Water King Water softener

Fuzz · 11-03-2007, 08:05 AM

Any opinions on this unit?(WaterKingUsa)
Would be great if it softened the water as much
as a standard water softener(Salt).
Thanks for any input

Fuzz · 11-03-2007, 08:05 AM

Any opinions on this unit?(WaterKingUsa)
Would be great if it softened the water as much
as a standard water softener(Salt).
Thanks for any input

Barney & Cheryl Fife · 11-04-2007, 09:16 AM

I can't help you with this particular make and model. Having said that, I have used an "On the Go" portable water softner for the past 2 years. I feel it helps keep the deposits from building up on the water lines and fixtures. it requires no external power.Only maintenance is a 15 min recharge with 16 oz of regular tablesalt once a month. we chose this particular model because of the no power feature. we us it everytime we fill with water boondocking or otherwise. side benefit--hooked directly to your hose when washing the truck, no water spots.. JMO Barney

Bob (WA0MQE) · 11-05-2007, 04:23 AM

Barney, where can one get the "On the Go" softner?

ruppr · 11-05-2007, 05:08 AM

Bob,
RVupgrades.com for one.

Best,

Clay L · 11-07-2007, 09:23 AM

There have been threads concerning this product in the past.
I did some research and I am convinced it's snake oil. I checked some of the sources listed on their web site and found them either anecdotal, false, or non-existent. One university study they cited actually said the product didn't work.

In addition the following info can be seen at this Site.

"The Consumer Reports in 1996 tested an over $500 magnet water treatment device. Two water heaters, over a two-year period, had over 10,000 gallons heated. One was "treated" with the magnetic treatment and one was not. The water heaters were cut open, and the tanks were found to contain the same quantity and texture of scale. There was no difference according to Consumers Reports.

Note: Those who claim any product will solve all water problems used to be called a "snake oil salesman." You, the consumer, must do your homework ... and "buyer beware." We repeat ... we have NOT actually seen physical evidence, "proof," that any brand of magnetic water "conditioner" works."

Barney & Cheryl Fife · 11-11-2007, 08:52 AM

sorry for the slow response. We bought ours in Yuma. but they are now available at Camping World and Other sources. Barney

Barney & Cheryl Fife · 11-11-2007, 08:54 AM

heres their website www.portablewatersoftener.com/

slabman · 12-09-2007, 06:16 PM

Barney, do you know what the rated grain capacity of this softener is? They claim 300-700 gallons/charge, which doesn't seem like very much. Of course, this will depend on the grain capacity rating.

weighit · 12-21-2007, 01:06 PM

I have had the 'On the Go' water softener system for almost a year. I have found that it will give us soft water for about a week, to 10 days. I now just refill the unit with my box of salt when I dump the black tank, every 7 days. I'm sure if your in a very hard water area, it will last a week or more. I really like the system and would recommend it to anyone.