What does a RainSoft EC4 do?

RainSoft’s EC4 softener provides unparalleled ease of use, with features that ensure your family receives the finest water possible throughout your home. The computer control keeps track of the water used in the home and regenerates itself based upon actual water usage. This saves water, salt, and electricity.

Are RainSoft systems worth it?

Out of 168 reviews on ConsumerAffairs, RainSoft has an average of 4.0 stars. And, out of 23 reviews on Home Depot for the EC5 system, the average is a little under 4 stars as well. Both of these would indicate that RainSoft is a pretty solid company.

How does the RainSoft water system work?

The process works like this: As the water enters a home, it is fed into the softener, where it passes over a resin bed made of tiny synthetic beads that hold sodium ions. When the beads encounter calcium or magnesium ions, they release the sodium ions and retain the hardness ions.

Is RainSoft water safe to drink?

For example one of our tests showed that a Premium RainSoft Water Softener, if equipment with their finest resin, can often somewhat lower the amount of sodium that is converted by their softener, but it is still unadvisable to drink from ANY water softener.

How long does RainSoft take to regenerate?

Backwashing will vary from 6.0 to 14.4 minutes. The rest of the cycle takes 63 minutes (units over 45,000 grains in size take longer.) If the treatment media becomes 90% exhausted prior to the PRESET REGENERATION TIME (due to unusually high water usage, etc.) a regeneration cycle will start immediately.

How often should a Rainsoft water softener regenerate?

Typically, the regeneration should occur after every 12 to 14 days or it should occur after a predetermined gallons of water that you use. You can set the number of gallons used before it regenerates through the water softener’s valve.

Can I shower while water softener is regenerating?

No, it is not recommended to use water during water softener regeneration. Water can be used during the regeneration process, but the water drawn from the tank will be hard. The best thing to do is to wait for it to finish the process. The regeneration process takes about ninety minutes to two hours.

Does soft water cause hair loss?

Many people may notice a change in their hair if they move from a location with hard water to a location with soft water, however this change is generally unrelated to the amount of hair you have (or whether it’s falling out)— rather it has to do with the quality of your hair.

What are the disadvantages of soft water?

Cons of Soft Water Regularly drinking soft water increases a person’s sodium levels, which can lead to multiple health problems including blood pressure. The process used to make the water soft also makes it more volatile, which means it picks up more unwanted elements from your pipes.