Category: Water Softener

What Are the Potential Problems with Using a Calcite Only Acid Neutralizer?

Yesterday, we talked a little bit about neutralizing water without a calcite neutralizer. However, for best results, we recommend using a standalone calcite neutralizer tank. Today, one customer wrote to us to ask about the potential drawbacks of using a calcite neutralizer, and we wanted to share our answer with readers who might be considering … Continue reading What Are the Potential Problems with Using a Calcite Only Acid Neutralizer?

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How to Configure a Neutralizer Into Your Water Treatment System

  If you use multiple treatment systems for your well or city water, you have probably wondered whether their installation order affects the final quality of your treated water. The answer is yes, the order of your treatment systems can be a factor in determining the effectiveness of your systems. Neutralizers can be a crucial … Continue reading How to Configure a Neutralizer Into Your Water Treatment System

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Posted on By Gerry Bulfin

What’s the Difference Between Fine Mesh Resin and Standard Resin When Removing Iron?

Earlier this week, a customer asked us about the difference between fine mesh and standard resin for removing iron with a water softener. While we usually recommend an iron filter, a softener can work in some cases, especially if your water has a pH around 7.0 and contains rusted (ferric) iron. Fine mesh resin is … Continue reading What’s the Difference Between Fine Mesh Resin and Standard Resin When Removing Iron?

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Salt-free Water Conditioner

Water softeners can be crucial components in a whole-house well water filtration system or any comprehensive water treatment solution. Suppose you’ve experienced scale buildup and clogging of pipes and fixtures. In that case, your water is likely too high in magnesium and/or calcium content—these are dissolved minerals known as hardness minerals, which are responsible for … Continue reading Salt-free Water Conditioner

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Need to Replace Old Kinetico Softener

  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 … Continue reading Need to Replace Old Kinetico Softener

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Easy to Install Flow Sensor Type Chlorinators

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

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How Do I Install A Carbon Backwash Filter and a Water Softener In Series?

Before diving into the installation of your water softener system, it’s essential to lay the groundwork for a smooth and efficient process. Here are some key pre-installation considerations to keep in mind: Water Quality: Start by testing your water quality to determine the level of hardness and identify any other contaminants present. This information is … Continue reading How Do I Install A Carbon Backwash Filter and a Water Softener In Series?

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