There are typically four different types of water softeners. The four types of water softeners are Ion exchange, salt free, reverse osmosis and magnetic. The Different Types of Water Softeners: Salt free water softeners are the preferred type by consumers. Salt free water softeners uses a filter so no chemicals, potassium or salt is required. […]
Hard water contains calcium, magnesium, and other dissolved minerals. The water is safe to drink, but it can leave a residue on showers and dishes, and deposits inside appliances that use hot water. Over time, that buildup can affect performance and efficiency. Hard water can quickly clog a point-of-use filter, so you’ll need to use […]
There was a very interesting article written by Mark Crawford in Mechanical Engineering recently titled “Waves, Currents & Electrical Potential.” In it he discusses the “relatively young” field of hydrokinetics, and covers its huge potential. The term hydrokinetics covers everything involving moving water, so it includes waves, ocean currents, flowing rivers and streams. He states […]
Learning to SCUBA dive at an early age in the chilly Gulf of Maine gave me exciting views of an incredible hidden world. This led to other adventures exploring the salty world beneath the waves, researching whales, coral reefs and fisheries. On one of these occasions I spent about six months on a tall ship, […]
Being a consumer today is a challenging task. We are bombarded with all sorts of product information in the media, on the web, etc. How can we make an educated decision on which product to buy or which technology to choose when there is so much conflicting information? If we look through many of the […]
In one of my previous blogs, I talked about currently owning a home in a semi-rural area after living in the suburbs for most of my life. I had always had city water and sewers and never gave a thought about where all the water (and other stuff) went after I used it. Since the […]
There are many benefits to owning a water softener. Cleaning is made easier not having to scrub iron stains and soap scum build-up (not to mention no need for harsh chemicals), water using appliances last longer and are more efficient and clothes, towels and sheets last longer. Another benefit of soft water that people enjoy […]
Friday morning as I was about to step into the shower, my wife informed me that the water did not seem to be as hot as it should be. During my shower, I concurred. So before heading off to work I made a quick trip down to the basement just to make sure the circuit […]
In an earlier blog I wrote about the problems associated with hard water. If you’ll recall, hardness is made up of mostly calcium and magnesium and causes scale build up on fixtures, plumbing and appliances. It also leaves behind a sticky residue on skin and hair. It is important to keep in mind that although […]
Erin Huber is the founder and executive director of Drink Local. Drink Tap.©, a non-profit organization focused on creatively reconnecting people to local water. She inspires people to become better stewards of water through education and awareness in the west and she designs and implements sustainable water projects in the east (Africa). Huber’s passion for […]