Recommend a Water Softener ?

DubInTheWest

Hi guys. Just wondering if any of you could point me in the right direction in regards a water softener. I did some googling and a good few sites came back. Even some with €500 off etc... but as this is the first time I've gone looking for one I'm not sure if this deal is true or not.

Basically I'm living in Galway semi rural. I nearly sure we use a public well as our source of water and septic tank out the back.

The water is very hard, I have to clean the shower head twice a week and giving me skin issues too, alone with destroying appliances.

First of all, can you tell if a water softener will/does actually work ? And second, can you recommend me one that will do the job for us, family of 7.
Obviously the cost will come into account too, but if it cancels the running cost out over a year or 2 I will look at that too.

Thanks in advance!

NIMAN

I got one about 18 months ago but a crowd down your neck of the woods, and its fantastic.

We have very hard water and I wish I had of done it a lot earlier. The difference is amazing.

I took a lot of advice first before buying, as some smaller systems look a good deal but use a lot more salt.

Try to get a Clack one, they are the best.

I will PM you the company name I used.

DubInTheWest

Thanks very much NIMAN! The advice/info is very much appreciated. Even though I was trying to do my homework on it I was still finding it quite difficult to make head nor tale of it. I will have a look at a clack one if possible.

Thanks again for the dig out

ike

I got a Clack 10x24 from Celtic water systems almost 3 years ago....cost €600 including installation.

So far its been a great investment no issues with appliances, showers etc. Uses about 4 bags of salt per year at the moment I can get Bags of Broxo salt at my local Topline for €6.99 per bag... any questions give me shout

BaronyOfIda

You might consider an Aquabion electrolytic water treatment unit as an alternative to a traditional water softener. No salt, no maintenance. You can get them in lots of Heating & Plumbing Merchants in Galway.

DubInTheWest

Thanks very much for the info guys. I think I have my mind made up to get one from Celtic Water Solutions.

Do any of you guys have any idea on how much it costs to run one of these machines for say the year or month/week ? Even how many watts/kw does it use per hour ? I think what I'm trying to say, is it heavy on the electric to run or just like a fridge etc...

Thanks again for the info, its invaluable to me

ike

The running costs are minimal - I think it's less than 10W. Kettles, Washing Machines, Immersion etc should all work more efficiently, more than compensating for any running costs...