31,000 Grain Water Softener (EP31)

The EcoPure 31,000-Grain Water Softener is ideal for families of 1 to 4 looking for a reliable, efficient way to soften their water. It eliminates embarrassing mineral stains, uses less detergent in the wash for cleaner, brighter and softer fabrics and helps your water-using appliances last longer by allowing them to run more efficiently.

For peak performance in your high-efficiency EcoPure water softener, evaporated salt pellets or solar salt crystals with less than 1% impurities are recommended. It is not recommended to use any kind of block salt in EcoPure water softeners. Learn more

 

System Features

Predictive Technology

This exclusive feature calculates how much salt and water is required to regenerate the system and only uses what is necessary, resulting in a significant reduction in salt and water usage

Water Hardness and Usage

31,000 grain capacity, ideal for households of 1-4+ people while removing high levels of water hardness and up to 8 ppm clear water (ferrous) iron

Certified Protection

All EcoPure water softeners are certified to reduce hard water symptoms such as embarrassing stains, buildup on your plumbing and faucets, spotting on dishes and they help your water-using appliances last longer and operate more efficiently

Low Salt Light

Flashes when the softener is getting low on salt, allowing you a few days to refill the salt tank

Maintenance Requirements

Simple-to-program electronic controls, low salt indicator light and space-saving single tank design. Maintenance is a cinch — keep your softening system approximately half filled with salt and use a bottle of water softener cleaner once every four months for best results

5-Year Parts and Labor Warranty Available

To extend your 1-year warranty to a 5-year warranty, you must register your product and use EPCL cleaner as recommended

Includes

Softener, bypass valve, installation kit and a written installation guide

Robust Design

Made for both city and private well water sources

Water Connections

Standard 1″ NPT male pipe thread

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  • 1-4+ Person Household
  • 5-Year Warranty Available
  • Single-Tank Design

FAQs

The amount of grains per gallon (gpg) you select should be determined by usage, the number of people in your household and how hard your water is. The harder your water, the higher the grain capacity that’s needed to handle the additional minerals.

The EP31 is designed to meet the needs of most homes with 1 to 4 people with water that’s slightly hard to very hard (3-14 gpg). The EP41 is meant to accommodate larger households with hard to extremely hard water (8-15+ gpg). Choosing the correct capacity water softener will mean having enough soft water for all your family’s needs while also keeping your system from regenerating more than necessary.

Grains of water hardness, measured as grains per gallon (gpg), refers to the maximum amount of hard water minerals such calcium and magnesium that a water softener can remove from your water supply before needing regeneration.

A water softener with a grain capacity of approximately 32,000 is recommended for most smaller households with average water use and slightly hard to very hard water (3-14 gpg).

If your household is on the smaller side (1-4 people), there’s no reason you shouldn’t go with the EP31. It’s best to avoid a higher grain capacity than what’s needed because larger softeners use more salt and water, meaning they cost more money to maintain.

If you are unsure which size is best, or if you think you are between sizes, it may be good to go with a system that has higher grains per gallon capacity, especially if you host friends and family often.

This will vary, based on usage and water hardness, but you can expect a 31,000 grain water softener to regenerate every 1-2 weeks. For most homes, regeneration will need to occur about once a week, but the harder your water the more likely you are to need regeneration sooner.

  • Under 3 gpg is soft
  • 3 gpg is slightly hard
  • 4-7 gpg is moderately hard
  • 8-10 gpg is hard
  • 11-14 gpg is very hard
  • 15+ gpg is extremely hard

Product Specs

Dimensions

Height:48″
Height below OUT and IN:41-3/8″
Width:15″
Depth:20-1/2″
Width between OUT and IN:3-3/8″


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