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Iron Removal by Softening Resins

February 15, 2020 by dstadtler

By Peter Meyers There are many rules of thumb and general opinions about iron removal by softeners. Some dealers claim excellent removal, others are skeptical…

An Introduction to Arsenic Adsorbents

March 31, 2005 by Marty Zager

By Peter Meyers Introduction As a general class, the arsenic adsorbents are all based on similar adsorbent chemistry. An insoluble metal oxide/hydroxide is the adsorbent,…

Behavior of Silica: Technologies Available & How They Rate

March 14, 2004 by Marty Zager

By Peter Meyers Summary: Silica has always confounded water treatment dealers in how to handle it and greatly reduce the contaminant. As we discover more…

A History of Softening

August 12, 2003 by dstadtler

By Peter Meyers Summary: The concept of water softening has been in use longer than many of us may have been led to believe. Here,…

Waterborne Contaminants: Emerging Issues—Copper, Chloramines and Water Conditioners

February 15, 2003 by dstadtler

By Dick Chmielewski and Peter Meyers Summary: Recently, a handful of portable exchange deionization (PEDI) operators in California were cited for excessive discharges of copper.…

Countercurrent Regeneration of Softeners: Weighing the Pros and Cons

December 15, 2001 by Marty Zager

By Peter Meyers Summary: Countercurrent regeneration is a method that has tried unsuccessfully to get into the mainstream of the water softening industry. Despite various…

Water Softening—Part 2 of 2: The Fundamental Theory

December 3, 2000 by dstadtler

By Peter Meyers Summary: In Part 1, we discussed aspects of ion selectivity as they relate to water softening, including selectivity coefficients, apparent selectivity and…

Water Softening—Part 1 of 2: The Fundamental Theory

November 15, 2000 by Marty Zager

By Peter Meyers Summary: Water softening is an inherently efficient process. This is true for the service cycle, where sodium ions on the resin are…

Ion Exchange: Niche Markets for the Common Water Softener

July 15, 2000 by Marty Zager

By Peter Meyers Summary: There are many uses a water conditioner can be put to beyond simply softening water. Some require more care and expertise…

Ion Exchange and Leachables—A Fresh Look

March 15, 2000 by dstadtler

By Peter Meyers Summary: Significant discussion has taken place recently regarding leachables and materials safety of water treatment equipment. As it relates to softeners, solvent…