Re: Electronic Water Softeners

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From: Damian Glasfurd-Brown
Date: Mon, 19 Sep 2005 08:35

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Thanks for the comments.  Here's the results of my 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

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From: Damian Glasfurd-Brown <dljb2@spamtrap.cam.ac.uk>
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Subject: Re: Electronic Water Softeners
Date: Mon, 19 Sep 2005 09:35:52 +0100
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