Thanks - the problem is as follows:
My wife has gone and bought an Adobe "Pronteau" wonder tap which does everything inluding making cups of coffee, cleaning the kitchen floor and wiping my arse. The problem is that we have a water softening system installed which affects all the water systems...
Can anyone recommend a good plumber for the BN2 area I've tried several who've proved either impossible to contact or who are "one conversation wonders" but to no avail!! I know previous plumbing posts on NSC have praised the work of Wrong Direction but I am unable to pm/contact him so ...