Size

The Crown^© Block salt softener is one of the few softeners that is flexible enough is to fit where you want it to go. It is small enough to fit underneath most sinks and yet have the capacity to soften sufficient water for the largest household.

We can also fit it externally in a frost resistant cabinet if space is tight. The transparent cover means that salt consumption can be monitored with a quick glance.

We can advise on the best location when we carry out the free site survey.
  

 The dimensions of the Crown cabinet are:

Height (A) - 490mm / 19.25 inches
Depth(B) - 464mm / 18.25inches
Width min (C) - 216mm / 8.25 inches
Width max (D) - 267mm / 10.5 inches

Running Costs

A water softener needs to measure accurately the water flowing through it to ensure it regenerates at exactly the right time. If it doesn't hard water can creep back into your system and destroy all the benefits that soft water gives you, or it can waste salt by regenerating too early.

Metering errors are common with water softeners using turbine metering, trickle water flow cannot be measured and the softener slips out of synchronisation. The Crown completely eradicates this problem using a unique patented metered valve system. This uses the principle of 'pressure differential used by water authorities in measuring your water usage. The Crown meter can measure everything from a dripping tap through to megaflow plumbing running at full pressure. And since two heads are better than one, it uses a second identical meter to gauge the regeneration water usage.

Uninterrupted soft water

Conventional  water softeners had only one cylinder. This meant that soft water is interrupted when the softener regenerates. these single cylinder models were also larger.

The benefits of two cylinders means that the softener can give uninterrupted soft water at high flow rates, regeneration also acts as a backwash through the cylinder meaning less water going down the drain. The Crown only uses 17 litres to regenerate the machine.

Salt blocks not bags

The the block salt concept was introduced in 1995 as a more convenient way to load water softeners with salt. Up until then salt came as tablets or granules in heavy causing 25Kg bags. These tended to be messy to load.

In contrast the Blocks weigh only 4Kg and slip easily into the compartments. Salt usage can be checked by just lifting lid of the softener. Storage of blocks is much easier and efficient than bags.

No electricity required

The Crown^© Block water softener is one of the few automatic softeners that does not require electricity to operate. It uses the water pressure and flow to carry out all its functions

Value for Money

The Crown^© Block softener is not the cheapest nor the most expensive unit on the market. In our view, however, it offers the best value when comparing the price to its features. The reliability of this unit means that long term ownership cost are low too. All components are designed to comply with WRAS, the Water Regulations Advisory Scheme

We try and help keep down the price by offering the softener to our customers at a competitive price including installation.