May
17
The Local Dealer
May 17, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Your local water treatment company can provide you the exact same professional grade equipment that Water Value carries. They are professionally trained and experts at choosing the correct water treatment equipment for your particular needs. They can install and maintain your equipment as well as test the output of the equipment and make recommendations such […]
Aug
31
Water Value In Second Life
August 31, 2009 | 1 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Apr
18
When To Change Your Softener or Filter Media
April 18, 2008 | Leave a Comment
How long does softener media last? When should the auto-backwashing filter media be changed? Not even the manufacturer of the media knows for sure and with very good reason. First, do you know how much water has passed through your 2001 softener? Any idea how much chlorine it has been exposed to? How about your […]
Apr
7
Your Secure Online Purchase
April 7, 2008 | Leave a Comment
The subject of online payment does not pertain to water treatment, but it does have much to do with this web site and our business. There have been numerous comments about our current credit card processing service, Paypal. If we assume that no comment at all indicates satisfaction, then the vast majority of customers are […]