Tech Tips
The Challenges and Innovations in Small Water Treatment Systems
Published: May 15, 2022
Small water treatment systems can range from rural community water supply to modern systems for a new apartment complex. WC&P spoke with Tyler Gamble, Commercial Products Applications Manager at Canature WaterGroup, and Kevin Osborn, Northeast Regional Sales Manager for Water-Right, to learn about the challenges and regulations that small systems face.
How to Size and Apply Chlorination Systems
Published: September 9, 2019
Chlorine is highly effective in destroying microorganisms in water. It is also a powerful oxidizer used to precipitate various contaminants in water.
With the introduction of the chemical free iron filter and ultraviolet, the number of chlorination applications has been reduced. However, there are still cases where a full-line chlorination system is the best solution for some water problems. Information is available concerning the alternate use of hydrogen peroxide for specialty applications.
The Effect of Low or No Salt on Precision Brining
Published: April 18, 2019
Precision brining, available on our 85HE series, means that your conditioner calculates the exact amount of brine required to regenerate, saving up to 30% more salt. When your conditioner regenerates it will fill 70% of the brine required for the next regeneration. Before the next regeneration, the unit calculates how much of the 30% reserve you used and adjusts the brine amount accordingly when it regenerates that evening. This feature means that your capacity will always be different after every regeneration therefore maximizing your salt use.
What happens when there isn’t enough salt?
Not having enough salt in the tank will decrease the unit’s capacity and result in hardness slippage. Low salt levels can be due to incorrect start-up or having the water level above the salt level. Should either of these situations happen, or the unit fails to regenerate for any other reason, please correct the low salt problem first. Then regenerate the unit manually two times in a row to restore the reserve capacity and bring the media bed back up to specification.