Water Wisdom

When You Should You Change Reverse Osmosis Filters

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When You Should You Change Reverse Osmosis Filters

Confused about how often or when you should replace water filters? Let's break it down and hopefully shed some light on this important question. After all, you bought a water purifier because you wanted pure water, so proper maintenance and filter changes will help you achieve that end. Most reverse osmosis drinking water systems are the same (they just look different) Most reverse osmosis units have 3 lower filter sumps. These sumps usually contain 1 sediment filter and 2 carbon filters and a membrane across the top. Some have an extra polishing filter also across the top.        The...

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Why water softener shopping online beats in-person shopping!

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Why water softener shopping online beats in-person shopping!

Ten reasons you don't need to leave home to buy water treatment products After working in a water treatment showroom for over 25 years I can tell you that I miss those face to face information exchanges with customers. But things change and even for us older (shall I say more weathered) salespeople, it’s time to rethink the old way of doing things and embrace the new way. Shopping online for water treatment products offers many advantages for the consumer Clearly, the obvious is that you limit your exposure to people and places. But the pandemic will end and so...

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How much salt should you put in the salt tank?

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How much salt should you put in the salt tank?

You should never over-fill your salt tank   But how much is enough? Well, the answer will be different for different homes, but here's a general idea. Factoring in a few variables will make this easier to explain. The bigger the family, the more salt you will use. Also, the harder your water, the more salt you will use. So, if you are a family of six, with a water hardness of 30 grains per gallon, your salt consumption will be double that of a family of 3 or a family of six with 15 grains of hardness. That's not...

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How Softeners Work (Easy Explanation)

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How Softeners Work (Easy Explanation)
You don't need to read a book to understand how a water softener works. It doesn't hurt to know a few basics though, to help you through the buying process.

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Is Grocery Store Water Safe?

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Is Grocery Store Water Safe?
What are the advantages of making your own reverse osmosis water over purchasing it from a water store or grocery store?

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