WSP Softener Meter Assembly

After a shower, you might notice your skin feels drier or your hair less manageable than you'd like. That’s often because your water treatment system isn’t regenerating at the right time. The WSP Softener Meter Assembly helps by measuring exactly how much water you use, so your softener refreshes itself only when needed.

Why timing matters for your water softener’s regeneration

Most water softeners are set to regenerate—that is, flush out the minerals they trap—after a fixed period, regardless of how much water you’ve actually used. This means your system might run a cycle too often or not enough. The WSP Softener Meter Assembly changes that by tracking your real water use with a built-in meter. When the system sees you’ve used enough water to need a refresh, it triggers regeneration automatically. This way, you avoid wasting salt and water and keep your softener working efficiently.

How the control head manages water use and saves resources

The heart of this assembly is the metered control head with a 1-inch meter that measures water flow precisely. It counts every gallon that passes through your system. When it hits the set amount, it starts an automatic backwash cycle, which rinses the softener media inside the tank. This is key to maintaining good water quality and prolonging the system’s life by preventing buildup. You set the regeneration parameters, so your system fits your household’s needs without running unnecessarily.

What’s inside the softener tank and why it matters here

This assembly connects to your existing softener tank, which holds the water-treatment media responsible for softening. The media traps the hardness minerals as water flows through. Although the exact tank size isn’t specified here, we confirm the right size for your system when you order. The meter assembly ensures that this media gets rinsed and refreshed only when needed, keeping your water soft and your system running smoothly.

Tank size and its role in performance

The tank connected to this meter assembly is sized to suit typical single-family homes with whole-house water treatment. Because water use varies by household size and habits, we help confirm that your tank and meter assembly will meet your daily water demand effectively. The 1-inch porting assures good water flow for most residential needs without restricting pressure.

Who benefits most from this metered approach

This assembly is ideal for homeowners who want smarter control over their water softener’s regeneration cycles. If you’ve noticed your system regenerates on a fixed schedule regardless of use, leading to unnecessary salt and water waste, this setup can help. Homes with variable water use or those that want to avoid the hassle of manual adjustments will find this metered system a better fit. If your household water use is very high or unusually low, we recommend discussing your needs with us to size your system correctly.

What you receive and how to get started

Ordering the WSP Softener Meter Assembly online is straightforward, with free U.S. shipping included in the price. The assembly includes the metered control head and 1-inch meter assembly designed for retrofit or new installs. Installation is done by your licensed local plumber, and we provide expert sizing help to ensure it suits your home. Once installed, you’ll enjoy more efficient regeneration cycles and optimized softener performance, saving on salt and water over time.

Who this size is right for

Practically speaking, this is a whole-house system, plumbed into the main line so every tap in the house is treated. On a typical 1-inch service line that means a single-family home.

Because no fixed capacity is published for this item, the honest answer is that your own figures decide it. Send us your peak flow in gallons per minute and a water test and we will check the sizing for you, at no charge, before you buy.