Ecowater Europe Bypass or Incorrect Plumbing

Softener installed but no improvement in limescale on fixtures

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Possible Causes

Softener bypassed, Hot water cylinder filled before softening, Incorrect connection of inlet and outlet, Mixing of hard and soft water lines

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Turn off boiler or heater if altering plumbing to avoid damage.

  • Check bypass: Verify the Ecowater bypass is in service position, not bypass.
  • Confirm plumbing: Trace inlet and outlet lines to ensure the softener is installed in the correct direction and all house cold feeds (except outside taps if desired) are softened.
  • Flush system: Limescale already in the system will not disappear immediately. Over time, softened water will reduce new scale formation.
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

Ecowater bypass valve / installation plumbing
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