Fractional brining software has been replaced by Differential brining, which ensures that a system is able to flush at least once a week to protect from accumulation of Heterotrophic Bacteria (HPC’s) in the media bed without wasting salt; if no water is used between scheduled regeneration overrides, then no salt is used either.
Category: Opinions
Greg’s opinions – these are mine alone, and do not reflect the opinion of anyone else unless explicitly stated otherwise
One Water – The documentary
A 2006 United Nations report stated that “there is enough water for everyone”, but that access to it is hampered by mismanagement and corruption.
Homeland Security Issue – SCADA Virus?
I read this on the Homeland Security Newswire last night. It is sobering to think about how vulnerable our national utility infrastructure is.
UL Press release about new test methods for “emerging contaminants”
I read this press release today, and it made me think about our industry in general. Sometimes we’re so fixated on calcium/magnesium hardness, chlorine, heavy(more…)
MSNBC.COM – Go green and save money by filtering your water
MSNBC This misinformed piece is another reason why consumers are so confused about their water quality treatment options. A layperson watching this would assume that(more…)
Deceptive Sales Practices in Nevada
If you purport yourself to be a water treatment expert/professional, you shouldn’t want to or need to do anything illegal or unethical to make your sale. Soft water is one of the few “luxuries” a homeowner can buy that are actually extremely beneficial, and can often pay for themselves tangibly (soap, energy, appliance savings) in addition to the intangibly “lifestyle benefits” that we all understand like improved aesthetics in the home, time savings and peace of mind.