devices exists in the US for “Salt Free” devices
Magnetic Water Treatment Devices
Penn State University states there is virtually no valid scientific data to support any water treatment benefit from magnetic devices. Companies use testimonials from “hundreds of satisfied customers” to support their claims.
Quantitative Assessment of the Effectiveness of Permanent Magnetic Water Conditioner Devices
Purdue University tested 6 unidentified magnetic water conditioning devices and compared them to untreated water. Testing lasted for 240 days. No beneficial effect was seen for the magnetic treatment devices.
Performance of Permanent Magnet Type Water Treatment Device
South Dakota Magnet School of Mines & Technology tested two different classes of magnetic water treatment devices. Measurements included boiling point depression, surface tension, water conductivity and “scaling Rate”. No difference seen between raw water and magnets.
Service & Support
No matter which product you have, your local Culligan Man can service and repair any brand of water softener, water filter system or drinking water system. Ask about our Culligan service and maintenance for the most convenient and reliable service for your water treatment system.
Your local Culligan Man can recommend the right solution for you.
Payment Options
Ask about Culligan service and maintenance to protect your investment. Professional installation and set up is included for all options.
Purchasing
- Combine with other home improvement expenses
- Professional installation and set up
- Adds value to your home
Financing
- Little to no money down
- Affordable payment options
- Professional installation and set up
- Adds value to your home
