Richardk Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 We live in a very hard water area...I mean....really hard. As such we're going down the route of getting a water softener installed and would appreciate any recommendations people can give for makes to look for and similarly makes to avoid based on their own experience or knowledgeable information sources. We've no real idea how much this is going to cost, although 'size' wise we're looking for something to cater for on average 4 people. We're currently 3, but as all who live in France will appreciate, those numbers tend to increase somewhat in summer....!Thanks,Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
napoleon Posted May 11, 2005 Share Posted May 11, 2005 We have had a water softener for over 20 years in the UK. It has operated reliably throughout and we consider it to be indispensable. The manufacturer is a US company called "Kinetico" and the model is "Mini Kinetic". Current price is about £750. The main advantage over all other water softeners is that no electrical/electronic control is needed; its control system is a water driven turbine that monitors water flow and switches automatically between the twin cylinders.Our old softener has been retired to our house in France and we have bought a new one for UK. This is even more expensive (>£1000) but is more economical on salt.You will find other types for sale at around £500 at B&Q, such as the Permutit softener and I would expect them to be just as effective in transforming your water. Don't forget to keep a separate source for drinking/cooking in the kitchen. It is usual to have a small tap dispensing un-softened water. You won't regret installing it. Alistair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pouyade Posted May 11, 2005 Share Posted May 11, 2005 Have to concur - we have a 'kinetico' softener in UK. Simple, reliable with no electrics, saves on detergents etc and EXCELLENT for sufferers from common skin problems like eczema/psoriasis.Will be replacing 6 year old one in UK when new kitchen installed next spring and repositioning it in France.Pouyade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pouyade Posted May 11, 2005 Share Posted May 11, 2005 Have to concur - we have a 'kinetico' softener in UK. Simple, reliable with no electrics, saves on detergents etc and EXCELLENT for sufferers from common skin problems like eczema/psoriasis.Will be replacing 6 year old one in UK when new kitchen installed next spring and repositioning it in France.Pouyade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave&Olive Posted May 11, 2005 Share Posted May 11, 2005 hi we are in 79 or will be ..long story but just wonder if those ones on qvc really work and if you can convert them to french size pipes they seem good value if they work anyone got one dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herring_Brother Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 Anybody know if the electronic ones are any good? They're supposed to do some jiggery pokery with the calcium crystals using an electrical current and are around the £60 - £100 markMatt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David584 Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 MattIs this the one that you are talking about ? http://www.eddy.gb.com/If so, I have one fitted here in the UK. Whilst I have seen a slight improvement since fitting it, I also have to take into consideration that the pipework in my home is some 35 years old and will therefore take some time to descale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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