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
13
The main component of your water softener or auto-backwashing filter system is the control valve. It initiates and controls the regeneration and/or backwashing of the water treatment media. The media requires regeneration or backwashing to remove any contaminants it was designed to filter out of the water. In the case of softener resin media, 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 […]