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…
Chromium-6: A Probable Carcinogen
Chromium-6: A Probable Carcinogen Found in 31 city waters, including New Haven, CT Hexavalent chromium, or “Chromium-6” was recently detected in 31 city waters after The Environmental Working Group, or EWG, completed a study of 35 cities across the country. Of the 35 cities tested, 31 had detectable levels of chromium-6, with 25 cities including Read the full article…
How to Replace a Whole House Sediment Filter
YOU WILL NEED: Cartridge wrench that came with your filter housing Bucket Food grade silicone Paper Towels/Rags Replacement Filter BEFORE YOU START 1. Turn off your main water supply valve (usually located near the pressure tank) 2. If your filter has a pre/post water shut off valve, turn the PRE filter valve off 3. If Read the full article…
Buying a Foreclosure? Don’t forget about the Well Water!
We all love a bargain. But, if you are buying a house under foreclosure, don’t forget about the well water. Your “as is” purchase could have a few unexpected surprises for you. MUST DO #1: Conduct a Standard Water Analysis through a certified lab. For CT, this usually includes pH, color, odor, turbidity, alkalinity, chloride, Read the full article…
How Much Water Should Be in My Brine Tank
Your brine tank, or salt tank, should NEVER be full of water. The amount of water that should be in the brine tank depends on if you have a “wet” brine tank or “dry” brine tank. Why Your Softener Needs a Brine Tank All water softeners need to periodically clean themselves through a process called Read the full article…