The Sidekick

The Sidekick

Water Softener System

Budget-friendly

Best for: Homeowners on a budget who need essential hard water protection.

Type
Softener
Tanks
1 tank + brine
Capacity
48,000 grains

Honest note: It softens only. If chlorine taste and smell bother you too, ask about a combo system like The Protector.

Why 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.

What you get

  • Eliminates hard water scale from every faucet, showerhead, and appliance
  • Softer skin and hair after every shower
  • No more white chalky buildup on fixtures and glass shower doors
  • Protects your entire plumbing system from mineral scale buildup
  • Dishes come out of the dishwasher spot-free
  • Made in USA

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

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 based on your water usage to flush the captured minerals away. Fully automatic: just add salt to the brine tank every few weeks.

Upkeep

Simply add salt to the brine tank every 4–8 weeks. Average salt cost is about $5–$10 per month.

Technical specs

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)

What it treats

  • Hardness
  • Calcium
  • Magnesium
  • Lime
  • Scale
  • Radium
  • Barium
  • Iron
  • Manganese

Other systems

  • City Most popular

    The Protector

    Complete Softening + Filtration

    Best for: City water homes that want complete whole-house treatment.

    Type
    Combo carbon filtration + softening
    Tanks
    1 tank + brine
    Capacity
    32,000 – 48,000 grains

    Honest note: Both jobs happen in a single tank. For larger homes, The Protector Twin gives each job its own tank.

  • City Premium

    The Protector Twin

    Maximum Control & Longevity

    Best for: Large homes (2,500+ sq ft) with higher water demands.

    Type
    Separate filtration and softening tanks
    Tanks
    2 tanks + brine
    Capacity
    48,000 – 60,000 grains

    Honest note: Two tanks means more equipment than The Protector. If your home is on the smaller side, the single-tank version may be all you need.

  • City Top of the line

    The Super Protector

    Ultimate Whole-Home Water Treatment

    Best for: Families who demand the absolute best water quality available.

    Type
    Multi-media filtration + softening + PFAS resin
    Tanks
    2 tanks + brine
    Capacity
    84,000 grains

    Honest note: The most advanced system in the lineup. Many homes do well with a simpler one, so we size it from your water test.

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