One customer recently reported that his Greensand filter media was not lasting as long as it should, and required a lot of potassium permanganate to keep up regular operation. He also mentioned that he was experiencing acidic water along with iron and odors. These problems are not unrelated. Iron is often found in acidic groundwater … Continue reading Get More Life Out of Filter Media With Proper Pre-Treatment
Have you ever noticed strange metallic smells in your water? Experienced buildup on faucets and fixtures? Gotten sick from your drinking water? We sincerely hope the answer to all three of those questions is “no” – particularly that last one. If not, your water may be contaminated with iron and manganese, or worse, iron or … Continue reading Treating Iron, Manganese, and Coliform Bacteria in Well Water
One reader recently wrote to us wondering why the foul sulfur odor in his water seemed to disappear after shock chlorination, only to reappear about a week later. This a common question with a rather simple answer: Foul odors in water tend to be caused by iron and sulfur bacteria, which expel foul-smelling hydrogen sulfide … Continue reading Removing Hydrogen Sulfide with a Chlorination System
We recently received a letter from a reader in Alaska who wondered how to install a chlorinator for use with a storage tank. Different types of chlorinators can be installed in various setups, such as inline and offline chlorinators, each integrating differently into the pool’s plumbing system. This is a common setup because it is … Continue reading Using a Chlorinator with a Storage Tank
Many customers ask about the differences between iron filter media. With so many options—tanks, valves, and media types—it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Here’s a breakdown of the most popular types: Pro-OX, Filox, MangOX, and Pyrolox are all brand names for solid manganese dioxide media. We recommend Pro-OX, a high-quality option that’s over 80% pure manganese … Continue reading What is the Difference Between Filox, MangOX, Pyrolox, Pro-OX, and Greensand Iron Filter Media?
Some customers have recently asked us about addressing iron, suspended solids, and hardness in their water. Fortunately, these are common problems for which numerous remedies are available. We recommend the Air Charger Iron Filter and Softener because they are easy to operate, require minimal maintenance, and are fully automatic. Here is more information about these … Continue reading Need to Replace Old Kinetico Softener
Often customers will ask us if they can chlorinate their water at their house and not at the well head. For example, they may live in a small community where the well water is shared by a group of homes, and the water may be smelly, or contain iron, manganese, or coliform bacteria. For these … Continue reading Easy to Install Flow Sensor Type Chlorinators
Hydrogen peroxide is a very effective well water treatment method for eliminating odors and bacteria, and oxidizing iron, manganese, and other contaminants by injecting a small amount of chlorine solution or hydrogen peroxide each time the well pump turns on. Chlorination or peroxide injection combined with a backwashing catalytic carbon filter system is an excellent … Continue reading Compare the Costs of Using Chlorine Vs Hydrogen Peroxide for Well Water Treatment
A homeowner on well water recently contacted us. They had purchased a Filox iron filter online and were told by the supplier that it would remove the iron, manganese, and hydrogen sulfide odors without the use of chemicals. However, proper setup requires access to a 110V electrical outlet and a drain. Technical support is crucial … Continue reading “My Filox Iron Filter Worked for One Week”
What are Iron Water Filters? Iron water filters remove iron and other contaminants from your water supply. Install them at the point of entry to treat all the water in your home and solve iron-related issues throughout your plumbing system. Iron water filters can remove various types of iron, including red water iron, clear water … Continue reading Birm, Greensand, and Pro-OX Iron Filters: A Primer
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