Anyone got a combi boiler and water softener? Any issues?

[kettlecity]

Just that, anyone had issues using a combi boiler and water softener?

Yes and no.

I was answering the title.

Yes - combi boiler and softener
No - problems

Yes we have and no issues. Both good choices.

Yes, we have both. No issues, except we have to isolate the ws if we need to top boiler up, about once per year during service

Yes we do, and no issues. Had both for over 8 years.

@Whammyyammy

Yes, we have both. No issues, except we have to isolate the ws if we need to top boiler up, about once per year during service

Ooo did not do that on the last boiler service. Am I going to have fucked it up?

I have both, have for about 5 years. The guy that services the boiler hasn't ever done anything with the water softener...why would you?

Why would it be a problem?

I have a Worcester Bosch combo and a water softener and no issues.

However as mentioned, I do bypass the softener when filling or toping up the central heating.

If you're worried about using softened water in it, you could drain, refill and replace the inhibitor, or do it at the next service. I

From the Worcester Bosch website. (Advice maybe different for other manufactures)

Can I use artificially softened water in the heating circuit with my boiler?

You can have a water softener in combination with our boiler as it will prevent the hot water circuit from scaling up and losing efficiency. However, the central heating circuit should be filled with hard water and a chemical inhibitor. This can be done by using the water softener bypass when filling or topping up. Alternatively, the filling loop feed can be connected upstream of the water softener.

www.worcester-bosch.co.uk/support/troubleshooting/faqs/all-faqs/can-i-use-artificially-softened-water-in-the-heating-circuit-with-my-boiler