What it does for your water
The briskspring J-600-BS Electronic Water Descaler is an electronic descaler that works on the pipe from the outside. Its listing gives a flow rating of 17.6 GPM.
Salt-free systems don't remove calcium or magnesium, so the water won't feel softer and a hardness test will read the same. Makers describe them as reducing scale.
Electronic units need a power outlet near the pipe and work only on the pipe they are wrapped around; the maker lists which pipe materials and diameters suit them.
From the listing: features listed SAAS Physical Descaler; mounting Countertop; connections 3/4" npt; power Battery Powered; capacity stated as 5 tons; model J-600-BS.
The listing gives dimensions of 9.84 in (L) x 1.97 in (W) x 1.97 in (H), a shipping weight of 2.9 lb and the manuel - 1 in the box.
Is it the right unit for your house?
Choose it when
- Homes that can't add salt or a drain
- Scale on fixtures and water heaters
Pass on it when
- Soft-water feel or soap savings
- Iron or manganese problems
Where it wins and where it loses
Wins
- No salt, no drain line
- No plumbing changes
- 17.6 GPM flow
Loses
- Doesn't remove hardness
- Scale reduction varies by home
- Needs an outlet near the pipe
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 | J-600-BS | Retailer |
|---|---|---|
| Features (seller) | SAAS Physical Descaler | Retailer |
| Dimensions (seller) | 9.84"L x 1.97"W x 1.97"H | Retailer |
| Material | Stainless Steel | Retailer |
| Mounting / installation | Countertop | Retailer |
| Method | Ion Exchange | Retailer |
| Service flow (maker) | 17.6 GPM | Retailer |
| Product weight | 2.9 lb | Retailer |
| Model name | J-600-BS | Retailer |
| Pipe connection | 3/4" npt | Retailer |
Units to weigh against it
Other salt-free conditioners in the catalog
Final verdict
A sound electronic descaler for homes that can't add salt or a drain.
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