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Manual water softeners need regenerating by hand from time to time to keep protecting your equipment from limescale. Here's how to do it. Adding salt In normal service mode, both taps should be in the 9 o'clock position. Check that the top hose is connected to your water supply and the bottom hose is connected to your machine. Turn the top valve to the 3 o'clock position, then unscrew the top black knob and remove it from the body of the softener. Add dishwasher salt to within an inch of the top, then replace the black knob, making sure there's...

In any busy kitchen, bar or catering operation, water quality has a direct effect on the performance and lifespan of your equipment. From combi ovens and steamers to ice machines and coffee units, untreated or poorly treated water causes problems that are often not covered under manufacturer warranties. The two most common causes of equipment faults are operator error or misuse, and damage caused by limescale. This guide explains how to prevent limescale damage and choose the right water treatment system for your operation. Understanding hard and soft water Water is classed as hard or soft depending on how much...