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Using a water softener in your home

 
Some people in the UK are fortunate to have naturally soft water to use in their homes. Those living in Scotland, Cornwall and the Lake District can generally enjoy the benefits of soft water by simply turning on the tap.

Many of us, however, must live with very hard water. Often, people with hard water don't even realise what they're missing until they visit someone with soft water. But it isn't necessary to live with the problems caused by hard water.

It's a fact- hard water is hard to live with. It scales up hot water tanks, pipes, boilers and washing machines, reduces their efficiency and adds to your heating bills. These systems will eventually require service or replacement. It costs you more in soaps, detergents, shampoos, descalers and bleaches. It's hard on your clothing, skin and hair. It's hard on your wallet. And you don't have to live with it any longer!

 
   
Soft to moderately soft; 0-100mg/l as calcium carbonate equivalent
Slightly hard to moderately hard; 100-200mg/l as calcium carbonate equivalent
Hard to very hard; 200mg/l as calcium carbonate equivalent
 
 
 
 
 
Advantages of soft water

With soft water, you'll be amazed at how much better your hair and skin look and feel. Soft water washes soaps and shampoos completely away, leaving you with nothing but soft, clean, silky skin and hair.

 
 
How does a water softener work?

The Kinetico valve, uses the energy of moving water, not electricity. So there's nothing to plug in, no buttons to push, timers to set and reset, adjustments to make and no increase in your electricity bill. Without the use of electricity, your system is remarkably reliable.

 
 
Kinetico technical specification

Although it is small enough to fit comfortably under a standard kitchen sink or in other small and convenient locations, this amazing system is big on performance. It softens all the water in your home.

 
 
 
For further information visit www.Kinetico.com or call freephone 0800 015 1380

Kinetico UK Ltd
Unit 6a, Herald Industrial Estate
Hedge End
Hampshire
S030 2JW