Water Boss 22
Score: 70/100
AFW Filters Iron Pro 2
Score: 85/100Rankings
The AFWFilters Iron Pro 2 is a combination water softener and iron filter designed for whole-house treatment of hard water and ferrous iron. It utilizes fine mesh resin and a Fleck 5600SXT digital metered control valve to remove hardness minerals, iron, and manganese while regenerating on-demand based on actual water usage. It is best suited for homes with 2-5 people dealing with both hard water and ferrous iron contamination.
The Water Boss 74011 is a compact, residential water softener featuring integrated iron and sediment filtration to eliminate the need for separate pre-filters. It offers automatic operation with a digital display and manual regeneration capabilities, designed for households with limited space. It is best suited for residential users needing a space-saving solution with built-in filtration.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
22,000 grains | 64,000 grainsbest | |
5 GPM | 16 GPMbest | |
— | 2 gallonsbest | |
— | 5 personsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 19 inchesbest | 62 inches |
| ↓ lower better | 26 inches | 13 inchesbest |
| ↓ lower better | 15 inches | 14 inchesbest |
— | 10 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Build & Durability(2) | ||
Tank Material | Plastic | Unknown |
Warranty Length (years) | N/A years | 10 years |
Power & Compliance(1) | ||
Certifications | N/A | None Listed |
Performance & Capacity(5) | ||
Grain Capacity (grains) | 22000 grains | 64000 grains |
Service Flow Rate (GPM) | 5 GPM | 16 GPM |
Resin Volume (gallons) | N/A gallons | 2 gallons |
Recommended Household Size (persons) | N/A persons | 5 persons |
Operating Pressure (PSI) | 20 PSI | Unknown PSI |
System & Control(3) | ||
Regeneration Control Type | Automatic | Digital Metered |
System Type | Point-of-Entry | Combination Softener/Iron Filter |
Salt Requirement | Salt | Standard Salt |
Physical & Installation(5) | ||
Height (inches) | 19.0 inches | 62 inches |
Width (inches) | 26.0 inches | 13 inches |
Depth (inches) | 15.0 inches | 14 inches |
Installation Type | Permanent | DIY |
Weight (lbs) | 39.92 lbs | Unknown lbs |
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Professional reviewer commentary is limited in the available sources. While YouTube reviews suggest the product is worth considering, detailed expert analysis is not extensively documented. The product carries a moderate 3.9-star rating from Home Depot customers, indicating mixed but generally positive satisfaction.
User feedback is insufficient to comprehensively address recurring praise or complaints. The 3.9-star rating suggests moderate overall satisfaction, but specific recurring issues or advantages are not detailed in the provided sources.
Professional analysis highlights the system's efficiency in combining softening and iron removal with metered regeneration to reduce resource consumption. The fine mesh resin is noted for its durability in iron-rich conditions, though experts caution that it is strictly for ferrous iron and requires separate solutions for ferric iron issues.
Data indicates that users value the all-in-one nature of the system and the convenience of DIY installation. However, there is limited consumer feedback available, making it difficult to assess long-term user satisfaction or recurring maintenance complaints beyond the standard salt refill requirements.
