40278 Water Softener

The Ultimate Guide to the 40278 Water Softener: Is This the Whole Home Solution You Need?

If you have landed on this page, you are likely tired of the chalky white residue on your faucets, the dry skin after a shower, or the skyrocketing cost of soaps and detergents. You are searching for a solution to hard water, and a specific model has caught your attention: the 40278 water softener.

B. Patented "Water Treatment Control System"

• The control head is fully programmable for:

  Next steps:

  A real water softener (like the 40278) removes the hardness minerals. A "salt-free conditioner" only changes the shape of the crystals so they don't stick as easily. 40278 water softener

  Annual Checklist:

  • Resin bed cleaner: Use a resin cleaner (citric acid based) once per year to remove iron fouling.
  • Injector cleaning: The Venturi injector (the part that draws brine) can get clogged with sand or silt. Unplug the unit, unscrew the injector cap, rinse the small plastic cone, and replace.