5 February 2026
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For many homeowners, installing a limescale treatment system raises practical questions before anything else. How invasive is the installation? How long does it take? Will there be major plumbing work? And what does maintenance look like afterward?
When it comes to SoluCalc, the process is deliberately designed to be simple, fast, and minimally disruptive. Unlike traditional salt-based softeners that require drainage connections and regular salt handling, SoluCalc uses controlled CO₂ injection and integrates directly into your existing plumbing system.
Understanding how installation works helps remove uncertainty and makes the decision far more straightforward.
In a single-family home, SoluCalc is installed directly on the main water supply line, immediately after the water meter and before the internal distribution network. This positioning ensures that the entire household is protected. From the kitchen and bathroom to the boiler, washing machine, and dishwasher.
Because the system treats water at the entry point, every downstream pipe and appliance benefits from protection against limescale adhesion. There is no need for multiple units or room-by-room solutions.
In most homes, the installation location is a basement, utility room, garage, or technical cabinet where the main water line is accessible. The unit itself is compact and wall-mounted, meaning it does not require structural modifications or large installation space.
The objective is simple: protect the whole house with one centralized solution.
For a standard single-family home, installation typically takes between 1 and 2 hours. The exact duration depends on pipe accessibility and layout, but in most cases, the work is completed within a single visit.
During installation, the water supply is temporarily shut off, usually for approximately 30 to 60 minutes while the main connection is modified and the unit is integrated into the system. Once the plumbing connection is secured, the CO₂ cylinder is installed, and the system is calibrated according to your water hardness and flow rate.
There is no multi-day disruption, no extended downtime, and no need to vacate the home. Water service is fully restored the same day.
In a typical residential setting, installation involves a controlled modification of the main water pipe. A certified installer cuts into the pipe, integrates a bypass configuration, mounts the SoluCalc unit, and connects the CO₂ injection module.
Importantly, no drainage connection is required. Unlike salt-based water softeners, SoluCalc does not perform regeneration cycles and does not discharge wastewater. This significantly reduces installation complexity and eliminates the need for additional plumbing infrastructure.
There is no floor demolition, no wall reconstruction, and no heavy renovation. For most homeowners, the intervention is limited to the technical water entry point and leaves the rest of the home untouched.
One of the major advantages of SoluCalc in a residential environment is its predictable and limited maintenance.
The system operates automatically once installed. The only recurring component is the CO₂ cylinder replacement. For an average household of four to five people, a cylinder typically lasts between 10 and 12 months, depending on water consumption and hardness levels.
An annual check-up is recommended to verify calibration, inspect connections, and ensure optimal system performance. This is a straightforward technical control rather than intensive servicing.
There is no salt refilling, no resin cleaning, no programming of regeneration cycles, and no wastewater discharge. Maintenance remains clean, simple, and easy to plan.
After installation, the mineral content of your water remains intact. SoluCalc does not remove calcium; instead, it transforms it into soluble bicarbonate so that it no longer adheres to surfaces as hard scale.
In practical terms, homeowners often notice:
Existing scale does not disappear instantly, but over time it becomes less compact and easier to remove.
The system works continuously in the background without daily adjustments or user interaction.
Installing SoluCalc in a private home is a light technical intervention completed within half a day. It does not require chemical additives, does not change water taste, and does not impose new routines on the household.
For homeowners seeking a salt-free, structurally efficient solution that protects the entire plumbing network, SoluCalc offers a straightforward installation process combined with long-term reliability.
The result is simple: minimal disruption today, long-term protection tomorrow.