How My Conditioned Water Turned Me Into a Water Snob
My name is Diana and I’m a water snob. After having water treatment equipment installed in my home and living with the difference the equipment can make, I’ve become accustomed to a certain condition of water. I expect my home and self to have a clean, fresh appearance. My conditioned water helps me to achieve […]
What do you do when you turn on the faucet and there is no water?
It is one of those phrases that probably strikes fear into the hearts of millions, but many others have never been concerned with. Since moving to our 168 year old house, I’ve heard it more than enough times. “There’s no water.” And while I hate to be told about it, what seems even worse is […]
Can Soft Water Relieve Eczema Symptoms?
This past summer my cousin Cindy and her two young daughters visited us from southern Florida. One of the things we talked about was her daughter Sissy’s eczema. The itching at times is almost unbearable especially in the heat of the Florida summer. And to top it all off, some children are starting to pick […]
How does hard water affect my coffee and tea?
A cup of tea or coffee is 99% water, so the water used for brewing makes a big difference in the quality of what you drink. There are hundreds of compounds that are released when hot water hits the beans and leaves. When we taste, we actually use both the tongue and the nose to […]
What’s in Your City Water Supply? Part One
City water supplies generally come from surface water sources. Surface water sources can be lakes, rivers, ponds, reservoirs and virtually any large collection of water. Now, think about your local lake for a minute. Is the water clear; can you see the bottom of the lake on a sunny day? If the lake is clear […]
Not All Carbon Is Created Equal
So you are interested in a carbon drinking water filtration system? It may seem like the only choice that you have to make is where you want the filter: on your faucet, under the sink, in your fridge, etc. Nothing could be farther from the truth. Each of the systems have different capacities and capabilities. […]
Reverse Osmosis or Carbon Filtration: Which one?
If you have been thinking about a drinking water system for your home, you may have seen two popular technologies: carbon filtration and reverse osmosis filtration. What are the differences between these two filtration methods? Carbon filters, sometimes called “activated carbon” or “carbon block,” filter water by running it through a specially manufactured carbon medium. […]
What to Do With Your Water Treatment Equipment During and After a Boil Alert
Bob is a good friend of mine who has city water. One day I was heading over to Bob’s house for a get together with some friends. I was running late due to traffic and when I got close enough to see what the problem was I realized it was a water main break. When […]
DIY Installation of Water Treatment Equipment vs. Hiring a Professional
It’s time to install water treatment and the question is this: to self-install or hire a professional. Here are some points to consider while making your choice. Time is a major factor in the installation of water treatment. One can expect to devote around 5 hours on average when working with a water treatment professional: […]
Cocurrent vs. Countercurrent Regeneration
A quick look at the specifications for a softener will provide you with some numbers and properties that most of us have used to compare other appliances. Things like height, width, power consumption, efficiency and hardness removal capacity can give us a basis to compare one softener to another. Softeners may also be described as either […]
