Observed arrival · 2026-10-25

Softener Specs puts the salt dose back in the comparison

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Editorial interest 78/100 Selection signal · not a rating of the site

A water-softener comparison resource that sets advertised capacity beside certified performance data, with tools for sizing and estimating salt use.

Landing page captured for the 2026-10-25 issue.

For: Homeowners comparing water softeners or estimating salt needs
Worth noticing: It distinguishes advertised maximum capacity from grains regenerated at published salt doses, and flags systems without published doses.

Field notes

Visible pages cover 13 systems, while the homepage says only four have a performance listing. Its Hardness Check converts units to grains per gallon and references the USGS scale and domestic-well context; Salt Planner estimates yearly regenerations, salt, and water from published doses. Individual entries distinguish certified flow from maker-reported flow and label missing or unverified certification data.

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●ProPolished or operationally mature

◎NicheUnusually specific use

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