Water softener Clack WS1CI Ideal 18 L - ref. CA-IDEAL-WS1CI-18

Water softener Clack WS1CI Ideal 18 L

The Ideal is a monobloc water softener: resin tank and salt brine tank combined in a single housing, with no intermediate connections to be made on site. The 18 L format has the same footprint as the 8 L, 225 mm wide by 440 mm deep, and gains in height. It fits into a narrow utility room or technical space. White tank and blue cover. Clack WS1CI valve with volumetric regeneration.

Operation

Hard water passes through the resin bed, which captures calcium and magnesium and exchanges them for sodium: the water emerges softened. When the resin reaches saturation, the valve initiates brine regeneration, followed by rinsing, before returning the unit to service. The integrated turbine measures water consumption and triggers the cycle by volume rather than by timer: no regeneration during absence, no overshoot after a busy weekend.

Clack WS1CI valve

• Electronic control with digital display
• Regeneration management in volumetric mode
• Fully adjustable cycles to optimise washing and rinsing
• Turbine, mixing and bypass integrated
• Modular design that simplifies maintenance

The mixing adjusts the residual hardness at outlet: water is not delivered at zero °fH, a proportion of raw water is allowed through to reach the target hardness. Double safety protects against salt tank overflow.

Specifications

• Resin volume: 18 L
• Range: Ideal, monobloc
• Tank: 8 x 35
• Valve: Clack WS1CI, volumetric
• Equipment: bypass, mixing, double safety
• Angled connectors 3/4 supplied
• Dimensions: 1109 x 225 x 440 mm (H x W x D)
• Colours: white tank, blue cover
• Indicative sizing: 3 to 4 people

Why soften water

Hard water deposits scale in pipes, hot water cylinders and heating elements. Energy consumption increases, appliances wear faster and taps become scaled up. By reducing hardness, the softener extends the life of equipment, limits excess energy consumption linked to scale and reduces the quantities of soaps and detergents required.

Choosing between the 8 L and 18 L

Both models share the same valve and the same footprint. The choice is based on water hardness in °fH and the number of people in the household. The 8 L is designed for 2 to 3 people and fits under a sink. The 18 L is designed for 3 to 4 people: the larger resin reserve spaces out regenerations, which reduces salt and water consumption per volume treated and extends resin life.

Installation and maintenance

Installed on the main water inlet, after the meter. The bypass allows the unit to be isolated for maintenance without cutting off the household water supply. Angled connectors 3/4 are supplied, which limits additional purchases at installation. Commissioning consists of setting the inlet hardness and regeneration parameters. Routine maintenance is limited to filling the salt tank and periodic inspection.

Quality and compliance

High-pressure FRP composite tank, food-grade ion exchange resin, Clack valve, materials in contact with water compliant, CE design. Each unit is assembled and tested by DIMM, with warranty and after-sales service in Belgium and France.

Salt and consumables

The unit operates on regeneration salt in tablet form, to be maintained in the tank. The replenishment frequency depends on hardness and consumption. Periodic resin cleaner is recommended. Salt, hoses, connectors and maintenance parts compatible with the unit are in the DIMM catalogue.

Assembled and distributed by DIMM, specialist in water treatment for professionals in Belgium and France.