Salt-free conditioner · checked 16 Oct 2026
APEC Water FUTURA-10 Salt-Free Anti-Scale Water Conditioner
Model FUTURA-10 · replacement filter MEDIA-FT10
Lead:not claimedPFAS:not claimed
Each claim, checked
What the brand says, what a certification listing shows for this model, and where each fact comes from. We read listings; we do not test products.
- Certified (listing checked)The certifier’s public listing shows this claim for this model.
- Brand says certifiedThe brand says certified; IAPMO’s listing does not show it. NSF can be checked by hand.
- Brand claim onlyThe brand claims it without citing a certification.
| Contaminant | Brand claim | Standard | Certifier | Confirmed? | Source, date checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scale | “This salt-free water conditioner effectively reduces scale buildup, protecting your plumbing and appliances.” brand source | – | – | Brand claim — no certification cited | brand pagechecked 16 Oct 2026 |
| Total dissolved solids (TDS) | “You may experience TDS reductions between 10 to 20% depending on the contact time” brand source | – | – | Brand claim — no certification cited | brand pagechecked 16 Oct 2026 |
Filter changes, by the brand’s numbers
How often APEC Water says to replace each part. Real filter life depends on how much water you use and what is in it.
| Part | Brand says replace every | Changes a year | Source, date checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUTURA salt-free anti-scale media (MEDIA-FT10)The brand gives more than one figure for this part. | 3–5 years“Media Replacement Time: Once every 3 to 5 years”5 years or 600,000 gallons“The media is strong and can last for 5 years or 600,000 gallons with normal usage.” | 1 every 3–5 years or 1 every 5 years | brand sourcechecked 16 Oct 2026brand sourcechecked 16 Oct 2026 |
Certification listings found
IAPMO · NSF/ANSI/CAN 372 · file W-13983
APEC WATER SYSTEMS lists FUTURA-10
Materials only (no reduction claim)
Open the listing · checked 16 Oct 2026
Check it yourself
NSF’s and WQA’s terms don’t allow automated lookups, so these links open their public listings for this model:
- NSF listing search: FUTURA-10
- NSF listing search: APEC
- WQA listing search: FUTURA-10
- WQA listing search: APEC
- IAPMO R&T listing directory
What the brand says about certification
- “Media is certified by the Water Quality Association (WQA) to NSF/ANSI-61 for health effects to daily water usage.” source checked 16 Oct 2026