The Best Water Softeners For Large Homes

The Best Water Softeners For Large Homes

If your home has hard water, it's no secret that you need a water softener - but which one? Some of the most reviewed softeners online include the latest models designed for the standard home, such as the Harvey Series 4, Harvey Arc and the Premier Compact. But what about if you have a large home with 5-6+ bathrooms? In this case, you'll need a larger water softener.

In this article we will outline the best water softeners for large homes. When buying a water softener for a large home, it is important to factor in - the flow rate and the salt storage capacity. The more salt the system can hold the better and higher flow rates can sustain larger homes and water demands. The reason the Harvey models below are labelled "the best" systems for large home is because, they all have flow rates of 80+ L/min, with large storage capacities for salt. For reference, models from Kinetico, designed for larger homes - such as the Kinetico Premier Maxi and Kinetico Premier Plus - actually only offer a max flow rate of 56L/min and standard salt storage. 

 

1. The Harvey XL1 

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harvey xl2 water softener

 

Who Is the XL1 Designed for?

The XL 1 is a large capacity water softener from one of the UK's top brands. It is designed for larger homes with 5+ bathrooms. 

  • The XL1 is designed for homes with 5-6 bathrooms and 5+ people.
  • Due to its large size, it is great for people with larger amounts of space in their home.
  • People looking for a constant supply of water without the use of electricity.

What You Need to Know

When it comes to flow rate - this Harvey Water Softener model has you covered, with a flow rate of 80L/min. The XL1 is automatic with no times or clocks. This twin tank, water powered system delivers soft water 24/7, while providing an accurate metering and is suitable for all plumbing systems.

This softener comes with a softener and a separate brine tank - therefore it is important to ensure you have enough space for the two units when considering this product for your home. 

It comes with a 10 year warranty.

Harvey XL1 Water Softener Price

We retail the XL1 at £1795 RRP. Click Here to View the product.

General Specification

Type of System: Twin tank, non-electric, TABLET SALT fed system. Consists of two cylinders, salt chamber and a brine tank.

Dimensions Brine Tank & Softener: lxwxh

250mmx440mmx500mm
250mmx440mmx390mm

Efficiency: regeneration in 20 minutes requiring 37 litres.

Warranty: 1 year from the manufacturer.

Min/Max Flow Rate: 1 L/min -80L/m

Min/Max Pressure: 1- 8bar

Salt Usage: 600g - 1300g

Daily Soft Water Capacity: 6444L

Inlet/ Outlet: 1inch or 3/4 inches

Max Temp: 20 degrees

 

Below is an example of the size of the XL1 and XL2.

Harvey XL1 and XL2 water softener

 

2. The Harvey XL2 

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harvey xl2 water softener

 

Who Is the XL2 Designed for?

The XL2 is a large capacity water softener from Harvey. It is essentially the same as the XL1 but is a block salt fed system Vs tablet salt.

  • The XL2 is designed for homes with 5-6 bathrooms and 5+ people.
  • Due to the softener and brine tank coming as separate units, it is great for people with larger amounts of space in their home.
  • People looking for a constant supply of water without the use of electricity.

What You Need to Know

The XL2 is essentially the same as the XL1 in terms of its capacity and size. The non-electric twin tank design is water powered with no timers or controls - making it easy to use. The main difference between the two softeners is the use of block salt in this system. It holds up to 24kg of salt at any one time which is 6 blocks. It also has a slightly lower salt capacity - although the system can hold up to 24kg, the XL2 uses slightly more salt in its regeneration, ranging from 900g-1300g Vs the XL1 which can use 600g -1300g.

However the XL2 has a 2 year warranty from Harvey., adding an extra year of protection on parts.

Harvey XL2 Water Softener Price

We retail the XL2 at £1795 RRP. Click Here to View the product.

General Specification

Type of System: Twin tank, non-electric, BLOCK SALT fed system. Consists of two cylinders, salt chamber and a brine tank.

Dimensions Brine Tank & Softener: lxwxh

250mmx440mmx500mm
250mmx440mmx390mm

Efficiency: regeneration in 20 minutes requiring 37 litres.

Warranty: 2 year from the manufacturer.

Min/Max Flow Rate: 1 L/min -80L/m

Min/Max Pressure: 1- 8bar

Salt Usage: 900g - 1300g

Daily Soft Water Capacity: 6444L

Inlet/ Outlet: 1inch or 3/4 inches

Max Temp: 20 degrees

 

3. The Harvey XXL Harvey Big Blue

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harvey big blue water softener

 

Who Is the XXL Big Blue Designed for?

The XXL Big Blue water softener from Harvey is a semi commercial water softener that has one of the largest capacities as far as home water softeners go.

  • The XXL is designed for homes with 6 or more bathrooms and 6 or more people.
  • The big blue is large in size so it is only suitable for homes with plenty of space. Many people choose to install the softener in a plant room or utility room due its large size.

What You Need to Know

If your home is large and has 6 or more bathrooms, the Kinetico Premier Maxi may not have the capacity to deliver soft water to all your outlets at the desired pressure. If this was the case, you could find a drop in pressure when using bathrooms and outlets at the same time. The XXL however is a product that is often used commercially in bed and breakfasts. It has a large capacity and its large size means it can deliver large amounts of soft water at anyone time.

Given the nickname for the XXL is "the big blue water softener", it will be essential to make sure you have enough space at a point near your stop tap so that the water softener can be installed. This could be a utility room or plant room.

The system itself has a flow rate similar to the XL1 and XL2 but the main diffference here is the salt usage. This system is more efficient and uses tablet salt. It holds up to 64kg of tablet salt! Unlike the XL2 which holds 24kg at anyone time. Therefore the system would require less maintenance overall.

Not only that but the XXL has a 5 year manufacturers warranty Vs the 1 and 2 year of the XL1 & 2.

Harvey Big Blue Water Softener Price

We retail the XXL at £2000 RRP. Click Here to View the product.

 

General Specification

Type of System: Twin tank, non-electric, TABLET SALT fed system. Consists of two cylinders, salt chamber and a brine tank.

Dimensions: 590mmx660mm

Efficiency: regeneration in over 20 minutes requiring 50 litres.

Warranty: 5 year from the manufacturer.

Min/Max Flow Rate: 1 L/min -80L/m

Min/Max Pressure: 1- 8bar

Salt Usage: 1300g-1600g

Daily Soft Water Capacity: 6444L

Inlet/ Outlet: 1inch or 3/4 inches

Max Temp: 20 degrees

 

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1 comment

  • what is your best price including fitting of big blue.

    - harbi

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