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 […]
May
15
Backwashing Filter Sizing
May 15, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Automatic backwashing filters use coarse media to treat water problems such as iron, taste & odor and even to balance pH. Because these filter media are so coarse, they do not allow for the easy passage of water, thus making the rated flow for filter media in general much less than water softener media which […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Feb
11
Iron Treatment and Removal With The Terminator
February 11, 2008 | 1 Comment
The Terminator iron treatment system is a three stage system designed to remove iron, manganese, sulfur and turbidity from your well water. The processes included oxidation, gas separation and filtration with a blended media. This method of water treatment is not new. This method has been around for many years and is very reliable. Combine […]
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
17
Water Softener Sizing and the House Size
January 17, 2008 | Leave a Comment
QUESTION: We are adding a water softner to a home that is now approx. 3600 sq. ft. In three months, we are adding and additional 2000 sq. feet. Is 1.0 cubic large enough or do I need 2.0 cubic?
ANSWER: Good question. This is a very popular misconception. The size of any water treatment system is […]
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 […]
Dec
10
Treating Iron & Hardness With A Water Softener
December 10, 2007 | Leave a Comment
How much iron will a water softener remove? There are two drastically differing views on this subject. One the one hand, I have heard that water softener resin will remove up to 8 ppm (Parts Per Million or milligrams per Liter - mg/L) of iron, but that was from a softener resin manufacturer. Then on […]