Let’s take a look at what we liked, and what we didn’t like, in detail. The Good Things About The BWT Water Softeners Extra features can make the softener easy to use. Most modern softeners have a metered regeneration, so it’ll start a regeneration only when needed, based on how much water you use. Others are timer-based. These regenerate at a certain time, regardless of whether the softener actually needs regenerating. It means it’s been really rigorously tested, according to the UK Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations (and Scottish Bylaws). Manual regeneration.You’ll have to manually set the regen to a time in the middle of the night, when you are not using the water.

As a single tank softener, this product is likely better suited for very small homes Vs claimed homes with 4-6 people. BWT is a good and very reputable brand. Therefore, on a budget it might be a cost effective hard water solution. However, it is important to consider the long-term costs of any machine. For example, factoring in how expensive the machine is to run, how much water and salt it uses and service call costs. This softener needs to be serviced regularly and with electricity costs, higher salt and water usage – the overall price over time may add up. They come in smaller and compact sizes that can usually fit in your kitchen cupboard. So this is a great option if you’re looking for a small water softener . Before buying a water softener, you should take into account a few details that may influence your decision. First of all, there are several types of such appliances. They include: You’ll need to cut into the water supply line using a pipe cutter, then install the bypass valve. Connect the inlet/outlet ports, then connect the drain hose to the drain valve fitting. An overflow connection is an additional safety measure which can be routed to the drain. So, you will get the benefits of newly softened water. People have found these to be the following:BWT salt tablets are specially formulated for the regeneration of domestic, commercial and industrial water softeners in hard water areas. If the softener is to be installed outside or in an area where the temperature is likely to fall below 4°c it must be installed in appropriate enclosure to prevent freezing As you may expect these units are bigger. They certainly wouldn’t fit into a kitchen cupboard – you’d have to find room elsewhere. Summing Up the BWT Water Softener Review You can also choose the regeneration time. (Regeneration is when the unit effectively cleans itself). You’re not at mercy to the machine! Some older water softeners on the market will choose when to do so and you may be unable to get softened water at that time. You choose when you want it to regenerate. It’s automatically set to 2am but you can change it easily.

The Water2Buy W2B200 Water Softener has been engineered to accommodate average households, so while the unit is not necessarily versatile, it will usually prove the right fit for most people. Its flow rate will be able to support up to 4 people simultaneously, which is, again, more residents than the average house/flat holds. The machine will be providing completely limescale-free water, able to generate around 1,250 litres of filtered soft water on a daily basis. The components will last when dealing with both city and well waters. Plus, the unit adopts an efficient digital metre control, allowing the appliance to consume less salt and water without minimising the regeneration amount. Hard water can also affect our bodies. In extreme cases, it can even lead to disor­ders in very sensi­tive skin. But even healthy skin tends to tighten after show­ering and bathing and is prone to irri­ta­tion. Hair can become dry and dull after washing while laundry can be rough to the touch and colours fade more easily. Installation notes: The WS355, WS655 and WS755 are supplied with a 15 mm fitting kit as standard. The WS455 and WS555 are supplied with a full 22 mm kit as standard. (Overflow pipe is not included) Please inspect goods as soon as possible after delivery. Damaged items MUST be reported immediately - or at least within 3 days. Delays reporting damage make resolving the issue much more difficult. Hard water is a common problem around the UK, and water that’s too hard can cost you more money long term. Hard water can lead to mineral stains on glasses, lower water pressure around your home, and a greater amount of limescale on your appliances.

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Finally, the Self-Protect Programme (SPP) will be measuring the water used and regenerating to the specific household requirements. The intelligent chip that fuels this program will make sure there's enough soft water left to delay the regeneration until 2 AM (the default setting that you can change), which is normally a time when little if any water is being used.