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Water Softeners for hard water (and magnetic water conditioners) - who use them?

Water softeners are used by people with sensitive skin and those who particularly like the feel of washing in soft water (as opposed to hard water) or are concerned about the possible long term effects of hard water and not using water conditioners on washing machines, dishwashers, kettles, coffee makers or other appliances install hard water treatment systems in their homes. Water softners are also used by those who want to save money.

Water Softners - who doesn't use them?

What about those who don't use water softners? Many people accept hard water because although they know about it, they are reluctant to acquire big and expensive pieces water softener equipment to fit in their homes. some haven't got the space for traditional hard water treatment or water purification equipment. Our magnetic water softners (water conditioners) do not need specialst fitting, dont take much space and need no cutting of water pipes or replumbing.

The problem - hard water on tap 

In Britain today a very large proportion of the population (approximately 60%) is supplied with hard water or very hard water. Whether water is soft, hard or very hard, depends on the level of various salts in the water. In particular calcium and magnesium carbonate, these occur naturally in fresh water.

Hard water contains 200 to 300mg of these salts per litre (parts per million) and very hard water contains over 300mg per litre (referred to as limescale).

The effect? - Money down the drain.

Hard water cost money. Literally down the drain. Limescale deposits not only fur up and tend to block the water pipes, especially in heating systems, they also have an adverse effect on kettles, coffee makers, washing machines, dishwashers, electric irons and worst of all usually, the hidden effect inside the water tank, the boiler and on immersion heaters where in some cases the limescale can be 2" to 3" thick.

There is no pleasure in using hard water. It is difficult to lather, it can irritate your skin, particularly people who have eczema and of course young babies. It causes scum around hand basins, baths and showers.

Apart form the dangers of furring up there is additional cost of detergents, chemicals and water softening agents. How our products work is explained here - magnetic water treatment

What do I do now?

You can contact us for further information on our water softeners or order here with the confidence of a no quibble double guarantee. You can of course ignore the problem. Apart from the personal discomfort this will be a very expensive choice. Firstly your hot water system cost increases by 25% with just 4mm of scale, whereas the Water Imp costs only around £2 p.a. to run. The working life of your washing machine, coffee machine, kettle, electronic iron, immersion heater, dishwasher are all affected.

Extra soap and detergent used in hard water areas also cost money and can lead to skin irritation. To see how we treat the water, see the magnetic water softeners theory page