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Best Overall
SpringWell SS1
Salt-Based Ion Exchange
★★★★★ 5.0
Capacity
32K–80K Grain
Flow Rate
11–20 GPM
Warranty
Lifetime (valves)
Best Salt-Free
SpringWell FutureSoft
Salt-Free Conditioner
★★★★★ 4.5
Max Hardness
81 GPG
Flow Rate
11–20 GPM
Warranty
Lifetime
Best Value
Fleck 5600SXT
Salt-Based Ion Exchange
★★★★★ 4.5
Capacity
24K–80K Grain
Flow Rate
7–15 GPM
Warranty
5 Years (valve)
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