Hear what our customers have to say! At H2O Equipment Company, we know water. We have been in business for over 46 years, and we are proud to have so many loyal customers in Connecticut that have trusted us with their water problems! Here’s what our customers have said about us over the last few Read the full article…
Does a Whole House Sediment Filter Remove Iron?
Yes and No. A sediment filter removes particles. But most of the iron in your CT well water is NOT in particle form. In fact, it’s what they call “clear iron water” because when you fill a cup of water, the color is clear. But sometimes that clear iron water that is dissolved in your Read the full article…
Water Softener Treatment For Bacteria?
No, it does not. A Water Softener removes hardness, iron, and manganese. These are dissolved minerals that are naturally found in well water, and even city water. They can be a real nuisance but they are not harmful to your health. Bacteria CAN be harmful to your health but it depends on the type of Read the full article…
Acidic Well Water in CT
In Connecticut, acidic water is very common. It means your water has a low pH. Why is my water acidic? The process on how your well water becomes acidic is very complex. The short version is that carbon dioxide in the atmosphere dissolves into water and makes carbonic acid. Acid rain then falls to the Read the full article…
How much Salt does a Water Softener add to your Drinking Water?
For one 8 oz glass of water, a softener adds about 2 milligrams of sodium for every grain of hardness. Notice I said sodium (Na) and NOT salt. Salt is actually sodium chloride (NaCl). A water softener adds sodium to your softened water but NOT chloride. The chloride washes away when your softener goes through Read the full article…
Hard Water Can Void Your Water Heater Warranty
Water heater manufacturers, such as Rinnai, are smart. They recognize that hard water can cause some big problems, like damaging the heat exchanger. Your well water and even your city water have varying levels of rock in the water. This dissolved rock precipitates back out as rock and produce scale- a white buildup that you Read the full article…
Water Softener – Salt or No Salt?
We know you don’t want to buy salt for your water softener. But the truth is, there isn’t anything better on the market yet that treats hard water as effectively. I say “yet” because the technology is coming. When? Who knows. And who ever figures that out is going to make a ton of money. Read the full article…
A Blog About H2O
A Blog About H2O It is almost the year 2013 and we will be celebrating our 46th year in the water treatment business!! Check out our H2O Logo timeline! H2O Equipment Company is a family owned and operated Water Treatment Company since 1967. We are located in East Hampton, but we service over 100 towns Read the full article…
How to Chlorinate a Private Well – 10 easy steps!
If you are chlorinating your well, chances are you have tested positive for bacteria. The well chlorination process is simple, but time consuming. Tests fail because: #1 – people don’t add enough chlorine and #2- don’t give enough contact time. So be patient! This takes at least TWO DAYS! STEP ONE: Get your supplies together…Bleach Read the full article…
Harmful Chemical in Plastic Water Bottles
Bisphenol-A Bisphenol-A (BPA) is a chemical used to make polycarbonate plastics. Polycarbonate plastic is used commonly to make plastic water bottles. However, BPA can also be found in: • soup cans • shower curtains • other household items The concerns for the use of Bisphenol-A [BPA] that have been developing for some time now is Read the full article…