What do I need to stop water furring

Pippie


Joined: 02/12/2009
Posts: 1288

Message Posted:
27/02/2010 11:28

Is there something I can put in the kettle and the washing machine?

racoonchic



Joined: 17/11/2008
Posts: 3223

Message Posted:
27/02/2010 11:29

i can supply and fit you a water softener 05338384636

Pippie


Joined: 02/12/2009
Posts: 1288

Message Posted:
27/02/2010 11:36

Thank you, but I doubt I can afford anything like that and since I'm only renting it's probably better I buy whatever it is I need to add. I thought there was something you could get in Tesco for this sort of thing but I'm not sure what is was or if you can get it here.

batgirl


Joined: 04/02/2009
Posts: 676

Message Posted:
27/02/2010 11:44

Calgon for your washer leman juice for your kettle

Pippie


Joined: 02/12/2009
Posts: 1288

Message Posted:
27/02/2010 11:52

Thanks Batgirl. But won't the lemonjuice make your tea taste funny!!!

batgirl


Joined: 04/02/2009
Posts: 676

Message Posted:
27/02/2010 11:55

Leave it in the kettle over night and then rinse, it descales the kettle ,only use bottled water for steam irons

Pippie


Joined: 02/12/2009
Posts: 1288

Message Posted:
27/02/2010 11:58

Thanks I'll do that. And with the the iron - when it arrives with the rest of my furniture (when being the operative word) - until then I'll just have to stay creased!!!!

everon


Joined: 18/04/2009
Posts: 956

Message Posted:
27/02/2010 12:00

OUST from Mr Pound! great stuff only 4tl, just done my kettle! 10mins clear as a bell x

Pippie


Joined: 02/12/2009
Posts: 1288

Message Posted:
27/02/2010 12:19

Thanks, it's now on my shopping list.

scoobydoo


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 2434

Message Posted:
27/02/2010 12:46

Pippie,



for the kettle we use water out of 19 ltr bottle and it furs the kettle alot less than boiling up tap water.

professoregit


Joined: 30/08/2008
Posts: 381

Message Posted:
27/02/2010 12:46

Racoonchic, what type of softeners do you fit and what kind of money are we talking?

fatboy



Joined: 05/11/2008
Posts: 244

Message Posted:
27/02/2010 13:09

We use a brand called Furnox.Hang it from the ballcock in your water tank,change it every 4 to 6 months.The problem is solved from the source.Problem is you will need someone to get it from B & Q.If you know anyone going back to UK tell them to fetch a shed load back.

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3217

Message Posted:
27/02/2010 13:42

Talk to Zihni in Lapta he has electronic softeners in stock and also in line magnetic ones both from Liff / Culligan. If you need help installing he should be able to get someone to do it too.



0533 860 2577 or 0392 821 1182

michelle3012


Joined: 07/11/2008
Posts: 578

Message Posted:
27/02/2010 14:03

You can also use vinegar as a descaler, leave in and then inse out and boil the kettle and pour water away a couple of times before using again.

Groucho



Joined: 26/04/2008
Posts: 7993

Message Posted:
27/02/2010 14:15

I added a dose of pool acid to my lower tank which was only 1/4 full, this dissolved and flushed through all the limescale. Took a few days to get it all through via the top tank, removing the limescale throughout the system as it went.



We don't use the water for human consumption.

louthlass


Joined: 09/11/2008
Posts: 271

Message Posted:
27/02/2010 14:28

White vinegar in the kettle, leave overnight, rinse it around, then boil up twice with bottled water. Distilled water in the iron, which can be purchased at the filling stations.

Pippie


Joined: 02/12/2009
Posts: 1288

Message Posted:
27/02/2010 15:36

Thanks everyone.

trevor


Joined: 02/04/2008
Posts: 244

Message Posted:
27/02/2010 17:37

Put a marble in your kettle, can,t help with the other items maybe bottled water for the steam iron.