KDF process media works to reduce or remove chlorine, iron, hydrogen sulfide, lead, mercury, magnesium, and chromium. It may also inhibit the growth of bacteria, algae, and fungi. Redox media removes up to 98% of water-soluble cations (positively-charged ions) of lead, mercury, copper, ni...
While treated lumber is protected from the elements, it is generally too wet to stain right away. Some woods may also have a glossy sheen known as a mill glaze, which must be “broken” or removed. To determine if your wood is too wet or has a mill glaze, sprinkle it with wa...
TDS meters measure the electrical conductivity of water. Pure water is a poor conductor, but total dissolved solids carry a distinct electrical charge that correlates directly to TDS levels. The greater the charge — the higher the level of dissolved solids. It’s the quickest way to get a fe...
Hard water 121-180 mg/L of minerals 7.1 - 10.5 Clogged pipes Clogged water heater Need Softener Very hard water 180 - 250 mg/L of minerals 10.6-15 Above Need Softener Extremely-hard water Above 250 mg/L > 15 gpg Above + hard-to remove soap Scum Need softener Notes...
and most of the contaminants no longer exist in the water. Before you distill water, you must filter the water to remove any compounds or organic matter in the water. As pure water, many people prefer to drink distilled water, but they miss out on the minerals tap and well water provide...
Pre-filter(s), which takes in the water from the cold-water line valve. There may be multiple pre-filters in a system. Most pre-filter types include sediment filters and carbon filters. Sediment water filters are designed to remove sediments like dirt, sand, dust, and silts, while carbon...
Desalination Units:Specifically designed to remove dissolved solids from seawater. Requires approximately 1 psi for every 100 mg/L of solids, necessitating about 350 psi for seawater. Reverse Osmosis Units:Typically used for surface or well water with dissolved solids below 6,000 mg/L, operating at...
Remove debris from the skimmer and pump baskets.Next, turn on the pool pump, and make sure that it’s running properly. If you have a variable speed pump, run the pump on high speed. You can't accurately measure water chemistry in stagnant water. Also, attempting to balance a pool ...
Follow these simple steps to prepare your worn surface: Scrape - Begin by scraping to remove peeling paint* or stain from your surface. Remove all loose splinters, and replace rotting or damaged boards. Also, secure loose deck screws, raised nail heads or loose decking boards. ...
now use is the old granular lye bottle. It is sturdier and allows me to put more of the solution in it for bigger batches. It is important to keep shaking the container; this will mix the lye into the water and keep it from forming a rock-hard residue on the bottom of the ...