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Magnetic Water Conditioners 2008-09-05 08:31:00 Electromagnetic water conditioners are a relatively new invention. The idea is that by passing water through a magnetic field, the calcium and magnesium ion's are altered in such a way that they loose their ability to cause scale. This has a number of benefits; although the water is not technically soft, it has the useful properties of soft water, that is, it won't cause limescale in your p
Water Treatment 2008-09-05 08:26:00 Water Treatment
describes the processes used to make water more acceptable for a desired end-use. These can include use as drinking water, for use in industrial processes or to allow discharge into the environment without adverse ecologcal impact. These processes may be physical such as settlement, chemical such as disinfection or coagulation or biological such as lagooning, slow sand filtration o
Water Softening 2008-09-05 08:25:00 A water softener reduces the calcium or magnesium ion concentration in hard water. These "hardness ions" cause two major kinds of problems. The metal ions react with soaps and calcium sensitive detergents, hindering their ability to lather properly and forming an unsightly precipitate— the familiar scum or "bathtub ring". Presence of "hardness ions" also inhibits the cleaning effect of d
Water Filters 2008-09-05 08:17:00 It may be useful to invest in a water filter for your home to make sure that your drinking water is clean and free from contaminants. There are different forms of water filters available today, all useful as a water softening treatment:Granulated, activated carbon water filters – These are portable filters that are found in water jugs. They are the most simplest type of filter and remove Read more:Filters
Improving your Drinking Water 2008-09-05 08:03:00 Filters; what can they do? There are many types of filters available in the market place today. I will try to group them by the method they use to filter water. Almost everyone has seen the ads for the filter that fits on the end of your kitchen sink or bathroom spigot. These filters usually use two basic types of filtration: a filter 'pad' catches the large (usually over 25 micron in size Read more:Drinking
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Reverse Osmosis 2008-09-05 08:02:00 In water filter terms, reverse osmosis (or hyper-filtration) is the process of filtering water under pressure through a semi-permeable membrane, allowing water to pass through but rejecting other particles such as bacteria, toxins, salts, and anything bigger than around 150 Daltons.What is RO (Reverse
Osmosis)? Reverse Osmosis is water filterization system using Membrane Filter with
Water Purification 2008-09-05 07:44:00 Water purification is the removal of contaminants from raw water to produce drinking water that is pure enough for human consumption or for industrial use. Substances that are removed during the process include parasites ( such as Giardia or Cryptosporidium) , bacteria, algae, viruses, fungi, minerals (including toxic metals such as Lead, Copper etc.), and man-made chemical pollutants. Many contam
Water that Stains 2008-09-30 11:48:00 I have Red Stains in my Sinks and Other Fixtures -- Help! Red stains are normally caused by iron in the water. You must test to determine the amount and the type of iron you have. Some types are: oxidized, soluble, colloidal, bacteria or organic-bound. All are a problem! It only takes 0.3 ppm to stain clothes, fixtures, etc. Oxidized This type of iron is usually found in a surfa
Water Testing Information 2008-09-30 11:45:00 When Should I test? Several factors will influence when and how often you test your water. Where do get your water from? Has that source changed? Have you done any plumbing changes lately? Is there reason to believe that your water is contaminated? Is there a sickness or illness in your family affecting more than one person and over a longer than normal time period? If you receive Read more:Testing
Health Effects of Selected Drinking Water Contaminants 2008-09-30 11:43:00 CONTAMINANT PROBABLE HEALTH EFFECTS* Arsenic Malignant tumors of skin and lungs, cramps, spasms, effects to nervous system Barium Prolonged stimulant action on muscles, nerve block Benzene Associated with cancer, leukemia, anemia Cadmium Bronchitis, anemia, gastrointest Read more:Drinking
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Hard Water 2008-09-30 11:41:00 What is hard water? Hard water is the most common problem found in the average home. Hard water is water that contains dissolved hardness minerals above 1 GPG. What are hardness minerals? Calcium, manganese and magnesium are the most common. How do you Measure Hardness? Parts per million or grains per gallon are the most common. One part per million (PPM) is just what it
Water that Smells 2008-09-30 11:40:00 My Water Stinks! What can I Do? First, you must learn a little about your nose: Once you smell some things, your sense of smell is dulled for a short while, and you can't make accurate judgments of smell. For instance, if I blindfold you, let you smell gasoline, hand you a piece of onion to eat and tell you it is an apple, you can't tell it's not because your nose isn't working properly!! Read more:Smells
Water that Smells 2008-09-30 11:40:00 My Water Stinks! What can I Do? First, you must learn a little about your nose: Once you smell some things, your sense of smell is dulled for a short while, and you can't make accurate judgments of smell. For instance, if I blindfold you, let you smell gasoline, hand you a piece of onion to eat and tell you it is an apple, you can't tell it's not because your nose isn't working properly!! Read more:Smells
Industrial Water Treatment 2008-09-30 11:39:00 Industrial Water Treatment
can be classified into the following categories: * Boiler water treatment * Cooling water treatment * Wastewater treatment Water treatment is used to optimize most water-based industrial processes, such as: heating, cooling, processing, cleaning, and rinsing, so that operating costs and risks are reduced. Poor water treatment lets water interact with the Read more:Industrial
Sand Filters 2008-09-30 11:38:00 Sand based water filters have been used for over 100 years to treat waste water. They are generally used on a larger scale to treat a water supply for a whole community, and will be custom made. Most units require a constant flow of water to work correctly, and so wouldn't be suitable for well water treatment. Read more:Filters
History of water treatment 2008-11-07 05:55:00 In ancient Greek and Sanskrit (India) writings dating back to 2000 BC, water
treatment methods were recommended. People back than knew that heating water might purify it, and they were also educated in sand and gravel filtration, boiling, and straining. The major motive for water purification was better tasting drinking water, because people could not yet distinguish between foul an Read more:History
ZOOM - Water Filter 2008-11-07 05:52:00 ZOOM Sci - Water Filter
with Season 2’s Kenny & Claudio and Season 1’s Jared & David Duration : 0:6:18Aquacheme : Water Treatment Specialist
Do reverse osmosis water filtration systems use a lot of electricity? 2008-11-07 05:51:00 I was thinking about getting a reverse osmosis water
filter for my condo. I was told that RO systems use a lot of electricity
. From my understanding, RO systems use water pressure to pull the water through the filter membrane. Do RO filters systems use a lot of electricity to pump the water through the filter membrane? Or is it just the pressure from the tap?Reverse osmosis systems don’t use any
Which water filter is the best to use for drinking water? 2008-11-07 05:47:00 A rep from water
filteration agency came to my house to check my water condition and give me a quote. Basically my water tested out very bad and had a lot of minerals in it. The water from the refrigerator wa the same, i have Whirlpool Gold refrigerator with water filter in it, did it not make any difference? He quoted me $6000 for a water fileration system for my entire house. I do not wate rto s
Gathering Safe Drinking Water : Drinking Water Safety: Filter 2008-11-07 05:43:00 Filtering drinking water safely requires a tarp and the use of fire to boil water to create condensation that will builds on the tarp and drip back into a container. Filter water safely with tips from a safety enthusiast in this free video on drinking water.Aquacheme : Water Treatment Specialist Read more:Drinking
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