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Water Conditioners

Water Conditioners Overview

Water Conditioners work by altering the crystallisation behaviour of Calcium and Magnesium ions such that they loose their ability to cause adhesive scale. Atlhough some are sceptical as to their effectiveness, there have been many cases where people have found them to be very successful.

Some manufacturers have set out to put the consumers mind at rest. For example, WaterImp commissioned Bath University (UK) to look into the effectiveness of their device, who confirmed that it does in fact reduce the deposition of scale. They also offer a 190 day money back guarantee and a 5 year warranty to encourage people to try it out for themselves.

If your browser has the Flash plugin, you can view a simplified graphical demonstration of how their product works here.

Water Conditioner Suppliers

Name & WebsiteBasedTypeOnline OrderingSecure SiteShippingCost (Typical Home)
Water Improvements LtdUK/USADirect from ManufacturerYESYESFree shipping to anywhere in the worldFrom $146 (£95))
Clear Water GMXUSADealerYESYES$4 per unit$522 (£370)
Magnetic SolutionsUSADirect ManufacturerYESYESFree US / Canada Only$299 (£158)

If you would like to see a comparison of water conditioners against other water treatment methods, then you might want to take a look at the water treatment comparison page.

More information on Water Conditioners

Should you require any further information on water conditioners, then you many find any of the following sites useful:

  • Magnetic Water Treatment Research from Cranfield University
  • Water Conditioners Comparison