Patent ID: 6863808
Filing Date: 2005-03-08
Classification: B01J,C02F

Abstract:
1. A water softener system comprising: a hard water flow pipe through which hard water flows; a modular water softener assembly comprising an elongated tube having a first end, a second end, a length extending therebetween, and a predetermined inner volume for storing an amount of water softening particles, said water softener assembly further comprising a first end cap coupled to said tube at said first end having a first port in flow communication with said hard water flow pipe and a second port in flow communication with an outlet pipe through which soft water flows, said water softener assembly supported by said hard water flow pipe and said outlet pipe; and a regeneration tank positioned outside said water softener assembly and in flow communication with said water softener assembly, said regeneration tank containing a regenerate for regenerating said water softening particles, said regeneration tank comprises a first end coupled to said tube second end such that said regeneration tank is supported by said water softener assembly.