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Kinetico took its best water softener and made it even better. With improvements that make them more efficient and effective, Kinetico Premier XP® softeners are ideal for homes with challenging water conditions.
Kinetico Premier XP® highlights
Outstanding performance
Generous flow rates
Designed for homes with larger plumbing and high water use, Premier XP softeners deliver generous flow rates without giving up softness.
On-demand regeneration
At least one tank is always in service, even during regeneration, and the system can regenerate at any time of day or night. A full house of guests or a big laundry day will not run you out of soft water.
Precise, efficient operation
The XP feature
Kinetico’s patent-pending XP feature allows more precise calibration to your home’s water, for efficient operation and less waste. It is like a softener that is custom-fit to your home.
Non-electric operation
Moving water powers the system, not electricity. There are no timers or computers to set, adjust, repair or replace.
5,393grains of hardness exchanged per pound of salt*
Efficiency, backed by independent testing
The Premier XP S650 OD XP and Q850 OD XP were independently tested by the Water Quality Association to NSF/ANSI Standard 44, the industry rating for how much hardness a softener exchanges per pound of salt. Kinetico rates these two models the world’s most efficient water softeners.*
That means more soft water from every bag of salt, with less salt to buy and carry.
Kinetico Premier XP® and combination systems
Your local Kinetico expert will match the right model to your home and your water. These are popular models; more models and sizes are available.
S150 XP
Kinetico Premier XP®
Twin tanks with non-electric, on-demand regeneration. Kinetico notes it also reduces soluble iron, depending on the type and concentration of iron and your other water conditions.
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S250 XP
Kinetico Premier XP®
Twin tanks, with one always in service while the other is on standby or regenerating, and the same soluble iron reduction, depending on your water.
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Kinetico Premier XP®
A combination system that softens and, depending on the media chosen, reduces chlorine (activated carbon) or chloramine (Chloraban® or Sulfaban™ media), with treated water even during regeneration.
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S650 OD XP
Kinetico Premier XP®
A compact, space-saving model with Kinetico’s innovative non-electric controller and soft water available day or night.
Ask About the S650 OD XPKey product highlights
- Non-electric operation. Moving water powers these systems, so operation is simple and reliable.
- Works on demand. Systems meter water use and regenerate based on actual use, so you do not waste water or salt.
- High flow rate. Built to keep up with demanding households and the larger plumbing in many homes.
- Countercurrent regeneration. Kinetico’s regeneration process improves system efficiency and water quality.
- Multi-tank system. Combination systems pair two treatments in one, with a continuous supply of treated water, even during regeneration.
Certification and warranty
| Certification | Premier XP softeners are tested and certified by WQA against NSF/ANSI Standard 44 for softener performance, and to NSF/ANSI 372 and CSA B483.1. Certification varies by model and configuration; your expert will show you the performance data sheet for the system recommended for your home. |
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| Warranty | 10-year limited warranty on all parts, including ion exchange resin and Macrolite® filtration media, and on the resin/media tanks and regenerant storage tank. Freight and labor are not included. See the written warranty for full terms. |
| Installation | Professionally installed and serviced by Cardinal Water Solutions. |
*Kinetico Premier XP® models S650 OD XP and Q850 OD XP, based on 5,393 grains exchanged per pound of salt at the 0.8 lb salt setting, from independent testing by the Water Quality Association to NSF/ANSI Standard 44.
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Benefits of a Kinetico water softener
Extend the life of water-using appliances
Hard water minerals build up inside water heaters, dishwashers and washing machines. A softener helps them run more efficiently and last longer.
Enjoy softer-feeling skin and hair
Hard water leaves a residue behind. Soft water helps soap and shampoo rinse more completely, so skin feels cleaner and hair feels softer.
Protect your plumbing
Scale can build up inside pipes and restrict flow. Softening helps reduce that buildup and supports better water pressure.
Reduce scale on fixtures and surfaces
Say goodbye to white spots on faucets, shower doors and sinks. Soft water makes cleaning easier, with less effort.
Next steps to softer water
Talk with your local Kinetico expert, get a quick quote, or schedule your free water test.
Complete your whole home system
Build the system that is right for you, adding products for your specific water.
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A single-tank unit for whole-home chlorine reduction, and a natural partner for a Kinetico softener.
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Twin-tank, non-electric treatment for the rotten-egg odor of hydrogen sulfide.
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Learn MoreWater softener questions
How does a water softener work?
A water softener reduces the calcium and magnesium that make water hard through a process called ion exchange. As water flows through the system, those minerals are drawn to charged resin beads and held there.
Installed where water enters your home, a softener treats all of it, so you have softer water for bathing, cleaning and everyday use.
Do I need a water softener?
Dry skin and hair, soap scum in the shower and white scale on faucets are common signs of hard water. Over time, hard water also adds wear to appliances like dishwashers and water heaters.
A free water test measures your hardness in grains per gallon, which tells you whether a softener is worth it and which size fits your home.
How is a water softener installed?
A trained professional connects the system to your home’s main water line, along with a drain line and the brine tank that holds the salt. Cardinal Water Solutions handles the installation and walks you through the system before we leave.
How much does a water softener cost?
It depends on the size of the system, its features and your water. A professional water test is the best way to find the right system for your home, and Cardinal Water Solutions puts the recommendation and the price in writing before any work begins.
What size water softener do I need?
Sizing depends on the hardness of your water, the number of people in your household and how much water you use each day. A water evaluation lets us size the system so it keeps up with your home without waste.