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  • Reverse Osmosis

    Posted on January 14th, 2012

    Written by mark

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    humidifier, reverse osmosis, RO, steam humidifier, water softener, whole-house reverse osmosis

    Stopping Scale In a Humidifier

    Question:  I have a steam humidifier and it is constantly plugging up, and I have to clean the chamber all the time in the winter.  Is there anything I can do to help this?  Would a water softener help?  – Signed C.C. Answer: C.C., Steam humidifiers are unquestionably the best way to humidify your household [...]

  • Reverse Osmosis

    Posted on December 30th, 2011

    Written by mark

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    chemical-free filter, Chlorination, chlorine, chlorine-removal, reverse osmosis, RO, whole-house reverse osmosis

    New Years Resolutions

    So it’s the beginning of a new year again. Time to reflect, start thinking about those fun taxes, and attempt yet again (and hopefully succeed) that New Years resolution of losing weight. Here’s a tip: eat healthy, work out, and drink lots of water. You may not know this, but water – something all of [...]

  • Reverse Osmosis

    Posted on December 9th, 2011

    Written by mark

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    Watts Kwik Change Reverse Osmosis System

    We were one of the first companies who sold the Kwik Change reverse osmosis system manufactured by Watts.  I was skeptical at first because with new products you just never know what you will get.  But our faith was rewarded and the product preformed as well as advertised… and the filters were really easy to [...]

  • Disinfection, General, Reverse Osmosis, Water Softening

    Posted on November 30th, 2011

    Written by mark

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    bacteria, Chlorination, H2O2, Hydrogen Peroxide, No salt water softener, Ozonation, reverse osmosis, salt-free, Saltfree water softener, water softener, whole-house reverse osmosis

    The Top 10 Methods to Treat Your Water

    What follows is what I think are the ten most significant methods of treating water.  This is my opinion, but I am sure some people are going to disagree with me and say I left something out.  Feel free to do so.   The Top 10 Methods are in no particular order, so one is not [...]

  • Reverse Osmosis

    Posted on November 28th, 2011

    Written by mark

    Tags

    reverse osmosis, RO, whole-house, whole-house reverse osmosis

    Do You Need A Whole House Reverse Osmosis System?

    The reality of the situation is that some people NEED a whole-house reverse osmosis system, while others WANT a whole-house reverse osmosis system.  “Wants” and “needs” are two very different animals. If you want a whole-house reverse osmosis system, it may be that you are concerned about certain contaminants in you water supply that you [...]

  • Reverse Osmosis

    Posted on November 8th, 2011

    Written by mark

    Tags

    permeate pump, reverse osmosis, RO, TDS creep, Watts

    The Truth About Permeate Pump Reverse Osmosis Systems

    At US Water Systems, we have been believers in Permeate Pump Reverse Osmosis Systems for over 10 years now.  With several thousand permeate pump reverse osmosis systems in the field, we believed we were experts on these types of reverse osmosis systems.  However, over the past year or so, we have become somewhat disillusioned with [...]

  • Reverse Osmosis

    Posted on May 24th, 2011

    Written by mark

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    To Fluoridate or Not To Flouridate – That is the Question

    What follows is from Water Technology Online.  Dr. Joseph Cotruvo is president of Joseph Cotruvo and Associates, LLC, Water, Environment and Public Health Consultants.  He holds a Ph.D. in Physical Organic Chemistry and is a member of the World Health Organization’s Guidelines for Drinking-water Quality Committee and expert advisory groups on drinking water quality, desalination, [...]

  • Reverse Osmosis, Water Filters

    Posted on May 10th, 2011

    Written by mark

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    Is Reverse Osmosis Wasteful?

    “Don’t even talk to me about reverse osmosis” said the woman on the telephone.  “They waste too much water and I want to be conservative with our water resources!”   That is something I hear quite frequently and frankly, I don’t understand it.  Oh, I understand wanting to be conservative with our natural resources, but that [...]

  • Reverse Osmosis

    Posted on March 25th, 2011

    Written by mark

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    Concerned With Hexavalent Chromium?

    Hexavalent chromium, which is also called hex chrome or chromium-6, is a metal used in a number of industrial processes including chrome plating, steel production, paint and cement making.  Hex chrome is a potent human carcinogen and people are exposed to it by breathing contaminated air and, as in the case made famous by Erin [...]

  • Reverse Osmosis, Water Softening

    Posted on March 5th, 2011

    Written by mark

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    Confused About A Water Softener

    We received the following inquiry: We are building 3600 sq ft home, 2 adults and 2 small (but growing) kids will live in. we want softer water for bathing/showers – but also worry about drinking water safety… what is best solution? and most affordable solution? We are overwhelmed softener vs. osmosis vs deionization…? Can you [...]

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