Putting a water softener in the attic

aodh_rua

Looking for a bit of advice. Our mains water supply comes into our house via a conduit in the hall that seems to go up to the attic, and then to the mains-fed appliances/taps and the water tank.

We have hard water, and I want to install a softener. An external unit is out as it would be at the front door. The supply is accessible behind a panel in the hall, but there isn't room for a for a unit, and anything in the kitchen would have already missed the tank.

I think the attic is the only place with space and access. Has anyone tried this approach?

3DataModem

The installer who serviced ours said he'd heard of it. As long as it gets enough pressure, and that pressure is not pump-fed (not sure why), then it shouldn't be a problem.

aodh_rua

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118538091#Comment_118538091

Great, thank you

shane b

Im sure it could work but there are a few things to consider;

A softener generally need to be topped up with salt which is sold in 25 kg bags. You will need to carry a bag up to the attic a couple of times a year.

When the softener re-generates the waste water needs to be drained away. The installer may possibly run the drain out your soffit and down to the toilet stack.

You may need to install a socket in the attic unless you you go for a non-electric model.

Deregos.

Has anyone experience with these water softeners? Can be easily installed to the mains pipe. The reviews are good.

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