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What's your water made of?
Almost all of our water contains minerals - sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium etc. Most treated water also contains numerous chemical compounds some of which smell and detract from taste. 'Hard Water' is water that contains excessive amounts of minerals such as calcium and magnesium. The effect of hard water is that it is difficult to lather and rinse and will commonly cause scale formations that are likely to result in damage to plumbing fixtures and fittings.

Hard water is not necessarily dirty water but it will often contain other contaminants such as iron, copper and manganese - all of which cause unsightly staining of bathroom and laundry fixtures and fittings.

Hard water produces scale and bathroom scum.
If there are stains or a build up on sinks and bathtubs; if you're having to use large amounts of soaps and detergents to clean your dishes or wash your hair; if your washing feels hard and unpleasant or your skin is dry and flaky; if there's a build up of unsightly water scum on your shower screens and tiles, then it's likely that you have a hard water problem.

Hard water scale eventually clogs and therefore shortens the life of dishwashers, hot water services, kettles, coffee machines and other expensive appliances. As they scale, these appliances become far less efficient and along the way they use considerably more energy and require much more maintenance. All in all hard water costs money!

Water softeners eliminate the effects of hard water.
They "soften" the water by removing the calcium and magnesium found there, extending the useful life of water heaters, washing machines, dishwashes, coffeemakers, humidifiers and household plumbing systems.

Waterways "Watermatic" domestic water softeners are fully encased in a pressure moulded fibreglass cabinet with lid. They are sandstone in colour and are designed to protect the workings of the softener from the harsh Australian sun. Watermatic water softeners are manufactured to a very high standard and are renowned for quality and reliability.

Automatic or Semi-Automatic, the choice is yours.
There are two basic models - automatic and semi automatic. Each is available in two sizes - depending on flow rate required and water hardness in the area of installation. As the names imply, automatic models regenerate automatically - you don't need to do anything other than to top up salt from time to time. Semi-automatic models do require some input - the simple turning of a mechanical time for regeneration to initiate. From thereon all functions operate automatically.

Semi-automatic models require manual input to initiate regeneration. This is acheived by turning a mechanical timer device (similar to a tap timer) to the required setting. Regeneration will then commence and will be completed automatically as the timer counts down through the cycles of regeneration. Semi-automatic models do not need an external power supply.

Automatic models are microprocessor controlled. A “turbine” counts down the volume of water that has been treated. The microprocessor calculates a reserve volume to ensure that sufficient supplies of soft water are always available and automatically regenerates the softener when required. Automatic models require a 240 volts power supply to operate the 24 volts safety transformer that supplies power to the microprocessor.

You can feel and see the difference throughout the house.
In the Bathroom: Your soap and shampoo will lather better. Your hair and skin will feel noticeably cleaner, softer, and not as dry. And there will be no soap scum or mineral deposits to clean off sinks, showers, tubs and toilets.
In the Laundry: Clothes will be softer, cleaner, whiter and brighter. Plus they will last longer. Using soft water and pure soap products increases the life of clothing, towells and linens up to 33%. Without hard water service issues, washing machines last longer, too.
In the Kitchen: Dishes will clean up more easily, and be spot free, without the grey film glasses get when etched by mineral-laden water. Plus hands will feel softer and look better.
Throughout the House: Water-using appliances will last longer and run better. Why? Because hot water heaters, washing machines and dishwashers used with hard water can wear out 30% faster.

For further information or to arrange an appointment to discuss your water softener needs, simply contact Waterways Products on (08) 8374 3111 or email enquiries@waterwaysproducts.com

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