Plumbing

Why a water softener?

Many of us fail to notice the true benefits of using water softeners. I might seem like a luxury, however if you look closely you'll probably find that investing in a water softener could be one of the best decisions you will ever make.

"hard" water and "soft" water?

When they refer to water as being "hard" it simply means that it contains more minerals than ordinary water. The minerals in particularly are calcium and magnesium. Water becomes harder when there's more calcium and magnesium dissolved.  Water softening is removes the ions that cause the water to be "hard".

The greener benefits
A water softener are are also environmentally friendly, helping to reduce carbon emissions by removing the build up of scale that forms insides pipes and heating systems. According to government tests, there may be as much as a 5.6% improvement.

Using a water softener will mean that you will need less soap and other cleaning products, to do the same job. Your water using appliances can last longer too, with less of a damaging limescale deposits.

Water softeners have come a long way since they first came on the market a 100 years ago. Most softeners today operate on less water usage and meet the Building Research Establishment's (BRE) Code for Sustainable Homes specification for acceptable performance.

An improvement
Using a water softener will help reduce in scale, keeping your boiler running more efficiently. Furthermore, your shower  will stay cleaner longer!

Finally, keep in mind that water softeners will not just benefit you economically and environmentally, but you've experienced the true luxury of washing and showering in soft water, you won't want to go back.