Aug
31
Water Value In Second Life
August 31, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Water Value has set up shop in Second Life. Second Life (SL) is a virtual 3D environment where users exist as avatars which can interact with other avatars and the environment around them.
The Water Value Info Center does not have any items for sale, rather it is in place to educate visitors about common water […]
Jul
27
Reverse Osmosis Components
July 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment
While every reverse osmosis (RO) system we carry comes with an owner’s manual which states how often to replace the filters and membranes which the systems use to purify the product’s water, we are often asked how frequently these items should be replaced, so I thought this would be a good time to not only […]
May
12
Hardness in water is quite easy to remove. A simple ion exchange water softener takes care of all but the most extreme levels of hardness content. One other thing that a softener does it remove or reduce certain types of iron as well. For low levels of specific types of iron, a water softener works […]
Jan
18
Sediment Filter Cartridge Types and Materials
January 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment
There are three basic materials used in the various sediment filters that we carry at Water Value Co. While all three materials achieve the same results - removing sediment from the water - each material has its own characteristics.
Melt-Blown Spun Polypropylene: This sediment filter material uses a graded density to trap sediment particles. Larger particals […]
Nov
30
Toilet Stains
November 30, 2008 | 1 Comment
Many people will contact us about iron stains from their well water left on their bathtubs, showers, toilets and sinks. This iron can also discolor laundered clothing after time. There are several very good methods for removing iron from your water. There is a simple Birm filter if certain conditions of the water can be […]
Nov
10
Water Softener Sale
November 10, 2008 | 1 Comment
We have select sizes of the Water Value WS-1 Clack controlled water softeners on sale until the end of the month. These electronic, turbine metered, on-demand complete water softener systems feature easy and automatic setup along with high flow rates and high efficiency. These professional grade systems - once only available to water treatment professionals […]
Oct
15
Bottled Water vs Tap Water
October 15, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Yet another reason to stop buying the plastic bottles. The Associated Press article “Bottled Water vs Tap Water” published on 10/14/2008, lists a number of contaminants in numerous samples of commercially available bottled water. Basically, the article states there is no health benefit to drinking bottled water over tap water. The contaminants in the bottled […]
Oct
6
Solving Well Water Problems
October 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Private wells can present quite a few problems for homeowners and businesses alike. All water out of an underground well contains some degree of hardness. But hardness is easily removed with a standard water softener. Most wells also produce water with some type of iron contamination. While iron in your water is not considered a […]
Sep
3
Brine Tank Overflow
September 3, 2008 | Leave a Comment
A widely common problem people have with their water softeners is too much water going back to the brine tank after regeneration. This can happen with a 15 year old softener or a brand new one. There is likely only one cause; a leak somewhere. Finding that leak is the trick. So if you’ve searched […]
Aug
6
Cost For Activated Carbon Goes Up
August 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment
The cost of granular activated carbon for water treatment has tripled in the last few months. There are all kinds of speculation as to why but in fact, there are a few reasons. These price increases currently affect automatic backwashing carbon filter systems and will no doubt start showing up soon in the manufactured cartridge […]