HOW DO WATER SOFTENERS WORK?

There is a lot of confusionĀ surrounding water softeners and how they operate. Many individuals who come to Sawtooth Inc. looking for a new unit or repairs to existing systems are unclear on why a water softener uses salt, what the difference between a salt-free water conditioner and a salt-based water softener is, and why there are so many different configurations and price ranges for water softening units.

Residential and Commercial Water Softeners

Patented, comprehensive water softener systems. Save water, salt, time and money.

WATERMAX

Hague watermax water softener
Patented divider screens separate the filtration tank into three separate compartments. Each compartment is completely customizable. This enables the WatermaxĀ to not only soften water efficiently, but also filter other impurities that are commonly found in city and well water (chlorine, sand/silt/sediment, heavy metals, field spray chemicals and MORE!)

The Watermax offers a host of advantages over conventional water softeners:

  • Self-cleaning regeneration cycle is accomplished in as much as 80% less time
  • Uses as much as 50% less salt
  • Uses up to 80% less water
  • Removes more impurities from the water with only a single filtration tank
  • 25-year limited warranty
  • Solid-state system control
  • Hague patented control valve
  • Built-in 20 micron whole-house filter
  • Directional flow screens
  • Built-in bypass with test port
  • Bacteriostatically-protected resin bed
  • Power outage protection
  • Capacity guard
  • Absolute brining
  • Safety shut-off
  • Fill plug

MAXIMIZER 97MMB1

Utilizing Hague’s patented multi-compartmental tank design, the Model 97 water softener offers a minimal footprint while providing maximum water quality. Featuring a smart touch controller and a single cabinet design, the 97MMB1 system not only softens water, but can reduce chlorine and filter out sand, silt and sediment.
Sparkling dishes, brighter clothes and softer skin are just a few of the many benefits of the Maximizer. The Maximizer water softener keeps appliances running longer and water pipes cleaner, which means that you use less energy and save money on repair bills.
  • 15-year limited warranty
  • Smart touch color touchscreen controller
  • Built-in bypass
  • Ultra-Fil Filter
  • Dual compartment tank
  • Ultra-soft fine mesh resin
  • Power outage protection
  • Safety shut-off

A Wade’s Water softener provides clean, soft water at an economical price. Following more than twenty-nine years of dependable field operation in many installations around Southern Idaho, Wade’s Water softener has a sophisticated, patented valve design that has proven to be exceptionally reliable.

  • No stains and deposits from hard water
  • No soap scum residue problems
  • Cleaner, brighter laundry
  • No hard water build-up in pipes and appliances
  • More efficient use of soap with soft water
  • Custom configuration available
  • Patented control valve
  • Dual-mode electronic controller
  • 1″ built-in bypass valve with test port
  • Power outage protection
  • Capacity guard

COMMERCIAL LINEUP

Wade’s Water commercial units are a water softening system designed especially for commercial water consumers such as restaurants, offices, laboratories, dairy farms, and car washes. Wade’s Water has a commitment to quality in engineering and manufacturing which helps to maintain value, durability, and consistent quality.

Our patented valve design is simple and efficient and has demonstrated exceptional reliability after more than 29 years of dependable field operation in multiple installations around Southern Idaho. Six models are available with flow rates ranging from 9.25 to 37 GPM.

  • VALVE – A one-inch top mounted valve allows for high flow rates and eliminates external piping. The valve contains only one internal moving part, which guarantees long life and service-free operation.
  • MAXIMUM RESIN BED DEPTH – Longer water contact, more effective filtering and better salt economy.
  • ENERGY-MISER CONTROLLER – Simple, effective and uses a mere 10 to 15 cents a month in electricity!
  • METERED REGENERATION – Regenerates only as needed, saving salt and water.
  • CORROSION PROOF TANKS – Features fiberglass-wound media tanks and plastic brine tanks for strength, durability and corrosion resistance.
Two sources of water
Pure water
Three types of water
Common water problems
Hardness minerals
Taste and odor
Cloudiness and discoloration
Staining
Soft water feels cleaner
Soft water makes dishes brighter
Water softener savings
Water softener savings
Water softener savings chart