Filter Taps – Astracast Springflow

Ben,
Sorry for the delay in responding here. We’ve had a few teething problems with our new forum hence the lack of posts recently but these are now, thankfully sorted out.
As you already know, having recently purchased a sink from us, we now offer the complete rabge of Astracast products direct on our website and a new website displaying the full range will shortly be uploaded.
Meantime, for the sake of other visitors wishing to purchase any of the Astracast range of sinks or taps, as with any of our products we wish to make them the most affordable in the UK so do let us know your pregferred model numbers and we will return a lesser cost than elsewhereDelivery is free to all UK mainland addresses but we can deliver anywhere in the British Isles albeit at an additional postage cost.
With regard to the Springflow in a hardwater area, I have requested that a technical representative from Astracast provides you with an expert answer and will post this when we have it.
One question I’d like to pose is, have you fitted a water softener to your premises?

Tim

Ben,
Below is the reply we have from Astracast and it appears you are correct with regard to water softeners.
Below this response I’ve included information about the Springflow taps forwarded frto me from Astracast and although most of it is offered in advertising blurb it is nevertheless reevant to your original question Ben.
Hope this helps
Tim

"In any property the cold water supply pipe to the kitchen sink should not be treated by a water softener and should only be the potable water as provided by the water company or through a water filter. The reason for this is that the water softener will require salt to be used during softening and replenishment of the filter which will take the water above the standard that is set by the regulations. Therefore the softener should not be used with our filter system to provide drinking water"

Springflow filter taps aim to give you fresh, crystal clear natural tasting filtered water in your own home. Springflow also goes further by combating herbicides, pesticides, insecticides and other organic chemicals making it not just taste better, but healthier too!
Springflow filter taps give additional protection against chemicals which may be present in the mains supply, reducing chlorine by up to 99% and filtering out sediment, dirt and rust whilst leaving the minerals essential to good health.

Springflow will reduce the build up of limescale extending the life of appliance including kettles.
Springflow treats up to 2,500 litres of water, around six months use, with just one cartridge
Springflow enhances the taste of soft drinks, tea, coffee and food, when used for cooking

The unique selling point for Springflow is the fact you have fresh filtered water immediately something a jug filter does not offer.