The term “water filters” loosely describes different devices that remove dissolved minerals, gasses and sediment from water. So here is a quick review of what you should know. Whole House Filters – primarily meant to remove sediment such as sand, fine particles and some iron that is in a particle form. The inserts trap these Read the full article…
How Much Water Does a Storage Tank Hold?
Does a 20 gallon tank hold 20 gallons of water? Actually, no. Storage tanks are labeled according to their “shell” size. But their actual water storage capacity is usually about 30% of that. So a 20 gallon tank really holds about 6 gallons of water. For example: Tank Size Gallons of Water 20 6 30 Read the full article…
Waterlogged Pressure Tank Definition
A waterlogged pressure tank means that the bladder inside the tank, which separates the water from the air, is broken and there is now too much water in the tank. Normally, your pressure tank contains 30% water and 70% air. When your pump turns on, it fills the bladder with water. If the bladder is Read the full article…
No Water? Follow These Steps!
No Water? Six Quick Checks You Can Do Right Now! If you are on well water, there’s nothing worse than suddenly being out of water. We speak from experience with customers who call after taking a shower and their water runs out! Here are some quick checks you can do yourself: Check your breaker. It’s Read the full article…
Beware of Frozen Pipes and Drain Lines
It is COLD. Freezing actually. This can create headaches for homeowners because your pipes can freeze, and so can your drain line for your water treatment equipment. What to Look For: Poor water quality Extra water in your brine tank No water or water pressure loss What to Do: If you have confirmed your pipes/drainline Read the full article…
Water in Connecticut
We sure are lucky here in Connecticut. We don’t have water restrictions, no mandatory water conservation, no mandatory recycling of grey water. In fact, we barely recognize our abundance of water until we lose power. We have so much water that we water our lawns, fill our Jacuzzi tubs, and flush our toilets- even ignore Read the full article…
Well Water Quality CAN Change!
This may be surprising to you. Many people think their well water will remain exactly the same, and that they have the same water as their neighbors. But it’s not that simple. Well water is influenced by many things such as: Seasonal changes – decaying leaves, rain, snow Rainfall /Drought – effects the amount of Read the full article…
Is Your Well Water Safe to Drink?
The only way to know for sure is to have your well water tested. And since the government does not regulate private wells, you are on your own. So what should you test for? Don’t drive yourself crazy testing for every known possible contamination. It’s not practical and would get very expensive. But if you Read the full article…
What Causes Low Water Pressure?
Based on our 50 + years of experience, here’s what we have found about low water pressure: Clogged Sediment Filters – most standard size filters can impede pressure. A bigger filter gives you more filtering properties AND better flow rates. Try a “Big Bertha” or “Big Blue” with a dual gradient insert. We like the Read the full article…
What is Hard Water?
In simple terms, it means dissolved calcium and magnesium ions in your water. Although there are other dissolved ions in your water, those are the primary components. How Does Hardness Get in Your Water? Rain already has some hardness, and as water travels through the earth’s crust and underground to your well, it dissolves more Read the full article…