On Thu, 12 Feb 2004 11:06:55 +0000, Christian McArdle wrote:

I know this has been discussed many times before on this NG but just
wondered if anyone had any personnel recommendations drawing from
their own experience rather than anecdotal evidence.

Ion exchange works very well. Phosphate dosing works a bit.
Electronic/magnetic conditioning works for those who believe in the tooth
fairy.

ROFL
Asking how it works will surely cause it to cease doing so!

The manufacturers may quibble about feeding the boiler softened water but
AFAIK there is no good reason why this should cause any problems.

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