There are many salt-free devices for sale, using various approaches like magnetism, radio frequency, ultrasonics, pressure modulation, heat modulation, organic acids, mono/bi/trimetallic reactions, phosphate compounds, chelating agents, and various iterations of media-assisted crystallization. Some do not work at all, but I have seen salt-free scale control options in the marketplace that actually work well under certain chemical and operational conditions in reducing and even preventing hard water scale accumulation. My frustration with most salt-free vendors is the lack of consistent, repeatable, verifiable data on where, when and why these technologies will perform or not perform.
Category: General
General articles about water, chemistry, industry, water quality improvement, business, and politics
Neti Pots can be Dangerous
Neti Pots and other gadgets have become a fixture in many homes to flush out clogged nasal passages and help people breathe easier. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), improper use of these neti pots and other nasal rinsing devices can actually increase your risk of serious infection.
In memoriam – Donald Felton
It is our deepest sorrow to inform you of the passing of Donald Felton the father of our 1983 – 1984 PWQA Past President, Mark Felton. Don passed away peacefully Wednesday afternoon.
WQA Professional Certification – 40 Years on
One of the biggest achievements has been completing the Modular Education Program. It modernized and restructured the content delivery for certification and training to take advantage of current learning technology and best practices in adult learning.
Rise above the competition
As a business owner, ignorance is your worst enemy. Ignorance leads to lost business opportunities, the inability to hire the best employees and of course, an inevitable loss of income and profitability. As the leader of your organization, you need to stay focused on continuously improving your technical, business and leadership skills. As soon as you think you know it all, or even that you know enough, you’ve begun your descent to business failure and industry obscurity.
Sustainability Certification – It’s a Big Deal
Consumers want products that are sustainable and environmentally responsible. Consultants, Resellers, and Manufacturers are becoming increasingly concerned about making environmental claims for fear that they might be accused of “green-washing,” which is the practice of making unfounded, misleading, or unsubstantiated environmental claims.