What it does for your water
The CooFel-DAI-23 16,000-Grain Water Softener and Filter System is a softener and filter combo rated at 16,000 grains.
The rating assumes a heavy salt dose; at a salt-saving setting expect about 12,000 grains from its rating, enough for up to 1 person on 15 grains-per-gallon water regenerating weekly, and less than one person's at 25 grains per gallon. Check it against your hardness.
Softener and filter come as one package. Read what the filter stage targets (sediment, chlorine or iron) and how often it needs new media.
Other listed details: model CooFel-DAI-23; warranty 60 days.
The listing gives dimensions of 26 x 26 x 55 inches and as shown in the box.
Warranty, per the listing: 60 days.
Is it the right unit for your house?
Choose it when
- Up to 1 person on 15 gpg water
- Replacing an older softener
Pass on it when
- Very hard water
- Iron above about 5 ppm without an iron filter
Where it wins and where it loses
Wins
- 16,000-grain rating
Loses
- Service flow not stated
- Valve not named on the listing
- Plumbing, drain and outlet needed
- Softened water carries added sodium unless you use potassium chloride
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 | CooFel-DAI-23 | Retailer |
|---|---|---|
| Load capacity (seller) | AS SHOWN Pounds | Retailer |
| Dimensions (seller) | 26 x 26 x 55 inches | Retailer |
| Warranty | 60 days | Retailer |
| Grain capacity (maker) | 16,000 grains | Retailer |
Units to weigh against it
Other water softeners in the catalog
Final verdict
A practical softener and filter combo for up to 1 person on 15 gpg water.
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