Knowing the basics of how a well pressure tank and pump system functions is important when selecting a water treatment system. Using the wrong type of treatment system can adversely affect the water pressure and flow rate inside the home. How Water Pressure Impacts Treatment Systems For example, if the well uses a pressure tank, … Continue reading How Do Home Well Water Pump and Pressure Systems Work?
Category: Tutorial
Determining Your Well Water Flow Rate On Systems With Pressure Tanks
Flow rate is tested when a well is initially drilled and can be tested again to determine if there are problems with the well. Accurate calculations are crucial for determining water flow rates, which can help in diagnosing issues and optimizing system performance. It can also be important to determine your flow rate if you … Continue reading Determining Your Well Water Flow Rate On Systems With Pressure Tanks
Well Water Treatment for New Homeowners: Four Important Steps To Take
If you just purchased a new home or are new to well water systems, it pays to educate yourself about your well and pump system, and be able to understand how to read a water test report. Whether you decide to purchase and install a water treatment system, or have a local water treatment professional … Continue reading Well Water Treatment for New Homeowners: Four Important Steps To Take
Adding Filter Media to Upflow Neutralizers
Yesterday, we described how to add filter media to a back-washing calcite neutralizer, with or without a top fill plug. Today, we’ll explain how to replace filter media in an acid neutralizer upflow system, with or without a top fill plug. First, let’s look at the differences between upflow and downflow neutralizers. In a standard … Continue reading Adding Filter Media to Upflow Neutralizers
Adding Filter Media to Downflow (Backwashing) Neutralizers
Neutralizers and filtration media are essential components of a water treatment system, working together to provide cleaner water and improve overall water quality. Neutralizers, such as calcite and Corosex, are designed to raise the pH of acidic water, ensuring it falls within a neutral range. This process helps protect your plumbing and appliances from corrosion. … Continue reading Adding Filter Media to Downflow (Backwashing) Neutralizers
Instructional Video: Determining Pipe Size with the String Method
Earlier this week we explained how to determine your pipe sizes by using the string method. Today we went ahead and made a short complementary video for you visual learners out there. We plan to make more of these videos for all sorts of water treatment procedures, so we’d love to hear your feedback … Continue reading Instructional Video: Determining Pipe Size with the String Method
Pipe Sizes
Knowing your pipes’ sizes is crucial to selecting or installing the right water treatment system for your well and plumbing system. Unfortunately, the sea of pipe sizes can be a bit tricky to navigate, due to the fact that pipe sizes don’t actually reflect their true dimensions. The reason for this – for those interested … Continue reading Pipe Sizes
How Much Chlorine Should Be Added to a Storage Tank to Kill Bacteria?
Chlorine is one of the most effective and affordable disinfectants for well water systems. Homeowners and municipalities rely on it not only to purify water but also to sanitize surfaces, pipes, and storage tanks. But how much chlorine do you really need—and how much is too much? Step 1: Clean the Tank First Before adding … Continue reading How Much Chlorine Should Be Added to a Storage Tank to Kill Bacteria?
How To Winterize Your Water Treatment Systems, Softeners, and Filters
Yes, it’s that time of year again. The holidays are upon us, the cold is coming in, your water systems are…frozen?! If you have water treatment systems that need to be prepared for winter, here’s how to do it. Proper winterization protects your plumbing, prevents freezing, and can save you from expensive repairs down the … Continue reading How To Winterize Your Water Treatment Systems, Softeners, and Filters
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