Comments on: A Closer Look at Harvey’s Water Softener (Buyer Beware!)

By: Luke George (Mr Water Geek)

Luke George (Mr Water Geek) — Sat, 30 Dec 2023 11:17:27 +0000

In reply to Shaun.

Hi Shaun

Buying 50% less salt just means you will run out of salt much faster.

You can make the salt last longer by using the machine less often / only when absolutely needed.

Stay hydrated,
Luke

By: Shaun

Shaun — Wed, 27 Dec 2023 13:24:56 +0000

Hi, I’m in the UK, but as you’re a water geek I thought I’d see what you think to my query. I might not get an honest answer from my supplier who will want to sell me salt!

This is my machine: https:// eastmidlandswater .com/products/new-water-softener-harveys-crown-non-electric-block-salt-softener-f15-3slt

Hi, I live in an area where the water is hard, but not really hard. I have to put two square columns of salt in my softener and I wondered if I could save money by just putting one in, eg half the standard amount. I figured this might soften the water less, _unless_ it just dissolves faster and softens the water _as much_. If the latter applies, I’ll just get through one column as quickly as currently! If it softens the water a bit less, that’s probably ok as it will still be softer than the water that comes into it. The softener’s regeneration process is a clockwork mechanism depending on how much water has gone through it so the frequency of that shouldn’t change, should it (assuming our water consumption doesn’t change). Is this likely to be a good strategy for buying 50% less salt? It isn’t that cheap but I don’t want to risk damaging the softener by trying to save money on the salt. What do you think? Thanks for reading.

By: KK

KK — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 14:52:47 +0000

In reply to Ciara. How can they be running without SALT as mentioned ?

By: Diane Areola

Diane Areola — Wed, 12 Oct 2022 19:21:36 +0000

Installation was OK but after care poor. If things go slightly wrong they are poor with handling it and would rather you give a bad review than to speak about the problem, and try to come to a compromise or even engage. I have never seen such unprofessionalism. Really shocking. Beginning to doubt whether they are a legitimate company. I have never had to complain about a company in my life.

By: Ciara

Ciara — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 14:53:59 +0000

I have heard good things about water conditioners. No servicing, no salts and last many, many years with no drinking bypass needed to be plumbed in. It sounds too good to be true, but my parents have had one fitted to replace a salt softener they had previously and they say they wish they had done it years ago. I’m looking to do the same in the new year.

By: vinny

vinny — Wed, 27 Oct 2021 21:40:46 +0000

Talking to a representative from Harvey, he told that crown is the oldest model and not suitable for current plumbing systems or more than 1 bathroom.
Now they are selling Arc

By: Neville Lobo

Neville Lobo — Fri, 25 Jun 2021 10:30:35 +0000

I Have a hv3 and best thing i have done. Only problem is knowing when to re fill as there should be a light or app to warn you. The guys that fitted it were really awsome.Looking into getting latest one.

By: Luke George

Luke George — Thu, 10 Jun 2021 13:07:39 +0000

In reply to jenny.

Hi Jenny
Yes, these articles are constantly being updated so thank you for the suggestion.
Stay hydrated,
Luke

By: jenny

jenny — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 20:31:07 +0000

This water softener is an older and dated model – have you considered reviewing the TwinTec S4?