Commercial Water Softener Calculator

Why this matters:

Operations running over 10 hours typically need a Duplex system for continuous soft water supply.

• Under 10 hours: Simplex may be suitable
• Over 10 hours: Duplex recommended
• 24/7 operation: Duplex essential

Where to find this:

Check your local water supplier's website. They usually have a postcode checker for water quality data.

Typical UK values:

• 0-100: Soft
• 100-200: Moderately Hard
• 200-300: Hard
• 300+: Very Hard

How to estimate:

• Small business: 1,000-5,000 L/day
• Medium business: 5,000-20,000 L/day
• Large business: 20,000-100,000 L/day
• Industrial: 100,000+ L/day

If unsure, check your water meter or bills for average daily consumption.