Who Wants to Buy a Water Softener? Let’s face it. A Water Softener is not a luxury car, a new tablet, or a big screen TV. You may not rush your friends down into your basement to show them that new Water Softener. But, hold on. That Water Softener could be one of the smartest Read the full article…
Etching and Hard Water
What is Etching? ETCHING is the scratching or pitting of glassware. It creates a frosty and cloudy look to dishes. What is Hard Water? HARD WATER means you have dissolved rock in your water. That rock leaves white deposits on everything it touches. How Do I Know If I Have Hard Water? Soak your glass Read the full article…
Can Soft Water Be Too Soft?
A question we are often asked in the water treatment world is, can my water be too soft? Technically, no. Soft water is the total absence of hardness. Hardness is the measure of how much dissolved rock there is floating around in your water. A Water Softener will remove all hardness from your water! It 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…
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…
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…
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…