Things to Know about Salt Free / Anti-Scale Conditioners
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Regardless of what Salt Free Anti-Scale Conditioner Technology you consider, and regardless of the brand or price the information below applies to all.

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Removes Calcium & Magnesium that causes hard water:

Traditional Water Softener: Yes

Salt Free Conditioner: No

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Change in Water Hardness:

Traditional Water Softener: Yes

Salt Free Conditioner: No

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Removes / Prevents Scale:

Traditional Water Softener: Yes

Salt Free Conditioner: Yes

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Resin Life:

Traditional Water Softener: 10-15 Years (10% Resin)

Salt Free Conditioner: 3-5 Years (regardless of Brand or Manufacture or amount of resin used)

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Resin Replacement Costs:

Traditional Water Softener: Low 

Salt Free Conditioner: High​

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Requires Electricity:

Traditional Water Softener: Yes

Salt Free Conditioner: Electric and Non-Electric Options 

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Uses Salt or Potassium:

Traditional Water Softener: Yes

Salt Free Conditioner: No

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Smoother Feeling Skin:

Traditional Water Softener: Yes

Salt Free Conditioner: No

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Better for Soaps & Detergents:

Traditional Water Softener: Yes

Salt Free Conditioner: very little effect

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Better for Laundry:

Traditional Water Softener: Yes

Salt Free Conditioner: very little effect

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Safe for Lawns & Gardens:

Traditional Water Softener: No

Salt Free Conditioner: Yes

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Is there a Water Test available to Prove it is working:

Traditional Water Softener: Yes

Salt Free Conditioner: No

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Makes Water Safer to Drink:

Traditional Water Softener: No / Unless Filtration Added

Salt Free Conditioner: No / Unless Filtration Added

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Better for Appliances:

Traditional Water Softener: Yes

Salt Free Conditioner: Yes

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Leaves Water Spots:

Traditional Water Softener: Yes - Softeners are not spot free - spots are not hard water spots - regardless of manufacture

Salt Free Conditioner: Yes - Conditioners are not spot free - regardless of Brand or Manufacture

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Leaves White Powdery Residue when water is left to dry:

Traditional Water Softener: No

Salt Free Conditioner: Yes  - regardless of Brand or Manufacture - the powder will easily wipe away and is normal for anti-scale systems

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