Less mineral buildup
Reduce the hardness minerals behind scale on fixtures and water-using equipment.
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LiveSmart
by Neighbourhood Home Protection
Kelowna and Area: (778) 477-6660
Alberta Area: (780) 229-4475
Saskatchewan Area (306) 790-0551
LiveSmart Water Softeners · Whole-home softening
Less scale.
More comfort.
Hard water leaves its mark on taps, showers and the way your home feels. We size your LiveSmart softener around your water hardness and household demand, then plan the installation around your home.
0.75, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5 and 3.0 cu. ft. options
Watch how it works
Water is our business.
0.75–3.0cu. ft. sizing options
Sized for youhardness and household demand
Upflowregeneration technology
Water, explained · 01
Small beads.
A softer result.
Look inside the ion-exchange process that reduces hardness before water travels through your home.
Inside the processIllustration
01Hard water enters
Water brings dissolved calcium and magnesium into the resin bed.
02The exchange happens
Resin holds the hardness ions and releases sodium ions in their place.
03Softened water flows on
Less hardness reaches your taps. A brine regeneration cycle later restores the resin.
Sodium-cycle softening shown. Softening reduces hardness; it does not disinfect water.
About this illustration
A simplified explanation with compressed time and enlarged particles. Equipment design and treatment results vary with the selected system and your water. Learn more: Minnesota Department of Health ↗
The everyday difference
Make hard water easier to live with.
The right softener starts with a hardness reading and a conversation about how your household uses water.
A better washing experience
Soft water helps soap lather and reduces the hard-water residue left on surfaces.
Capacity that fits your household
We consider hardness, occupancy and busy periods when more than one fixture is running.
A softener addresses hardness. Other concerns, such as chlorine, sediment or drinking-water contaminants, may call for additional treatment.
How we approach it
Sized for your water.
Set for your home.
A softener's grain capacity changes with its salt setting. We explain the useful working capacity, the regeneration schedule and the space needed before you choose a system.
- Test and sizeMeasure hardness and review any iron or manganese findings before selecting the resin volume.
- Plan the locationAllow for the treatment tank, salt storage, drain connection and future service access.
- Set up and explainCommission the equipment and walk you through salt checks, the controls and the bypass.
The details
Know what you’re choosing.
Compare the sizes and performance. We help match the configuration to your water and home.
Sizing and performance · LiveSmart Water Softeners
| Specification | 1.0 cu. ft. | 1.5 cu. ft. | 2.0 cu. ft. | 2.5 cu. ft. | 3.0 cu. ft. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resin volume | 1.0 cu. ft. | 1.5 cu. ft. | 2.0 cu. ft. | 2.5 cu. ft. | 3.0 cu. ft. |
| Capacity at factory salt setting | 25,000 grains | 37,500 grains | 50,000 grains | 62,500 grains | 75,000 grains |
| Flow at 15 psi pressure drop | 11.0 US gpm | 11.2 US gpm | 12.2 US gpm | 12.4 US gpm | 12.6 US gpm |
| Treatment tank diameter × height | 9 × 48 in. | 10 × 54 in. | 12 × 52 in. | 13 × 54 in. | 14 × 65 in. |
| Tank and control height | 56 in. | 62 in. | 60 in. | 60 in. | 74 in. |
| Separate brine tank diameter × height | 18 × 34 in. | 18 × 34 in. | 20 × 37 in. | 20 × 37 in. | 23 × 40 in. |
Factory capacity uses a salt dose of 6 lb per cubic foot of resin. Capacity changes with salt dose. Flow ratings apply at the conditions shown; plumbing, installation and service clearances affect the final layout. US gallons are used throughout.
| Specification | 0.75 cu. ft. separate-tank model |
|---|---|
| Resin volume | 0.75 cu. ft. |
| Capacity at factory salt setting | 18,750 grains at 4.5 lb of salt |
| Published service flow | 10.4 US gpm |
| Treatment tank diameter × height | 8 × 44 in. |
These 0.75 cu. ft. reference figures come from an earlier specification sheet. We confirm the exact equipment revision, performance and installation dimensions with your quotation.
| Specification | 1.0 cu. ft. cabinet |
|---|---|
| Resin volume | 1.0 cu. ft. |
| Capacity at factory salt setting | 25,000 grains |
| Flow at 15 psi pressure drop | 12.0 US gpm |
| Overall width × depth × height | 13.8 × 23.6 × 43.3 in. |
The cabinet combines the treatment and salt-storage arrangement in one enclosure.
Regeneration and installation details
| Specification | 1.0 cu. ft. | 1.5 cu. ft. | 2.0 cu. ft. | 2.5 cu. ft. | 3.0 cu. ft. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt per regeneration at factory setting | 6 lb | 9 lb | 12 lb | 15 lb | 18 lb |
| Capacity at higher salt setting | 30,000 grains at 12 lb | 45,000 grains at 18 lb | 60,000 grains at 24 lb | 75,000 grains at 30 lb | 90,000 grains at 36 lb |
| Water per regeneration · clean-water factory cycle | 43.4 US gal | 62.7 US gal | 87.1 US gal | 108.9 US gal | 139.2 US gal |
| Water per regeneration · problem-water cycle | 64.3 US gal | 90.3 US gal | 124.6 US gal | 155.8 US gal | 196.2 US gal |
| Backwash flow required | 2.0 US gpm | 2.5 US gpm | 3.5 US gpm | 4.0 US gpm | 5.0 US gpm |
| Operating pressure | 30–125 psi | 30–125 psi | 30–125 psi | 30–125 psi | 30–125 psi |
| Configuration | Clean-water factory cycle | Problem-water cycle |
|---|---|---|
| 0.75 cu. ft. separate-tank reference | 34.0 US gal | 49.6 US gal |
| 1.0 cu. ft. cabinet | 48.6 US gal | 69.5 US gal |
Regeneration cleans and restores the resin. The gallon figures are per cleaning cycle, not daily consumption. How often a system regenerates depends on hardness, household use and settings. Backwash flow, in US gallons per minute, is the supply and drain capacity needed during that stage; it is not the total water used. We review the cycle settings and installation requirements for your home.
01 · The waterStart with the results.
02 · The householdSize for real demand.
03 · The installationMake the space work.
Custom-designed systems
Your water.
Your home.
Your space.
We select and combine the right components, size the system and plan the plumbing around the home. Closets, compact utility rooms and unusual layouts are part of the design conversation.
- Equipment chosen for the water results
- Capacity matched to household demand
- A layout planned for installation and future service
Living with your system
Support after
installation.
We explain the equipment, the service routine and how to reach us when something changes.
Keep salt available
Check the salt level regularly and use the salt type specified for your installation.
Keep a useful record
Record settings and installation details, and tell us if your household or water supply changes.
Arrange a check when performance changes
New scale, unexpected salt use or a change in water feel is a reason to review operation and retest.
A few useful answers
Questions, answered.
Does a larger grain number always mean a better softener?
The useful capacity depends on the salt setting and your water. We match capacity and flow to the household rather than choosing by the largest advertised number.
Can you fit a softener in a mobile home?
Often the installation needs a different layout. We inspect the available space, plumbing, drain and access, then recommend a practical arrangement.
Will a softener lower TDS?
Softening exchanges hardness minerals for other ions; it is not a general TDS-reduction process. Reverse osmosis is a separate option for drinking water.
Can it treat well water?
Yes, when the water conditions suit the selected equipment. Iron, manganese, sediment and other findings can change the pretreatment and maintenance needed.
A complete treatment plan
Sometimes the right answer
has more than one step.
Start with your water
Let’s find what
works for your home.
Tell us where you are, what you’re noticing and what space you have. We’ll help you understand the next step.
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