My system is functioning perfectly and has kept the household water pH at almost exactly 7.0. It tends to run one or two tenths alkaline, which is fine by me.. My well water is about 5.8 without treatment and it was eating up the solder joints in my copper pipes. I have attached two photographs … Continue reading I Am Really Impressed With the Effectiveness and Reliability of Your Product
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Neutralizing Rainwater with a Calcite Blend Neutralizer
While most of the letters we receive come from well and city water users, we occasionally get letters from people who use rainwater as a primary water source at home. If you are one of our rainwater-harvesting customers, you may have noticed that rainwater tends to have a low pH when first collected. Often, this … Continue reading Neutralizing Rainwater with a Calcite Blend Neutralizer
pH Up from 6.4 to 7.4 After Easy Installation – Testimonial
I think I spent more time planning the install than I actually did doing the work, as I had to relocate the existing water softener, and since the pressure tank was so close to the wall I had little room to cut and work the existing plumbing. I was able to use the existing PEX … Continue reading pH Up from 6.4 to 7.4 After Easy Installation – Testimonial
What Are the Potential Problems with Using a Calcite Only Acid Neutralizer?
Potential Problems with Using a Calcite Acid Neutralizer Are you wondering if a Calcite Acid Neutralizer is right for your home? Yesterday, we briefly discussed neutralizing water without using a neutralizer. However, we recommend using a standalone Calcite Acid Neutralizer tank for best results. Today, one customer inquired about the potential drawbacks of using this … Continue reading What Are the Potential Problems with Using a Calcite Only Acid Neutralizer?
Get More Life Out of Filter Media With Proper Pre-Treatment
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
Nitrate Levels Surge in Midwestern Wells Due to Unusually Wet Spring
After last year's extreme drought followed by this year's unusually wet spring, water tables in Iowa are registering high levels of nitrates due to fertilizer runoff, according to the Associated Press. The nitrates are a concern for drinking water quality and public health. According to the AP report “Nitrate levels have soared because drought-withered corn … Continue reading Nitrate Levels Surge in Midwestern Wells Due to Unusually Wet Spring