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Model #700

Store SKU #252655

  • Compact design with efficient 22,000-grain capacity
  • Built-in sediment filter for clean operation
  • Uses 16.4 gallons in 19.5 minutes to help save time and water

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Q:what is the drain line and overflow line for? does both line drain a lot of waste water out?
by|Mar 8, 2022
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A:  The drain line discharges the used water from regeneration. You have to have the drain line to flush the regeneration water out.

by|Mar 8, 2022

    A:  Hi David Please contact our Technical Tesm at (800) 437-8993 for assistance.

    by|Mar 8, 2022

      A:  The drain line is for the water when the softener regenerates; I believe about 15 gallons are used. It’s pumped.  The overflow line is used if something goes wrong and the salt tank overfills. It’s gravity drained. 

      by|Mar 8, 2022

        A:  The drain line is used when the water softener flushes the hardness minerals from the resin bed and does use a a bit of water in the process. The overflow drain is only used if the salt bin should overflow with excessive brine and that means that the brine float is stuck down. 

        by|Mar 9, 2022

          A:  The drain line flows a salty brine during a regen cycle several gallons (16 gal I think). The overflow will not have flow from it unless something is wrong.

          by|Mar 8, 2022
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            Q:One thing says 10ppm iron reduction. Another says zero. Which is it?
            by|Jan 26, 2022
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            A:  Hi Razor, Iron reduction for the WaterBoss 700 softener is 10ppm iron reduction. Same for the WaterBoss 900. However, the WaterBoss 950 has a 0-ppm iron reduction. If you have further questions, please feel free to contact our Technical Team at (800) 437-8993. Thank you!

            by|Jan 26, 2022
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              Q:How much does it weigh empty?
              by|Jan 11, 2022
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              A:  About 50lbs

              by|Feb 28, 2022

                A:  80 lbs

                by|Feb 28, 2022

                  A:  Factory states this weighs 80 lbs empty. Because of the bulkiness of the product best to have 2 people be able to move and put in place. You could use a two wheel cart also....

                  by|Jan 16, 2022

                    A:  WaterBoss 700 weighs 85lbs…. WaterBoss 900 weighs 105 lbs… Thank you! Jared

                    by|Feb 28, 2022

                      A:  I don't recall, but I could carry it. It should say in the description

                      by|Jan 16, 2022

                        A:  50 lb tops

                        by|Jan 16, 2022
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                          Q:can this be lock you people cannot drop things in the tank.
                          by|Dec 27, 2021
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                          A:  No, there is no lock for the tank. The top does not slide open easily, so that could stop kids from opening it.

                          by|Dec 29, 2021

                            A:  You would have to modify the unit to put a lock on the top. But I guess you could do it if you tried.

                            by|Dec 28, 2021

                              A:  No, top is thin plastic.

                              by|Dec 28, 2021

                                A:  Unfortunately, our WaterBoss units cannot be locked. We assume that you could try to come up with a way to lock the unit, but we don't design our units to have locks as they are usually in the basement or garages of our customers. Thank you!

                                by|Dec 28, 2021

                                  A:  You would have to rig something. I don't see any kind of latch or catch where a lock could be added. Despite the appearance I don't think it would be confused with a trash can. If concerned about kids putting something in there, just put a piece of broccoli on it and they won't go near it.

                                  by|Dec 28, 2021

                                    A:  No.

                                    by|Dec 27, 2021
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                                      Q:I constantly have to chip away the bottom of the tank because the water and pellets harden to the point where it does not flow through the system. Is this normal? I'm not to happy with this product it's too much work on my part. Please respond asap Thank you
                                      by|Jun 29, 2021
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                                      A:  No problem with that mentioned in 14 yrs

                                      by|Feb 28, 2022

                                        A:  Hi Mick---This doesn't sound normal, but we need more information. Please call our Technical Team at (800) 437-8993 and we can assist you further. Thank you.

                                        by|Feb 28, 2022
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                                          Q:I have the 700. How many gallon capacity per day should I expect for draining? Im trying to determine if our floor drain will suffice.
                                          by|Jun 27, 2021
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                                          A:  Hello, Please contact our Technical Team at (800) 437-8993. Our WaterBoss units do NOT regenerate every day, so you should have no problem with draining.

                                          by|Jun 28, 2021

                                            A:  Just 2 or 3 gallons, and it comes out like if it were a faucet opened at medium. Nothing major nor for long periods at a time. It drains very little in comparison to an open faucet or shower. Nothing major to worry about. Mine would just drain out of the hose into a grassy area in the yard. Never had issues with standing water or mud buildup, and this was in Miami.....where it rains everyday!

                                            by|Jun 28, 2021
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                                            Q:Does the 900 model eliminate chlorine taste. The 950 does.
                                            by|Jun 11, 2021
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                                            A:  The WaterBoss 900 does NOT eliminate chlorine---only the WaterBoss 950 does. The WaterBoss 900 reduces calcium, dirt/sediment and ferrous iron. Any further questions, call our Technical Customer Service line at (800) 437-8993.

                                            by|Sep 21, 2021
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                                              Q:I thought you hook this unit up to a water loop for letting the water into it and out as clean water that then goes into the water heater
                                              by|Mar 22, 2021
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                                              A:  Please call our Technical Team and they will gladly assist you: 800-437-8993. Thank you.

                                              by|Mar 23, 2021

                                                A:  Yes, cold water entering the house goes in to the water softener, and the outlet supplies water to the home.

                                                by|Mar 31, 2021

                                                A:  Yes , if you have a whole house filter you would install after filter.

                                                by|Jun 26, 2021

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