The ShowerStick - A True Shower Water Softener!
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The ShowerStick is a true shower water softener since it removes hard water minerals such as calcium and magnesium which are known to cause dry skin and hair. This means the water from the ShowerStick will test as soft water when using a hard water test kit. But this isn’t the case with a shower water “filter” since they are not capable of removing any hard water minerals (see for yourself by using a hard water test kit). This is the reason so many people who first try using a shower filter alone don’t end up happy with the results it gives. It’s great that a filter removes chlorine, but to get the best results regarding your skin and hair, you need to soften the water. For a more in-depth explanation regarding why shower filters don’t soften water, please follow the link: Does a shower filter soften water? Have you ever seen the white chalky buildup on a glass shower door that’s hard to remove? That’s hard water! And if it’s building up on the inside of your shower, you can bet it’s doing the same thing on your skin, scalp and hair – yuk! The ShowerStick will remove these nasty minerals and a bonus is that your shower will stay much cleaner too. Although the ShowerStick costs more to purchase initially than a shower filter, it costs a lot less in the long run. Think about how much you spend yearly on shower filters and multiply that number by 10. Ten years is the average lifespan of the ShowerStick so it ends up costing far less and it does so much more.
HOW IT WORKS:
The ShowerStick hooks up to a standard 1/2” American shower pipe. Inside the ShowerStick are thousands of tiny resin beads, just like those inside a whole house softener, but in a smaller volume. Negatively charged resin beads are attracted to positively charged minerals such as calcium and magnesium (and some ferrous iron) so they “capture” and hold onto them which then allows soft water to flow through. Once the beads collect all the minerals they can hold, they need to be regenerated (“washed”) so they’ll once again be able to capture more minerals. Regeneration is done by pouring a solution of sodium (salt) and water into the ShowerStick’s regeneration port (table salt is mixed with tap water in a one liter bottle). The resin beads then let go of the minerals and “exchange” them with the salt so you’ll again have soft water! This process is known as “ion exchange” and it keeps repeating over and over. On average, most of our customers determine they need to regenerate weekly. How often you need to regenerate depends on the hardness of your water, the duration of water usage and water pressure. The hard water test kit (included) will help you determine how often to regenerate.
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WHAT’S INCLUDED:
- ShowerStick true water softener PVC body with softening resin
- Handheld shower head and hose
- Shower arm mount with angle connector attached
- Hard water test kit
- Regeneration port for easy regeneration of the resin
- Plumber’s thread seal tape
- 2 red air plugs to seal off the ends when stored or not in use
SPECIFICATIONS:
- The ShowerStick body is made of durable 3″ PVC pipe
- ShowerStick body dimensions: 4″ diameter x 16″ length
- Fully assembled length from bottom tip of shower pipe to bottom of ShowerStick is 19” (add 4” if KDF filter is installed). The shower head adds 8″ height from the shower pipe bottom tip. (Measurements apply to standard American shower pipes which protrude 4” out from shower wall.)
- Weight of ShowerStick when full of water with all additional parts is approximately 6lb, 8oz
- The lifespan of the resin is up to 10 years if it’s regenerated as needed and is protected from chlorine and other contaminants either by adding a KDF shower filter (see below) or by using a whole house filtration system. Otherwise, the lifespan may be shorter
- 1.8 GPM continuous flow
- Dull, dry ‘straw-like’, brittle, frizzy, lifeless and unmanageable hair
- Hair loss, breakage and thinning
- Hair color fading
- Dry itchy skin (soft water is also great for dogs or other animals who suffer with skin diseases or disorders)
- Skin issues such as psoriasis and eczema (also known as dermatitis) and skin yeast infections
- Soaps and shampoos don’t lather properly which causes you to use too much of them which contributes to more dried out skin and hair
- Acne breakouts
- Can cause blonde hair to turn red or orange
- Soaps and shampoos leave residue on your skin and in your hair because they don’t dissolve easily in hard water
- Flaky, itchy scalp (dandruff)
International customers: Your approval of our International Shipping Terms is required before we ship your order. Please see our Shipping page under “Polices”. For information regarding installation of the ShowerStick in your type of shower, please see our FAQs page.
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Unless you have a whole house filtration system, the KDF filter should be installed in-line with the ShowerStick. Using a filter to remove chlorine and other contaminants from your shower water is not only great for YOU but it also protects the softening resin inside the ShowerStick to ensure it stays healthy and has a long lifespan. The KDF filter effectively removes 95-99% of chlorine and controls the buildup of microorganisms such as bacteria, algae, fungi and mold. It lasts longer than most other types of shower filters and it works more effectively at high water temperatures (unlike carbon filters) which makes it perfect for showers. The KDF filter should be replaced yearly (or sooner if you smell the presence of chlorine).
- 3.96 x 6.31
- Easy to apply
- Made from thick, high-quality vinyl
- Weatherproof
- 3.96 x 6.31
- Easy to apply
- Made from thick, high-quality vinyl
- Weatherproof
Installation:
For written and VIDEO installation instructions for the ShowerStick and Optional Accessories and written instructions for regenerating the ShowerStick: Click here»