Waking up to rusty stains on your sinks, spotting reddish-brown flakes in your water, or dealing with scaly buildup on your pipes are clear signs your well water is struggling with rust and hardness. These mineral intrusions don’t just discolor your water—they clog appliances, shorten plumbing lifespan, and can leave your skin dry and hair brittle. Ignoring these symptoms can cost you hundreds in repairs and replacements, not to mention the daily discomfort of subpar water quality.

The system that fixes it

• Oxidizing tank ahead of softening Removes rust before hardness, preventing media clogging and extending system life.
• Matched two-stage media Air-injection iron media neutralizes rust; softening resin removes hardness for comprehensive water treatment.
• Digital regeneration control Optimizes media performance while saving water and salt.
• Serviceable brand valve Easily maintained and replaceable with genuine parts, ensuring lasting value.

Pick your size

Select the size based on your home’s bathroom count to ensure enough media capacity for your water usage and the severity of rust and hardness in your well.

What it does for your home

• Eliminates rusty stains from fixtures and laundry, keeping your home spotless and welcoming.
• Prevents clogs and corrosion in pipes and appliances, extending their life and saving costly repairs.
• Removes hardness minerals to reduce scale buildup, preserving water heaters and plumbing efficiency.
• Delivers clean, clear water that tastes better and feels softer on skin and hair.
• Protects your family’s health by reducing mineral contaminants linked to dryness and irritation.
• Reduces maintenance time and expense by preventing mineral damage before it starts.

With this system, your home gains water that supports comfort, cleanliness, and long-term savings.

How the media works

This system’s magic comes from its matched two-stage media that works seamlessly together. First, the air-injection iron media introduces microscopic air bubbles that oxidize rust-causing iron and manganese in your water. This oxidation turns these dissolved minerals into solid particles, much like rust settling out. These particles are then trapped and removed in the tank. After this crucial rust removal step, the softened resin media targets hardness minerals—mainly calcium and magnesium—exchanging them with sodium ions to leave your water soft and gentle. This two-step process ensures that rust is neutralized before softening, protecting your resin and preventing premature fouling of your system. The result is water that’s free from rust discoloration and hardness scale, delivered efficiently and reliably.

Why buy this system from us

• Equipped with genuine Fleck brand hardware that is fully serviceable and built to last.
• Free sizing consultations within the US to recommend the perfect system based on your specific water profile and home size.
• No-cost shipping across the continental US—your system arrives ready to install, without surprise fees.
• A perfectly matched one-brand build ensuring compatibility and peak performance from head valve to media tank.

Common questions

Q? Will the system remove all rust stains from my well water?

A Yes, the oxidizing air-injection media specifically targets iron oxidation to remove rust particles, significantly reducing stains on your fixtures and laundry.

Q? How does this system differ from a standard water softener?

A Unlike standard softeners, this system includes an air-injection oxidizing tank that removes rust BEFORE the softening stage, preventing rust from damaging the resin and your plumbing.

A Absolutely. It's a genuine, serviceable brand valve designed for straightforward maintenance and replacement of parts, extending your system’s life and performance.

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Prefer another valve brand? The same fix comes in Fleck, Autotrol, C-Series, Pentek and Pentair.