Hard water:
A hard problem solved
Everything is beautiful on the Algarve, except the water. It’s hard, and hard water means only one thing. Limescale. Which clogs everything up in your home. Heating pipes, shower heads, garden nozzles. It takes the shine from your hair, makes your pool murky, sticks to your pool tiles, and deprives thirsty plants of water And it costs you money. Extra on your energy bills, extra when it comes to maintenance.
Not anymore. ÁguaKing, the #1 electronic water softener in California, the hard water and swimming pool capital of the world, is here. The clever little box that you simply attach to the outside of a pipe or pump. Its ingenious radio signals do the rest, breaking up the calcium in the water and stopping everything getting sticky and clogged up. ÁguaKing, finally, a hard problem, solved.
- Independent performance verification in the US & UK – the first to get this
- 100-day money-back guarantee – so there's nothing to lose except your limescale
- 5-year manufacturer’s warranty – for added peace of mind
- Removes limescale – both the existing scale and preventing future build-up
- Better water in your home – better for your hair and skin, better for washing, better for drinking, better for your clothes
- Better garden irrigation – the nozzles won't get clogged up
- Better for your pool – makes the water clearer and the tiles cleaner
- Better for the equipment – your water heaters and pumps work more efficiently, cost-effectively and last longer
- Better water pressure – keeps your water constant and flowing at 100%
- Easier to keep clean – your taps, shower heads, sinks and bathtubs remain limescale-free
- Cheap to run – around €20 a year in electricity and that’s it
- Additive-free – no salt or cartridges required
- Maintenance-free – fit it and forget it
- Easy to install – fit it yourself in 20 minutes, with no pipe cutting
Yes, it works. But how?
Obviously, there’s lots of extremely clever science involved but let’s try and explain it simply so a non-scientist can understand it.
Limescale is a problem because it sticks to the surfaces of all your water appliances – not just on the showerheads and taps that you can see, but to the insides of the pipes, pumps and heaters that you can’t.
ÁguaKing stops this from happening by transmitting pulses of electrical charge into the water, which change the properties of certain minerals naturally present in the water. This way the limescale sticks to the minerals in the water instead of to the surfaces of your appliances. The limescale can then be harmlessly swept away in the water flow, rather than sticking to and clogging up your water system.
And unlike other kinds of water softeners, ÁguaKing’s electrical signals travel through the water both upstream and downstream from the unit, so it doesn’t rely on the water having to flow directly past it. It means that ÁguaKing doesn’t just stop new limescale from forming in your water system but it can actively descale all the parts of your water system that are already clogged up with limescale.
Frequently asked questions
What do ÁguaKing products do?
ÁguaKing electronic water softeners treat your water so you don’t have to worry about limescale clogging up your taps and showerheads in your home, ruining the look of your swimming pool, and blocking the nozzles in your garden irrigation system. They also descale the parts of your water system that you can’t see – the insides of your pipes, boiler, pumps, filters and water tanks, which means that your water system will last longer and work better, more efficiently, more effectively and more economically.
How do they work?
ÁguaKing electronic water softeners work by transmitting pulses of electrical charge into the water which change the properties of certain minerals naturally present in the water, so the limescale sticks to the minerals in the water instead of to the surfaces of your water system. The limescale is then harmlessly swept away in the water flow, rather than sticking to and clogging up your water system.
Have they been independently tested?
Our electronic water softeners are the first devices of their type to be awarded US independent third party performance verification. Tested by IAPMO R&T Labs, they reduced scaling in hard Las Vegas water by 83%.
Are they easy to install?
Yes. ÁguaKing electronic water softeners are quick and easy to install and require no plumbing knowledge as there are no pipes to cut or plumbing to worry about. Essentially you just follow the instructions and wrap some wires around the relevant pipe and plug them in. And that’s it.
Of course, if you would like some help fitting them, we are happy to do a voice or video call to talk you through the installation. Just email us at help@aguaking.pt to arrange the call.
Alternatively, if you’d like a qualified plumber to come and fit your unit, you can choose that option at the checkout (for a small extra charge), and a specialist from our partners at ProBuilders will come to your house with the unit and install it for you.
How do they compare with conventional water softeners?
Unlike conventional water softeners, ÁguaKing electronic water softeners don’t just prevent limescale from forming after they’ve been installed, they also get rid of all the limescale that’s already in your system. And because they don’t use any salt or chemicals, your water won’t have that ‘slippery’ feel that comes from all the sodium that conventional softeners dump into the water. It also means they don’t add any unpleasant taste to the water or risk any additional corrosion to your plumbing system. In addition, ÁguaKing electronic water softeners don’t require any maintenance or servicing, cost next to nothing to run, and you don’t have to worry about environmentally unfriendly discharges. So all the benefits of the latter, with NONE of the salt and much less hassle and cost.
Are they guaranteed?
All ÁguaKing electronic water softeners come with a 100-day money back guarantee. So there’s nothing to lose except your limescale.
They also come with a 5-year manufacturer’s warranty, though they are designed for 25-years of limescale-busting service.
What ÁguaKing products are available?
There are specialised ÁguaKing products for your domestic water supply (AK-H & AK-HE), for your swimming pool (AK-P) and for your garden irrigation system (AK-G1 & AK-G2).
The AK-H and AK-HE treat your domestic water supply so you don’t have to worry about limescale clogging up your taps and showerheads and the insides of your pipes, boiler, pumps and water tanks. That means that your water system will last longer and work better, more efficiently, more effectively and more economically. And it means that you will get to enjoy better water that tastes better, is better for you and is better for washing your skin, your hair and your clothes.
Find out more about the AK-H & AK-HE here
The AK-P treats the water in your swimming pool water supply so you don’t get that unsightly calcium scale on your pool’s tiles, meaning no need for bead blasting. It also reduces the phosphates in the water to make your pool look much clearer and cleaner, stops scaling in your salt-water generators, pumps, filters and heaters, and makes your pool’s biocide work more efficiently and require fewer chemicals.
Find out more about the AK-P here
The AK-G1 & AK-G2 help keep your garden looking beautiful by treating your water supply so the nozzles of your irrigation system don’t get clogged up with limescale.
Find out more about the AK-G1 & AK-G2 here
Do they get rid of the existing limescale in my water system?
Yes. Unlike other kinds of water softeners, ÁguaKing units don’t just stop new limescale from forming in your water system, they actively descale all the parts of your water system that are already clogged up with limescale.
Does the price include delivery and IVA?
Yes, the price does include direct delivery and IVA.
Do they require any maintenance or servicing?
No. ÁguaKing units don’t require any servicing, supplies or maintenance. They will cost you around €20 a year in electricity.
Are there any harmful side effects?
None at all.
Can I take them with me when I move home?
Yes you can. Just unplug them, unwrap the wires and take them with you. Which means they are perfect not just for homeowners but for renters too.
What do ÁguaKing products do?
ÁguaKing electronic water softeners remove the calcium from your water so you don’t have to worry about limescale clogging up your taps and showerheads in your home, ruining the look of your swimming pool, and blocking the nozzles in your garden irrigation system. They also descale the parts of your water system that you can’t see – the insides of your pipes, boiler, pumps, filters and water tanks, which means that your water system will last longer and work better, more efficiently, more effectively and more economically.
What ÁguaKing products are available?
There are specialised ÁguaKing products for your domestic water supply (AK-H & AK-HE), for your swimming pool (AK-P) and for your garden irrigation system (AK-G1 & AK-G2).
The AK-H and AK-HE remove the calcium from your domestic water supply so you don’t have to worry about limescale clogging up your taps and showerheads and the insides of your pipes, boiler, pumps and water tanks. That means that your water system will last longer and work better, more efficiently, more effectively and more economically. And it means that you will get to enjoy better water that tastes better, is better for you and is better for washing your skin, your hair and your clothes.
Find out more about the AK-H & AK-HE here
The AK-P removes the calcium from your swimming pool water supply so you don’t get that unsightly calcium scale on your pool’s tiles, meaning no need for bead blasting. It also reduces the phosphates in the water to make your pool look much clearer and cleaner, stops scaling in your salt-water generators, pumps, filters and heaters, and makes your pool’s biocide work more efficiently and require fewer chemicals.
Find out more about the AK-P here
The AK-G1 & AK-G2 help keep your garden looking beautiful by removing the calcium in your water supply so the nozzles of your irrigation system don’t get clogged up with limescale.
Find out more about the AK-G1 & AK-G2 here
How do they work?
ÁguaKing electronic water softeners work by transmitting pulses of electrical charge into the water which change the properties of certain minerals naturally present in the water, so the limescale sticks to the minerals in the water instead of to the surfaces of your water system. The limescale is then harmlessly swept away in the water flow, rather than sticking to and clogging up your water system.
Do they get rid of existing limescale in my water system?
Yes. Unlike other kinds of water softeners, ÁguaKing units don’t just stop new limescale from forming in your water system, they actively descale all the parts of your water system that are already clogged up with limescale.
Have they been independently tested?
Our electronic water softeners are the first devices of their type to be awarded US independent third party performance verification. Tested by IAPMO R&T Labs, they reduced scaling in hard Las Vegas water by 83%.
Does the price include delivery and IVA?
Yes, the price does include direct delivery and IVA.
Are they easy to install?
Yes. ÁguaKing electronic water softeners are quick and easy to install and require no plumbing knowledge as there are no pipes to cut or plumbing to worry about. Essentially you just follow the instructions and wrap some wires around the relevant pipe and plug them in. And that’s it.
Of course, if you would like some help fitting them, we are happy to do a voice or video call to talk you through the installation. Just email us at help@aguaking.pt to arrange the call.
Alternatively, if you’d like a qualified plumber to come and fit your unit, you can choose that option at the checkout (for a small extra charge), and a specialist from our partners at ProBuilders will come to your house with the unit and install it for you.
Do they require any maintenance or servicing?
No. ÁguaKing units don’t require any servicing, supplies or maintenance. They will cost you around €20 a year in electricity.
How do they compare with conventional water softeners?
Unlike conventional water softeners, ÁguaKing electronic water softeners don’t just prevent limescale from forming after they’ve been installed, they also get rid of all the limescale that’s already in your system. And because they don’t use any salt or chemicals, your water won’t have that ‘slippery’ feel that comes from all the sodium that conventional softeners dump into the water. It also means they don’t add any unpleasant taste to the water or risk any additional corrosion to your plumbing system. In addition, ÁguaKing electronic water softeners don’t require any maintenance or servicing, cost next to nothing to run, and you don’t have to worry about environmentally unfriendly discharges. So all the benefits of the latter, with NONE of the salt and much less hassle and cost.
Are there any harmful side effects?
None at all.
Are they guaranteed?
All ÁguaKing electronic water softeners come with a 100-day money back guarantee. So there’s nothing to lose except your limescale.
They also come with a 5-year manufacturer’s warranty, though they are designed for 25-years of limescale-busting service.
Can I take them with me when I move home?
Yes you can. Just unplug them, unwrap the wires and take them with you. Which means they are perfect not just for homeowners but for renters too.
