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DEMAND CONTROL 45,000 GRAIN WATER SOFTENER

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Demand Control 45,000 Grain Water Softener (Model M45)

Ideal for any size household, 1-6+ people, and high water hardness ratings
  • Perfect for large or high water usage households
  • Iron removal: 12 ppm
  • Built-in self-cleaning sediment filter
  • Low salt level indicator light

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Demand Control 45,000 Grain Water Softener (Model M45)

  • 45,000 grain capacity, ideal for all household sizes
  • Commercial size valve, for up to 1-¼ inch plumbing, to provide maximum water pressure
  • Maximum water hardness of 120 grains per gallon
  • Removes up to 12 ppm of ferrous iron
  • Built-in, self-cleaning sediment filter, with no filters to change
  • Water management system shows average household gallons used and current flow rate
  • Low salt indicator flashes when it’s time to add salt
  • Automatic tank light comes on when the salt tank cover is opened for easy viewing inside salt tank
  • Clean Feature: Optional additional backwash for water with high sediment or iron content
  • 97% feature:  System will automatically go into regeneration any time more than 97% of the capacity has been used up
  • Maximum days between regenerations: System can be set to automatically regenerate in a set number of days custom applications
  • Fully adjustable fast rinse and back wash times for customization if needed.
  • Look-Ahead Technology learns your families water usage pattern and predicts your future water needs
  • Demand Regeneration automatically regenerates based on water usage, meaning you save water and money
  • Power interruption protection maintains your softener settings after a power outage
  • Options for recharging tonight/now for times of exceptionally heavy water use
  • Space-saving compact design
  • DIY installation kit and instructions included
  • Designed for city and well water applications
  • Warranty: 1-year parts & labor, 3-years electronic control board, 10-years mineral & salt storage tank
  • Warranty Extension: 1-year parts & labor warranty can be extended up to 5 years with regular use of Morton MWSC Water Softener Cleanser. See owner's manual for warranty details.

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Kit Includes

  • Bypass valve
  • Drain tube
  • Instruction Manual
Household Size Any Household, 1-6+ people, and high water hardness ratings
Grain Capacity 45000
Demand Initiated Regeneration Yes
Look Ahead Technology Yes
Low Salt Indicator Yes
Built-in Sediment Filter Yes
Water Management System Yes
Maximum Water Hardness 120 gpg
Iron Removal (Clear Water Iron) 12 ppm
Salt Capacity 200 lbs
Valve Super High Flow
Memory Retention After Power Outage Yes
NSF Certified Yes
Morton Warranty 5 Year Parts & Labor Warranty Available
10 Year Tank Warranty
Weight 115 lbs
L x W x H 21” x 17” x 48”
Plumbing Connections 1-inch male pipe thread

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Household Size Any Household, 1-6+ people, and high water hardness ratings Any Household, 1-6+ people, and high water hardness ratings Any Household, 1-6+ people, and average water hardness ratings Any Household, 1-6+ people, and high water hardness ratings Medium to Large Households, 1-4 people, and high water hardness ratings Medium to Large Households, 1-4 people, and average water hardness ratings Medium Households, 1-2 people, and average water hardness ratings
Grain Capacity 45000 45000 27000 34000 30000 27000 20000
Demand Initiated Regeneration Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Look Ahead Technology Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Low Salt Indicator Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No
Built-in Sediment Filter Yes Yes Yes No No No No
Water Management System Yes Yes No No No No No
Maximum Water Hardness 120 gpg 120 gpg 95 gpg 110 gpg 95 gpg 95 gpg 95 gpg
Iron Removal (Clear Water Iron) 12 ppm 12 ppm 3 ppm 9 ppm 7 ppm 7 ppm 6 ppm
Salt Capacity 200 200 lbs 175 lbs 175 lbs 175 lbs 175 lbs 175 lbs
Valve Super High Flow Super High Flow High Flow High Flow High Flow High Flow High Flow
Memory Retention After Power Outage Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
NSF Certified Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Morton Warranty 5 Year Parts & Labor Warranty Available
10 Year Tank Warranty
5 Year Parts & Labor Warranty Available
10 Year Tank Warranty
5 Year Parts Warranty Available
10 Year Tank Warranty
5 Year Parts Warranty Available
10 Year Tank Warranty
5 Year Parts Warranty Available
10 Year Tank Warranty
5 Year Parts Warranty Available
10 Year Tank Warranty
5 Year Parts Warranty Available
10 Years on Tank Warranty

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