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What are the twin cylinders in the water softener made from?

Harvey Water Softeners™ are made from a glass reinforced plastic from the polystyrene family.

This material is injection mould in two halves and heat welded together.

It is the same material used in the pipes that carry the water from the reservoir to your home.

It has passed the Water Research Advisory Scheme test for contact with potable water.

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Can I trade-in my old softener?

Yes, you can trade-in or upgrade your old water softener with Harvey. We recommend to upgrade or switch softeners to ensure it keeps delivering soft water and exceptional service without fail. Some customers also choose to upgrade or trade-in their softener as it may be electric, an old design or technology and therefore is costingRead More...

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Can I upgrade my old Water Softener?

Yes, we always recommend that a Water Softener is upgraded to ensure it keeps delivering soft water and exceptional service without fail. Usually Water Softeners are robust enough to last a very long time, perhaps even as long as 10 years or over. However, new technologies will always make upgrading your old softener a temptingRead More...

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Is there a legal requirement to fit a water softener?

The short answer is no. But let’s get into the long, nuanced answer. The Building Regulations 2010 Conservation of fuel and power Part L (Volume 1: Dwellings) stipulate that ‘In hard water* areas, suitable measures should be taken to treat the feed water to water heaters and the hot water circuit of combination boilers toRead More...

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What are the twin cylinders in the water softener made from?

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I trade-in my old softener?

Can I upgrade my old Water Softener?

Is there a legal requirement to fit a water softener?