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General information
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
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, and you will use less
cleaning product, as cleaning becomes a quick wipe around. Occasionally
‘spotting’ may result but this is easily rinsed off and nothing to worry about.
IS MY WATER SOFT?
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 in1/4 pint of milk.
It is recommended not to use softened water with baby formula or for
people on low-sodium diets.
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.
