I am a registered Tapworks Installer and I also install Monarch systems too. And I will,of course, install any softener of your choice. The water in Dorset varies dramatically from village to village, but it is always on a level from medium hard to very hard.
Water softeners are the only true solution to keeping your bathroom looking as new, protect hot water cylinders, washing machines and dishwashers; not to mention electric showers, coffee makers and the like.
They also help with skin conditions such as eczema and dermatitis.Other benefits of softened water also include glossy hair and a massive reduction in use of soap and shower gels.
The majority of problems I attend are due to calcification and components failing as a result.
Both tapworks and Monarch are fully programmable devices and can be adjusted for the exact water hardness in your area.