Electronic Water Softeners

Damian Glasfurd-Brown wrote: [electronic water softeners]

If it seems it, it usually is. Google this group!

In message , Damian Glasfurd-Brown wrote

Has the price of snake oil fallen recently?

This question comes up about 3 times a day.

They're completely useless, except to provide obscene profits to those who peddle them.

Christian.

Why not get it repaired ? My Dads was 10years old when timer stopped, got fixed by local water softnener installer company for about £80.

Err, in what way? Mine is about 20 years old, and I had it overhauled a couple of years ago. I've also had a new clock, a new set of washers in the valve chest, and a new resin cyclinder fitted.

Nooooo! Not again.......

Mmmm.... they would be a decision for those of no brain.....

Where is he btw ? Has he changed name again ? I'd hate to think I'm missing his posts.

Cheers,

John

He has a stand-in at present....

as time goes by...

Strange. Mine actually works.

Thanks for the comments. And apologies for not researching this topic more fully by googling this group before posting. Here's the results of my few days' research.

1. Most people think these devices are ineffective and a scam
2. A few people argue that they are effective at preventing limescale formation (yes, even from experience)
3. There is a dearth of real-world testing to prove the point either way. Whatever they do achieve, though, they certainly do not soften the water.
4. Whilst it is quite possible to get an electronic unit with a full money-back guarantee, I would be concerned that any damage to my plumbing (by way of scale build-up) would not be covered, if I ever had to return one of them.
5. My conclusion FWIW: these devices (if you get the right one) *may* be some aid to the prevention of limescale build-up, but are definitely not a substitute for genuine water softeners. I will be replacing my old ion-exchange model with a similar unit.

Cheers D

Well acording to the bloke on QVC or wherever who was selling the "Scalewizard" he was extremely convincing about how it would remove virtually all limescale deposits within a month of fitting.

Oh well.... it must be OK then.

He's an actor. And not to be trusted. ;-)

LOL. :¬)

Mine did, an Aqua Dial.

I think Scalewatcher is one year. Most are a year.