Salt Softening vs. ElectroConditioning

	Salt Softening	ElectroConditioning
Remove ions or minerals?	NO Only substitute sodium for more healthful calcium and magnesium	YES ElectroConditioning removes all ions and can remove nitrates, lead, ionized arsenic, radioactive material and any other ionized contaminant.
Eliminate need for buying and handling salt?	NO Salt softeners require constant salt buying and handling	YES ElectroConditioning eliminates the brine (salt) system and the need for frequent buying and adding of salt.
Adjustable?	NO Salt softeners cannot be adjusted	YES Only an ElectroConditioning system can adjust the mineral content of the water for a customized water taste.

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