OnePipe Pearlwater 10

Hard Water is water that contains dissolved hardness minerals above 100 parts per million (PPM). Relative levels of hardness have been establish as Soft Water less than 100PPM, Slightly Hard 100 TO 200 PPM, Hard 300 TO 400 PPM, Very Hard 400 and above.

BWT water softeners work on the ion exchange principle. They work by passing the incoming water supply through the resin bed, that removes all excess minerals and impurities. As a result, the calcium and magnesium cling to the resin beads and are replaced by sodium ions. The resin bed can only capture a certain amount of minerals, and when this limit is reached, the system is regenerated by flushing it with a brine solution. This helps in the removal of calcium deposits and replenishes the resin with sodium ions. Therefore, with water softeners you can easily turn your hard water into softened water.

Yes, you can. There are no real reasons why you cannot drink softened water, for most people it is a matter of choice and lifestyle. However, for certain groups of people including, infants and those on a low sodium diet, it is recommended to connect the Pearlwater mineralizer to the water supply before the water softener.  Additionally, local regulations may have an upper limit on the acceptable sodium levels for drinking water. The level of sodium released due to the softening process will be higher the harder your water supply and so it may be possible to hit this limit, in these areas we recommend either installing the Pearlwater mineralizer to the water supply before the water softener or alternatively using the blending valve to reduce the softening effect and therefore the residual sodium levels. In the event of uncertainty please see the installation diagram(s), always check your local regulations and if you are unsure contact your local BWT company for advice.

The cartridges supplied with your OnePipe Pearlwater system deliver approximately 3,000 litres of beautifully mineralized water — enough for an average of 12 months of everyday use. Should your household usage be higher, additional cartridges are available to order from the BWT Shop at a competitive price, so you're never without great-tasting water.

Yes, you can. The BWT PerlaMAXX works with both tablet and block salt. We recommend high-purity PDV (Pure Dried Vacuum) salt for best results. Please avoid cheaper sea salts, as these can contain impurities that would affect your softener's performance.

OnePipe Pearlwater mineralized water is specifically formulated for cold drinking water, where its carefully balanced blend of magnesium, calcium, and silicates truly shines. When used for hot drinks, the heat may increase the likelihood of scaling in your machine over time.

Once you have installed a water softener in your home, it is unlikely that you will need to add extra salt in your dishwasher. Simply change your dishwasher’s internal water softener setting to the off position or alternatively ensure the incoming water hardness setting is at its lowest/softest.

The Installation time will depend on where the water softener is going to be installed and the experience of the installer. Given a suitable location with easy access to the necessary services we would expect an experienced installer to allow 3-4 hours. Check out our video on our YouTube channel How to install a BWT Water Softener, where we have explained the installation process.

The WS range softeners use a ‘Plug In’ type transformer. The low voltage system is used to power the electronic control system and the valve during regeneration. The result is a water softener that can be set up to suit your local water conditions and that can adapt to your lifestyle. The electricity used is minimal and the small diameter cable from the transformer can in most cases be easily routed from the socket to the softener.