Yes, that is correct - two different processes (ion exchange and redox/adsorption) to address two different issues (hardness and chlorine). Most of what I see installed by friends are "hybrid" water softeners, that remove hardness, filter sediment, and remove chlorine, such as the Sears Elite for about $600, the Water Boss 950 for about $600, and the Pegasus systems for a higher price. The Sears and Water Boss typically come from big box stores such as Home Depot/Lowes.
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Originally Posted by Polar Bear
Sorry, but if they soften AND filter, then they do both. But it doesn't change the fact that filtering and softening are two different processes, usually sold separately.
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