Here in the UK we pay our water bills and expect our tap water to be clean enough to bathe in and safe enough to drink. However more and more people are asking the question, ‘Is tap water safe to drink?’ Despite the UK’s rigorous water safety principles, a 2018 report published by the Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) showed 1,185 … Read More

  Water is the source of life. This is why access to clean, healthy water in our homes is so important to us. Whether we are longing for a cosy environment, invigorating showers or even a good long drink on a hot day, the water flowing from our taps is vital to both our wellbeing and our enjoyment of life.This … Read More

  If your understanding of pH values is limited to childhood experiments with litmus paper and types of garden compost, you might be surprised to learn that, just as some plants prefer acid soil, there is a best pH level for human drinking water. Put simply, pH is a measurement of how acid or alkaline a substance is. For example, … Read More

If you’ve already been thinking about replacing your existing salt based water softener or salt free system, the chances are you’ve been experiencing a few problems. Domestic water softeners do an amazing job of removing minerals from your water, and making sure your whole family can enjoy fresh clean water and that your household water systems remain in excellent working … Read More

If you have a water softening system then you will no doubt be used to topping up the salt in your brine tank. But have you ever asked yourself the question, ‘what is water softener salt?’ or wondered what part this mysterious ingredient plays in the effectiveness of your system? We answer all of the questions you want to ask … Read More

If you live in the UK and are looking for a water purifier which can deliver clear, fresh water to your home or business, you may have come across reverse osmosis water filter systems. RO water purifiers are very popular for good reason; they are extremely efficient at doing their job. Put simply, a reverse osmosis machine uses a basic … Read More

If you have noticed unsightly and irritating marks on your household surfaces, or are bothered by floating deposits in your kettle, it is likely that you have problems with limescale. Limescale is a natural deposit that occurs in hard water areas such as East Anglia. Hard water contains a high proportion of magnesium and calcium. Calcium carbonate, although invisible when … Read More

If you live in a hard water area such as East Anglia, you have probably experienced the annoyance of soap that won’t foam, dishwashers that won’t clean and bathtubs that won’t sparkle. One the absolute best ways to solve the irritating problems associated with living with hard water issues is to install a domestic water softener. However it can be … Read More

If you live in the Suffolk area and have started to notice plumbing problems, such as noticeably reduced water flow and pressure on your pipework and joints, it may well be that you are experiencing the damaging effects of hard water. Unfortunately, by the time you notice these issues it may be too late to do anything to prevent them … Read More

If you live in a hard water area then you have probably already considered the benefits of a water softener installation. For many people, the inconvenience of hard water in their homes can make daily life a chore. Washing and cleaning can become difficult and the effort required to achieve any satisfactory results can become demoralising. Specific problems caused by … Read More