by therefore | 24 April 2024 | Facts and myths
No bacterial growth due to holiday mode Myth: Water softeners lead to increased bacterial growth and a risk of Legionella Water softeners prevent limescale build-up in your water pipes and household appliances. Limescale is a perfect breeding ground for bacterial growth...
by Jacob Spoelstra | 8 January 2024 | Facts and myths
Is softened water bad for your central heating boiler or water heater? We are often told that suppliers of central heating boilers and water heaters advise against using softened water, claiming that it could even invalidate the warranty. The crux of this debate is whether softened...
by Jacob Spoelstra | 24 August 2022 | Facts and myths
Even our smallest water softeners have a large capacity. We often get questions about the capacity of our water softeners – after all, we have several different types and sizes, so what’s the story? The main thing to bear in mind is that the maximum volume of water per minute...
by Jacob Spoelstra | 30 November 2021 | Facts and myths
Is a disinfection module necessary on a water softener? Many water softeners are fitted with a disinfection module. Isn’t this actually a case of closing the stable door after the horse has bolted? After all, you only need to disinfect if there’s an infection! Our solution? We ensure...
by therefore | 26 October 2020 | Facts and myths
Fact: The water in an aquarium or pond should never be replaced all at once with soft water. If your tap water is softened using an ion-exchange water softener (such as the ‘Mooiwater’ system), the calcium and magnesium ions are replaced...
by therefore | 26 October 2020 | Facts and myths
Is rainwater better for my garden than soft or hard tap water? In the wild, plants, shrubs and trees usually receive only rainwater, which they draw up from the soil through their roots. If the vegetation is near a stream, a spring or, for example, the sea...
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