Water softening units are really popular. They are normally fitted in homes that are built in what are known as ‘hard water’ areas. Hard water is water that has minerals in it that when heated form a sediment like substance which in turn forms a coating on the inner walls of pipework. This coating will also damage the washing machine, shower and boiler. The hard water does not however hurt us as the minerals are just the same as the ones in bottles of water. So, if you decide to fit a water softener you must make sure that a minimum of one of your taps will supply your drinking water. Battersea Plumbers can fit water softeners.With an indirect water supply system, the water comes into your house from the mains and on up to the cold water storage tank in the loft, and a branch pipe to your kitchen tap. The water the water softener will redirect the cold water through the softener treatment tank and then return it to the pipework that feeds the cold-water storage tank in the loft. In this case almost all of the home’s water is treated by the water softener. The WC can be directly plumbed to the mains water supply before the softener and fit a nozzle in the ballcock valve in the WC cistern as a lot of water is used when flushing. Sometimes, though, a descaling solution needs to be used in the WC pan. The use of softened water will be considerably reduced by this action. A Battersea Plumber can service this appliance.Connecting:The best way to begin the connection this is working from under the sink. Install a one-way valve with the flow heading into the house with a small drain-cock, for the feed, a service valve to divert the water flow into the softener and another washing machine style tap (return from the water softener). These valves have a quarter turn action, and are fitted with a knob that shows if the valve is open or closed.
