Permutit 825 - General Information; Salt; Water Level; Water Hardness; Cleaning; Use of Softened Water

General Information
SALT - The salt cabinet will need to be refilled from time to time. It is
essential that the minimum quantity of salt is maintained in the cabinet
for it to operate efficiently - the maximum and minimum salt levels are
indicated on the brine pick-up tube.
Pour the salt slowly into the cabinet to avoid possible damage to internal
fittings.
Always use either pellet or granular salt recommended for water
softeners.
WATER LEVEL - The water level in the salt cabinet may vary. There is no cause
for concern unless the water level rises to the point where it starts to run
through the overflow pipe. Make sure that the salt level is below the maximum
marking on the brine pick-up tube. If this is not the cause of the problem ring
Permutit and ask for 'service'.
HARDNESS IN WATER - If your water is becoming hard occasionally, either
your water consumption has increased or the hardness of your water supply
has risen (this is not uncommon, particularly during a dry summer). All you
need to do is decrease the number of days between regenerations if you have
an 825 model, or change the meter setting if you have a 925 or 932 model.
CLEANING - The softener may be cleaned with a damp cloth and detergent.
Do notuse bleaches, solvents or spirits as they may damage the softener.
USE OF SOFTENED WATER
DRINKING - The Department of Health advises that water from a domestic
water softener should not be used for drinking and cooking. All water for
mixing with powdered milk for babies must be taken from an
unsoftened mains tap as powdered milk and softened water both contain
sodium for which young babies have a limited tolerance. Anyone on a sodium
restricted diet should follow their doctor's advice.
WASHING MACHINES - You will need much less soap powder, maybe 50%
less than before you installed your water softener. Too much powder will result
in too much lather and clothes will not rinse properly.
DISHWASHERS - Your dishwasher will no longer need to be filled with salt as
this was only required to soften the water in the dishwasher.
STEAM IRONS/CAR BATTERIES - Distilled or deionised water should be used
in steam irons and car batteries, not softened water.
AQUARIUMS - Most fish will find softened water acceptable, but ask for
advice from your local aquarium supplier.
WATERING PLANTS - Some houseplants and garden plants dislike softened
water whilst others prefer it. Watering the garden with softened water is
wasteful and may cause the capacity of the softener to be exceeded before the
next regeneration is due. We advise that the external tap be connected to the
hard water supply. .