This is a common question that we get a lot.  It seems that a number of people have irrigation systems that use well water to water their grass, shrubs or gardens.  They do this even if they are connected to the city water supply for their homes, because of the large amount of water that [...]

Question of the day: I was looking at purchasing the Fusion Hybrid Professional Grade and was wondering if your customers have seen an increased need to either replace their hot water tank or to increase the anode rod on a regular basis. I have been told that I will need to replace the anode rod [...]

The times – they are a changing! At least that’s what Mr. Dylan told us. According to Thompson Reuters News & Insights, Culligan International Co, which sells water coolers and filters and installs water softening devices in homes, has hired restructuring advisers and is considering options including a possible bankruptcy, according to sources familiar with [...]

You need to understand that when I say “water softener,” I am referring to a water treatment system that utilizes ion-exchange resin which is regenerated with salt to take the water to below 1 grain of hardness per gallon.  That is the generally accepted definition of water softening.  Of course, there are always people who [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

J.J. asked this question: I have been using Flow-Max Filters for many years to clean water in Haiti and Cuba. We typically use the 2 ¾” X 20” pleated filters in 50 micron, 5 micron, 1 micron and 0.35 or 0.20 micron. I have checked your website, but cannot find any performance data from the [...]

Question For The Water Doctor: Can an Easy Water System (the one that wraps around your plumbing) work on PVC pipe? How does that work? isn’t it based on magnets? If it doesn’t soften the water how is soap use affected? How many other manufacturers subscribe to the technology? – P.A. Dear P.A. , I [...]