Magnetic water softeners

[mudskipper]

Anyone tried one? Science looks a bit flakey - do they make a noticeable difference? And what's the difference between a £10 and £40 one?

Looking at the ones you just put over the pipes - no plumbing etc.

[MarillionFan]

Anyone tried one? Science looks a bit flakey - do they make a noticeable difference? And what's the difference between a £10 and £40 one?

Looking at the ones you just put over the pipes - no plumbing etc.

Sorry, wrong site love. You need here

[hyperD]

Anyone tried one? Science looks a bit flakey - do they make a noticeable difference? And what's the difference between a £10 and £40 one?

Looking at the ones you just put over the pipes - no plumbing etc.

Sadly k2p2, like the magnetics around a fuel line to improve mpg, about as reliable a truth as when an MP opens their mouth.

The very mention of the madeupword "Magnetohydrodynamics" is a big clue.

[mudskipper]

Sadly k2p2, like the magnetics around a fuel line to improve mpg, about as reliable a truth as when an MP opens their mouth.

The very mention of the madeupword "Magnetohydrodynamics" is a big clue.

Hmmm, feared as much. Good word though!

[mudskipper]

Interesting independent advice from Southern Water.

No one can authoritatively provide advice on the efficacy of
physical conditioning devices. However, physical conditioning
is a real effect that has been extensively demonstrated in
laboratory situations and published by various researchers.
However, the extent to which a device might control the
manifestation of hardness in a given situation can not
be guaranteed or predicted with confidence. At least one
purveyor accepts physical conditioning does not work
in a few situations.

linky

[hyperD]

Hmmm, feared as much. Good word though!

Not as good as the German word "Rindfleischetikettierungsüberwachungsaufgabenüber tragungsgesetz" which means

"beef labeling regulation & delegation of supervision law"

[hyperD]

Interesting independent advice from Southern Water.



linky

I'd query the use of "independent" in this context of a Water Supply company, however, your best bang for bucks and observable softening is still in the conventional use of an ion-exchange resin.

[SimonMac]

And what's the difference between a £10 and £40 one?

£30?

[TimberWolf]

Vinegar is great for descaling such stuff such as taps, kettle, and, I hear, the dish washer.

[hyperD]

£30?