About the Ecosoft Core 250
The Ecosoft Core 250 is a compact, salt-regenerated water softener for hard tap water in apartments and houses. Its 24-litre ion-exchange resin bed reduces the calcium and magnesium that cause limescale. This helps limit new scale deposits on taps and shower fittings and inside household appliances.
The integrated cabinet fits into a suitable bathroom or utility space. This version uses a CI control valve with a mixing option, allowing an installer to set the desired residual hardness. It is intended for households of up to five people and up to two bathrooms; the correct size depends on measured water hardness and peak demand.
Softening treats hardness. It does not disinfect water or replace a separate drinking-water filter.
Why choose this softener?
- Less limescale: reduces the minerals responsible for scale in plumbing and appliances.
- Compact cabinet: combines the resin vessel and salt compartment in one unit.
- Adjustable residual hardness: the CI valve version includes a mixing option.
- Household capacity: 24 litres of resin for up to five people, subject to water conditions and consumption.
Specifications
| Manufacturer | Ecosoft |
|---|---|
| Model / SKU | Core 250 with CI valve / FU1024CABCIMVCR |
| Treatment method | Salt-regenerated ion exchange |
| Resin volume | 24 L |
| Flow rate | Up to 1.8 m³/h |
| Recommended household | Up to 5 people / 2 bathrooms, subject to assessment |
| Salt per regeneration | Approximately 2.4 kg |
| Water per regeneration | Approximately 60–70 L |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | 741 × 270 × 430 mm |
| Inlet / outlet | ¾ in |
| Operating inlet pressure | 2–6 bar |
| Electrical supply | 230 V, 50 Hz |
Capacity between regenerations depends on incoming hardness and daily water consumption. Confirm final settings after testing the water.
Warranty and maintenance
Warranty
FilterCY lists a two-year warranty for its water softeners. Confirm the terms applicable to this model and installation when ordering.
Routine care
Keep water-softener salt in the cabinet and check the level regularly. The salt should remain above the water level; checking every two to four weeks is a useful starting routine. FilterCY recommends annual maintenance, including checking the settings against local water hardness and inspecting the valve.
FAQ
Will this softener remove existing limescale?
It reduces hardness in incoming water and helps prevent new deposits. Existing scale may still require cleaning.
Is the Core 250 suitable for my home?
It is designed for up to five people and two bathrooms. Suitability depends on measured hardness, water pressure and simultaneous use.
Can softened water be used as drinking water?
Softening exchanges calcium and magnesium for sodium. It does not address every drinking-water concern. Select any additional drinking-water filtration based on a water assessment.
How often do I need to add salt?
That depends on water hardness and consumption. Check the salt level every two to four weeks initially, then adjust the routine.
What does installation require?
A suitable incoming water connection, drain, power outlet and enough room for the cabinet and maintenance access.
