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Aquafer Water Source

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A patented water treatment solution.

No Maintenance!

Treated water for less than $1 a day. The Aquafer water conditioner uses an exclusive, patented system that can be built for any size home or business.

  • Filters Arsenic
  • Filters Bacteria/Viruses
  • Filters Calcium/Magnesium
  • Filters Chloramines
  • Filters Chlorine
  • Prevents Corrosion
  • Filters Fertilizers & Plant Nutrients
  • Filters Flouride
  • Treats Hardness/Scale
  • Meets need for high purity lab/process water
  • Filters High TDS (Total Dissolved Solids)
  • Filters Hydrogen Sulfide
  • Filters Iron
  • Filters Manganese
  • Filters Nitrates/Sulfates
  • Filters Organics
  • Adjusts PH
  • Filters Pharmaceuticals
  • Filters Potassium
  • Filters Sodium
  • Treats Sulfur as Hydrogen Sulfide (Rotten Egg Odor)
  • Filters Trace Heavy Metals
  • Treats Turbidity
  • Filters Uranium/Radium
  • Lowers Water Surface Tension
  • No Water Wasted to Drain
  • No Electricity Use
Anticipated System Lifespan (in Years)
:
10+
With some performing after 18 years.
Maximum flow rate range - GPM
:
8-70
(Ten catalog systems rated from 8-70)

This environmentally friendly solution uses a catalytic/magnetic process and a special media to transform hardness into a form that prevents hard water scale while simultaneously removing chlorine, significantly reducing chloramines and removing trace heavy metals such as Arsenic, Lead, Chromium and others.  As a bonus benefit, the media used is biostatic thus preventing any bio growth which occurs with carbon offered by competitive systems.  No salt, no chemicals, no water to drain and no electricity.

How Does the Aquafer Work?

Hard water comes in contact with a seat and plunger which causes a slight pressure reduction.  With this reduction, calcium hardness crystals are created. These crystals are multiplied through a catalytic reaction, and then pass through a rare earth magnetic field.  This field is able to hold the hardness crystals as a suspended solid for up to 72 hours.  When a suspended solid, the hardness in the water will not attach to plumbing fixtures or any appliance in your home/business that uses water.

Benefits of the Aquafer

If you’re not happy with the quality of the water flowing through your taps, the Aquafer Watersource offers one of the more effective and hassle-free solutions for improving your water’s quality and taste.

The system does not use salt or electricity, and requires no maintenance or filters to be replaced.

In addition to the time-saving (and cost-saving) advantages of never having to purchase salt, chemicals or replacement filters, the Aquafer water conditioner offers these benefits as well:

  • Eliminates hard water scale on your pipes and plumbing fixtures
  • Improves plant growth by delivering “wetter” water
  • Reduces bathtub rings
  • Prevents growth of microbial contaminants
  • Makes your soap and detergents last longer

More Specs

Most water hardness treatment systems rely on sodium ion exchange which can have adverse effects to both people and the environment. While ion exchange systems substitute salt (sodium) for calcium, the Aquafer transforms dissolved calcium to crystallized calcium. Calcium in its crystallized state is rendered harmless and free from its objectionable scaling effects.

The Aquafer has many uses. The Aquafer is used where superior water is desired for both taste and functional use. It is also used for commercial applications where scale prevention is required, such as water heater pre-treatment, reverse osmosis pre treatment, etc.

Aside from the patented Catalytic / Magnetic Process, the Aquafer is unique in the following ways: 1. The effects of water hardness are rendered harmless without the use of any chemicals or salt. 2. The existence of local bans on water softeners and waste discharge permits are not an issue with the Aquafer as well.

  • You are not spending money on them
  • You are not ingesting them in part or whole.
  • You are not adding pollution into your drain or water supplies.

The Aquafer alters the state of the water. It changes the chemistry of the water. It does not add anything to it.

None. Since the Aquafer changes the chemistry of the water, no water is used.

It is in an altered state. Imagine a bathtub full of water an in the corner of the tub are calcium crystals. These crystals can be thought of little ball-bearings that will not adhere to any surface that they come in contact with unlike dissolved calcium what adheres to most surfaces after the H2O portion of the water evaporates.

The calcium remain suspended for up to 72 hours. Normal water usage indicates a typical household will turn the hot water over at least once a day. The calcium crystals will be washed down the drain before they have a chance to revert to a dissolved state.

Other companies are trying to replicate our product. They are selling so-called magnetic water treatment devices without the testing, engineering and patents that has gone into the Aquafer. These systems are rarely effective and lack the ingenuity of the Aquafer. Patent law also protects the replication of our Aquafer. There are imitators out there, but are only similar in appearance, not in quality, performance and effectiveness.

This is a whole house water conditioner. After the scale prevention process, the water then flows through KDF
which reduces chlorine, heavy metals,  prevents bacteria growth and scale prevention. The Aquafer will provide your home with great tasting, healthy and safe water from every fixture in your home.

MODEL NUMBER #FULL BATHS # IN HOME DIM. IN. (D x H) MAX FLOW (2) MEDIA LIFE (1) SHIP WT. #
AWS-CU(3)11-211 x 278.0 GPM750,00035
AWS-8-LC11-49 x 498.0 GPM1,000,00086
AWS-822-59 x 498.0 GPM1,500,000100
AWS-932-510 x 5310.0 GPM2,000,000120
AWS-1033-611 x 5912.0 GPM2,500,000145
AWS-12 HF44-713 x 5719.0 GPM3,300,000185
AWS-12-1.554-813 x 5730.0 GPM3,300,000190
AWS-13-1.565-914 x 5940.0 GPM4,000,000210
AWS-14-1.57+6-1015 x 7050.0 GPM5,000,000245
AWS-16-2----- (4)---17 x 7070.0 GPM8,000,000360

Custom sizes up to 36″ diameter tanks and beyond specified and quoted upon request.

  1. US Gallons. Based on a raw water with 1.0 mg/L free chlorine
  2. Some free chlorine in treated water if exceeded
  3. Designed for condos and apartments
  4. Single or multiples for high flow commercial applications

Heavy Metals

The table below details some of the common heavy metals found in water, their sources, and the health issues they may cause.

Instructions

Congratulations on your Aquafer Water Conditioner Purchase.

You have just received the ultimate water conditioner device!

Before proceeding with the actual installation information, take a few moments to read about this incredible way of treating water for homes and businesses.

First and foremost let us thank you for having the goods conscience to help the World save water and eliminate putting salt into the environment. Our current users of this product are saving 25,000,000 gallons of precious water EACH YEAR for their fellow citizens and this number grows with each purchase and the total savings since the release of the product is estimated to be at least 500,000,000 (1/2 BILLION) gallons as of January 2020. Add to that the reduction of discharge salt of 5,000,000 pounds EACH YEAR and a total of 125,000,000 pounds and you can see why we are truly excited.

Why is water preservation so important? We offer a couple of examples. First, China. With its nearly 100% polluted surface water supplies she relies on wells for industry, agriculture, and human consumption. Much of their clean water comes from a huge aquifer under the North China Plain. This source is dropping at over 5 ft. per year — what will such a country do if they run out of water? Closer to home in the eight states comprising the Great Plains is another example. There lies the Ogallala aquifer. It supplies the water that produces about 1/3 of the food we have in the U.S. It is being withdrawn at almost 5 ft. per year and nature is replacing it at only a few inches a year. Once you realize that it takes 1,000 pounds (120 gallons) of water to produce 1 pound of edible grain and 100 pounds of grain PLUS 1,000 gallons of drinkable water to produce 1 pound of beef you can get a feel for the importance of good water to keep us fed. What will we eat when the water is gone?

Within our homes, the primary problems associated with the use of water are related to hardness (high soap consumption, poor cleaning, scale formation to name a few), and taste and odor caused by disinfecting chemicals such as chlorine.

The Aquafer WaterSource water conditioner unit uses a well-refined (in-service Worldwide for over twenty years) catalytic/magnetic device to render the water hardness harmless for up to 72 hours. This is done by converting the hardness from a dissolved contaminant to a sub-micron suspended solid that literally washes through the plumbing system before it can react and form a scale or interfere with the action of soaps and detergents. Powerful long-life rare earth magnets are used so there is no need for an outside power source. The process is self-cleaning and requires no chemicals.

Once the hardness is controlled, the water is exposed to a special media that destroys the residual chlorine and eliminates the taste and odor associated with this chemical. Unlike activated carbon, this media does not adsorb the chlorine so it does not “load up” and requires frequent costly replacement. As added benefits, this media has been demonstrated to reduce trace amounts of heavy metals (lead, mercury, arsenic, etc.) from water and has been classified as a biocide to kill residual bacteria. Because the flow is always in the upward direction there is no resulting need for wasting water for backwash and no need for a valve to control water direction. No valve. No moving parts. No service! The units are stand-alone treatment devices for virtually all clean municipal waters and some clean private well water supplies. Special pre and post-filters as well as laboratory consultation is available for discolored or problematic waters.

O.K. Let’s now begin the process of installation.

Opening the Aquafer Water Conditioner Carton

  • Please inspect the packaging prior to opening. If there is visible damage make a notation on the bill of lading or the delivery receipt.
  • Carefully cut all four sides of the carton as close to the floor as possible.
  • Slide unit off of the remaining carton base.
  • Lift the carton up and over the top of the unit. Discard.
  • Peel the protective plastic film off of the stainless steel outer tank. Discard.
  • Inspect the unit for concealed damage to the outer stainless steel tank. Report to carrier if necessary.

Prepare Unit for Installation

  1. Refer to the attached drawing. Identify the yoke (pipe connector) from the options are shown – male or female pipe, brass or plastic, etc.
  2. If a by-pass valve was included:
    (1) Refer to the sketch and attach to the head that is on the top of the tank. Be sure that all mating surfaces are clean and free of any debris. Wipe with a soft lint-free cloth. Lubricate the O-rings with a light film of silicone grease or a few drops of liquid hand or dish soap. When properly installed the two handles will be on top facing the ceiling.
    (2) Secure in place with the clips provided on the by-pass and snug (do not overtighten) the screws provided.


NOTE: When viewing the unit from the BACK the inlet (untreated water) MUST enter the port on the RIGHT side. Treated water MUST exit the unit from the LEFT port. Failure to follow these instructions will cause plumbing problems and costly unit damage. Do NOT go any farther if you have any confusion about this portion of the instructions!

Turn off water supply and proceed to next step.

Connect Pipes to Water Conditioner Unit

Be certain to follow good assembly practices and any applicable local plumbing codes.

NOTE: Some key distributors offer an excellent option to the Aquafer. It consists of an inlet five (5) micron filter and an outlet carbon block filter. The inlet filter adds life to the system by collecting any debris in the water supply and the carbon block removes trace Volatile Organic Compounds as well as providing the ultimate in taste.

If this option is provided, the white light weight 5 micron cartridge is on the INLET and the heavier carbon block is on the OUTLET.

It is best to install these filter housings before proceeding with the installation of the
Aquafer. Simply notice the in and out that are embossed on each of the filters and follow the water flow accordingly.

  1. Attach the yoke assembly to the by-pass valve if provided or directly to the in-out head if a by-pass was not included. Follow the cleaning instructions above. DO NOT FIRMLY ATTACH.
  2. Set the unit adjacent to the pipes and in the spot where you wish the final location to be.
  3. Take all necessary measurements and proceed to cut pipes and apply fittings.
  4. To avoid damage to the Noryl head on top of the tank, it is extremely important that the pipes line up properly with the fitting and that there is no pipe weight transferred to the head. A good procedure is to remove the pipe adapter from the unit at this time and do the attachment to the pipes while it is off of the unit.
  5. Now place the unit and align with the pipe connection yoke. Correct as necessary so that the head on the tank (or the by-pass valve) freely and easily slips into the adapter. Be sure all surfaces are clean and lubricate as indicated above. Secure with the clips provided.

Start Up

Locate a high flow faucet as close as possible to the unit. Open it all of the way.

SLOWLY turn on the water supply. About 1/8 full open.

Allow water to flow into the unit. Air will be dispelled from the tank through the open faucet.

Allow to flow until there is no more air and water only is exiting from the faucet. NOTE: IF AT ANY TIME YOU NOTICE A FLOW OF THE MEDIA (GOLD COLORED PARTICLES) EXITING THE FAUCET. STOP. TURN OFF WATER. THE UNIT HAS BEEN INSTALLED BACKWARDS!!!. PLUMBING IS REVERSED.

Open faucet all of the way and allow water to run until clear. Installation is complete.

Look for and repair any minor leaks.

ENJOY YOUR EXCELLENT WATER FROM A TOTALLY ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE AND FRIENDLY UNIT.

LIMITED WARRANTY

The Aquafer WaterSource water conditioner units are warranted against defects in material and workmanship for a period of ten (10) years from the date of installation or 121 months from the date of shipment, whichever comes first.

Warranty is only valid to the original owner at the original installation location. Filter media carries a sixty (60) month prorated warranty that will credit 1/60 of current media replacement cost for each unused month. This media warranty is good provided that the unit was properly installed on a water supply in compliance with the specifications of the unit.

Any damages caused by freezing, accident, fire, flood, act of God, misuse, misapplication, neglect, or alterations are not covered by this warranty. Installation or operation contrary to our written instructions or contrary to advice provided by phone, fax, or requested verbal instructions will void this warranty.

Our obligation under this warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of the defective parts of the unit. We assume no liability whatsoever for incidental or consequential damages from any cause.

All items under the period of warranty and suspected to be defective in accordance with the above conditions are to be returned prepaid to the manufacturer for inspection. Upon inspection the manufacturer will at their option repair or replace items as needed. If it is determined that the failure is due to conditions not covered by this warranty, then repair or replacement costs shall be borne by the owner of the system.

If there are any uncertainties about this warranty or concerns about the application of the equipment covered by this warranty please contact the selling party or the manufacturer BEFORE installation and start-up of the equipment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there any general guidelines that can be used on the water chemistry where the use of the Aquafer would be O.K.?

We are a high tech firm and dislike to generalize, but we are usually safe on hardness up to 50 grains and a visibly clear water. This, as stated before, will include over 90% of all municipal water supplies.

Has the Aquafer performance been reliable?

Yes. We have had fewer than 1/2% field problems and without exception they  resulted from situations where the units were placed on water supplies that were outside of the limits that we have established through testing. Again,  we strongly advise that we be consulted if there are any questions on the  water.

Is the Aquafer all brand new technology, or has there been some experience in actual use?

We have employed catalytic and magnetic processes since 1994. We have also used the special filter material for that period of time. There were over 1,000 units placed worldwide in the first 5 years.

Can you summarize the features of the Aquafer?

The Aquafer uses no chemicals, has no valve, has no moving parts uses no electricity, discharges no water to drain, will prevent the problems of hard water and will stop chlorine taste and odor for 10 years or more.

Any other special things about the water.

There is an unusual phenomenon that takes place. The surface tension of the water is reduced. This is often referred to as making the water "wetter". It simply means that the water can penetrate a plant more effectively and deeper so that the plants are hardier and grow better. With a standard salt type softener, that water is actually harmful to plants.

Is there anything special about the water from the Aquafer compared to water that has gone through a regular salt using softener?

Yes. First, there will not be the slippery feel on your skin when you shower or bathe. This "feel" comes from the Sodium reacting with your body oils. Secondly, we add nothing to the water such as sodium mentioned  previously. This could be important to someone on a low sodium diet.

You mentioned filtration of chlorine. Won't there be a need to replace the Carbon?

We don't use carbon. We use a special material that will last for millions of gallons. Expected life is for over 10 years of normal use.

Can the Aquafer be used on all water supplies?

Almost. We must know something of the chemistry of the water. In particular the Calcium hardness, total alkalinity, and pH. From this we can establish the Langelier's index and apply it to our lab test data. We estimate that about 90% of all municipal water supplies can be treated. We discourage installation of the Aquafer on private well water supplies because of potential of dirt issues.For well applications, we offer a backwashing version called the Maxi-Cure with similar features.

I thought all equipment had to have a valve. Why not the Aquafer?

Because we have a constant upward flow path that keeps the filter media always moving and not packing down or collecting dirt.

Will the water test soft?

No. The test chemicals are designed to put the hardness back into solution. Once back into solution they will show hardness on test kits.

What about the chlorine removal?

The material we employ uses a process that turns the chlorine to a chloride which is a form that is non-detectable in the water.

How does the Aquafer work?

The scale prevention process is quite easy. We use a patented combination catalytic and magnetic chamber to change the calcium (hardness) of the water from a dissolved material to sub microscopic particles that wash through the plumbing system without being able to connect themselves to the pipes or heater. In this form they will not react with soaps or detergents either. We have found that magnets alone do not work as effectively so that is why we precede the magnets with a catalytic device.

The Aquafer sounds like a combination water softener and carbon filter. Is this true?

Yes, it is, but with many exciting features. First, it is all done in one space saving tank that measures under 59" high and  only takes up a circle of one-foot diameter on the floor. Second, there are no regeneration chemicals like salt used at all.Third, not a single drop of water is ever discharged to drain nor is electrical power used. Also this unit NEVER regenerates so there is never water discharged to the drain. The unit has no valve mechanism and thus no need for electricity. Though the cost of electricity is quite low for most softeners the cost of installation is often lowered because no outlet is needed. With no valve there are no moving parts so service is eliminated.

It sounds like the Aquafer is very friendly to the environment. Is this true?

Yes it is. Also, in many parts of the US there is legislation pending to stop the discharge of the salt into municipal sewers. You can imagine the problems that would be caused by hundreds or thousands of softeners in a single city.

Does a regular softener use a lot of salt?

It depends on the hardness of the water and also the number of people in the  home. Based on averages the savings would be over 700 pounds of salt a  year. That's $75-$100 a year or almost a $1,000 over the 10-year life of a  softener. Not to mention the back braking job of lugging all of that salt.

Do regular softeners waste a lot of water?

Again, it depends on the water hardness, softener design, and the family size.  But the average would be about 10,000 gallons a year.

What does the Aquafer do?
  • It prevents the formation of hard water scale in water heaters and pipes.
  • It will stop the formation of hard water scale on shower doors and fixtures
  • It will prevent hard water bathtub ring and allow the use of less soap and detergent.
  • It removes free chlorine and significantly reduces chloramines from the water to improve taste, odor, and the unhealthy effects of chlorine.
  • Trace levels of heavy metals such as Lead, Chromium, Mercury and  Arsenic are reduced to below normal detection levels.
  • As an added bonus, the medium within the tank, KDF, is classified a biocide so there is never a buildup of bacteria which is common in activated carbon-based units.