General Information
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Tapworks, Mill Road, Stokenchurch, Bucks, HP14 3TP
Tel: 01494 480 621 Fax: 01494 484 396 Direct Service Line: 01494 484848
www.tapworks.net
As part of our policy of ongoing research and development, we reserve the right to alter design and specification without prior notice.
THE USE OF SOFTENED WATER
WASHING MACHINES
You will need much less soap powder. In most washes one tablespoon will
be sufficient. Too much lather and clothes will not rinse properly.
DISHWASHERS
If your dishwasher is on a softened water supply, you will no longer need to
fill your unit with salt. The salt was used to soften the water in the dishwasher.
STEAM IRONS/CAR BATTERIES
Only used distilled or deionised water, not softened water.
Always follow manufacturers instructions.
COPPER STAINING
In some cases small amounts of blue copper deposits may be noticed
after installation. This will be caused by new pipework and should
disappear after a short time. Simply wipe away any deposit.
If this persists poor earthing may be allowing electrolytic corrosion.
Contact an electrical engineer.
CLEANING SINKS, BATHS AND BASINS
You will find that your cleaning chores are reduced, as cleaning becomes
a quick wipe around. Occasionally ‘spotting’ may result but this is easily
rinsed off and nothing to worry about.
HOW SOFTENED IS MY WATER?
Test the water hardness from the softened supply using the test kit supplied.
Your water should change the colour of the test with one drop of solution.
If your unit has been installed for a short period of time it may be 2-3 weeks
before the softened water completely replaces the hard water in your
storage tank.
HARD WATER
One household tap and any garden taps should be left on a hard water
supply. Softened water contains a small amount of sodium. In four pints of
softened water the sodium content is about the same as in
1
⁄
4
pint of milk. If
you are concerned about the quality of your drinking water supply ask your
local stockist about the benefits of a Tapworks Drinking Water System.
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