Why Do I Need a Water Softener?

Why Do I Need a Water Softener?

  Hard water is characterized by its high mineral content, primarily calcium and magnesium ions. The hardness of water is typically measured in grains per gallon (gpg) of calcium carbonate (CaCO3) or its equivalent. Here’s a general classification based on...
Hard Water and Tankless Water Heaters

Hard Water and Tankless Water Heaters

The question is, will hard water reduce the efficiency of a tankless water heater? Many people believe that hard water doesn’t adversely affect a tankless water heater because it doesn’t store water. This is not the case. Depending on the brand, a tankless water...
How Hard Is Your Water

How Hard Is Your Water

When people speak of soft water, I have heard everything from 0 to 7 grains of calcium carbonate /gal (gpg). The official definition is below. Water hardness is classified by the U.S. Department of Interior and the Water Quality Association asfollows:Units are grains...
Drain Pans and Water Softeners

Drain Pans and Water Softeners

When purchasing a water filter system, the installation of the system is important. Some of the things to look for on the main line systems are drain pans. As you can see from the picture, most of the water filter system can be placed in a pan with a drain pipe to the...