Water Block Leak Protection washing machine dishwasher

"Broken washing machine hoses are the second leading cause of household damage in the United States and Canada. They are responsible for approximately 150 million US dollars each year".
Source: US safety first

In the U.K major manufacturers recommend that you check your hoses at least once a year because of the real danger of a burst.

How many of us actually do this?

The WATERBLOCK FLOOD PREVENTION system is the ideal protection for your new or old washing machine or dishwasher. It is designed to stop a continuous flow of water. If a leak occurs within your machine it will allow a controlled amount of water to escape (this is necessary for your machine to work correctly) before completely shutting off the water supply.

In the event that you have a leak and the device shuts off the water, it is easy to reset. Simply isolate the water at your washing machine inlet valve, unscrew the Water Block and press the red button at the bottom end of the device. The device is then reset and may be re-installed. Alternatively, the following reset device is also available in our shop. If installed, then it is not necessary to remove the device for resetting.

WE CONSIDER THIS SYSTEM TO BE THE MOST COST EFFECTIVE FLOOD PROTECTION METHOD AVAILABLE AGAINST A DOMESTIC APPLIANCE OR HOSE FAILURE.

THE WATERBLOCK PROTECTION SYSTEM GIVES TOTAL PEACE OF MIND

NO SPECIALISED FITTING NEEDED

WATERBLOCK FITS ALL STANDARD DOMESTIC APPLIANCES (3/4" thread)

WATER FILTRATION AND CONDITIONING

sediment, hardness and chlorine can all contribute to a poorer quality wash

protect your appliance with a water filter

Sediment may be present in rural areas, particularly during times of heavy rain. Besides being unattractive, sediment is harmful to valves, clothes and glasses alike.

Chlorine contributes to asthma and skin sensitivity in cases of eczema and psoriasis. In some areas, drinking water can be quite objectionable owing to the presence of chlorine in it.

Hardness causes the build-up of scale within appliances, reducing the life of the appliance.

Sediment and chlorine may be removed by the right filter. A key consideration in your choice of filter would be the overall quality of your mains water and a consideration of how much of your water you want to treat. Water filters are available for a range of requirements, from just the household drinking water, through to whole house systems.

Specialist filters are available which will remove bacteria and cysts from the drinking water. These are only appropriate for drinking water applications owing to their cost, but if you have frail household members, they are a sound investment against possible water contamination.

While water softeners will treat water supplies to appliances such as washing machines, boilers and dishwashers, they are expensive to install and run. An alternative is to condition the water with polyphosphate. The polyphosphate does not remove the hardness, but will inhibit it from the tendency to precipitate and form a scale on internal appliance surfaces. An added consideration is that water treated with polyphosphates is suitable for drinking, whereas softened water from a conventional water softener is not.

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If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask!