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22 L
High-Performance Resin
Ion-exchange resin designed to reduce calcium and magnesium hardness in domestic water supplies.
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CRYSTAL 22L Clack WS1 UF – Compact Upflow Water Softener
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Compact Design. Smart Technology. Softer Water.
CRYSTAL 22L Clack WS1 UF brings professional water softening technology into a compact, easy-to-maintain system. Designed for apartments, studios, and smaller homes, it helps eliminate the everyday problems caused by hard water without requiring a large installation space.
From stubborn white deposits on bathroom surfaces to scale buildup inside water heaters and washing machines, hard water can gradually affect both household comfort and equipment performance.
CRYSTAL 22L addresses these problems at their source by removing calcium and magnesium ions through a high-performance ion-exchange resin.
Upflow Regeneration — Make Every Regeneration Count
What sets CRYSTAL 22L apart is its Upflow regeneration system, engineered to use salt more efficiently.
During regeneration, the brine solution travels upward through the resin bed rather than flowing downward as in conventional systems. This counter-current process allows the regenerating solution to work more effectively, helping restore the resin’s softening capacity with optimized salt consumption.
Why Upflow matters:
CRYSTAL 22L Clack WS1 UF brings professional water softening technology into a compact, easy-to-maintain system. Designed for apartments, studios, and smaller homes, it helps eliminate the everyday problems caused by hard water without requiring a large installation space.
From stubborn white deposits on bathroom surfaces to scale buildup inside water heaters and washing machines, hard water can gradually affect both household comfort and equipment performance.
CRYSTAL 22L addresses these problems at their source by removing calcium and magnesium ions through a high-performance ion-exchange resin.
Upflow Regeneration — Make Every Regeneration Count
What sets CRYSTAL 22L apart is its Upflow regeneration system, engineered to use salt more efficiently.
During regeneration, the brine solution travels upward through the resin bed rather than flowing downward as in conventional systems. This counter-current process allows the regenerating solution to work more effectively, helping restore the resin’s softening capacity with optimized salt consumption.
Why Upflow matters:
- Smarter salt usage: Efficient regeneration helps reduce salt consumption and operating expenses.
- Optimized water consumption: Properly configured regeneration cycles can reduce water waste.
- Consistent softening: Effective resin regeneration supports reliable hardness removal between cycles.
- Less frequent refilling: Efficient salt use helps reduce routine maintenance.
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Compact Residential Water Softening
Smart Water Softening for Smaller Homes
CRYSTAL 22L Clack WS1 UF delivers automatic water softening in a practical cabinet design. Combining 22 litres of ion-exchange resin, Clack digital control and salt-efficient Upflow regeneration, it offers an effective solution for apartments, studios and smaller households in Cyprus.
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1.2 m³/h
Rated Water Flow
Suitable for residential applications where the required peak water flow falls within the system's capacity.
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Upflow
Salt-Efficient Regeneration
Optimized counter-current regeneration helps make effective use of salt while restoring the resin's softening capacity.
How It Works
Stop Hard Water Problems at the Source
White marks on glass, scale around taps and deposits inside water heaters are common consequences of hard water. CRYSTAL 22L treats hardness before the water reaches household fixtures and appliances.
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Hard Water Enters
Water containing dissolved calcium and magnesium passes into the softener's resin vessel.
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Minerals Are Exchanged
The ion-exchange resin captures hardness minerals and releases sodium ions in their place.
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Softened Water Is Delivered
Water with reduced hardness flows to the home's connected plumbing fixtures and appliances.
Hard Water → CRYSTAL 22L → Softened Water
Advanced Upflow Regeneration
More Efficient Regeneration. Less Salt Waste.
The effectiveness of a water softener depends not only on how it removes hardness, but also on how efficiently its resin is regenerated. CRYSTAL 22L uses Upflow technology to optimize this essential process.
Over time, the resin absorbs calcium and magnesium until regeneration becomes necessary. During this cycle, a concentrated salt solution restores the resin's ability to soften water.
In a conventional Downflow system, the regenerating solution moves downward through the resin bed. With Upflow regeneration, the brine travels from the bottom upward, in the opposite direction to normal service flow in a typical counter-current configuration.
This process can improve the efficiency with which salt is used, allowing the resin's capacity to be restored with optimized regeneration settings.
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Optimized Salt Consumption
Counter-current regeneration allows efficient contact between the brine solution and the ion-exchange resin, helping reduce unnecessary salt use.
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Intelligent Regeneration Timing
The volumetric controller uses water consumption and programmed capacity to determine when regeneration is required.
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Reliable Water Softening
Effective resin regeneration helps maintain the system's ability to remove hardness throughout its operating cycles.
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Controlled Operating Costs
Efficient salt use and properly configured regeneration help manage the ongoing cost of household water treatment.
Upflow vs. Downflow: What's the Difference?
The main difference is the direction of brine flow during regeneration. Upflow systems introduce the regenerating solution from below the resin bed, allowing counter-current regeneration.
When correctly designed and configured, this approach can improve salt efficiency compared with conventional co-current regeneration. Actual savings depend on water hardness, system settings and operating conditions.
Everyday Benefits
A Small System That Makes a Noticeable Difference
Softened water helps protect the surfaces and equipment you use every day while making household cleaning easier.
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Cleaner Bathrooms
Reduce hard-water residue on shower screens, tiles, taps and bathroom fittings.
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Appliance Protection
Limit scale formation in washing machines, dishwashers and electric water heaters.
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Better Cleaning
Soaps and detergents generally work more effectively when water hardness is reduced.
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Everyday Comfort
Enjoy easier rinsing and a more comfortable bathing and washing experience.
Automatic Clack Technology
Reliable Control Without Daily Adjustments
CRYSTAL 22L is equipped with a Clack WS1CI automatic control valve featuring digital programming and volumetric regeneration control.
Regeneration Based on Water Use
Instead of regenerating solely at fixed time intervals, the controller tracks the volume of water processed and manages regeneration according to programmed settings.
This makes operation more responsive to changing household consumption.
Automatic Everyday Operation
Once properly configured, the system operates automatically. Homeowners mainly need to check and replenish the regeneration salt as required.
Professional setup ensures that regeneration settings reflect local water hardness.
Practical Cabinet Design
Everything in One Compact Cabinet
CRYSTAL 22L combines the resin vessel and salt storage compartment in a single cabinet, keeping the installation organized and straightforward to maintain.
Designed for Limited Space
The integrated construction makes the system practical for apartments and smaller homes with suitable utility or technical spaces.
Convenient Maintenance
Salt can be replenished through the cabinet's accessible reservoir, while the automatic control valve handles routine regeneration.
Important for Cyprus Installations
Installation on balconies, rooftops or other exposed areas requires appropriate environmental protection. The supplied technical sheet does not specify an outdoor weatherproof rating or maximum ambient temperature.
Regeneration & Maintenance
Efficient Operation With Simple Maintenance
With automatic regeneration and an integrated salt reservoir, CRYSTAL 22L is designed to reduce the attention required during everyday operation.
Salt per regeneration 2.2 kg
Regeneration technology Upflow
Control method Volumetric
Control valve Clack WS1CI
Bypass valve Included
Recommended Routine Care
- Check regeneration salt levels regularly.
- Use suitable high-purity water softener salt.
- Keep the drain and salt reservoir accessible.
- Inspect the system periodically for leaks.
- Arrange servicing according to water quality and installation conditions.
Regeneration frequency depends on incoming water hardness, daily consumption and controller configuration. A fixed salt refill interval cannot be guaranteed.
Technical Data
CRYSTAL 22L Technical Specifications
Key specifications from the CRYSTAL product technical sheet.
| Model | CRYSTAL 22L Clack WS1 UF |
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| Product type | Compact cabinet water softener |
| Treatment method | Ion exchange |
| Resin volume | 22 L |
| Resin application | High-capacity resin for domestic drinking water |
| Control valve | Clack WS1CI |
| Control type | Volumetric, digital programmer |
| Regeneration | Optimized Upflow |
| Rated flow | 1.2 m³/h |
| Salt per regeneration | 2.2 kg |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 320 × 500 × 1140 mm |
| Connection | 1″ |
| Operating pressure | 2.5–6 bar |
| Maximum water temperature | 40°C |
| Power supply | 230 V / 50 Hz |
| Bypass | Included |
22 L
Resin Volume
1.2 m³/h
Rated Flow
2.2 kg
Salt per Cycle
2.5–6 bar
Working Pressure
Installation Requirements
Professional Setup for Reliable Performance
Correct installation and system sizing are essential for reliable water softening. The right configuration depends on water hardness, household consumption, peak water demand and available pressure.
Typical Residential Installation
Main Water Supply → Sediment Pre-Filter → CRYSTAL 22L → Household Water Distribution
The sediment pre-filter is a general installation recommendation and is not listed as an included component in the CRYSTAL technical sheet.
Before Installation
Check the incoming hardness, system pressure, water flow requirements, electrical supply and available drainage connection.
Choosing the Right Capacity
The 22-litre system is a potential solution for smaller households, but suitability must be confirmed against peak flow and daily water consumption.
Water softening does not remove all dissolved contaminants or disinfect water. Additional treatment may be required depending on water quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Everything You Need to Know About CRYSTAL 22L
Answers to common questions about performance, maintenance and installation in Cyprus.
What is CRYSTAL 22L Clack WS1 UF?
CRYSTAL 22L is an automatic cabinet-style water softener featuring 22 litres of ion-exchange resin, a Clack WS1CI control valve and optimized Upflow regeneration technology.
Is CRYSTAL 22L suitable for an apartment?
It can be suitable for apartments, studios and smaller households. However, selection should be based on actual water hardness, peak flow and daily consumption rather than property type alone.
What is the difference between CRYSTAL 22L and CRYSTAL 35L?
CRYSTAL 22L contains 22 litres of resin and has a rated flow of 1.2 m³/h. CRYSTAL 35L contains 35 litres of resin and has a rated flow of 1.9 m³/h. Both use Clack WS1CI control with optimized Upflow regeneration. Both have the same published cabinet dimensions.
What does Upflow regeneration mean?
Upflow refers to the upward movement of the regenerating brine solution through the resin bed. This counter-current approach supports efficient regeneration and optimized salt consumption.
Does Upflow regeneration reduce salt use?
The product technical sheet identifies optimized Upflow regeneration and low salt consumption. However, it does not specify a percentage saving compared with conventional Downflow systems.
How much salt does CRYSTAL 22L use?
The manufacturer's specification states 2.2 kg of salt per regeneration cycle. The number of cycles depends on incoming hardness, water usage and system settings.
Does the system regenerate automatically?
Yes. The Clack WS1CI control valve uses a digital programmer and volumetric regeneration control, allowing regeneration to be managed according to water consumption and configured settings.
Can CRYSTAL 22L be installed on a rooftop?
Rooftop installation requires proper protection from weather, direct sunlight and extreme heat. The supplied technical sheet does not confirm an outdoor weatherproof rating. Installation conditions should be assessed by a qualified technician.
Does CRYSTAL 22L make water safe to drink?
Water softening reduces calcium and magnesium hardness but does not disinfect water or remove all contaminants. Drinking-water safety depends on the quality of the incoming supply and any additional treatment needed.
What does UF mean in the product name?
UF is used here to identify the Upflow regeneration configuration. It does not refer to ultrafiltration.
How can I choose the right water softener?
FILTER.CY can measure your water hardness, evaluate water consumption and recommend the most suitable model based on your property's actual requirements.
Professional water hardness testing, equipment selection and installation are available through FILTER.CY in Cyprus.
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