How Much Sodium Does a Water Softener Add?

How Much Sodium Does a Water Softener Add?

A Common Question About Water Softeners A question that comes up on a regular basis is just how much sodium does a water softener add.  Modern water softeners work using a process called ion exchange.  The water softener tank is constructed such that the water is...
Getting Technical About Soap

Getting Technical About Soap

Common Misconceptions of Soap One of the most important benefits of soft water is its reaction (or non-reaction) to soap. Most salespeople don’t fully understand how soft water and soap work together. Many times I have gotten questions like: Why is your water so...
Water Hardness

Water Hardness

What is Water Hardness? Hardness in water is composed of calcium and magnesium dissolved from natural geologic formations as the water passes from the source to your tap. As the water passes through and over rocks in aquifers, streams, rivers or reservoirs on its long...
How to Adjust the Degree of Hardness in Your Water

How to Adjust the Degree of Hardness in Your Water

Adjusting the Hardness of Your Water Modern water softeners are designed to remove almost all hardness passing through them under ordinary water chemistries and operating circumstances. For those who wish to custom tailor the degree of hardness produced by their...
Rotten Egg Smell in Hot Water Heaters

Rotten Egg Smell in Hot Water Heaters

Sulfur What’s that swampy smell in my hot water heater? Have you been experiencing the hot water only having a strong sulfur smell and the cold water has none then you might be experiencing the results of harmless sulfur bacteria causing nuisance in your water heater....