Kinetico does make compact water softeners that will fit under the sink. Here is the website for further infomation: http://www.kinetico.com/
Kinetico Water suppliers can be purchased from TwinTec. They can also be purchased Harvery Water Softeners. Both these websites offer a phone number which can provide you with advice on your purchase.
It is not necessary to have your water softener connected to your kitchen tap specifically. It is more common to connect water softeners to the main water supply line to treat water for the entire household. However, if you prefer to have soft water specifically in your kitchen, you can have a separate tap installed for that purpose.
The actress in Kinetico ads is typically noted to be Jennifer Aniston. She has appeared in various commercials for Kinetico, promoting their water treatment systems. Aniston's association with the brand emphasizes a lifestyle focused on health and wellness.
This question is answered already under the heading "Why are large amounts of water collecting in the salt tank of my GE water softener"?
Two of the best types of water filtration devices, include Sear's kenmore under sink filtration device. Another system that is widely known is Kinetico.
On the most part, most people do prefer one water softener over another. The brand of water softener you use depends on your water and if you want a whole home water softener system or just a faucet softener system.
I believe your question is ... how large of a circuit (ie how much current) does a typical water softener require. Most household water softeners use very little power (and some, like those from Kinetico use none). Typically they use around 3-5 watts (similar to a nightlight) most of the time and then use 30-50 watts when they are regenerating. Usually they regenerate once every 3-7 days in the middle of the night. In most cases the softener simply plugs into a standard household electrical outlet. They are not usually installed on their own circuits.
The reason you choose a water softener will best allow you to chose a saltless softener or a traditional softener. If you are using a water softener to help your household plumbing stay clean and gunk-free, then you should choose a traditional softener. If your goal is to have softer feeling and tasting water then a saltless softener will work just fine for you. With this softener, you are not actually removing salt, just changing the electric charge of the water.
A water softener typically takes about 2 hours to recharge.
A water softener is necessary if you have hard water, which can cause scale buildup, damage appliances, and make cleaning harder. It helps protect your Plumbing and makes water feel better on skin and hair.
There are many places where one can purchase a Calgon Water Softener. One can purchase a Calgon Water Softener at popular on the web sources such as Walmart and Amazon.
To shut off a water softener, locate the bypass valve on the unit and turn it to the "off" position. This will stop the flow of water through the softener system.