Do you have hard water in your home? Is there lots of white horrible limescale stains around your pipes and plumbing? This most likely means that you need to install a water softener in the house. Through the ion exchange process the water softener extracts the magnesium and calcium ions. Thus removing the “hard” mineral…
The Biggest Problems With Aquasana Shower Filters Common issues reported with Aquasana shower filters are: Reduced Water Pressure: Some users experience a reduction in water pressure after installing a shower filter. To fix this, check for any clogs in the filter itself. Regular check-ups should also help maintain good water flow. It will only filter…
Why Australian Tap Water Is A Big Problem In general, most Australians are lucky enough to not have to worry about getting sick from the general water supply. The ADWD “Australian Drinking Water Directive” says that local water supply “should not contain harmful concentrations of chemicals or pathogenic microorganisms and should ideally be aesthetically pleasing…
Why Should Everyone Care About Does Polymer Dosing Water Treatment? In simple terms, because it is very effective at purifying highly contaminated water. This includes swamp water and wastewater. A polymer is an large organic molecule. In wastewater treatment processes, polymers make all the particles join together and leave behind clean water. They do this…
Why I NO Longer Recommend Pentair Softeners Like Autotrol. I have been a huge fan of Pentair softeners like Autotrol for many years but I am no longer recommending them and here are my reasons: An Autotrol softener does NOT filter. This means that although you get soft water, it will be full of contaminants….
A Simplex Water Softener System Simplex water softener systems are softeners that only have one tank. These are by far the most common type of water softener that you can buy on the market today and are usually the cheapest too. Simplex water softeners are best for situations where there is a steady demand for…
The Problem with Manual Water Softeners No matter what kind of softener you choose, the benefits of removing hard water from your water supply are countless. However, here are some things to consider if you opt for a manual water softener. The average American consumes 80 gallons of water per day. But the water consumption…
The best mains water filter depends on your water filtration needs. A mains water filter allows you to choose from a variety of water treatment options. Everything from solutions that enhance the taste and appearance of water, to more complex solutions that eliminate “hard” minerals in water. Tap water is generally considered safe throughout many…
The Serious camera professionals are going crazy over the new Hasselblad h6d but is it really any good? This article will review the Hasselblad H6D-50c. It’s the latest generation of integrated digital media format cameras. It builds on the previous successful Hasselblad cameras that are popular among people that work in the fashion, creative, artistic…
Why A WaterGroup (Canature)Water Softener Might Not Be Worth It Here are just some of the reasons for why I don’t think WaterGroup of similar whole house water systems are worth it. The WaterGroup water softener is almost identical to fleck water softeners, which is a product that I have previously heavily recommended on this…
Why Hydrotech Water Softener Might Not Be Worth It Here are just some of the reasons for why I don’t think Hydrotech of similar whole house water systems are worth it. The Hydrotech water softener is almost identical to fleck water softeners, which is a product that I have previously heavily recommended on this blog…
Is 602abcwater Really WORTH The Cost? The short answer is no it is not worth it. Why? Because of machine failure and poor customer service. I have reached this conclusion due to all the negative feedback that people have sent me about this company (see comments below to read a small sample of this). On…