If it’s a Salt-Free Softener, Why Doesn’t it Soften the Water?
QUESTION: Hello, We have well water that was tested 4 days ago; No iron, ph 7.1, hardness GPG 29. We tested a second sample that was treated through a whole house system from Aquasana. The treated...
View Article“But Does it Really Soften The Water?”
That’s the question you need to ask if you are considering the purchase of a “salt-free water softener.” Don’t beat around the bush, pick up the phone and call whatever company is saying that they sell...
View ArticleShould You Buy a Fleck Water Softener on Amazon?
We get literally dozens of these cases some days: Customer: Hi. I purchased a water softener on Amazon along with professional installations. The unit is not cycling. I’ve been trying for a few weeks...
View ArticleStill the Absolute Best Method to Remove Iron and Sulfur
This is an update of a blog posted in 2017. For over 25 years, I have been involved in pioneering the technology of using hydrogen peroxide for the eradication of iron and sulfur and for the record, I...
View ArticleThe Truth About Air Injection Iron Filters
It seems that these days everyone in the water treatment business is selling an air-injection iron filter. They market these as “chemical-free iron filters” and some do work… at least for a few weeks...
View ArticleDO WATER SOFTENERS HARM SEPTIC TANKS?
Can I Use a Water Softener With a Septic Tank? Frequently, potential customers contact us and say “I can’t have a water softener because I have a septic tank.” That statement, in and of itself is...
View ArticleThe Future of Water Softening and Filtration is Here!
At US Water Systems, we have been working on the next generation of water softeners and water filters for quite some time and the future is now here. Beginning this month, we will release the future...
View ArticleSalt-Free Water Softeners and Water Softeners – What’s the Difference?
QUESTION: I have been researching systems till I am ready to slit my throat. So many inconsistencies on the web. I live in Temecula, CA. Our water is 184 mg per liter / 10.7 per gallon. The water flow...
View Article8-22-2018 Mailbag
Question #1: I need a recommendation for a “water softener” that uses neither salt of potassium? I have kidney disease and my doctor says I need one that does not contain either of these. Pelican tells...
View ArticleMade in China is Not How We Got Our Name
The Water Quality Association (“WQA”) is seeking tariff exemptions for Chinese water treatment products that American Water Treatment Dealers are selling. I guess that is all well and good, but as the...
View ArticleIf it’s a Salt-Free Softener, Why Doesn’t it Soften the Water?
QUESTION: Hello, We have well water that was tested 4 days ago; No iron, ph 7.1, hardness GPG 29. We tested a second sample that was treated through a whole house system from Aquasana. The treated...
View Article“But Does it Really Soften The Water?”
That’s the question you need to ask if you are considering the purchase of a “salt-free water softener.” Don’t beat around the bush, pick up the phone and call whatever company is saying that they sell...
View ArticleShould You Buy a Fleck Water Softener on Amazon?
We get literally dozens of these cases some days: Customer: Hi. I purchased a water softener on Amazon along with professional installations. The unit is not cycling. I’ve been trying for a few weeks...
View ArticleStill the Absolute Best Method to Remove Iron and Sulfur
This is an update of a blog posted in 2017. For over 25 years, I have been involved in pioneering the technology of using hydrogen peroxide for the eradication of iron and sulfur and for the record, I...
View ArticleWhy It Might Not Be a Good Idea to Buy an Air Injection Iron Filter
NOTE: This is an update of a blog published earlier this year. Very quickly, trolls tried to argue and ruin whatever I was saying. I am open to discourse and discussion, but will no longer allow...
View ArticleDO WATER SOFTENERS HARM SEPTIC TANKS?
Can I Use a Water Softener With a Septic Tank? Frequently, potential customers contact us and say “I can’t have a water softener because I have a septic tank.” That statement, in and of itself is...
View ArticleThe Future of Water Softening and Filtration is Here!
At US Water Systems, we have been working on the next generation of water softeners and water filters for quite some time and the future is now here. Beginning this month, we will release the future...
View ArticleSalt-Free Water Softeners and Water Softeners – What’s the Difference?
QUESTION: I have been researching systems till I am ready to slit my throat. So many inconsistencies on the web. I live in Temecula, CA. Our water is 184 mg per liter / 10.7 per gallon. The water flow...
View Article8-22-2018 Mailbag
Question #1: I need a recommendation for a “water softener” that uses neither salt of potassium? I have kidney disease and my doctor says I need one that does not contain either of these. Pelican tells...
View ArticleMade in China is Not How We Got Our Name
The Water Quality Association (“WQA”) is seeking tariff exemptions for Chinese water treatment products that American Water Treatment Dealers are selling. I guess that is all well and good, but as the...
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