Can a water softener be installed in the meter cupboard?

A frequently asked question about water softeners is: Can a water softener be installed in the meter cupboard? The answer to this is yes. Of course, you do need to meet a number of conditions, but that’s only to be expected. For example, the water softener must not obstruct other equipment, and the installations in the meter cupboard must be easily accessible.

Our professional fitters naturally take this into account, and in doing so, our water softeners Designed in terms of size and safety to be ideal for installation in the meter cupboard.

Guidelines for the meter cupboard

Are there any guidelines for water softeners in the meter cupboard? A number of guidelines can be found in the Building Regulations. As described above, the relevant authorities must be able to access the installations in the meter cupboard easily. However, once the property has been handed over, the layout of the meter cupboard is the responsibility of the occupier. You are therefore responsible for this yourself and are free to decide on the layout. Because the Mooiwater compact water softeners As they are compact and a practical size, they can be installed easily and safely in most meter cupboards.

Mr Frank Visser on the water softener in the meter cupboard

It is sometimes claimed that the network operator prohibits the installation of a water softener in the meter cupboard. On the TV programme ‘Mr Frank Visser: Are You Being Helped?‘ on SBS6, it was suggested that the network operator prohibits the installation of a water softener in the meter cupboard. This is incorrect. The network operator in question, Westland Infra, therefore issued a correction following the broadcast. You can read the correction here.

Is it dangerous to have a water softener in the meter cupboard?

We can be brief on this point too. A water softener in the meter cupboard is not dangerous, provided it is installed correctly. The likelihood of a water softener leaking is not very high. Furthermore, our water softeners are fitted with an overflow. This has reduced the risk of leakage even further. We now have thousands of them in the Netherlands water softeners in the meter cupboard stand, and this is actually never a problem.

Will the water softener fit in the meter cupboard?

The Mooiwater water softeners are ideal for installation in the meter cupboard. Despite their large capacity, they are compact in size. Furthermore, their design allows them to be installed in a variety of ways. As of this year, Mooiwater even has a new model, the Excellent MiniMax, who can hanging in the meter cupboard.

Do I need a large water softener?

We often find that people think they need a large water softener because they use a lot of water. This isn’t always the case. In fact, our smallest water softeners can almost always cope. Just as a small fridge cools just as well as a large one. You just have to refill the fridge more often. The same applies to a small water softener. The water softener can cope perfectly well, but you’ll need to top up the salt more often. 

What types of water softeners are there?

We offer various types of water softeners. Please see the ‘Buying a water softener‘You can see the different types. You can also a a no-obligation quote for a water softener requests. In this quotation, we’ll provide you with a bespoke offer tailored to your situation.