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
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
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 […]
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 […]
May
1
A study by The Associated Press has made quite an impact with the general public lately. The report lists prescription drugs and hormones in our water supplies. This comes as no surprise when you consider what is probably flushed down toilets all over the country. A small amount of drugs will not make much of […]
Mar
17
Salt-Free Softener vs. Conventional Softener
March 17, 2008 | Leave a Comment
The Sirus salt-free water conditioners have been very successful for us and CWG-USA, the manufacturers of Filtersorb SP. These systems have been especially popular with homeowners who desire a simple, maintenance free solution to removing hardness buildup in their water pipes and on their plumbing fixtures. There have also been several successful commercial applications for […]
Mar
10
GE Merlin Reverse Osmosis Applications
March 10, 2008 | Leave a Comment
By far, the Merlin Reverse Osmosis System has been our most popular drinking water treatment system. It produces 1/2 gallon per minute (gpm) of purified water without the need for a storage tank. It is easy to install and very affordable when compared to other options such as distillation. It will produce water with a […]
Feb
4
Water Pitchers and Faucet Filters
February 4, 2008 | Leave a Comment
There are a number of national TV advertisements for water filtering pitchers and faucet filters. The faucet filters work by attaching to your sink faucet and diverting the water through a replaceable filter cartridge. The filtering pitchers require that you pour tap water into the top of the pitcher and gravity runs it through a […]
Jan
10
Local Installer or Dealer
January 10, 2008 | Leave a Comment
So you’ve done the research, tested your water and chose your water treatment equipment, but who do you get to install it? Who is going to service it when it breaks down?
For the most part, the customers who purchase from Water Value install their own systems and as far as working on them goes, all […]
Oct
25
How Do I Fix My Water?
October 25, 2007 | Leave a Comment
There are dozens of ways to treat problems in your water, and if you’ve ever browsed this web site, you’ll know that already. With the information we have published on our site, you’ll be able to choose the right treatment method(s) for you. But at last count, there are over 1800 web pages on this […]