Frequently Asked Questions
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What is hard water?
How hard is the water in my area?
Why should I upgrade my water softener?
Can I take a water softener with me when I move?
What are the running costs of a water softener?
Can I use softened water in my aquarium?
How much soap and detergent should be used with softened water?
Can I use softened water in my steam iron or car battery?
Is softened water safe to drink?
Should softened water be used for watering indoor plants?
How much money am I likely to save with softened water?
Will softening drinking water deprive my family of essential minerals?
My hard water comes from a local bore hole on my farm. Is this likely to present problems?
My rising water main comes up in my hall by my front door. Will this make installing a water softener difficult?
Can a water softener be used with lead pipes?
Can a water softener drain into a septic tank?
Will softened water help dry skin conditions, such as eczema?
Do water softeners work with combi boilers and pressurised systems?
When you remove scale from pipes, do they start to leak?