48,000 Grain Water Softener System
With advanced technology and a range of features, the WHES48 is the highest capacity Whirlpool water softener, capable of bringing best-in-class water softening convenience and efficiency to households of any size.
Designed to handle up to 160 grains per gallon of hardness, this system will reduce high levels of hardness. Not only will you notice the benefits of soft water, the WHES48 also helps reduce clear water iron and has a built-in, self-cleaning filter for homes with sediment issues and private well water supplies.
Whirlpool water softeners are among the most salt-efficient units in the industry. The WHES48’s 6th Sense technology learns your water usage patterns and reduces waste by calculating the amount of salt and water your family needs. This means less salt to buy, carry, and remember.
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- The highest-capacity Whirlpool water softener; ideal for households of 1 to 6+ people
- 6th Sense technology learns your water usage patterns over time
- Demand Initiated Regeneration only uses the amount of salt and water you need, saving you money
- Reduces up to 12 ppm of high levels of ferrous (clear water) iron
- Fully automatic electronic controls
- Power loss protection retains memory after an outage
- Includes a low salt level indicator
- Ultra high-flow connects with up to 1.25” plumbing
- Installation kit for DIY installations
- Space-saving, single-tank design
- Designed for city and well water applications
Family Size: 1 – 6+ people
Maximum Grain Capacity: 48,000
Salt Storage Capacity: 200 lbs.
Warranty:
The warranty on this unit is for 2 years on full parts and labor*, 3 years on the electronics, and 10 years on the tank.
*This unit’s 2-year full parts and labor warranty may be extended up to 10 years with use of Whirlpool Water Softener Cleanser (WHEC-WSC).
Product Attributes
- Rated Softening Capacity (Grains @ Salt Dose): 14,200 @ 2.8 lbs.; 37,900 @ 10.5 lbs.; 48,000 @ 18.1 lbs.
- Rated Efficiency (Grains/Pound of Salt @ Minimum Salt Dose) 5,090 @ 2.8 lbs.
- Water Used During Regeneration @ Minimum Salt Dose 3.0 gal. / 1,000 grains
- Total Water Used Per Regeneration @ Maximum Salt Dose 44.2 gallons
- Rated Service Flow Rate 11.9 gpm
- Amount of High Capacity Ion Exchange Resin 1.33 cu. ft.
- Pressure Drop at Rated Service Flow 15 psig
- Water Supply Max. Hardness 160 gpg
- Water Supply Max. Clear Water Iron 12 ppm*
- Water Pressure Limits (minimum / maximum) 20 – 125 psi**
- Water Temperature Limits (minimum / maximum) 40 – 120 °F
- Minimum Water Supply Flow Rate 3 gpm
- Intermittent Flow @ 30 PSI 19.3 gpm***
- Maximum Drain Flow Rate 2.0 gpm
- Salt Storage Capacity 200 lbs.
*Capacity to reduce clear water iron is substantiated by laboratory test data. State of Wisconsin requires additional treatment if water supply contains clear water iron exceeding 5 ppm.
**Canada working pressure limits: 1.4 – 7.0 kg/cm2.
***Intermittent flow rate does not represent the maximum service flow rate used for determining the softener’s rated capacity and efficiency. Continuous operation at flow rates greater than the service flow rate may affect capacity and efficiency performance.
This system co
| Depth | 20 1/2 in. |
| Width | 15 in. |
| Height | 48 in. |
Electrical Requirements
Transformer Included.
Installation and Operation Manual
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