The Sidekick

Water Softener System

The Sidekick

Water Softener System

Your hardness solution. The Sidekick water softener eliminates hard water minerals like calcium, magnesium, and lime — protecting your plumbing, appliances, and giving you softer skin and hair from every tap.

Softening (Hard Water)

Clack WS1 Protector Valve

10×54 Resin Tank

1.5 cu ft Resin Volume

48,000 Grain Capacity

27 GPM Service Flow Rate

Automatic Regeneration

Lifetime Warranty on Tanks & Valve

Capacity

High

Configuration

1 Tank + Brine Tank

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Why The Sidekick?

Here's what The Sidekick does for your home

Eliminates hard water scale from every faucet, showerhead, and appliance

Doubles the lifespan of your water heater

Softer skin and hair after every shower

Save 50–75% on soap, shampoo, and cleaning products

No more white chalky buildup on fixtures and glass shower doors

Dishes come out of the dishwasher spot-free

Laundry comes out softer and brighter

Protects your entire plumbing system from mineral scale buildup

How It Works

The Sidekick uses ion exchange technology — thousands of tiny resin beads inside the tank swap hard minerals (calcium and magnesium) for sodium ions. Water flows through the resin bed, comes out soft, and the system automatically regenerates itself on a schedule to flush the captured minerals away. Fully automatic — just add salt to the brine tank every few weeks.

Why Choose The Sidekick

If hard water is your main concern and you want an affordable entry point, the Sidekick delivers. It's the essential foundation — tackling the #1 water problem in American homes. Hard water damages everything it touches: your pipes, your water heater, your skin, your laundry. The Sidekick stops all of that for a fraction of what you'd spend on appliance repairs and replacements over time.

Ideal For

Homeowners on a budget who need essential hard water protection

Homes with scale buildup on fixtures and showerheads

Anyone with dry, itchy skin from hard water

Homeowners who want to extend the life of their appliances

Budget-conscious families who want core water softening

Technical Specifications

Tank Size	10" x 54"
Resin Volume	1.5 cu ft
Control Valve	Clack WS1 Protector Valve
Service Flow Rate	27 GPM @ 15 psi drop
Grain Capacity	48,000 grains
Waste Water	Minimal (regen only)

🇺🇸Made in USA

What It Removes

✕ Hardness✕ Calcium✕ Magnesium✕ Lime✕ Scale✕ Radium✕ Barium✕ Strontium✕ Iron✕ Manganese

What's Included

Warranty

Lifetime warranty on tanks and valve. Your investment is protected for as long as you own the system.

Maintenance

Simply add salt to the brine tank every 4–8 weeks. That's it — the system handles everything else automatically. Average salt cost is about $5–$10/month.

Installation

Installed on your main water line so every tap in your home gets soft water. Professional installation by a certified plumber typically takes 2–3 hours. Free shipping included.