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Understanding Water Hardness in U.S. Homes: Grains Per Gallon Demystified

Understanding Water Hardness in U.S. Homes: Grains Per Gallon Demystified Water quality is a topic that often generates interest among homeowners. One commonly used term for water quality in homes across the U.S. is “grains per gallon.” This term is essential to understanding the concept of water hardness. This article will unravel the concept of … Continue reading Understanding Water Hardness in U.S. Homes: Grains Per Gallon Demystified

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What is The Difference Between Salt-free Water Conditioners and Standard Water Softeners?

What is the difference between water conditioners, such as the Scale Stopper, and traditional water softeners that use salt? Traditional water softeners use salt brine to exchange hardness calcium minerals with sodium ions. Hardness minerals (calcium and magnesium) are removed from the water so the water is then “soft” or free of hardness minerals. Soft … Continue reading What is The Difference Between Salt-free Water Conditioners and Standard Water Softeners?

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How To Use a Salt Free Water Conditioner for Hard Water Problems

How To Use a Salt-Free Conditioner for Hard Water Problems Understanding Hard Water Hard water is water that contains high levels of dissolved minerals, particularly calcium and magnesium. These minerals can cause a variety of issues in your home, from scaling in pipes and appliances to reducing the effectiveness of soaps and detergents. Salt-free water … Continue reading How To Use a Salt Free Water Conditioner for Hard Water Problems

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Home Water Tests That You Can Do Yourself, For Free.

Home Water Tests That You Can Do Yourself, For Free. What is Water Quality? Water quality refers to water's physical, chemical, and biological characteristics that determine its suitability for various uses, such as drinking, recreation, and supporting aquatic life. Good water quality is crucial for human health, environmental sustainability, and economic development. Factors affecting water … Continue reading Home Water Tests That You Can Do Yourself, For Free.

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Customer Support and Recommendations Were Exceptional

Clean Water, Very happy with the system. Customer support and recommendations were exceptional. With the installation of the ‘Twist II Clean' sediment filter there is no longer a need to replace a filter monthly.

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Get It Straight: Hard Truths About Soft Water

If you’ve ever turned to the internet for information about hard water or water softening systems, you’ve likely noticed the glut of contradictory information floating about. Some websites champion soft water and water softeners, usually because they sell them, while others denounce soft water as a blight on human and environmental health. Any smart consumer … Continue reading Get It Straight: Hard Truths About Soft Water

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Hardness, Iron, Bacteria Levels Reduced to Zero

I went down to the coastline to fix an iron bacteria odor and hardness problem. Iron was .01 ppm, lots of bacteria though because the water had been stagnant in the lines and the calcium had formed “coral,” so to speak, for the bacteria to colonize in. Hardness was 38 gpg. This 2.5 Fleck 7000 … Continue reading Hardness, Iron, Bacteria Levels Reduced to Zero

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Reader Letter: Treating Acid Water, Iron, and Sediment

Hi, I am trying to figure out what combination of products I would need to fix the water coming of my parent's well. They recently asked me to test the water since it had eaten through the well pump and was leaving blue lines in one of the bathtubs. Here are the problems: a lot … Continue reading Reader Letter: Treating Acid Water, Iron, and Sediment

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Water Tests

While relying on a private well can offer some great advantages – namely, the ability to completely control the quality and composition of your water – most well water users can attest that it comes with its own share of disadvantages as well. Perhaps the biggest trouble with well water stems from the variety of … Continue reading Water Tests

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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 talked a little bit about neutralizing water without using one. However, we recommend using a standalone Calcite Acid Neutralizer tank for best results. Today, one customer asked us about the potential drawbacks … Continue reading What Are the Potential Problems with Using a Calcite Only Acid Neutralizer?

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September 5, 2023

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