What Can I Do to Remedy Hard Water in my Home?
Whether you are on a well or a municipal water system, chances are you have hard water running through your home. As we have discussed in previous articles, hard water causes limescale buildup, damages appliances and is unhealthy for you and your family. People often ask, “what is the best water filter for hard water?” […]
Combating the Need for Cooling Tower Biocide
Cooling towers are designed to reuse water. During this process, the “pure” water is evaporated, while the impurities remain. These impurities cause numerous problems, including high levels of lime scale, which eventually leads to corrosion. A cooling tower biocide is used to combat these issues. Chemical treatment for cooling towers is determined by the calcium […]
Keeping Your Decorative Fountains Scale-Free
Hard water can wreak havoc on decorative fountains. Over time, lime scale buildup can clog hoses and filters, causing water flow issues. Lime scale deposits can also become a visual eyesore, thus defeating the purpose of having the fountain in the first place. Decorative fountains are not just found on commercial properties. Many homeowners choose […]
What You Don’t See Can Hurt Your Home
The previous article discussed how to determine the hardness of the water in your home. Today, we will explore how what you don’t see can cause major issues. We talked about how limescale buildup on appliances, fixtures, tubs and sinks is a sign of hard water problems. This type of limescale buildup can generally be […]
How Do I Know if I Have Hard Water?
Most everyone has hard water. This is especially true if you live in the continental United States. The calcium hardness level of your water does vary depending on where you live. Our U.S. Water Hardness Map is helpful in determining if you live in a region with slightly hard or rocklike hard water, or somewhere […]
How ScaleBlaster is Used in Wastewater Treatment
Wastewater treatment plants need effective lime scale removal treatment to run efficiently. Often times, a commercial water softener is used to combat lime scale and other problems associated with wastewater treatment. However, commercial water softeners are costlier, require lots of maintenance and come with their own set of issues. Water treatment plants are discovering the […]
ScaleBlaster – The Benefits for Commercial and Industrial Clients
Commercial and industrial clients may be different in many aspects, but they do have at least one thing in common – the need for aggressive hard water treatment. Many companies are choosing ScaleBlaster because it is one of the most advanced and effective hard water descaler systems on the market. In fact, the benefits of […]
The Healthy Holiday Gift
Looking for a gift to benefit the entire family? ScaleBlaster electronic water descaler offers benefits everyone will enjoy. While it may not sound as exciting as as jewelry, a hand tool or the latest video game, ScaleBlaster – a no salt water conditioner – really does have some cool benefits that even the teenagers in […]
Electronic Water Conditioners – Great for Well Water, Too!
According to the Centers for Disease Control, and U.S. Census Bureau, approximately 13 millions homes in the U.S. use private ground water wells which are not regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This means that homes using well water must maintain and test their water on a regular basis. Well water is considered hard […]
Cooling Tower Water Treatment – Why It’s Important to Use an Electronic Water Conditioner
Cooling tower chemistry naturally results in large amounts of algae. This produces very high levels of limescale, which eventually leads to costly repairs and corrosion. Cooling tower biocide can be used to help alleviate this problem. However, cooling tower biocides generally use harsh and potentially hazardous chemicals and require a lot of manpower and labor. […]