The 22mm high flow kit
Are the valves supplied to fit 22mm or 15mm copper pipe work?
Asked by: DrunkTigger
This Water Softener comes supplied with 22mm connections.
Answered by: BWT Product Expert
Date published: 2021-03-16
Suitability for vented, combi or unvented +/(eg megaflow) system
Newly purchased house with old style header tanks (vented)
I urgently need a softener to avoid scaling a new bathroom . I can't change boiler for a pressurised system till later next year
Will this unit work with all 3 systems?
Asked by: jayef
There are several types of plumbing systems in common use:
a) Static Head
These systems are fitted with storage tanks. The water softener can be installed using the
standard 15mm or 22mm installation kit supplied with your water softener.
b) Systems using combination boilers (15mm)
For these systems, we recommend that your water softener be “hard plumbed” using
copper tubes or flexible high flow braided hoses.
c) Unvented fully pressurised systems (22mm)
As for combination boilers above.
Answered by: BWT Product Expert
Date published: 2021-03-07
What is a by-pass?
Plumber told me that if I install a water softener, be sure there will be by-pass as boilers don't like soft water. Is this true and will this by-pass come with the softener? If not, what should I buy and how to install it? Thanks
Asked by: Mmar1a
Our water softeners are supplied with the option to be bypassed, should this be needed. However although some boiler manufacturers may advise against the use of water softener the information we give is that a water softener can actually prolong the life of your boiler as it is being protected from scale build up, and it is scale which has an effect on the heat exchange. A water softener only slightly changes the PH value of water, (making the water more towards neutral) this change will not impact a boiler nor its performance.
Answered by: BWT Product Expert
Date published: 2020-01-26
what advantage is there using a hi fl water softner 44655 is sted of a w/s 62242
normal house 6 people 15mm incoming main
Asked by: Bobtheblob
The 44655 is a 10 litre model which we would advise as suitable for up to 4 people at a property and gives a maximum peak flow rate of 50l/pm. This unit has a smaller capacity to the 62242, which is a 15 litre unit and gives a maximum peak flow rate of 30l/pm.
Answered by: BWT Product Expert
Date published: 2020-01-18
