Aquasure 64,000 Grains Whole House Water Filtration Bundle with Digital Metered Control Softener, Pre-Filters, 75 GPD RO Reverse Osmosis System, Eliminates 99% of Contaminants

Why I chose the Aquasure system

The day I swapped out my aging softener for the Aquasure whole-house bundle, two things struck me: the size of the main tank and how thoughtfully the package is put together. This isn’t just a softener; it’s a complete treatment stack—triple-action pre-filters for sediment and chlorine, a 64,000-grain digital metered softener, and a 75 GPD reverse osmosis setup for drinking water. For homes with 4–6 bathrooms, it hits the sweet spot between capacity, control, and cost.

Over several months of use, it has delivered consistently soft water throughout the house and clean, low-TDS drinking water from the RO tap. There are quirks worth noting, but they’re mostly installation- or setup-related rather than performance problems.

Setup and installation

Installation is straightforward if you’re comfortable with basic plumbing, but it’s not a one-person job. The resin tank arrives prefilled and is legitimately heavy—plan on a hand truck or a helper. The bundle includes a bypass valve (a must for service work), and I used 3/4-inch flex connectors to tie into the home’s main line. Two drains are needed: one for the softener’s backwash and one for the RO’s waste line. Having a floor drain or nearby standpipe simplifies placement.

A few practical tips from my install:
- Expect the drain hose on the softener to be 1/2-inch; measure your run and secure it well.
- Mount the triple pre-filter upstream of the softener with enough wall clearance to spin off housings.
- Program the control head by setting hardness and regeneration parameters (the backlit display makes this easy). The metered control regenerates based on actual water use, which is more efficient than time-based systems.
- For the RO, verify the tank pre-charge at 7–10 psi before hooking up. An air gap faucet or countertop air gap is advisable to meet local code.

The included documentation covers the essentials, but it skimps on some specifics. For example, the RO maintenance section could do a better job explaining sanitization steps during filter changes, and the plumbing diagrams assume you already know your way around a bypass loop and drain connections. Nothing insurmountable, but first-time installers might appreciate clearer visuals.

Build and design

The softener’s fiberglass-lined polyethylene tank and the included bypass are solid. The control head is a highlight: fully programmable, easy to read, and reliable once set. The triple pre-filter uses sediment, activated carbon, and a zinc-based media to tackle particulates, chlorine, odor, and some metals—useful for both city water and many well setups (though if you have iron or manganese issues, plan pretreatment accordingly).

Under the sink, the RO system is a conventional four-stage design: sediment, carbon, RO membrane, and post-carbon polishing. It uses readily available cartridges that are typically replaced every 6–12 months depending on water quality and usage. The faucet is chrome-plated plastic—fine functionally, but a metal option would be a welcome upgrade for premium kitchens.

Water performance

Whole-house softening: My incoming hardness sits around 18 gpg. After installation and tuning, I consistently measured 0–1 gpg at the tap and no visible scaling on fixtures. Soap performance changed immediately—less detergent needed for laundry, smoother showers, and no more spots on glassware. The system handled simultaneous showers without noticeable pressure dips, which aligns with what you’d expect from a 64k setup fed by 3/4-inch lines.

Pre-filter impact: The chlorine odor from municipal water dropped off within hours, and taste improved throughout the house. This also reduces wear on appliances like the dishwasher and water heater by cutting both sediment and chlorine exposure upstream.

RO drinking water: Post-setup flushing and a day of use brought the TDS at the RO faucet to the mid-teens (usually 15–20 ppm on my meter), which is excellent for a 75 GPD membrane. Coffee and tea taste cleaner, and ice cubes are clearer. Expect some microbubbles (cloudiness) for the first day after filter swaps—that’s normal and clears on its own.

Day-to-day ownership and efficiency

The metered control head is the quiet efficiency hero here. Instead of regenerating at a fixed time regardless of actual usage, it meters flow and only regenerates when needed. That’s better for salt consumption and water waste. Over several months, my salt usage has been meaningfully lower than with the old time-clock unit it replaced. The system’s backwash cycle is audible but not disruptive—more a whoosh than a bang.

Maintenance is straightforward:
- Keep the brine tank topped with clean salt pellets.
- Replace pre-filters every 6–12 months (I do the sediment stage more often if my incoming water looks dusty).
- RO filters are quick to change; sanitize the housings annually to keep biofilm at bay.
- An annual manual check of connections, drain lines, and the bypass valve takes 10 minutes and prevents surprises.

The provided U.S.-based tech support and a 5-year extended warranty (once activated online) add peace of mind for a system that most homeowners will only touch a few times a year.

What could be better

• Documentation depth: The quick-start materials get you moving, but more detailed diagrams—especially for drain routing, air gaps, and RO sanitization—would benefit DIY installers.
• RO faucet quality: The included faucet works, but the chrome-plated plastic body feels out of place next to the otherwise robust components. A metal option would elevate the experience.
• Weight and handling: A prefilled resin tank is convenient, but it’s a bear to move. Clearer guidance on safe handling and recommending two-person lift equipment would help.
• Minor RO quirks: After a filter change, I had a small weep at a push-fit connection—easily resolved by reseating the tube fully. Also, the faucet occasionally gave a brief drip after long draws until the system settled.

Who it’s for

• Households with 4–6 bathrooms and moderate to high hardness looking for a full-house solution plus high-quality drinking water.
• Homeowners who value a metered, programmable softener for salt and water efficiency.
• People on city water wanting to reduce chlorine taste/odor at every tap and get low-TDS drinking water without a separate purchase.

If you’re on a well with iron or sulfur, this bundle can still be part of the solution, but you may need additional pretreatment (iron removal or oxidation/filtration) ahead of the pre-filters to protect the resin and maintain flow.

The bottom line

The Aquasure system delivers where it matters: soft water throughout the home, noticeably cleaner-tasting water at every tap, and RO-quality drinking water in the kitchen—all controlled by a sensible, metered brain that prioritizes efficiency. It’s built from sturdy components, sized appropriately for larger homes, and once installed, it largely disappears into the background apart from occasional salt refills and filter changes.

It isn’t perfect. The install requires forethought around drains and space, the documentation could be deeper, and the RO faucet feels like a cost-saving choice. But these are peripheral issues. The core—capacity, softening performance, filtration effectiveness, and day-to-day efficiency—is strong.

Recommendation: I recommend the Aquasure whole-house bundle. It offers a balanced, capable, and reasonably priced path to soft, great-tasting water across a larger home, with the added benefit of an efficient metered control and a proven RO module for drinking water. If you plan your installation carefully and budget a little time to fine-tune settings and connections, it’s a system you can install with confidence and then mostly forget about—until you notice you’re using less soap, scrubbing fewer spots, and enjoying better-tasting water.