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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Aug
4
Water Pitchers Saving the Environment
August 4, 2008 | Leave a Comment
I really like the new commercial about the filter-style water pitchers. They show a person doing some sort of activity such as treadmill running or even reading a book. In all cases, the person is accompanied by a plastic bottle of water. The commercial displays the line “20 minutes on a treadmill (or whatever the […]
Jul
28
Do You Need Water Treatment?
July 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment
In most cases throughout the U.S., the answer to the above question is yes. In some cases though, and so long as there are no health issues with your water, water treatment is not needed. Because all water eventually filters down through several layers of minerals until an aquifer is reached, due to the solvent […]
Jun
25
Iron Bacteria
June 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment
We have a great deal of information on the web site pertaining to iron. The vast majority of private wells contain iron in one form or another. Our FAQ section deals with the different kinds and the various treatment methods, but here we will address bacterial iron.
Iron bacteria are living organisms which naturally occur in […]
Jun
16
Water Softener Salt
June 16, 2008 | Leave a Comment
We are often asked which type of softener salt to use for our water softener systems. There are a few different types which we will address here. Also, people want to know how much salt to put into the tank and how long it will last.
For the type of salt to use, we generally refer […]
Jun
3
Logix Manuals on Backorder
June 3, 2008 | Leave a Comment
It appears that the service manuals for all of our Autotrol LOGIX controlled softeners/auto-filters were out of stock. We were not informed of this until now (2 weeks later). So to everyone that ordered a LOGIX controlled system; your service manuals are on the way.
These manuals are normally very well stocked, but even the manufacturer […]