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Morton M34 Elite 34,000 Grain Water Softener vs EcoPure EP42 42,000 Grain Water Softener

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Morton M34 Elite 34,000 Grain Water Softener is cheaper at $462.79. Every spec and price links to its source.

Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec Morton M34 Elite 34,000 Grain Water Softener EcoPure EP42 42,000 Grain Water Softener
US price $462.79
BrandMortonEcoPure
Released
Grain capacity 34 42
System type ion-exchange ion-exchange
Flow rate gpm
Salt efficiency lbs per kgrains
Iron removal ppm 9 11
Nsf certifications NSF Certified NSF Certified
Smart app control No No
Tank warranty years 10 10
Msrp usd 462.79

Sources — Morton M34 Elite 34,000 Grain Water Softener: menards.com (verified 2026-06-26). EcoPure EP42 42,000 Grain Water Softener: ecopure.com (verified 2026-06-26).

What's the difference between the Morton M34 Elite 34,000 Grain Water Softener and EcoPure EP42 42,000 Grain Water Softener?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (2 of 9). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Grain capacity: Morton M34 Elite 34,000 Grain Water Softener 34 vs EcoPure EP42 42,000 Grain Water Softener 42
  • Iron removal ppm: Morton M34 Elite 34,000 Grain Water Softener 9 vs EcoPure EP42 42,000 Grain Water Softener 11

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