Man or woman, young or old, we all need water to survive. We drink it, we bathe in it, we cook our food with it, and we’re never without it for longer than a few hours. So, it’s no surprise that water quality is on the top of people’s minds. Most of us just take for granted the fact that …
Comparing Water Filters
When it comes to looking for water filters it’s important to know that there are several different options on the market today for filtering your water. The options available include under-the-counter systems, countertop systems, pitcher filters, and faucet attachments. Here you’ll find some helpful information to consider when you are trying to decide on the water filter system that best suits your budget and …
Things to Consider When Picking a Home Water Treatment System
If you are considering installing a water filtration system in your home, there are a few things that you need to consider before you do so. Here are five key things you should consider. Drinking Only or Whole House? One of the first things that you need to take into consideration is whether you just want to filter your …
The Importance of Water Filtration Systems
Clean water is vital for life. We need it for everything from drinking to cleaning. Without clean water, it would be difficult for us to maintain our own health. Availability of Clean Water Most of us are lucky enough to have access to relatively clean water. However, in many cases water that is considered safe or suitable for drinking by officials where …
(VIDEO) How to Rebed a Mineral Tank – Step 6 – Inspect O-rings and Reinstall Valve
How to Rebed a Mineral Tank – Step 6 – Inspect O-rings and Reinstall Valve (Video transcript included below.) VIDEO TRANSCRIPT [EDITED]: Now that you have the tank jacket back on the mineral tank, you can reinstall the control valve. Before doing so, make sure that the O-rings are lubricated. Use a small screwdriver to get in between the seat and …
(VIDEO) How to Rebed a Mineral Tank – Step 5 – Add Bacteriostat 55
How to Rebed a Mineral Tank – Step 5 – Add Bacteriostat 55 (Video transcript included below.) VIDEO TRANSCRIPT [EDITED]: When you’ve finished adding the coconut shell carbon, zero, or tare, out the scale and add in the Bacteriostat 55. Again, as you fill, be certain to make sure the distributor is in the center of the hole and that as you …
(VIDEO) How to Rebed a Mineral Tank – Step 4 – Add Coconut Shell Carbon
How to Rebed a Mineral Tank – Step 4 – Add Coconut Shell Carbon (Video transcript included below.) VIDEO TRANSCRIPT [EDITED]: After you’ve finished filling the BlackCat® cation resin, tare out the scale and move on to adding the coconut shell carbon. Again, be certain that the distributor stays in the center of the tank and that we work the media …
(VIDEO) How to Rebed a Mineral Tank – Step 3 – Add BlackCat® Cation Resin
How to Rebed a Mineral Tank – Step 3 – Add BlackCat® Cation Resin (Video transcript included below.) VIDEO TRANSCRIPT [EDITED]: Now that we’ve finished adding our underbedding–and in this case, that was garnet–we’re going to reset the scale and add the BlackCat® cation resin. Keep this resin in a sealed container. The reason you want to keep it in a …
(VIDEO) How to Rebed a Mineral Tank – Step 2 – Weigh Tank and Add Garnet
How to Rebed a Mineral Tank – Step 2 – Weigh Tank and Add Garnet (Video transcript included below.) VIDEO TRANSCRIPT [EDITED]: Put the tank on the scale. Zero out or “tare” the scale. Distributor cap–you must make sure that you put a cap on the distributor so that you don’t fill up the distributor with media. If you don’t do …
(VIDEO) How to Rebed a Mineral Tank – Step 1 – Carefully Re-Seat the Distributor
How to Rebed a Mineral Tank – Step 1 – Carefully Re-Seat the Distributor (Video transcript included below.) VIDEO TRANSCRIPT [EDITED]: As you can see the mineral tank is now sitting a little crooked. This can happen in transport or when trying to empty it. It’s a simple fix. All you do is just tap it on the ground. This may …