NVO189DFSIM
Water Softener with 1” Porting and Iron & Manganese Removal
The 189DFSIM Series system offers a cost-effective and reliable solution for treating hard water and removing iron contamination. Third-party certified for iron removal, the SIM uses fine mesh ion exchange resin to remove clear water iron and manganese while softening water.
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Benefits of Soft Water

Sparkling Dishes
No more dull film or hard water scale on your kitchenware. Enjoy sparkling dishes and glassware every day.

Smart Savings
Clean smarter, not harder. Use less soap and detergent to clean your laundry, dishes and home.

Softer Laundry
Enjoy the feeling of softer, brighter clothes, towels and sheets with every load of laundry.

Healthy Skin & Hair
Look and feel your best with healthier, softer skin and hair.

Cleaner Bathroom
Make your bathroom shine by getting rid of hard water scale buildup on your faucet, shower head, tub and surround.

Protect Your Home
Protecting your plumbing, water heater and water-using appliances from hard water scale helps them work better and last longer.
Key Features
Maximum Hardness: Softens up to 75 grains per gallon of hardness.
Maximum Total Iron: Removes 10.0 ppm total iron in water with a pH below 7.2 and 7.0 ppm total iron in water with a pH equal to or above 7.2.
Total Iron Calculation = (Iron ppm x 1) + (Manganese ppm x 2)
Maximum Manganese: 5.0 ppm (see total iron calculation)
Tank Features: Brine tank with safety float, air check and injection molded brine grid to reduce bridging. Moisture wicking neoprene tank jacket included on all pressure tanks.
Valve Features

Professionally Engineered for Performance
MODEL NUMBER | NVO185DFSIM-100 | NVO185DFSIM-150 | NVO185DFSIM-200 | NVO185DFSIM-300 |
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Item Number | 15020460 | 15020461 | 15020462 | 15020463 |
FACTORY SETTINGS - IRON & MANGANESE | ||||
Salt Used Per Regeneration | 12.0 lbs | 18.0 lbs | 24.0 lbs | 36.0 lbs |
Water Used Per Regeneration | 124.0 gal ± 10% | 215.0 gal ± 10% | 274.0 gal ± 10% | 278.0 gal ± 10% |
Hardness Removal (Grains) | 30,000 | 45,000 | 60,000 | 90,000 |
Filter Media Volume - Cubic Feet | 1.0 ft³ | 1.5 ft³ | 2.0 ft³ | 3.0 ft³ |
Garnet | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Pressure Tank Size (Inches) | 10 x 54 | 12 x 52 | 13 x 54 | 14 x 65 |
Media Loaded | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Salt Storage Capacity | 240 lbs | 350 lbs | 350 lbs | 420 lbs |
Flow Rate @ 15 psi Pressure Drop | 11.0 US gpm | 11.2 US gpm | 12.2 US gpm | 12.6 US gpm |
Flow Rate @ 25 psi Pressure Drop | 15.0 US gpm | 15.1 US gpm | 16.2 US gpm | 16.6 US gpm |
Backwash Flow Rate | 2.4 US gpm | 4.0 US gpm | 5.0 US gpm | 5.0 US gpm |
Shipping Weight | 120 lbs | 161 lbs | 214 lbs | 300 lbs |
Regeneration Type | DOWNFLOW (COCURRENT) | |||
Maximum Hardness | 75 GRAINS PER GALLON | |||
Maximum Total Iron (Ferrous) | 10.0 PPM TOTAL IRON FOR PH < 7.2 7.0 PPM TOTAL IRON FOR PH ≥ 7.2 |
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Total Iron = (Iron ppm x 1) + (Manganese ppm x 2) | — | |||
Maximum Manganese | 5.0 ppm | |||
Resin Type | AQUAFINE® FINE MESH ION EXCHANGE RESIN | |||
Plumbing Connections | INCLUDES 3/4" 90° NPT ELBOWS | |||
Electrical Requirements | INPUT 120V 60 Hz - OUTPUT 12V 650mA | |||
Water Temperature Limits | MIN 40° - MAX 110° F (4° - 43° C) | |||
Water Pressure Limits | MIN 30 - MAX 125 PSI (207 - 862 KPA) |