Of all the resins used in water treatment, cation or softener resins are, by far, the most popular. But it isn't one size fits all. Mike and Denise discuss the various types of cation and how they are applied. Fine mesh, crosslinking, shallow shell, uniform particle size, etc.

Episode 18 Show Notes - Is it High Capacity Resin or Not?

The least expensive component of a water system is the most critical component.  The distributor tube system plays a vital role in the filtration and softening process.  Using a poorly designed distributor system is like trying to drink through a cocktail straw rather than a standard size you might get with a cold drink.

Show Notes - You're Only As Good As Your Guts

In the water treatment business it’s almost impossible to avoid using chemical feed pump systems. We use them to feed chemicals to enhance treatment processes such as iron reduction or as a solo treatment like pH adjustment. Michael discusses some common pump technologies and simple application guidelines to keep you out of trouble.  He explains why we like peristaltic pumps.

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Show Notes Get Pumped Up!

In this episode of It's Your Water, Denise and Mike discuss DI Resin, specifically Mixed Bed Resin.  DI is an acronym for "deionized".  Learn where mixed bed resins are used, how they are applied and the basics of the "DI business". 

Show Notes: https://www.urbansaqua.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/www.urbansaqua.com-its-your-water-podcast-notes-show-notes-di-resin.pdf    

Mike and Denise want listeners to "get high" on high efficiency softeners.

A high efficiency softener is designed to squeeze every little kilograin of capacity from a pound of salt. So, the goal is less salt, less water, less waste to either a septic system or the municipality. 

Show Notes - Get High

In this humorous episode, Michael and Denise discuss why and when you should consider twin tank systems rather than single tank systems. Show Notes You Never Forget Your First Twins

Filter Sand is Dead! Michael discusses his experience with Clinoptilolite aka Filter-Ag Plus™ (also known as Turbidex) as a product replacement for multi-media and sand filtration designs. This media filters down to 5 microns! Human hair is 40 microns! Show Notes - Is Multimedia Dead?

Please note this product is out of production and not currently available. Stay tuned for more updates.

Mike and Denise discuss application of an unusual water treatment product - Reticulated Foam. Cubes impregnated with KDF 55 or KDF 85 (KDF Cubes) can be added to carbon or softener tanks and cartridge filters.  KDF55 cubes inhibit the bacterial growth which causes the black slime and extends the life of the carbon. Show Notes - Are KDF Cubes in Your Toolbox?

Installation errors can cause loss of money, appetite, and self esteem. Michael reviews the common residential & commercial installation problems and how to avoid them. https://www.urbansaqua.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/www.urbansaqua.com-its-your-water-podcast-notes-show-notes-installation-errors.pdf

Water treatment dealers are Mad Scientists! We aren't talking about mixed bed resin, this is about filling a tank with a little bit of this resin and a little bit of that resin to accomplish a water treatment goal. Just like Dr. Frankenstein learned experiments can go wrong.  Show Notes - Mixing Resin for Fun & Sport