Are you considering buying a water softener system for your home or business?
You've probably been doing a lot of research on the internet. You may have spoken to friends or family who already have one or even had a couple of quotes.
Hydroworks are completely independent, which means we have no sales targets to hit. This means the advice we can give you is always based on our knowledge and experience, and is therefore always best advice.
Harvey's Water Softeners give their dealer range a 10-year guarantee , and are technically considered probably the best in the UK, whilst not necessarily being the most expensive.
Expertise that you can trust
"The industry is confusing!"
Everyone is telling you their water softener system is better than the rest. You may, therefore, appreciate some help in sifting through the information you have received.
An area where we often find confusion is what is and is not true about the different brands sold by Harvey Softeners, including the claims that some of their softeners are better than others.
So we will attempt to give you all the information you need to answer any questions and enable you to make an accurate and fully informed decision.
This page covers the features and benefits of Harvey's top brands, Minimax M3, Minimax Innova, Major, Big Blue, the TwinTec Cobalt, TwinTec S5, the Gemini, and the Harvey Arc.
Harveys Product Generations
In January 2020, Harveys launched the 5th generation of Block Salt Water Softeners, which are packed with clever technology and tremendous performance testing.
To help clear up any confusion about Harvey's top brands, we've written a page about the differences between Harvey's Water Softeners, TwinTec and Minimax. View our comparisons page.
In the meantime, this quick and simple guide may help:
1st Generation
- Crown Block Salt Softener
2nd Generation
- Minimax M1
- TwinTec S2
- Dualflo
3rd Generation
These three softeners all feature the same flow rates, performances and efficiencies. These are no longer sold.
- Minimax M2
- TwinTec S3
- Harveys HV3
4th Generation
Launched in January 2020.
These three softeners all feature the same flow rates, performances and efficiencies. They all use the original rectangular 4kg blocks of salt.
- Minimax M3
- TwinTec S4
- Harveys HV4
5th Generation
The Elite range uses the new mini-curve salt, which was released with significant success in December 2020.
Harvey Softeners launched three exclusive 'named' softeners to its premier dealer network, and it also sells a version of it directly.
Each of these softeners is eco-friendly and operates on patented curved salt to guarantee purity. They all enjoy super high flow capabilities, the best performance, and the best efficiencies.
From over 200 companies within the UK industry, just 28 local businesses (including Hydroworks) have been selected to market premium quality Minimax and TwinTec products.
The Harvey Arc is available directly from Harvey Softeners via their sales reps.
- Minimax Innova
– available from Hydroworks and selected Minimax Dealers (10-year parts guarantee) - TwinTec Cobalt and S5 (same machine, different cabinet)
– available from selected TwinTec Dealers (10-year parts guarantee) - Harveys Arc
– available from Harvey Softener sales reps directly (3-year parts guarantee) - Harvey Minimax Major
- for large homes or businesses, powerful enough for four bathrooms. - Harvey Minimax Big Blue
- The Big Blue is a high-flow, commercial water softener for up to 8 bathrooms.
The Harveys Minimax softeners are an incredible feat of British engineering.
Each softener is hand-built, with batch pressure testing to an astonishing 1 million high-impact cycles (that equates to more than 114 years of use based on a family of 4!) – that's unheard of anywhere in the industry and which not just exceeds British Standards many multiple times over (their stipulation is 5,000 cycles), but guarantees you a softener that is better tested than any other softener in the market!
It also has a less than 1% failure rate (0.4%, to be precise!), another incredible industry-leading achievement.
Harvey Minimax M3
4th Generation
The Innova, but with traditional block salt and no App.
The emergence of the Minimax M3 saw the Harvey water softener become the world's most advanced and tested softener.
Harvey Minimax Innova
5th Generation
The mini-curve salt softener has become the market leader.
The Minimax Innova takes Harvey to the next level.
Exciting improvements make it the industry leader.
Harvey Minimax Major
Best for larger homes or businesses.
The Minimax Major is perfect for the larger home or small business and comes in a block or tablet salt model.
Harvey Minimax Big Blue
Perfect for the commercial sector.
The powerful Minimax Big Blue commercial water softener is popular in larger homes with up to 6 bathrooms, hotels, launderettes and factories.
Features and Benefits
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Minimax Softeners - High Water Flow Rates Compared to other makes
Perfect for multiple power showers in the modern home.Read More -
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No Annual Servicing Required
Unlike other softeners, the Minimax requires no annual service.Read More -
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Best for Metering
With the best metering ever, the Minimax softeners are amazingly accurate.Read More -
Less than 1% Failure Rate
No other manufacturer stress tests their softeners up to 1 million times.Read More -
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Minimax Water Softeners - Excellent Water Efficiency
With the lowest water usage per regeneration, the Minimax really is perfect for your pocket.Read More -
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Next Generation Technology
The Minimax Innova now features the 'Internet of Things' IOT technology.Read More -
Take it With You When You Move
The Minimax is suitable for every home and every plumbing system too.Read More -
Industry Leading Water Softener Guarantees
The most comprehensive manufacturer backed parts guarantee ever.Read More -
Now Europe's Best-Selling Softener
Made by the only British manufacturer in the industry, the award-winning Harvey Water Softeners.Read More -
Queen's Award for Enterprise
Winner of the prestigious Queen's Award for Enterprise in 2018, the Minimax is made by the industry leader.Read More
