Check cabinet space. Match the pipes. Avoid limescale.

Kitchen setup Sink cabinet Under-sink install Utility room Drain nearby Compact kitchen Tight cabinet Whole-home inlet Higher flow

Softener type 4.5L compact Under sink 6L compact Higher flow Salt-free conditioner No drain 8L resin cabinet Family kitchen Shower filter Low ticket RO drinking add-on Bypass water Whole-home 12L Main inlet

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Cabinet shape Kitchen bay width 3.2 m Kitchen bay depth 2.2 m Cabinet / pipe visual Pipe point left / right 1.1 Pipe point height 1.6 Sink left / right -1.0 Sink front / back -0.2 Cabinet obstacle left-right -0.3 Cabinet obstacle front-back -0.1 Softener left / right 1.1 Softener front / back 0.5

Editable 2D CAD Drag softener and cabinet items in the plan

Scale risk Service noise

Good

Clearance OK

Pipe path OK

Drain access OK

Basic hard-water model Limescale and installation estimate

Scale pressure Light Water hardness risk is low

Water target Soft Keep a drinking-water bypass if required

Flow match Enough Selected unit covers the kitchen flow

Required flow 0.6 t/h

Install space Fits

Bypass risk Check

Service system Noise and maintenance access

Valve noise Quiet Regeneration valve noise is occasional

Service fit Reachable Leave space for salt, lid, and bypass access

Drinking water Bypass check Keep a hard-water tap or RO add-on when needed

Running cost Salt and electricity estimate

Monthly running GBP 1.30 Approx. bill for 6 h use

Salt budget GBP 39 Estimated salt and regeneration cost

Daily water 4.5 kWh Estimated electricity used per day

Monthly softened 135 kWh Daily energy x 30 days

Regeneration 4.2 h/day Automatic regeneration estimate

Flow rating 0.75 kW Manufacturer-style nominal flow

Buyer flow Country and cabinet size

Country United Kingdom UK buyer flow: hard-water risk, plumbing fit, salt cost, and installer check.

Cabinet size Sink cabinet Editable kitchen service area from the plan.

Country / water market Salt price GBP/kWh Kitchen footprint m2 Cabinet height m Water hardness Pipe readiness Household size Water use Drain and bypass Water use per day L

Fit 72

Flow 0.8 t/h

Monthly GBP 43

Type 4.5L compact resin

Kitchen fit verdict Good cabinet match

This setup has enough cabinet space, a workable pipe path, and a clear service route.