Which water softener ?

[Steve Campbell]

Well it looks like our old Culligan water softener has finally given up the ghost as it keeps filling up the salt reservoir. I've stripped the head off and given the various gaskets a wipe over and clean but it's still doing it.

Anyone recommend a replacement unit. I spotted this one in Wickes which gets good reviews. Thoughts ?

http://www.wickes.co.uk/Wickes-Water-Softener-Unit...

I presume as I have one already fitted it's easy enough to swap out ?

[Steve Campbell]

Thanks. That's why I'm looking for a recommendation.

Just measured up and that one from Wickes is really too tall. Current one is only ~ 53cms tall (it's a Culligan Water Genie if that makes any difference) and fits under the sink with a drawer over the top which I'd ideally like to keep.

Harvey's & Kinetica keep cropping up on searches. Sounds like these are the better products. Happy to hear reviews, comments & recommendations ! Curiously these 2 don't mention prices anywhere & you need a quote !

Edited by Steve Campbell on Tuesday 2nd May 17:53

[Steve Campbell]

Thanks folks. Will enquire for quotes from Kinetica & Harvey' but think they might be looking for more than I'm prepared to pay from reading around the subject on t'internet. I've also asked for a quote from a local supplier for the Twintec 2. I'm yet to be convinced that the Wrappa 2 or anything similar aren't snake oil :-).

I'm a bit sceptical of those suppliers that include installation. I have all the plumbing required and really just need something that plugs in. I've also found Wrekin as a supplier here in the UK. They look like an ideal swap. Anyone used them and can comment ?

Thanks

Edited by Steve Campbell on Wednesday 3rd May 16:00