Are
you looking for an alternative to a water softener because you
don't have the space for a more traditional unit? Perhaps
you don't want to go to the expense of installation and then
paying for the sodium that must be used to maintain your new
soft water. The cost of the regular water softener units
could also help determine what approach to hard water you take.
There are other methods that can be used to help get better
water quality without installing expensive units.
You
can find electronic limescale units that attach directly to
the water pipe that can reduce the build up of limescale and
remove the existing lime in your pipes. They are easy
to install which means you may not need a professional plumber.
The price of the electronic limescale is quite a bit less than
a traditional water softener and is approved for use in the
UK.
What
benefits will you see with the use of an electronic limescale
unit? Your skin will not be plagued by dryness as it can
be with hard water. The bath soap will rinse off your
skin and hair leaving it feeling softer. Another cost
savings to you is the fact that you will use less shampoo, bath
soap and laundry detergents. Your hot water heater will
work more efficiently without the build of limescale within
it. This will prolong the life of this unit and many of
your small kitchen appliances.
There
is virtually no maintenance involved with an electronic limescale
unit. Once it is installed it will go right to work in
eliminating hard water problems. While you will see the
same basic results with the electronic limescale unit it will
not remove the calcium ions like a regular water softener does.
Electronic
limescale units come in different sizes to fit the needs of
your home. Once you have chosen the right size unit the
installation is easy. You can install the electronic unit
on the cold water mains pipe. The unit will then project
a current in the water that travels in both directions.
These units will work on PVC or copper piping so you can use
it with confidence on either. They are lightweight and
can be suspended using Velcro strips. Some people prefer
to suspend the unit near the cold water pipe near the water
heater.
The
benefits of a traditional water softener will be seen right
away in the reduction of soap left on your skin, bathroom fixtures
and kitchen appliances. It will of course take longer
for the reduction of limescale in the pipes. It may take
a little longer to feel the results of the electronic limescale
reducer in removing and preventing the limescale from improving
the water quality. However, the benefits in price and
installation can make it all worth it.
There
are many places to find an electronic limescale reducer, whether
it is online or at a plumbing store. You should plan on
getting this unit right away so that the water in your home
can be gentler on your body and home.