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I've had to dig up my well head multiple times to repair leaks. I thought I did a good job each time, but within a year, it leaks again, always a PVC fitting, either a threaded fitting (schedule 80) other times a 90 degree elbow. Cut in pressure 42 psig, cut out 62 psig. This last time, I...

I'm well aware of all those types of stories. Economical doesn't mean low bid. It's not economical to foul heat exchangers or fail to hire qualified, well trained technicians and to skip out on continuing education for those technicians. What you just described was management incompetence, not...

I'm learning all I possibly can about softeners and the related water chemistry. It's a bit different than the water analysis and treatment for chillers, cooling towers and boilers. All we care about is preventing corrosion and scale in the most economical way possible. Some facilities use huge...

What is the difference in total hardness and total alkalinity?

I've been researching for a couple of weeks, and sorting through the massive amount of information on water softeners available. Here's my information about my home and water: Home: About 2600 FT2. 4 people - me, wife and 2 college kids. 3 full baths 2 propane water heaters, one 50 gallon, one...