Cleaner Water through Knowledge and Professional Practice
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A whole house water filter is simply that - a filtration system that connects to your main water line right as it enters your house from the street or your own well.
So essentially, a whole house system filters every drop of water that you use inside and outside of your house.
Some people move into a house and don’t even realize what those cylindrical towers are connected to their piping. This is troublesome for the simple fact that these systems typically need regular maintenance to not only continue purifying the water but also to avoid clogging up or breaking down. Most whole house water filters are cylindrical towers that connect to piping and force water through high micron fibers, sediment-reducing membranes, and houses activated carbon and resins which pull away:
Let’s quickly discuss the pros and cons of a whole house water filter:
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Cons
A couple other things to note:
After installation it may take two weeks or more for the sediment and unfiltered water in your piping system to flush out completely. Don’t automatically assume you need a secondary point-of-use system until you have given adequate time for the flushing to take place. A knowledgeable professional will not the difference as what matters is that the new water coming through is free of the contaminants it previously had.
It is not recommended to install your own filtration system though the entire units can be purchased through retail. Instead, it is suggested to deal with a local licensed professional who offers units with manufacturer warranties and monthly maintenance plans if desired.
This article has been provided by Pro H2O in Florida servicing Citrus County, Sumter County, Hernando County and Marion County. They are licensed professionals who specialize in water softeners, iron filters, chlorination and reverse osmosis systems for whole house or point-of-use systems. Free water analysis available to local residents or in-store by appointment.
Due to the damaging effects of hard water, whole house and point-of-use water softening system installation continues to rise in Marion, Citrus, Sumter, and Hernando Counties.
How does it affect you? And what are the benefits to purchasing one of these systems and installing it in your home?
If you are not familiar with the term “hard water,” it seems difficult to grasp since when we think of water we would never refer to it as “hard”. You most likely won’t FEEL a difference but hard water contains more minerals like calcium, magnesium, and iron than ordinary water. The degree of hardness is measured by the level of concentration of these minerals that dissolve in the water. Because these minerals are positively charged ions, other positively charged ions will have a more difficult time dissolving. For example, ordinary soap will not dissolve as well in hard water as it would in water that does not contain such a concentrated amount of calcium and magnesium.
At a quick glance, you wouldn’t expect this to be as menacing as it really is. Other than soap and detergent’s difficulty dissolving in hard water, it can also cause build up on pipes and eventually result in clogging. Hard water can also cause lime scale deposits to form in your household water system. When the pipes are blocked by this buildup, the efficiency of your hot water heater and tanks is reduced, increasing the cost of residential and commercial water heating by up to twenty percent. Lime scale can also have harmful effects on your household appliances. Softening your water will increase the life span of appliances like laundry machines and dish washers and expand the life span of pipelines.
Hard water makes it much more difficult for your skin to absorb the moisture it needs to appear healthy. Although you may use moisturizing shower gel and pricey facial remedies, hard water will be fighting against you the whole way leaving your skin persistently dry, no matter what you do. The buildup of these minerals on your skin can also block the flow of natural oils through your skin causing breakouts, acne, rosacea, and even inflammation. The use of hard water on the skin has also been found to affect the body’s natural cooling system - sweat. This can lead to increased blood flow and higher body temperature during times of physical activity.
Water softeners are the solution to saving on repair costs and maximizing the efficiency of your home. They are designed to remove those positively charged ions (the calcium and magnesium that we talked about earlier). The damaging minerals will accumulate in a conditioning tank and be drained out periodically, thus saving them from terrorizing your hot water heater, laundry machine, and piping system. This will save you on not only water heating bills, but on replacing costly appliances and piping ruined by hard water.
Water softeners can last for decades and are extremely beneficial to your body, appliances, and wallet.
It is recommended you have your water tested and your softening equipment installed by licensed professionals. Free information about your water supply can be retrieved from your local Health Department. If you are on a well supply, you can get a detailed water analysis from your local water purification specialist.
This article has been provided by Pro H2O in Inverness Florida – licensed professionals who specialize in water softeners, iron filters, chlorination and reverse osmosis systems for whole house or point-of-use systems. Free water analysis available to local residents or in-store by appointment.