01 / SALT
No need to buy more salt
There's no need to order, transport, store, or refill salt bags. This saves you the cost of regeneration salt and the associated effort.
No ongoing salt purchasesLimescale Protection Without Salt · Everyday Benefits
Effective limescale protection.Low ongoing costs.
DAXTRO reduces limescale buildup in pipes and appliances—without regeneration salt, without rinse water, and without having to cut into the water line. This allows you to combine effective limescale protection with easy installation and maintenance-free operation.
Discover the advantages over a salt-based water softener and calculate your costs over 5, 10, or 15 years.
Limescale protection that preserves minerals: Calcium and magnesium remain in the water. DAXTRO works through physical means without altering the water's hardness.
0 kgRegeneration salt required
3.7 WPower consumption CARE
Without regeneration salt
Without regeneration water
Mounting on the outside of the pipe
Minerals are preserved
What You Can Save on in Your Daily Life .
DAXTRO makes it easier to protect against limescale in everyday life. DAXTRO operates without the salt regeneration required by an ion-exchange system, eliminating the need for the associated consumables and manual steps.
02 / WATER
No regeneration flush
DAXTRO does not require rinse water to operate. As a result, there are no water or wastewater costs associated with regeneration, nor is there any saline regeneration wastewater.
No appliance-related rinse water consumption03 / SUPPORT
Maintenance-Free Operation of Equipment
DAXTRO operates maintenance-free. With no salt tank or ion exchanger, there is no need for cleaning, maintenance, or regular refilling.
Less Work in Everyday Life04 / ASSEMBLY
The water line remains closed
The signal transmitters are mounted on the outside of the pipe. The device does not need to be installed in the water flow and does not require a wastewater connection.
Easy retrofit to the existing line05 / PLACE
No need to store salt
The control unit and signal transmitter take up very little space. There is no need for a large salt container or additional storage space for refill bags.
Easily integrates into existing equipment rooms06 / WATER COMPOSITION
Calcium and magnesium remain
Calcium and magnesium remain in the water. DAXTRO protects against limescale buildup without replacing these minerals with sodium.
Minerals are preservedLow power consumption in everyday use. With the CARE model, 3.7 W in continuous operation amounts to approximately 32.4 kWh per year. Assuming a rate of CHF 0.30/kWh, that comes to about CHF 9.72 annually. Other models have different power consumption rates. The rate shown is for illustrative purposes only.
The differences at a glance.
DAXTRO protects against limescale buildup and preserves the minerals in the water. A comparison with a salt-based water softener highlights the differences in installation, operation, and ongoing costs.
System Comparison · Swipe sideways on small screens.
| Criterion | DAXTRO Physical Limescale Prevention Device | Water Softener: Ion Exchange with Regeneration Salt |
|---|---|---|
| Treatment Goal | Reduce Limescale Buildup: Physicallimescale protection for pipes, hot water systems, and connected appliances. | Reducing Water Hardness: Calcium and magnesium are exchanged for sodium; the residual hardness can be adjusted. |
| Water Hardness | Water hardness is maintained; limescale protection is achieved through physical means. | Measurably lower hardness when operated correctly. |
| Salt and Recovery | No regeneration salt, no regeneration water. | Regular salt requirements and rinse water consumption; depends on the appliance and usage. |
| Installation | Signal transmitter mounted on the outside of the pipe; power connection required. | Connection to the water supply line and outlet for regeneration wastewater. |
| Ongoing Support | Maintenance-free operation; no need to refill salt or perform regeneration rinses. | Refill the salt, inspect the system, and perform maintenance according to the manufacturer's instructions. |
| Minerals / Sodium | No removal of calcium and magnesium; no sodium input through ion exchange. | Hardness minerals decrease; sodium increases accordingly. |
| Space requirements | Compact control unit and signal transmitter; no salt container and no salt supply. | Space for a water softener, salt tank, and salt refills. |
| Long-term costs | Purchase, installation, electricity, and any necessary service, repair, or replacement. | Purchase, installation, salt, regeneration water, maintenance, electricity (depending on the model), and repairs or replacements. |
Easy to Use in Everyday Life
DAXTRO combines limescale protection with maintenance-free operation. There is no need to refill salt, perform regeneration flushes, or maintain an ion exchanger.
Designed to fit your installation
With six models, DAXTRO offers solutions for various pipe diameters and water flow rates. Grubatec can help you select the right model.
How much will it cost to operate over several years?
Compare the initial purchase cost and ongoing expenses over 5, 10, or 15 years. Adjust the figures based on your quotes, usage data, and local rates.
Your personal cost calculation. DAXTRO unit prices and performance values are stored for each model. All other initial values are customizable example assumptions. All amounts are exclusive of sales tax. Compare appropriately sized models based on your quotes and consumption values.
Your model calculation · excluding VAT
Calculated Cost Advantage of DAXTROCHF 4,077.76
Over 10 years using the example values shown.
DAXTRO:CHF 9.72 peryear
Water softener: CHF258.50 peryear
In this model calculation, DAXTRO is already more affordable at the time of purchase.
To recalculate, please correct the highlighted entries.
CARE: CHF 1,760.00, excluding VAT; 3.7 W. As of September 24, 2026.
Here's how the calculation works: Purchase price + installation + number of years × (electricity + salt + regeneration water + service + specified reserve). The calculation does not include inflation, interest, or residual value. Selectable calculation periods: 5, 10, or 15 years.
Optional additional budget: currently CHF 0 for both solutions. The calculation includes purchase, installation, and direct equipment operation.
All calculation items · CHF excluding VAT · Displayed rounded to the nearest rappen; internally unrounded.
| Cost item | DAXTRO CARE | Water Softener |
|---|---|---|
| One-time purchase and installation | 1,910.00 | 3,500.00 |
| Salt per year | 0.00 | 54.00 |
| Regeneration water per year | 0.00 | 20.00 |
| Annual Electricity Consumption | 9.72 | 4.50 |
| Annual Service / Maintenance | 0.00 | 180.00 |
| Annual Reserve | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Annual operating costs, including reserves | 9.72 | 258.50 |
| Total costs, including a reserve, after 5 years | 1,958.62 | 4,792.50 |
| Total cost, including reserve, after 10 years | 2,007.24 | 6,085.00 |
| Total cost, including reserve, after 15 years | 2,055.85 | 7,377.50 |
Low ongoing costs.Year after year.
DAXTRO eliminates the ongoing costs associated with regeneration salt, rinse water, and ion-exchange resin maintenance. Over several years, these expenses add up to a significant portion of the total costs.
Simply retrofit it on the line
The signal transmitters are mounted on the outside of the pipe. The water line remains closed, so no additional wastewater connection is required for the device. This simplifies retrofitting.
Save on Salt and Rinse Water Costs
DAXTRO requires neither regeneration salt nor regeneration water. These ongoing costs are eliminated during operation. You can customize the comparison values for the water softener in the calculator.
Less supervision over many years
Maintenance-free operation and low power consumption keep ongoing costs manageable. The calculator shows you the total costs over 5, 10, or 15 years.
CHF 1,000
That adds up to a difference of CHF 100 per year over 10 years —assuming costs remain the same. That’s why it’s worth taking a closer look at ongoing service and consumption.
Grubatec · Personal Consultation
Find the right DAXTRO model for you.
Please send us a photo of the main line, the pipe diameter, and your water consumption. We'll recommend the right model for you and prepare a personalized quote.
