Soft water for you and your home, because life is hard enough
Why have softened water?
We live in an area with hard water that leaves those horrible scaly deposits around our homes and businesses.
By removing the calcium & magnesium that causes these hard deposits, you are left with lovely softened water for you, your family and your home.
There are many ways to do this, but the most effective way is by installing a water softener unit.
What are the Benefits of Soft Water
It’s better for your home
As there’s no limescale in your plumbing, it’s more efficient. That means it stops deposits on your taps, showers, or in your washing machine, dishwasher and other appliances.
The best bit…that means there’s no limescale to get rid of. Your home will be cleaner, shinier and you’ll spend less time cleaning. Leaving more time to do the things you want to do!
It’s better for your pocket
Feel amazing by showering in softened water. Softer skin, silkier hair, more lather and more bubbles in your bath. Plus you won’t need to use as much moisturiser. Help prevent eczema and improve dry, itchy skin.
No scaly film on your hair or harsh deposits that can cause damage & breakages. Softer skin, for better shaving.
It’s better for your hair & skin
By removing the limescale, your shampoo, shower gel, washing powder and cleaning products will go a lot further, so you will save money.
More efficient heating & hot water saves you money on bills and appliances last longer as damages are reduced.
Water Softener Range
The Water Softeners We Supply and Install
All our installations are handled by Humber Water Softeners, ensuring you're fully covered with comprehensive insurance. We provide parts and labour warranties for your peace of mind. With over 15 years of experience in supplying and fitting water systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Regions around the country that have chalk & limestone have harder water. That’s because naturally soft rain water absorbs calcium & magnesium minerals whilst flowing through the ground. It’s these minerals that cause the water to turn hard. When heated the minerals react and cause limescale in your home, which in turn causes the damage.
Take a look at the website for your water authority to learn more:
https://www.yorkshirewater.com/water-quality/check-your-water-hardness/
https://www.anglianwater.co.uk/about-us/who-we-are/what-we-do/
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Water from the mains supply goes through a water softening unit, containing food grade resin beads. The harmful calcium & magnesium is trapped in the beads in a process called ‘ion exchange’. The water is then softened. The waste calcium and magnesium are cleaned from the beads with salt water and flushed away down the drain. The resin bed is then rinsed ready to use.
The resin bed is cleaned using a salty brine solution during a process called regeneration. Most of the products in my range don’t even need an electricity supply!
It’s that simple.
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The water softening unit is plumbed into your mains water system. Usually under the kitchen sink, but it can also be installed in other places such as the utility room, the garage or even outside.
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Why do I need salt in my water softener?
Salt is used in the process to soften the water so it’s really important. You need to keep the salt topped up otherwise hard water will pass through the softener
How do I know the salt needs topping up?
Take a look inside the salt chamber of the unit and if the level looks low, then top it up.
How do I top it up?
Remove the salt cabinet lid and:
Block Salt – take one or two blocks of salt and place into each chamber
Tablet Salt – pour tablets to fill the chamber
Make sure you can still close the lid!
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1) Twin Cylinder: The other is a Twin Cylinder that doesn’t need an electricity source. It’s water powered and regenerates when needed, meaning it’s more efficient. With two cylinders there is no interruption to your softened water supply.
2) Electric Single Cylinder: With a timer to control when ‘regeneration’ takes place.