EasyWater system - real deal or snake oil?

[whistlepig]

Our well water system is custom built by a local company that specializes in these type of installations. The water filtration system is a Fleck 5600 Econominder head mounted on two water filtration tanks. These filtration tanks back flush, just like a water softener, three times a week. This removes all the sulfer, calcium, iron, and lime from our well water. In addition to the filtration system there is an "on demand" air compressor that pumps air in to the filtration system that helps with iron control. Along with the water filtration system we had a Nelson Reverse Osmosis drinking water system installed. The Nelson Reverse Osmosis system generates 1 gallon of drinking water per hour. The water filtering system and reverse osmosis package cost us $2,500 installed. For soft water we have a rebuilt Water Refining water softener. Water Refining went out of business decades ago. The water softener came with the house. The $2,500 we spent for the filtration system and reverse osmosis drinking water is worth every penny. We have had it three years now and our water is crystal clear. The reverse osmosis drinking water is far better than we can buy from a store in a bottle. Our water guy changes the filters and services this system every year for $60.00.

 

[WTA]

My softener from Sams club is made by Morton and it was only about 300 dollars. It was the biggest one they had with 1 1/4 inch in and out lines, fully automatic and everything. Installation in my well house took about 15 minutes for the pvc cement to dry on a couple new lines I had to install. That was it. A kid could do it with the instructions it had. They even had an english version included! Also it came with a test kit so you could test the water and set it properly. I really like it.

 

[flp230]

I was curious about the easy water system and I spent many hours surfing the net for reviews on it. Most of the reviews posted by people who never even tried the system said it wouldn't work. I finally decided to bite the bullet and give it a try. Their system works just like they say it will. It is NOT a water softner it is a descaler. I have very hard well water and was cleaning my aerators on my faucets once a month. In less than two years of having a brand new water heater i had to replace the bottom element because the lime and mineral deposits were so deep it covered the element completely and burnt it up. It took hours to drain my water heater because the water barely trickled out the drain. I bought the system installed it as instructed and waited. First thing i noticed was the aerators were clearing up and flowing much better. Now after having the system for about four months I am amazed. I have done a couple blow downs on my water heater and was blown away myself. The water drains so fast now i have to hold on to the hose because the pressure and believe it or not the water is crystal clear. I haven't had to clean or replace a single aerator since installing this system. If your like me and love the way your well water taste but don't like what it does to your water fixtures then I HIGHLY recommend this. Its a bit pricey but if you take in the cost of a salt softner system then the cost of buying salt for as long as you have it then you will see that it will really pay for itself and you have zero upkeep. So if your considering this system you might take advice from someone who has one. It really does work. And before someone sais this is exactly like a post on another site it is. I copied and pasted instead of re typing

 

[Dargo]

Uh, right. Does it stop these elephants from flying over my house and pooping on my cars too?

 

[CrownHawg]

I wonder exactly how many forums were "pasted" the same endorsment? The scale is lime, a mineral, where does it go? Oh well, the magnetic bracelet didn't cure my head cold either....

 

[Surf Rat]

Had to add my 2 cents. Purchased a magnet based system with full house filtration. My house was 3700 sq ft, with 4 baths. They said if it didn't work as promised, he'd remove the the ($5000) setup no questions asked. Waited for a month to see the scaling diminish. It didn't. Called. The company installed larger magnets. No difference. Called. They put a big magnet on the incoming hot water line to the water heater. No difference. When I asked that he remove the system, he said he'd come right over. I felt like I was facing a mafia guy who tried to intimidate me, yelled at me, and I simply, and courteously declined keeping the system. Wow---Thought he was going to beat my sorry butt. Had to stay really cool because I had 5K in this little adventure. He said he'd have a check for me after the equipment was removed. Three weeks later, I had my check (Picked up at a seedy little strip mall office with one desk), and found out exactly (thru some research) how many lawsuits were pending on "LIFESOURCE" / "WATERBOY" company, and also found out exactly how LUCKY I was to get my check. Talk to WATER PROFESSIONALS before purchasing water treatment systems. Magnets are a scam.

 

[steelio]

I wonder exactly how many forums were "pasted" the same endorsment? The scale is lime, a mineral, where does it go? Oh well, the magnetic bracelet didn't cure my head cold either....

Here is one.Easy Water conditioning system - Page 2 - TOH Discussions

 

[thatguy]

I just reread this and all I can say is... WOW!

go back from the first post and count how many single digit posters commented on this.. At first I thought it was spammers FOR that water system, but now I think some may be spammers trying to steer you toward traditional water treatment systems..

I hate to be so negative thinking - but when you get 5 or more 1st time posters in one 'arguable' topic I become quite the pessimist about their intententions..

side note - I wish the post count here did not update on all posts - ie your first post will always show #1, your second will always shoe #2..

Brian

 

[marimus]

I just reread this and all I can say is... WOW!

side note - I wish the post count here did not update on all posts - ie your first post will always show #1, your second will always shoe #2..

Brian

Yes, WOW is the word.

I like that the post count updates, that way you can really sort out who is a geniune new user comenting, and the 1-off spam posts.

 

[AchingBack]

I have a fine working KINETICO softener, installed on a well with very hard water, and a fairly high iron content. When I first heard of Easy Water, I looked into it, and at first blush, it seemed like a good alternative. However, upon thoroughly reading their brouchure, I determined, according to their own words, I would still need to use my softener. Enough said for me. I'll stick with the KINETICO.

 

[thatguy]

Yes, WOW is the word.

I like that the post count updates, that way you can really sort out who is a geniune new user comenting, and the 1-off spam posts.

I can see the purpose of having it update in all your posts.. I would be curious how they came to this site to post in that post..

I noticed one post that was still single digits, but joined in 2008 - that person must be really shy lol

Brian

 

[MikePA]

If in doubt, click on the person's name and select Find More Posts by.

 

[The Haymaker]

If you live in the country there is someone that installs a water filtering system for wells. If you run straight well water all your sinks and tubs will be permanently stained by rust. Most likely your house will stink of Hydrogen Sulfide (rotten eggs) after taking a shower. Your drinking water will smell like rotten eggs. It's safe to drink if you can stand the smell. Our system is custom built. It doesn't come from a manufacturer. There are two filters that back flush three times a week. An automatic air compressor that pumps a small amount of air in to the water lines to control rust and a reverse osmosis drinking water system. There is no chlorine, no rust, no stinky water, and no hassle. This water comes from the ground and is not recycled from the local sewage plant.

Electric water heater? Change the cathode in the tank to aluminum instead of the magnesium that is in it now. Had that stink problem here and eliminated it after changing rod and flushing tank once.

High iron water has naturally bacteria that feeds on it. The bacteria eat the iron, poop it out, and that reacts with the magnesium to make sulfur.

Of course, we still have hard water, but it's no biggie.

 

[Phast12]

Not to derail the thread. I rarely post, I prefer to lurk and to be honest with the huge amount of people on this site with a wealth of knowledge. If i was going to post something it is generally already been covered.

 

[Alanna82]

Wow. I came to this site actually hoping to find stories of people that have ACTAULLY USED the Easy Water system. Not comments left by people who sound like they work for traditional water softener comanies or people who are making assumptions purely by what they think or don't think works. So far, I have not read any comments from people who have actually bought the Easy Water system and it didn't work. Therefore, I will apparently have to try it out myself. They have a cash back guarantee, so I'll let you all know how it turns out....

 

[thatguy]

welcome to TBN - Im just curious, since this is your first post... How did you end up on a tractor forum looking for reviews on a water system? There have to be more suited forums for reviews of this type of system..



TG

Wow. I came to this site actually hoping to find stories of people that have ACTAULLY USED the Easy Water system. Not comments left by people who sound like they work for traditional water softener comanies or people who are making assumptions purely by what they think or don't think works. So far, I have not read any comments from people who have actually bought the Easy Water system and it didn't work. Therefore, I will apparently have to try it out myself. They have a cash back guarantee, so I'll let you all know how it turns out....

 

[MikePA]

Wow. I came to this site actually hoping to find stories of people that have ACTAULLY USED the Easy Water system. Not comments left by people who sound like they work for traditional water softener comanies or people who are making assumptions purely by what they think or don't think works.

My guess is you will never read this since, as thatguy mentioned, it doesn't make sense someone would join a tractor site to ask about a water system. While I have not used the specific Easy Water brand water system, I have used and posted about the ScaleBan which is the exact same technology. It does not work. It does not soften your water, it does nothing to reduce scale, nothing, zero nada.

 

[dillon]

I have been doing my home work
And I have opted for the hydroflow
The system seems unique and has been around for a long time.
Backed with a solid guarantee.
The deciding point, was during my research.
Every time i Googled either hydroflow or hydrocare
AquaGenesis with easywater is right there, with a sponsored link.
Meaning they pay to appear when either hydroflow or hydrocare is searched
Don't you think if there product was so good they wouldn't need to do this.
Then when you visit there site they compare against the hydroflow
on everything but neglecting to compare performance.
It's sad.
I tried googling aquagenisis or easywater and hydroflow was nowhere to be found.
That's why I prefer to invest in the one that's riding on there quality of product
and not the parasitic one which can't make it's way on its own

 

[MikePA]

Hydroflow is another electricity based, 'black magic' solution that pretends to soften water.

Closing thread since it has become a magnet (no pun intended) for one post wonder people peddling their hoaxes via 'personal testimonies'.