Hard water

[Tombarry]

Hi I've been trying to remove Taps valves in a large 1980's property
all the taps have problems dripping- poor flow and most isolators if any don'twork
visually there's crusty lime scale everywhere .Some taps will be replaced, but access is a big problem
some have been boxed in and tiled. Anyways I was just about suggest installing a water softener as I opened a cubbard
there stood a water softener but never used apparently?
If I can convince them to use it or should it be replaced with a modern unit but with maybe a company who maintains it for them
cheers

 

[SimonJohns]

You'll prob find that the gel has gone and will need replacement anyway

 

[AWheating]

have you tested the water?

 

[Tombarry]

Thanks for replies - right I'll speak to the owner later in the week about the softner and no I've not tested the water seems a good place to start
what kit would use suggest?
thanks