{"product_id":"hydrobot-electronic-water-softener","title":"HydroBot Electronic Water Softener","description":"\u003c!-- HydroBot Water Softener PDP: Accordion Product Description (Shopify \/ Dawn friendly) --\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .ro-acc{margin:14px 0}\n  .ro-acc details{border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:14px;background:#fff;overflow:hidden;margin:10px 0}\n  .ro-acc summary{cursor:pointer;padding:14px 16px;font-weight:800;color:#0f172a;list-style:none;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px}\n  .ro-acc summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}\n  .ro-acc .ro-plus{width:18px;height:18px;flex:0 0 18px;position:relative}\n  .ro-acc .ro-plus:before,.ro-acc .ro-plus:after{content:\"\";position:absolute;left:50%;top:50%;width:18px;height:2px;background:#0f172a;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);transition:transform .18s ease,opacity .18s ease}\n  .ro-acc .ro-plus:after{transform:translate(-50%,-50%) rotate(90deg)}\n  .ro-acc details[open] .ro-plus:after{opacity:0}\n  .ro-acc .ro-body{padding:0 16px 16px;border-top:1px solid #eef2f7}\n  .ro-acc .ro-body p{margin:12px 0 0;color:#334155;line-height:1.65}\n  .ro-acc .ro-body ul{margin:10px 0 0;padding-left:18px;color:#334155;line-height:1.65}\n  .ro-acc .ro-body li{margin:6px 0}\n  .ro-acc .ro-note{font-size:13px;color:#64748b;margin-top:10px}\n  .ro-acc .ro-badges{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;margin-top:12px}\n  .ro-acc .ro-badge{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;background:#f8fafc;border-radius:999px;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:800;color:#0f172a;font-size:13px}\n  .ro-acc .ro-badge svg{width:16px;height:16px;flex:0 0 16px}\n  .ro-acc .ro-spec{width:100%;border-collapse:separate;border-spacing:0;margin-top:10px;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden}\n  .ro-acc .ro-spec td{padding:10px 12px;border-top:1px solid #eef2f7;vertical-align:top;color:#334155}\n  .ro-acc .ro-spec tr:first-child td{border-top:0}\n  .ro-acc .ro-spec td:first-child{width:42%;font-weight:900;color:#0f172a;background:#fbfdff}\n  @media(max-width:640px){\n    .ro-acc summary{padding:12px 14px}\n    .ro-acc .ro-body{padding:0 14px 14px}\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ro-acc\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eOverview \u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"ro-plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ro-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHydroBot\u003c\/strong\u003e is a whole-home \u003cstrong\u003eelectronic metered water softener\u003c\/strong\u003e that removes hardness-causing calcium and magnesium from your water supply — automatically, based on actual usage. No more limescale on fixtures, spots on dishes, or wear on your appliances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ro-badges\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"ro-badge\"\u003e\n          \u003csvg stroke-width=\"2\" stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M20 6L9 17l-5-5\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n          Whole-home coverage\n        \u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"ro-badge\"\u003e\n          \u003csvg stroke-width=\"2\" stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M12 8v4M12 16h.01\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n          Demand-initiated regeneration\n        \u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"ro-badge\"\u003e\n          \u003csvg stroke-width=\"2\" stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M12 2v20M2 12h20\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n          English \u0026amp; Spanish support\n        \u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"ro-note\"\u003eDesigned for municipal (city) water supply. On well water or have high iron levels? \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e and we'll help confirm the right size and setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhich size do I need? \u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"ro-plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ro-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eChoose based on your household size and water hardness level:\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e32,000 Grain\u003c\/strong\u003e — 1–3 people, moderate hardness (up to ~20 GPG). Good for smaller homes on city water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e48,000 Grain\u003c\/strong\u003e — 3–5 people, moderate to hard water (up to ~30 GPG). The most common choice for Houston-area homes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e64,000 Grain\u003c\/strong\u003e — 5+ people, very hard water, or well water (30+ GPG). Built for high-demand households.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"ro-note\"\u003eDon't know your hardness level? Most city water reports list it, or you can pick up an inexpensive test strip. Still unsure — \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003emessage us\u003c\/a\u003e with your zip code and household size and we'll point you in the right direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat's included \u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"ro-plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ro-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eHydroBot electronic control valve + mineral tank (pre-loaded with resin)\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eBrine tank with lid, float, and safety shut-off valve\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eBypass valve\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eInstallation hardware and tubing\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eInstallation and programming guide (English and Spanish)\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"ro-note\"\u003eSalt is not included — standard water softener salt pellets or solar salt work fine. Available at most hardware stores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow it works \u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"ro-plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ro-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe HydroBot uses an electronic meter to track your actual water usage. When the resin bed approaches capacity, it automatically runs a regeneration cycle — flushing salt brine through the tank to restore the resin's ability to capture hardness minerals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eOnly regenerates when needed — saves salt and water vs. timer-based systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eMemory retains settings during power outages\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eAdjusts automatically to changes in your household's water usage\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"ro-note\"\u003ePairing with an RO system? Install the HydroBot upstream on the main line — softened feed water significantly extends RO membrane life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eInstallation \u0026amp; setup \u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"ro-plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ro-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e installs on your main cold water line, typically near the water heater or point of entry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRequirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e drain line for backwash, grounded electrical outlet (110V), and access to the main supply shutoff.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime:\u003c\/strong\u003e most licensed plumbers complete the install in 2–3 hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBypass valve:\u003c\/strong\u003e included — lets you isolate the softener without shutting off water to the house.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"ro-note\"\u003eNeed help finding a local installer? \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e — we work with installers in the Houston area and can point you to someone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eSpecifications \u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"ro-plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ro-body\"\u003e\n      \u003ctable class=\"ro-spec\" role=\"table\" aria-label=\"HydroBot specifications\"\u003e\n        \u003ctbody\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSystem type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalt-based ion exchange water softener\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eControl type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElectronic metered (demand-initiated regeneration)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrain capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32,000 \/ 48,000 \/ 64,000 (select variant)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnection size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\/4\" inlet\/outlet (standard)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalt storage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 200 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e110V AC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBypass valve\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLanguages\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnglish and Spanish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1-year limited from purchase date\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n      \u003c\/table\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eFAQs \u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"ro-plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ro-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow often does it use salt?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Depends on your water hardness and usage. A 48,000 grain system in an average Houston home typically regenerates every 7–10 days, using 6–8 lbs of salt per cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it work with well water?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      It can, but high iron or manganese levels in well water require additional pre-treatment. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e before ordering if you're on a well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need a drain?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Yes — the regeneration cycle flushes waste water to a drain. A utility sink, floor drain, or standpipe all work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I install it myself?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      It's possible for experienced DIYers, but we recommend a licensed plumber to ensure correct connections and avoid voiding the warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat kind of salt do I use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Standard water softener pellets, solar salt, or potassium chloride (for low-sodium preference). Avoid rock salt — it can leave sediment in the brine tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stratus Water Systems","offers":[{"title":"32k Grain","offer_id":47149524680835,"sku":null,"price":1380.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"48k Grain","offer_id":47149524713603,"sku":null,"price":1510.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"64k Grain","offer_id":47149524746371,"sku":null,"price":1650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"32k Grain - Twin Model","offer_id":47149524779139,"sku":null,"price":1870.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"48k Grain - Twin Model","offer_id":47149524811907,"sku":null,"price":1975.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"64k Grain - Twin Model","offer_id":47149524844675,"sku":null,"price":2090.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/6997\/9523\/files\/HydroBot-L.webp?v=1778604144","url":"https:\/\/stratuswatersystems.com\/products\/hydrobot-electronic-water-softener","provider":"Stratus Water Systems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}