Storm season is upon us, and we want you to be prepared! Power outages are unfortunately becoming more and more common, as is the use of portable generators. Here are a few tips and tricks to ensure you water treatment equipment and/or pump is working properly when the lights come back on! Losing Power During Read the full article…
Reverse Osmosis System For Drinking Water
Is Reverse Osmosis water unhealthy? The answer is no. Reverse Osmosis is a powerful process that removes hundreds of contaminants – some you will never even know about, at a fraction of the cost of bottled water. Reverse Osmosis will treat your tap water at the kitchen sink by forcing water through a series of Read the full article…
Is the Water From My Hose Treated
It’s easy to see if your outside faucet is treated. First – go to your water treatment equipment. Find the pipe that comes FROM your storage tank and INTO your water treatment equipment. (Or – if you have city water, the pipe that comes FROM an outside wall) Any pipe BEFORE your Water Treatment Equipment is untreated. Most Read the full article…
Does Red Water Mean I Have Iron In My Well Water?
Yes. Red water IS usually caused by iron – specifically ferric iron. What is ferric iron? Stay with me for a fun, fast lesson on the three most common forms of iron in Connecticut well waters. And this will totally impress your friends! 1. Clear Water Iron Iron dissolved into water – so the water runs Read the full article…
How to Reset The Time On Your ProMate 1 Water Softener
To reset the time of day on your Hellenbrand ProMate 1 Water Softener (or Neutralizer) system, follow the video tutorial and instructions below. Instructions: Press and release the “SET CLOCK” button The hour number will begin flashing Use the UP or DOWN arrow to change the hour to the appropriate time When hour is correctly Read the full article…
Why Is My Water Sputtering? – Air In Your Water Pipes
You wake up one morning and go down to the kitchen sink to fill your coffee pot with water to start the day. You turn the handle on the faucet and instead of water, a burst of air comes out. It probably only lasts a moment or two before the water eventually starts flowing, but Read the full article…
How to Reset The Time On Your ProMate 6 Water Softener
To reset the time of day on your Hellenbrand ProMate 6 Water Softener (or Neutralizer) system, follow the simple video tutorial and instructions below. Instructions: Press and release the “SET CLOCK” button The hour number will begin flashing Use the UP or DOWN arrow to change the hour to the appropriate time When hour Read the full article…
Well Water Tips for Homeowners During Winter Storms
It is that magical time of year in New England again! The time of year when it’s cold, dark and you’re shoveling out your driveway for the third time this week because of snowstorm after snowstorm. Didn’t the weatherman say we were only supposed to get a dusting? This winter weather can not only impact Read the full article…
How To Prepare Your Water Softener For The Holidays
Is your Water Softener ready for the holidays? With the holiday season just around the corner, here are a few tips and tricks to ensure you and your guests have clean, comfortable water. Have Enough Salt The average person is estimated to use 75 gallons of water per day. If you are having the entire Read the full article…