To ensure all the water supply in your house is as clear of impurities and contaminants as possible an increasingly popular solution is the whole-of-house Body Guard water filter.
This works by filtering the water as it enters your home, giving you purified water for drinking, cooking, bathing and your laundry.
We are pleased to be able to offer you a new, unique combined whole house Pre water filter that stops larger than 200 mesh, a high dense carbon filter and water softener.
Bad things it removes
The combined whole house water filter and water softener controls bacteria and other micro organisms like e-coli, removes trace and heavy metals, plus chlorine and many organic contaminants.
It is also very effective at removing scale from the water whilst leaving beneficial calcium in the water.
Performance / What it Removes
| Problem | Removes |
|---|---|
| Chlorine | 99% plus |
| E coli | up to 98% |
| Hormones | up to 98% |
| Herbicides | up to 99% |
| Pesticides | up to 99% |
| THMs ECBs TMEs | up to 99% |
| Trihalomethanes | up to 98% |
| Psuedomonas | up to 98% |
| Solvents incl PCBs, PAHs | 95% |
| Trace Heavy Metals (on exchange) | 99% |
| Lead | 95% |
| Mercury | 95% |
| Iron | 95% |
| Manganese | 95% |
| Fluoride | 99% plus |
| Bad Taste | up to 98% |
| Odours | up to 98% |
| Aluminium | up to 98% |
| Heavy metals | up to 98% |
| Copper | 95% |
| Benzene | 95% |
If you have a particular problem contaminant to remove which is not mentioned above please contact us for confirmation
Besides greatly improving the taste and feel of your water a welcome by-product of the filter is the way it discharges beneficial negative ions.
Negative ions are naturally carried in fresh air and spring water.
In the shower negative ions create a fresh clear environment which is great for your body and naturally lifts your spirits.
This is the feeling you get when standing near a waterfall
These negative ions also enter your blood stream accelerating the delivery of oxygen to your cells and tissue.
They also stimulate the groups of cells in your body which assist your body’s defences against disease.
PLUS the system increases oxygen, and reduces molecule size
Reduced molecule sized water is more readily absorbed by your body, increasing hydration
It is known that drinking more water helps speed up your metabolic rate. (Boschmann, M. / Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, December 2003)
Because the filter puts the water into it's natural state your body absorbs more of it.
This activates your metabolism promoting good health
Another great health benefit this amazing filter gives you is by increasing the alkalinity of your drinking water.
The average adult has approximately 45 litres of water in their body.
Water is generally pH neutral.
Food and drinks are generally acidic, only vegetables are alkaline. Most people have excess acid in their systems.
It is thought by some researchers that too much acidity is behind many "modern" health problems. In fact some people "in the know" are saying that this may be the next big health scare.
What is certain is that alkaline water combats acidity in our bodies, flushing out toxins and waste matter whilst restoring the electrolyte balance.
Amazing combined water softener AND house water filter
As a combined whole house water filter and water softener it is truly unique.
Usually to have the benefits of both softened and filtered water you would need two separate units that together can cost you in excess of £1200 PLUS running costs of £250 a year for adding salt and changing the filters
You get all the benefits in this single, maintenance free unit.
It requires no power at all and you don't need to add any salt, ever.
Advantage over standard water softener
It is illegal to soften water to ALL taps in a house because water softening puts sodium in the water.
This can be dangerous for babies and the elderly and others at risk. However because the unit involves no salt this is not an issue.
The whole house filter provides perfectly good drinking water. Some customers say they feel the water tastes even sweeter than usual.
The system operates quietly around the clock, increasing oxygen, reducing molecule size, activating the metabolism, increasing alkali in the water and discharging beneficial negative ions – all of which have known health benefits.
(Reduced molecule sized water is readily absorbed by the body, increasing hydration and promoting good health).
When cooking, food absorbs the water more easily, improving both taste and texture.
Tea and coffee are less acidic while water takes less time to boil.
What is the filtration method?
Patented active ceramic beads comprising a mixture of dissimilar metals and minerals.
Active ceramics are a recent development in the production of specially designed, dedicated ceramics.
When immersed in water these "Active Ceramics" display physical properties of semi conductivity, magnetic properties and light emission (in the far infra red spectrum).
The effect is similar to a miniature electric cell,
As water passes through the filter the action on the beads creates and electrolytic effect which removes up to 99% of chlorine, bacteria, organic contaminants, VOC′s (potentially toxic "volatile organic compounds"), heavy metals, and other harmful impurities.
The units are extremely compact. They fit easily within a narrow kitchen base unit or small cupboard or toilet.
The exact dimensions depends on your preferred model
These whole house filters require no electrical or other power or salt and can be left to produce super quality water throughout the home and garden.
To fully soften water the minerals (calcium and magnesium) which cause hardness must be removed. These minerals are removed by ion-exchange. Fitting a domestic ion-exchange water softener is the only process specifically designed to completely remove all hardness from your mains water supply. The softened water will also gradually remove existing scale from pipework, bathroom fittings and heating elements.
Hard water is passed through a cylinder containing millions of tiny beads of ion-exchange resin which attract and remove the hardness minerals from the water. The resin is automatically cleaned or "regenerated" by rinsing a small ammount of brine (common salt - sodium chloride - dissolved in water) through the cylinder. The sodium from the salt is left in the resin as it is exchanged for the hardness minerals trapped by the resin. The used brine, containing accumulated hardness, does not enter the household water system - it is automatically flushed away into a drain. Refreshed by the regeneration, the resin is again ready to remove hardness minerals, ie to soften the water. This process is known as "ion-exchange".
No. All modern water softeners are programmed to regenerate automatically. All you have to do is occasionally add salt.
Only salt recommended for water softener regeneration should be used. Your supplier will be able to provide full details of the correct type and best grade to use with your particular installation.
You can buy salt from us here depending on your location. From your local water softener supplier - ask your installation engineer or look in Yellow Pages under Water Softeners or Water Treatment. Normally salt is available in various packs from 10 to 25 kg (22-55lb) bags or as blocks. It should be stored in a clean and dry environment.
It is important that water softeners are correctly installed, used and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions.
Usually. Modern water softeners are small enough to fit easily into any kitchen or utiltiy room and ideally near to the incoming mains water supply with access to a drain and electricity. Members of British Water are required to install water softeners in accordance with the recognised Code of Practice. Alternatively, use a plumber who is affilliated to a recognised Trade Association, eg.The Institute of Plumbing.
It depends on the type of water softener. Most softeners are fitted with a small electric system for automatic control. This ensures that the softener regenerates at the correct intervals and at the correct time. The automatic control consumes about the same amount of electricity as a kitchen clock. Some water softeners operate hydraulically using the water flow to control regeneration.
No. Water softeners work within a wide range of pressures, but a minimum pressure of 1.4 bar (20 psi) is required - refer to the manufacturer's instructions. If your water pressure is excessively high or low, this can be corrected at installation.
Yes, but seek advice from your local softener supplier to ensure a suitable high flow rate model is supplied and correctly installed.
Provided your supplier installs your softener in accordance with the current British Water Code of Practice for Salt Regenerated Ion-Exchange Water Softeners for Direct Connection to the Mains Water Supply, the installation will conform to the Water Fittings Regulations.
Yes. Provided you are competent and it is done in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. However, it is important to ensure that the softener is working at maximum efficiency after installation, and complies with the Water Fittings Regulations. If in doubt, contact your supplier.
Yes. Regeneration waste from a water softener will have no adverse effect on a septic tank, provided both are the right size for the number of people in the house. Softened water can help reduce the amount of detergent discharged into a septic tank.
The cost will vary according to the type and size. Unlike other home improvements the savings provided by a water softener will produce a payback within 2 - 4 years.
Most people who have used a water softener would simply say that to wash and bathe in clear, scum-free water is sufficient justification. However, a water softener fulfills many functions and gives substantial savings. The long-term benefits are the protection of bathroom equipment and all water-using appliances and a reduction of water heating bills. On a day to day basis, substantial savings can be made on soap products, cleaning materials and especially cleaning times.
A water softener is constantly in operation but because there are few moving components, its life is much longer than most other domestic appliances. Your supplier can probably offer servicing if required. The frequency of servicing or maintenance will depend on the type, age and usage of the softener.
Definitely yes. It is as easy as removing a washing machine or dishwasher and can be moved from home to home. In many cases, a water softener has been known to help sell a property as a result of its protection of the hot water system and bathroom sanitaryware.
This is not economically viable. Although the hot water system would remain scale-free, all the benefits of fully softened water would be lost when any cold, hard water was added.
Some of the lead pipework may have to be replaced first. Although lead pipework in hard water areas may not cause a problem it is advisable to replace it. However, soft water (natural rainwater or artificially softened water) in lead pipework systems may cause the pick-up of lead. If your lead pipework has not already been replaced, any pipes that carry softened water must be changed. Grants may be available for such renovation of pipework for households with low income. Further information may be obtained from your local authority.
A Softened water will prevent scaling: if the nature of your local water supply requires it, or if you have an indirect heating system, a corrosion inhibitor should be used.
It is worth checking with your local garden centre. The level of sodium in softened water may be harmful to some plants. Most indoor plants usually prefer rainwater to tap water. It is an unnecessary waste of softened water to use it to supply a garden hose.
A Softened water may be acceptable. If in doubt, check with your local aquatic supplier.
A No. Only distilled or deionised waters should be used in car batteries. Many modern steam irons can use hard and/or softened water. The guidance given in the manufacturer's instructions should be followed.
It varies. Naturally soft or softened water is suitable for wine, brown ale, stout and lager brewed from concentrate kits. Home brewers who "mash" may require special water treatment.
Your water charges or water charges account will not be affected unless you have a water meter fitted. Additional water will be used to regenerate the softener, although the amount of softened water used for cleaning will be less, often resulting in no overall increase.
Water softening removes the hardness minerals, calcium and magnesium, by exchanging these minerals for sodium in common salt.
Yes. It is particularly important that all water mixed with powdered milk for babies' feed is drawn from an unsoftened mains tap. This is because powdered milk already contains the right amount of sodium, and very young babies have a limited tolerence for sodium. Anyone on a sodium-restricted diet should follow their doctor's instructions.
The British Water Code of Practice which covers all new water softener installations, requires that where reasonably practicable, a pipe leading to a mains tap for unsoftened or mains drinking water should be connected directly to the water supply pipe prior to the water softener inlet.
No. The beneficial minerals necessary for good health come mostly from food in a balanced diet. Neither hard drinking water nor softened water can provide a significant proportion of the daily needs for minerals - for example a glass of hard water contains only about one tenth of the calcium that is in an equal volume of milk.
The average daily intake of sodium from all sources for an adult is 3500 mg (equivalent to 9 g of salt), but experts advising the Department of Health recommend a reduction to about 2300 mg (equivalent to 6 g of salt). Many natural and manufactured foods and drinks contain sodium and contribute to this total intake. Typical examples are: two glasses of milk contain 350 mg of sodium, and two slices of bread contain 375 mg. For comparison, an adult in a hard water area drinking 2.25 litres (4 pints) of artificially softened water per day would add only 310 mg of sodium (or less than 9%) to their average daily intake.
Many eczema sufferers notice benefits from the use of softened water. Due to the complexity of eczema, it is impossible to quantify why softened water helps. Successful reports suggest the following:
Water softeners eliminate scummy soap curd and result in a clean lather which is kind to skin, reducing dryness and itching.
With softened water, the amount of soap used when washing clothes can be greatly reduced. Also pure soap products can be used with softened water in preference to detergents.
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