Soft water corrodes copper pipes

Does soft water damage copper pipes? A frequently asked question. Does demineralised water damage copper pipes? We would even go so far as to put it the other way round. In fact, demineralised water is good for copper pipes. This has been extensively researched and proven (by TNO. You can...

Soft water removes limescale

Fact: Soft water removes existing limescale. A water softener removes limescale from the water, but does it also remove limescale that is already present? This is correct, which is why soft water is sometimes referred to as ‘aggressive water’ in trade journals. That may not sound...

Tap water hardness at least 5.6dH

Myth: The hardness of tap water must be at least 5.6 dH. The Drinking Water Decree states that water companies must not reduce the hardness of drinking water to below 5.6odH. However, Vitens, amongst others, supplies tap water with a much lower hardness. For example, in Epe. The water hardness...