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- Improves the taste of drinking water
- Softer water for skin and hair
- Longer lasting appliances and plumbing
- Cleaner taps, tiles and shower screens
- Healthier and greener lawns and gardens.
- For Town or Bore
- More consistent yields
- Better water penetration in soil
- Healthier crops, lawns and pastures
- Reduced labour and maintenance
- Ideal for farm, nursery, vineyard and turf growers.
- Reduced scale in boilers, cooling systems, and equipment
- Lower maintenance costs
- Improved asset life
- No chemicals, filters or salts
- Hotels, Golf Courses, Data Centres, and more.
- Reduce scale and corrosion on equipment
- Reduce downtime and consumable costs
- Idea for assets where water is a coolant / lubricant (e.g. drill and blast), soil salinity issues, sprays and washdown areas.
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Supports better performance across industries
From irrigation and horticulture to cooling systems, food processing and property infrastructure, water behaviour directly affects outcomes. Carefree supports more predictable operation across different environments.
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No chemicals or ongoing consumables
Carefree operates continuously without chemicals, cartridges or replacement media. Once installed, there is nothing to manage, replace or replenish over time.
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Designed for long-term value
Carefree systems are built to last and backed by decades of real-world use, supporting consistent performance over the life of the system rather than short-term fixes.
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Protects systems, lowers maintenance & reduces down time
Cleaner internal surfaces mean systems require less intervention. In farms, factories and buildings, this translates to fewer breakdowns, reduced downtime and less time spent on reactive maintenance.
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Improves soil quality for better plant & crop growth
Better quality water equals better quality soil, and better quality plants and crops. Lower the need for excess water and chemicals, while reducing the effects of salts and minerals in the water supply.
Built in Australia. Trusted for decades. A water system you can rely on
Don't just take our word for it
One happy customer, thanks Carefree
I was skeptical - what could this little device do that is powered by a sacrificial magnesium rod in the ground?
But a few months after having the Carefree system installed I had to replace a hot water element from a 25 year old solar hot water system. When I removed the element it was clean as a whistle. But I removed a bucket and a half of loose calcium from the bottom of the tank.
We live in Alice Springs where the water is very hard with high levels of calcium and the evaporative air conditioner pads were needing replacement every year due to calcium build up. Now there is a white soft salt build up that shakes and hoses off, and I get at least three years out of my pads.
When having a pool test done at my local pool shop they see the water hardness and ask are you using rain water in your pool. None of our irrigation droppers have been blocked - a common problem in Alice Springs.
My wife can tell when the magnesium earth rod has worn out (about every 18 months) because our water quality diminishes again.
One happy customer, thanks Carefree.
The best investment we could have made
Our Carefree Water Conditioner was just about the best investment we could have made. Since its connection to Riverside’s water supply there has been far less losses in the aquatic animals than had previously occurred prior to its connection.
After installing Carefree, we pumped water onto the paddocks during 35+ degree days with no negative effects
My bore water was very salty, hard and high in calcium. After installing Carefree, we pumped water onto the paddocks during 35+ degree days with no negative effects, no burning, and all plants remained healthy and continued growing well. If it hadn’t worked, the results would have been very different. I’m happy with the outcome.
Since the installation the results have been truly amazing
Before we installed the Carefree Water Conditioner, our bore water which contains 5,600mg/l of salt, almost killed our lucerne that was flood irrigated.
Since the installation the results have been truly amazing.
This season, we were able to achieve two cuts of hay as well as reaping approximately 400 kilograms of seed per hectare.
No more itchy skin!
The reason we installed our Carefree Conditioner was that Peg and I were having trouble with skin irritations from the hard water. Now when we use the shower in our motor home the results are very good, no more itches! We also noticed the calcium that had built up in our electric kettle element started to break away and is now clean. We were surprised that this did happen.
I noticed a tremendous difference in the taste of the water straight away
I noticed a tremendous difference in the taste of the water straight away. It's certainly hard to understand how the Carefree Conditioner works, but it does.
The Carefree Conditioner made a big difference
The Carefree Conditioner made a big difference in the pool, reduced chemicals - does the job like a charm.
We now have Carefree Conditioners fitted to all the bores on our property
We have noticed that the cattle are drinking far more of this water even when other water is readily available. The change in taste is amazing and when sprayed onto our stainless steel milk vat it no longer leaves white stain. We now have Carefree Conditioners fitted to all the bores on our property.
The net result of this scale removal will be less maintenance and longer lasting components
Since installing the Care-Free Water Conditioner, the boiler tubes were not only remarkably clean, but there was evidence of a “leaching” effect where scale had been removed from areas where it was quite thick previously.
Our engineer, when dismantling a washing machine, discovered that surfaces, which had always been caked with hard scale, were clean and needed no treatment. Other parts, which normally became scaled up, were also clean.
The net result of this scale removal will be less maintenance and longer lasting components. I have become one of the converted!
The results were almost instantaneous, the cattle began to drink at the trough, grass grew in the scalded overflow area, the algae disappeared
We had a problem with a 30 metre deep windmill equipped bore. The water corroded away the 50mm galvanised pipe and mill rods in less than three months. I was about to remove the mill and shut down the bore when it was suggested I install a 20mm Care-Free Conditioner between the pump and the foot valve.
The results were almost instantaneous, the cattle began to drink at the trough, grass grew in the scalded overflow area, the algae disappeared from the trough and best of all, the next lot of pipe rods lasted five years before needing replacing. Best of all, the conditioner cost less than the replacement costs of one lot of pipe rods.
Goats are much healthier
For the past three years the saline levels in our water have increased dramatically, where we couldn’t grow a vegetable garden or get trees to establish. The water tasted terrible and you couldn’t drink it for the concentrated salt. Our milking goats had also been afflicted with various kidney complaints. On advice from a local Naturopath we installed a Carefree Conditioner and we received immediate results. Now our herbs and vegetables are growing again and after three weeks of drinking Carefree water the pain and swelling from my arthritis become almost non-existent. Our goats now refuse to drink water that hasn’t gone through the Carefree Conditioner and they are much healthier.
Tremendous plant growth
We’ve had a Conditioner installed in our nursery for many years and we’ve had tremendous plant growth ever since. It also makes the Brisbane water taste so much better. It’s hard to believe it’s the same water.
Regenerating our water softner went from every five days to every six weeks!
We have had excellent reports from the company who does a regular service report test on our boiler. Mount Gambier water total hardness tests are approx 400ppm. We regularly regenerated our water softener every five days to maintain a level of 4ppm hardness. Since installation of the Carefree Conditioner we regenerate the softener approximately every six weeks with a reading of less than 2ppm total hardness.
Our Carefree water conditioner has made our bore water so much more useable
Our water features are cleaner and clearer, with no pump clog anymore. Our gardens are blooming, now the bore water is not as harsh on the plants. We are very happy with the product, and the excellent service from Sara at Carefree.
A cost-effective solution to the problem for a fraction of the cost of the price of alternatives
The Gundagai Golf Course uses effluent water to irrigate. However it caused a $10,000 annual maintenance problem. Every sprinkler on the course had to be hand cleaned every two weeks to remove blockages. Injection systems were considered but were too costly to maintain.
The Carefree Water Conditioner provided a cost-effective solution to their problem and cost a fraction of the price of alternatives. Resulting in no blockages, no algal growth, no chemicals required, no salt build up in soil.
The Carefree water conditioner has changed our lives
Before we installed it, we had a red iron stain over our bathroom or anywhere water was sprayed. Since we installed the conditioner we haven't had any problem with iron stains!
I'm very pleased with our Carefree water conditioner, even after one week
Soft hair, glasses out of the dishwasher that are crystal clear instead of the milky film caused by our local water supply, soap lathering. Wow! We've enjoyed none of these benefits from washing for years. I'm very pleased with our Carefree water conditioner, even after one week.
Prior to fitting the conditioner we were unable to drink the water in any form
Prior to fitting the conditioner we were unable to drink the water in any form, tea, coffee or with cordial, but now it is quite palatable. Washing the clothes has probably shown the biggest improvement.
I think they are the greatest thing since polythene pipe
We have 3,000 head of cattle, via dozens of stock troughs. We have had five Carefree Conditioners fitted to our bores and since installation all scale, algae and marine growth has totally disappeared. In my opinion a farmer cannot afford to be without one. I think they are the greatest thing since polythene pipe.
Algae appears dead and brushes off easily
My pool looks great since I installed my Carefree Conditioner. Before installation I had to clean the salt chlorinator with acid, now it cleans easily with a garden hose. This will certainly increase life expectancy.
Prior to fitting I had algae problems which were hard to remove, now they appear dead and brush off easily. I am very pleased.
Stomach ulcers healed - outstanding achievement!
I run a piggery operation with 130 sows and 1000 growers. In 1991 there was a problem with stomach ulcers in the growers and our losses were around 60 - 70 pigs per month. Despite the best efforts of the DPI people, no solution was found until I heard about "Carefree" Water Conditioners. A 20mm "Carefree" was fitted to the water supply from the river, upon which the deaths stopped immediately. Autopsies were carried out for the next few weeks on the growers as they were slaughtered. This showed the subjects had previously experienced stomach ulcers, which had subsequently healed. I consider this an outstanding achievement, resulting from having a "Carefree" on line.
It’s great to know we have good water no matter where we’re going
It’s great to know we have good water no matter where we’re going. Thanks to Carefree our water tanks are sparkling clean. We got our Carefree Conditioner at Barcaldine in 2002. Since then our water tanks have stayed sparkling clean with no sign of any scale or corrosion. Carefree is a great product.
Not a hint of chlorine smell at any tap
Now that the whole house is "conditioned" there is not a hint of chlorine smell at any tap. In fact you can actually drink the water straight from the tap without having to hold your nose. We are very happy with our Carefree Conditioner and would have no hesitation recommending it to anyone who wants better water.
Water jets no longer require replacement or cleaning at all
The water jets in the pan sterilisers were requiring replacement or at least probing and cleaning every month. The installation of the Carefree Conditioner has meant that these jets do not require replacement or cleaning at all.
We are most satisfied with the results and would recommend their use where there is a problem with scale build up.
When it comes to washing the car the Care-Free is fantastic
When it comes to washing the car the Care-Free is fantastic. I have a black BMW and there’s no more water spotting! Anyone who cares about their car should have one.
Water is softer and completely taste free!
The cocktail of water we get in our water tanks has always been a worry. We found out firsthand how damaging hard water was. The build up of pellet sized mineral salts in our hot water and plumbing system caused blockages and reduced efficiency. Previously when I changed the anode in the hot water tank not only had the anode completely corroded in less than 12 months but the residual salt solids in the tank were unbelievably high. The installation of the “Carefree Water Conditioner” has solved these hard water problems and the water is much softer, clearer and completely taste free!
Reduced watering time, improved saturation
We installed two 65mm Conditioners to our main water lines. The real test of effectiveness has been through three summers. We were able to cut back on watering times with improved saturation and still experience a good looking, green expanse of lawns within the Memorial Park. A cost of savings, not counting heavy rain periods would be 28%. With an annual water bill in excess of $100,000, saving every drop is vital.
Water is clear and deposits no residue
We installed a Conditioner to overcome a bacterial red stain on our orchids. Since, we have found the water is clear and deposits no residue on the leaves at all. We can thoroughly recommend this product.
No expensive demineralised water and reduced maintenance
Due to the high cost of demineralised water it was decided to operate the rinse arch with raw water. This mode of operation left the vehicles badly streaked and spotted. As a result of installation of the Carefree Conditioner, the vehicles leave the vehicle wash with only minor spotting and are in an acceptable wash condition. The installation of the Conditioner has removed the need for expensive demineralised water for the rinse cycle and reduced maintenance of the spray nozzles.
Great product. Using Carefree conditioner on irrigation for Barley Sprouter
Since having the Carefree installed I noticed an improvement in the growth of sprouts immediately. I noticed a large reduction in algae, mildew and fungus in the growing box, a reduction in the frequency of cleaning the irrigation sprinklers and the waste water outlet area is now greening up whereas in the past the waste water has scalded the ground around the outlet.
Also, communication with the Carefree organisation has been very prompt, answering any query accurately and timely.
I would highly recommend this product
From my Mother:
Very happy a huge difference to the water softness. I thought I would test it out on glass. I hosed a large window down to see if any water marks would be evident when dried. OMG the glass was beautiful and clean, it even had a shine to it. So surprised! When showering I noticed the major difference, your skin was soft, before I couldn’t get a lather on the soap very well. My hair didn’t have that dry crispiness to it like when you wash with chemically heavy water. I have black sinks in my new kitchen, no water marks. I would highly recommend this product.
This product absolutely does what it is claimed to do
After fitting the conditioner to our farm water supply the improvement in scale management was dramatic. Couldn't be happier.
100% recommended
Carefree water conditioners are a great alternative to traditional softeners because you don't have to buy consumables like salt or use large amounts of water to perform backwashes. Carefree is chemical-free, and the equipment I've used has yielded excellent results. 100% recommended.
It also has several applications using the same principle, such as irrigation, cooling towers, swimming pools, homes, and yachts, to name a few.
All the scale has disappeared
Since we installed a 32mm Carefree Conditioner in Moruya District Hospital water main, I have found that all the scale has disappeared from the dishwasher pan sterilisers and most importantly the Autoclave boiler is clean from scale. The toilet cisterns are also clean and free from slime. We are also using less detergent.
My algae problems virtually disappeared after 16 hours
After only 16 hours of operating Carefree, the algae virtually disappeared… without vacuuming the pool. Amazing results.
We now drink straight from the tap!
Because our tanks are filled through our Carefree Conditioner, it has neither odour nor taste. We now drink “conditioned water” straight from the tap. We are thrilled with our Carefree conditioner and have no problems recommending this product to anyone.
The boiler tubes were much cleaner than they had been in previous years
The boiler tubes were much cleaner than they had been in previous years and the build up of scale was almost non-existent. The boiler service consultant commented on the change from previous years before he was informed of the installation of the Carefree Conditioner.
Today I have healthy plants. The drippers are also working well and are free of scale deposits
Before installation of the Care-Free Conditioner I could not grow grapes, french beans or melons. Today I have healthy plants. The drippers are also working well and are free of scale deposits.
The system works and has saved us heaps of money!
We installed a 100mm Carefree Conditioner on our spear pump because I could not afford to buy channel water to flood irrigate my dairy farm. Even though the water is very salty at 4000mg/l we have still been able to use it on our paddocks and there has been no salt build up in the soil at all. Whatsmore I did not have to buy channel water and I never had to sell any stock in the drought whereas many of my neighbours were forced to do so. The system works and has saved us heaps of money!
Sixty houses saved $20,000 on maintenance. In only one year
In only one year Barriekneal Housing Ltd had major problems with its evaporative coolers, spending a massive $50,000.00 a year on maintenance, replacement pads and motors. After trialling four Carefree AC6 Conditioners, Barriekneal installed 60 units.
“We’ve had huge savings in time and money. Unlike they were before Carefree, our evaporative coolers are now almost scale and corrosion free. They’re very clean with no green slime below the water surface. Cooling pad replacement is over two years instead of only months. No pumps or motors have required replacement. Our 60 evaporative coolers are now trouble free. The results are outstanding. I certainly recommend Carefree".
An excellent long term investment
Our water here is extremely hard. We started to notice right away that
the water felt ‘softer’ and didn’t scale up on our new tiles and stainless
equipment as it used to. Also we cut down on our soap and chemical
usage by 50-60%. We look at your system as an excellent long-term
investment, which has already paid big dividends in water quality and
cost reductions. We’re happy that we invested in your ‘Simple Solutions’
to our hard water problems
Carefree is too cheap for what it does
With our salty dam water we couldn’t afford NOT to have a Carefree Conditioner. In fact, Carefree is too cheap for what it does. Prior to fitting a Conditioner, I had $80,000 losses in two months due to my broccoli crop being unsalable. Since installing four Conditioners, there has been tremendous increase in crop despite the 2,800 mg/lit salty dam water. It’s amazing. We’ve had a 20% crop increase since installing our Conditioners and salt scald has disappeared on the soil surface.
The savings to the Hotel have been enormous
It has been five years now with the Carefree Conditioner in our system.
Previously we were having problems with our heating actuator valves seizing up. Because our domestic hot water and our heating water came from the same pipe we could not treat the water with chemicals.
Approximately 30 actuator valves seized per year and had to be replaced at a cost totalling $18,000 per year. The pipes and valves had been in service five years before the Conditoner was installed. After installing the Conditioner we were surprised how quickly the problem went away. One year after installation, we only replaced 11 valves. The following year, three valves. It has now been 22 months without a single problem. The savings to the hotel have been enormous.
Before the conditioner was fitted there was a lot of salt scale around water outlets
Our bore water has 3000ppm salts, we drip irrigate native trees etc, and everything seems to be growing well for over 2 years now.
It's working a treat thanks - 11 out of 10!
Your 100% money back guarantee did give me peace of mind at the time, but I won’t be needing to contact you regarding the Conditioner’s performance anyway, it’s really working a treat. Thank you. 11 out of 10!
I'm very happy with the results Carefree has provided to my clients in Costa Rica
I'm very happy with the results Carefree has provided to my clients in Costa Rica. They testify that it works, that there are savings, and they love that it's ECO-FRIENDLY, that it doesn't use salt, which generates huge savings and benefits their businesses and their health.
More and more companies in our country are committing to using eco-friendly products, which is why CAREFREE has been so successful.
I have found that Carefree is a very unique product, or should I say a unique water problem solver
I haven't come across any such product in the global market. I have sold several units and could see several happy customers who has recommended this to many others. I would say every building should have a Care Free Conditioner installed.
In Alice Springs the Carefree Conditioner has been solving hard water problems in my home for over 36 years
Our 17 year old hot water service was replaced Xmas 2016, the element had no sign of corrosion, no rock hard scale, it was easily removed for inspection & it still looked brand new. A HW Element lasting 17 yrs is UNHEARD of by well known local plumbing suppliers who considered it to be an AMAZING result, when considering the average HW element life to be 3 yrs.The CF eliminated the hard scale on our evap cooler & trebled the life the Pads, a big cost saving.Our shower is easily cleaned & the glass still looks brand new with no hard scale or soap scum.We never see hard scale in our glass kettle.
The test results as provided by a NATA certified testing agency have identified the lowest detectable levels of legionella
The test results as provided by a NATA certified testing agency have identified the lowest detectable levels of legionella which is <10 CFU/ml, and the TBC has consistently remained at less than 103. This is an excellent result for cooling towers which are using chemicals, but is an exceptional result from cooling towers which are using no biocide or algaecide chemicals. When the condenser end covers were removed for their seasonal inspections and tube cleaning, every tube was observed to be completely clean and shining like a gun barrel.
We have noticed the vast difference in the drinking qualities of the water and it is hard to tell the difference between the conditioned water and tank water
We have noticed the vast difference in the drinking qualities of the water and it is hard to tell the difference between the conditioned water and tank water. In the bathroom we find the water soaps quite readily and I am pleased to say I can forget about recharging the water softener every three weeks. What a relief!
Since installation we have found the Bendigo town supply to be of a notably softer quality
Since installation we have found the Bendigo town supply to be of a notably softer quality and the dry skin and scalp conditions have reduced markedly. Also the red “rust spots” on showerheads have cleared. We would readily recommend this product to any of your customers.
There has been an increase in grape yields and we’ve cut the time to clean our dripper system by 70%
We fitted 24 Carefree Conditioners to bores over a period of 15 years. There has been an increase in grape yields and we’ve cut the time to clean our dripper system by 70%. We have also turned off our water softener to cooling systems and there is no more scaling on our cooling coils.
You're mad if you don't get one
When I got one, everyone got one! The air-conditioning pads are as
clean as a whistle, the gardens gone crazy and soap lathers up in the
shower. You’re mad if you don’t get one.
Hardly distinguishable from rainwater
Throughout the very hot weather, we have not noticed any deposits or
burning of the leaves in our vegetable garden. The Carefree conditioned
water cannot be recognised by taste as either creek or bore water. In fact it is hardly distinguishable from rainwater. The water is also very clear.
Water drains away instead of lying in pools
We are delighted with the results. Lawns are greener and soft, trees
and shrubs are bushier, greener and generally healthier looking. We have
noticed that the water drains away instead of lying in pools.
Water quality improved out of sight
The algae that used to collect in our irrigation hoses has disappeared completely. The calcium build up has gone and the water quality has improved out of sight. We thoroughly recommend the Carefree units.
Carefree saved my farm
By Christmas my beans had died. On 1 Jan I put a Conditioner on and within two weeks these beans came back to life. With Carefree the salt that’s in the water doesn’t stain the leaves and burn in the hot sun, even from my 2,600EC bore water. Now I don’t get tip burn on my brocolli and cauliflower. They definitely work. I reckon Carefree saved my farm.
Fish losses down 80%
Since installing the Carefree we have increased the number of fish tanks from 40 to 80. The maintenance is less and with thousands of fish, our losses are down 80%.
Carefree gave our pool the WOW factor
At last I found something that works. Within two days my pool underwent a remarkable transformation into a sparkling, clean show- piece... Carefree gave our pool the WOW factor. It’s now a joy to look at and swim in. All our visitors comment on how clear it looks, and the kids don’t complain about the harsh smell of chlorine or get sore eyes. It’s awesome.