KINETICO Block Salt - 6 bags of 2 blocks of salt each (12 blocks)

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This is not an instant process but over time soft water will dissolve the scale. It should be an essential appliance for anyone moving into a new home to keep everything looking and running like new. Testament to the robust quality of our products each one goes through a rigorous quality process before it leaves the factory. It comes with a leading industry 10 year warranty and some of our softeners have been known to last for 35 years! The first step of water softener maintenance is taking a look at the brine tank. We’ve listed the steps below. Know What Salt Your Brine Tank Needs Hardness precision.This softener can be programmed for specific hardness levels for maximum efficiency. Once you’ve been using your water softener for a while, you’ll get a good idea of your household usage rate and how frequently you need to buy more salt .

Modern water softeners will benefit from a good clean anywhere between once a year or every five years. However, if you start noticing a funny smell, signs of hard water, or discolouration, you will need to clean the system as soon as possible. Maintain the Brine Tank After cleaning the brine tank with soapy water and rinsing, mix around 2 ounces of bleach with 3 gallons of water. Leave the mixture alone for around 15 minutes to kill any harmful bacteria like mould.If your softener has run out of salt, replenish it with the correct salt and manually regenerate the Water Softener. Please allow 14 days before testing as it can this long to achieve a completely soft test result. Yes you can. There is a small amount of sodium in softened water due to the water softening process, to put this into perspective there is more sodium in a glass of milk than in a glass of softened water. If you live in a very hard water (e.g. East Anglia) where the water hardness is over 400ppm you should have a separate water mains tap in the house. The only times we advise against drinking softened water is when making up formula for small babies or if you are on a prescribed low sodium diet. Harsh chemicals like bleach aren’t absolutely necessary. As always, we highly recommend reading the manual first, or even consulting a professional, before you resort to sanitising the tank. If the brine tank appears in need of sanitising here’s what you can do:

However, it’s key that, to get the most out of your water softener , you help keep it as clean as possible. Your water softener works tirelessly to remove hard water minerals, so you must engage in regular maintenance to help keep it functioning to its full potential. The best quality you can buy.With Kinetico you are paying for top quality and the best product money can buy. This brand is one of the most trusted, according to their customers.

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If your water softener is in by-pass or has the by-pass valve open, you will not receive soft water. Price includes prompt doorstep delivery by courier throughout the UK (except Guernsey or Jersey) and is normally within three working days. If you have gone through this guide and are still having issues, use the Find My Local Dealer function to locate your local Kinetico agent who would be happy to help.

If you have an Essential or a Sumo water softener, ensure the water softener is not regenerating (cleaning itself) when you test and that you have run the tap for 2 minutes if the water softener has just regenerated. It should also be noted that with an Essential or Sumo water softener if you test cold water from a loft tank or hot water from any type of water system other than a combination boiler, it is likely you will always register a degree of hard water. Does the softener have salt in it?To get to the inside of the tank, set aside the brine grid from the base. If your tank contains a mesh platform at the base, remove this also. Thankfully, standard water softeners require very little upkeep, so you won’t need to clean them too often. Whether it needs cleaning mostly depends on the condition of your water. We are a family business, whose loyal staff choose to work for PureSalt because we put people first. As a result, the service that we provide to every customer is personal. Leadership from one of the most experienced and respected figures in the UK salt industry, means that PureSalt’s customers receive the best expert advice. If your softener is supplying your outside tap, using it will cause the water softener to use more salt than needed so remember to bypass your water softener before using your outside tap.