Compare FutureSoft vs Pelican NS3
SpringWell FutureSoft vs Pelican NS3 Two TAC Conditioners
Both are template-assisted crystallization units rated to 75 gpg. Neither lists a scale-reduction certification. Pelican has an NSF/ANSI 61 materials certificate; SpringWell names none.
Where to buy · FutureSoft: $2,320.50 (store price; size not stated) on the seller's site, checked Oct 22, 2026. No retailer link yet.
Where to buy · Pelican NS3: price not yet verified; sold through retailers. No retailer link yet.
Short answer: For wider pH or a big-brand dealer network, the Pelican NS3 (pH 7–11). For more flow and chlorinated city water, the FutureSoft (12 gpm FS1, chlorine to 3 ppm). Neither softens water.
Certification Side by Side
| FutureSoft | Pelican NS3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Status | No listing found | Materials only |
| Certifier and standard | – | IAPMO R&T NSF/ANSI 61 |
| Certified flow | not certified | not certified |
Specs Side by Side
| FutureSoft | Pelican NS3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Service flow (maker) | 12 gpm (FS1), 15 (FS4), 20 (FS+) source | 10 gpm (NS3); 15 gpm (NS6) source |
| Scale claim | "Prevents up to 95% of scale buildup" source | not yet verified |
| Max hardness | 75 gpg source | 75 gpg source |
| Iron | Iron, manganese, copper, oil and H₂S: must be 0 source | not yet verified |
| Pressure | 20–80 psi source | 25–80 psi source |
| Rated life | Media 5+ years; 5-micron sediment pre-filter source | not yet verified |
| Price | $2,320.50 (store price; size not stated) source | not yet verified |
Where They Differ
Flow. FutureSoft: 12, 15 and 20 gpm by size. NS3: 10 gpm (15 for the NS6).
pH. 7.0–9.5 (FutureSoft) vs 7–11 (Pelican).
Pre-treatment. Both need iron, manganese and sulfur removed first. SpringWell says those must be zero; Pentair also caps phosphates and copper.
What’s certified. Pelican: NSF/ANSI 61, materials only. Pentair’s posted certificate is marked valid to February 2024. SpringWell: none named.
Common Questions
Do they remove hardness?
No. TAC converts hardness into crystals that are less likely to stick. Your water still tests hard (UNL G2275).
What about the 99.6% figures?
A Pelican dealer cites DVGW test DW-9191 at 99.6%; Pentair’s current manual doesn’t mention it. SpringWell’s own page now says “up to 95%”, though some review sites still quote 99.6%.
Full sheets: FutureSoft · Pelican NS3. Or size your own in the calculator.