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Water Softener Installation

Learn more about what to expect from our team during your product installation and what to do if you need to move.

Indirect vs Direct Water Supply Differences

What’s the difference between an Indirect and a Direct water supply? All houses in the UK are plumbed in through a Direct or Indirect system of water supply. Direct and Indirect plumbing systems are how cold water is passed through the pipework in and throughout your home. There are some key differences between a DirectRead More...

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Is a water softener compatible with a biological waste tank, cesspit or septic tank?

Biological waste tanks can be shared between several houses and they make use of a bacterial process that breaks down the waste. The managers of these systems are often wary of anything that seems like it might be a risk to this process. However, a great deal of work has been done, much of itRead More...

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What if I move home?

A Harvey water softener can be easily removed and refitted in any home, whether it’s a house, bungalow, flat or apartment. It’s possible to move it and reinstall it yourself. We can also move it for you, or you could ask your removals company or a plumber to quote for moving a water softener if you need any specialist help. Before you move There are someRead More...

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Installing a water softener in a first-floor flat

We can install a Harvey water softener in a flat, apartment or in any kind of property, it doesn’t matter what floor you live on. The only requirement is that the property has its own water supply, with its own stopcock somewhere that turns off the water to the property. It cannot be a shared supply, with one stopcock for more thanRead More...

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Can a water softener be fitted with a septic tank?

Case Study 1.0 Introduction Tony Frost, Aquafocus, had expressed concerns at a British water focus group meeting that the water softener industry was getting an unfair reputation for affecting small single household sewage treatment plants. It was agreed by the focus group that Richard Munden would trial the Harvey Water Softener™ and report on theRead More...

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How long does an installation take?

A typical installation usually takes between three and four hours. Before booking an installation, you’ll have had a virtual or in-person visit from our representative for a demonstration. This includes assessing your home and talking to you about the possible locations for the water softener and any special considerations for the installation process. They’ll highlight any unusual features of your plumbing or water system and make sure the plannedRead More...

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Water Softener Installation

Indirect vs Direct Water Supply Differences

Is a water softener compatible with a biological waste tank, cesspit or septic tank?

What if I move home?

Installing a water softener in a first-floor flat

Can a water softener be fitted with a septic tank?

How long does an installation take?

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