Futura Water Conditions
Hard Water: What is hard water and how does it affect my home? Hard water is water that contains a substantial quantity of dissolved minerals like calcium and magnesium. It is generally not harmful to one's health but can pose several problems in you
Hard water is water that contains a substantial quantity of dissolved minerals like calcium and magnesium. It is generally not harmful to one's health but can pose several problems in your home due to the mineral buildup on fixtures. Hard water is to
Softener benefits: How can the Futura Water Softener benefit me?
The Futura will prolong the lifespan of pipes and appliances by preventing and reducing existing scale build up throughout your entire home. Reduced scale buildup will improve the efficiency of your water appliances to help you save money on lower en
About FUTURA: How does the FUTURA Salt-Free Anti Scale Water Softener function?
The FUTURA media is a catalyst with molecular patterns on the resin-plated ceramic surface. Once water contact occurs with the ceramic surface of the media, dissolved calcium & magnesium (major causes for water hardness) is transformed into a crystal
FUTURA Vs. Traditional Softeners: What are the differences between the Traditional Water Softener and the FUTURA Salt-Free Anti-Scale Water Conditioner?
1. Sodium content will not increase: The traditional water softener operates on the basis of ion exchange. Ion Exchange resin removes calcium and magnesium ions from water, and replaces them with sodium ions. Traditional based softeners add salt in t
Reduce Scale Buildup: How does the FUTURA media prevent scale and reduce existing scale?
Negative calcium and magnesium ions in the existing scales are attracted to the neutral calcium and magnesium crystal clusters. The neutral calcium and magnesium crystals will not attach to any kind of surface. This is because ions are formed into st
Media Material: What is the composition of the FUTURA media?
Information on the ingredients of the FUTURA media:. No other media can be combined with the FUTURA Salt-Free Anti-Scale product. FUTURA media is certified by the Water Quality Association (WQA) to NSF/ANSI-61 for health effects and approved for dail
Rusted Water Pipes: What is the effect of using a FUTURA Water Conditioner on rusted pipes?
In older pipe systems and areas where high water hardness is a problem, significant lime deposits have often formed in the interior of water pipes. These in turn often contain rust particles and other corrosive products. When these lime deposits are
Filtration Effect: Does the FUTURA system filter the water?
No, the FUTURA system is not a filter. It doesn't trap the hardness nor does it exchange anything for the hardness. The media is in constant UPWARD motion and flows from the bottom to the top as a liquid in the mineral tank, so the media cannot filte
Micro-organisms: Do microorganisms accumulate in the catalyst and should they be regularly disinfected?
No, the media does not demonstrate any filtration effects. When in service, the media is always suspended in the water and therefore microorganisms are repressed. This continuous backwashing cycle is the best action to keep the media clean; therefore
Special Precautions: Can the Futura media become fouled or damaged? What special precautions should I take?
The softener comes with a carbon pre-filter that is recommended to change annually. This pre-filter is effective in reducing chlorine, bad taste, odor and organic compounds. In order to help prolong the lifespan of your Futura and maximize the soften
Clean the Media: Do I need to clean the media?
The media does not need to be cleaned prior to installation. However, we do recommend soaking the media with water for 15-20 minutes before installation.
Media Replacement: How often does the FUTURA media need to be replaced?
Our Futura is a low maintenance system that requires the media to be replaced on average every 3- 5 years. The Futura uses advanced catalytic media that is non-sacrificial and not consumed in the conversion process. In effect, the media results in an
Allow the Media to Rest: What happens during the night when there is no water flow?
The media bed is not suspended when there is no water flow. The media bed will rest. It is recommended to allow the media bed to rest every 8 hours. This is usually not a problem in residential applications because you have at least 8 hours when the
Maximum Operating Temperature: What is the maximum operating temperature of the FUTURA media
This material of the media is considered stable under specified conditions of usage. The FUTURA media will tolerate feed water temperature in between 41-120º F.
Required Flow Rate: What is the maximum water gpm flow rate to achieve the highest level of scale reduction?
Futura 10 - 10 gpm (1-3 bathrooms)Futura 15 - 15 gpm (3-6 bathrooms)Futura 20 - 20 gpm (6 bathrooms or more)** The systems will work perfectly fine even if your peak water usage goes over the maximum gpm rate.
pH Range: What is the pH range of the media?
The media has a maximum range from 6 to 9 pH but is recommended to function with a pH range between 6.5 to 8.5. However, we have also found that it works at 5.5 pH. We recommend that you find out if your water is below 6 pH.