What it does for your water
The Kay&J ws01 16,000-Grain Portable Water Softener is a portable / RV softener rated at 16,000 grains.
Divide its 16,000 grains by your water's hardness for the gallons it treats before it needs salt: about 1,600 at 10 gpg, or 800 at 20 gpg. It regenerates with table salt poured into the tank and a fresh-water flush, so harder water means more frequent regenerations.
The listing also gives model ws01.
The listing gives dimensions of 10 x 5 x 25 inches, a shipping weight of 20 lb and salt in the box.
Is it the right unit for your house?
Choose it when
- Camper vans and travel trailers
- Rinsing vehicles without spots
Pass on it when
- Softening a house's main supply
- Very hard water without frequent regeneration
Where it wins and where it loses
Wins
- 16,000-grain rating
- Runs off a garden hose
Loses
- Manual salt regeneration
- Not a whole-house solution
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 | ws01 | Retailer |
|---|---|---|
| Product weight | 20 lb | Retailer |
| Dimensions (seller) | 10 x 5 x 25 inches | Retailer |
| Grain capacity (maker) | 16,000 grains | Retailer |
Units to weigh against it
Other water softeners in the catalog
Final verdict
A sensible portable / RV softener for camper vans and travel trailers.
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