What it does for your water
The DuraWater 1517 Brine Tank is a brine tank and replaces water softeners.
The brine tank holds the salt and makes the brine the valve draws during regeneration; its size sets how much salt it holds between refills.
The listing also gives model 1517.
The listing gives dimensions of 15 x 17 x 36 inches, a shipping weight of 16 lb and with safety float in the box.
Is it the right unit for your house?
Choose it when
- Replacing a worn or cracked part
- DIY repairs with the old part in hand
Pass on it when
- Valves or models it doesn't list
Where it wins and where it loses
Wins
- Replaces water softeners
Loses
- Fit depends on your softener's model
Limits to know about
- Figures are the maker's or seller's own; check fit and capacity against your water test and your equipment's manual.
Maker's figures
Every figure below comes from the source shown in brackets. Where the maker doesn't state something, we say so instead of estimating.
| Model number | 1517 | Retailer |
|---|---|---|
| Product weight | 16 lb | Retailer |
| Dimensions (seller) | 15 x 17 x 36 inches | Retailer |
| Replaces | water softeners | Retailer |
Units to weigh against it
Other brine tanks and softener parts in the catalog
- Vistar Water Technologies BT-1536 Brine Tank
- DuraWater 1833 18x33 Brine Tank
- IPW Industries BT-1134-AL-SBV Brine Tank
- DuraWater 1840 18x40 Brine Tank
Every brine tanks and softener parts on one grid · All DuraWater units we cover
Final verdict
A sensible brine tank for replacing a worn or cracked part.
Where to buy
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