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Water Softener Sizing and Prices: Flow, Hardness and Tank Size
- Ion exchange swaps hardness for sodium; salt brine regenerates the resin
- Size by flow (T/H) and hardness × daily volume
- "0844" = an 8 × 44 inch resin vessel
- Test hardness before choosing
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How a Softener Works
- Service: hard water flows through resin beads that hold calcium and magnesium and release sodium.
- Backwash: the control valve reverses flow to loosen the bed.
- Brine draw: salt water from the brine tank washes the hardness off the resin.
- Rinse and refill: the resin is rinsed and the brine tank refilled for next time.
Valves can regenerate on a timer or after a set volume: manual vs automatic control valves.
How to Size a Softener
- Flow: the peak water flow you need, in m³/h (1 T/H = 1,000 litres per hour).
- Hardness: from a water test report (how to read a test report).
- Volume between regenerations: daily use × days between regenerations. Harder water or higher use needs more resin.
The model codes show the resin vessel size: 0844 is 8 inches wide and 44 inches tall; 1465 is 14 × 65 inches.
H-TECH Water Softener Prices
1 T/H 0844 H-Tech Water Softener MachineKSh 60,400
1 T/H 1054 H-Tech Water Softener MachineKSh 80,000
2 T/H 1254 H-Tech Water Softener MachineKSh 95,000
2 T/H 1265 H-Tech Water Softener MachineKSh 115,000
3 T/H 1465 H-Tech Water Softener MachineKSh 135,000
4 T/H 1665 H-Tech Water Softener MachineKSh 165,000
6 T/H 2069 H-Tech Water Softener MachineKSh 255,000
H-Tech 8T/H 2472 Water Softener MachineKSh 340,000
H-Tech 10 T/H 3072 Water Softener MachineKSh 470,000
H-Tech 15 T/H 3072 Water Softener MachineKSh 680,000
H-Tech 20 T/H 4087Water Softener MachineKSh 793,000
H-Tech 25 T/H 4894 Water Softener MachineKSh 1,458,000| Product | Price |
|---|---|
| 1 T/H 0844 H-Tech Water Softener Machine | KSh 60,400 |
| 1 T/H 1054 H-Tech Water Softener Machine | KSh 80,000 |
| 2 T/H 1254 H-Tech Water Softener Machine | KSh 95,000 |
| 2 T/H 1265 H-Tech Water Softener Machine | KSh 115,000 |
| 3 T/H 1465 H-Tech Water Softener Machine | KSh 135,000 |
| 4 T/H 1665 H-Tech Water Softener Machine | KSh 165,000 |
| 6 T/H 2069 H-Tech Water Softener Machine | KSh 255,000 |
| H-Tech 8T/H 2472 Water Softener Machine | KSh 340,000 |
| H-Tech 10 T/H 3072 Water Softener Machine | KSh 470,000 |
| H-Tech 15 T/H 3072 Water Softener Machine | KSh 680,000 |
| H-Tech 20 T/H 4087Water Softener Machine | KSh 793,000 |
| H-Tech 25 T/H 4894 Water Softener Machine | KSh 1,458,000 |
Current listed prices incl. VAT (updated 4 October 2026).
Brine Tanks and Salt
| Product | Price |
|---|---|
| Round Brine Tank, 60l, Blue | KSh 19,000 |
| Square Brine Tanks | KSh 19,000 |
| Conic Brine Tanks | KSh 60,000 |
| Brine Tank Float | KSh 4,500 |
Current listed prices incl. VAT (updated 4 October 2026).
Use clean softener salt and keep the brine tank topped up: brine tank and salt guide.
Softener or RO?
A softener removes hardness only. If the water is also salty (high TDS) or has fluoride, RO is needed; softeners are often installed before RO to protect the membranes. See do I need a water softener?.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a water softener in Kenya?
H-TECH softeners start from KSh 60,400 for 1 T/H and go up with size.
How do I size a water softener?
By the peak flow you need (T/H) and the hardness times the volume used between regenerations.
What does 0844 mean on a softener?
The resin vessel is 8 inches wide and 44 inches tall.
Does a softener remove salt from water?
No, it removes hardness; salty (high-TDS) water needs RO.
How often does a softener regenerate?
It depends on hardness and water use; the valve regenerates on a timer or after a set volume.