Guides
- Guide, water softenersBest water softeners (2026 Buyer’s guide & industry breakdown)When researching the best water softener system, it's easy to assume there is a single system or brand that universally earns that title. In practice, "best" is contextual and depends on what a homeowner values and how the softener will be used.
- Guide, iron and sulphurClear water iron test kit guideIron is a destructive water contaminant that is tough to treat because it's found in the natural environment in several different forms. Each of these forms is treated a different way, so understanding the form of the iron in your water is absolutely critical to knowing how to treat it.
- Guide, water softenersDetermining water softener sizeMany of the new water softener sales inquiries we get are from customers looking to replace an old water softener. Our sales process involves steps where we help our customers figure out precisely what size of new softener will get the job done for them.
- Guide, water softenersDownload the eBook that will make you an instant softener expertIf you're thinking about buying a water softener, this guide was made for you! Over 45 pages of easy-to-understand information to help you make an informed water softener purchase.
- Guide, water softenersDo you need a twin tank water softener?If you're a residential homeowner you probably don't need a twin tank softener. The exceptions are when water hardness is extreme or where salt efficiency is the primary system selection criteria.
- Guide, water softenersFleck 5600SXT water softener installation, programming and startup instructionsA most sincere thank-you for your purchase of the Fleck 5600SXT water softener! We look forward to helping make this experience an excellent one for you.
- Guide, water softenersHow a water softener worksA water softener is an appliance that is typically used in a residential environment to remove the hardness from the water being used for drinking, bathing, cooking, and washing clothes.
- Guide, iron and sulphurHow household water usage contributes to CO2 emissionsThere are several greenhouse gas contributors, but carbon dioxide (CO2) levels are at a record high, so CO2 emissions get a lot of attention in the media. In 2019, Canada’s annual CO2 emissions amounted to 276.65 million tons.
- Guide, water softenersHow to properly size a water softenerAll across the internet one can find water softener sizing tools that are designed to help consumers pick the right sized softener. Unfortunately the vast majority of these tools fail to incorporate water softener efficiency into the calculation.
- Guide, water softenersHow to save water at home for Adults & childrenIn 2011, the average Canadian household consumed 251 litres of water per person. While this represents a significant decrease in consumption from previous years, water is still a scarce resource that needs to be conserved.
- Guide, iron and sulphurIron pro 5600 & iron pro 2 WS/ IFAre you considering buying an Iron Pro 5600 or Iron Pro 2 Water Softener? If so, you might be surprised to learn that every water softener will remove iron.
- Guide, aquatellIs soft water better for washing cars?Not necessarily. Let us explain why - In general, there are three types of water used for washing cars: Hard water, Soft water and Reverse osmosis (RO water).
- Guide, iron and sulphurNo more fast fashion: tips for creating a sustainable wardrobeClimate change is a global phenomenon. People are experiencing damage to coastlines due to rising sea levels, health conditions caused by pollution, and the loss of crops as a result of rising temperatures.
- Guide, reverse osmosisRemove fluoride from drinking waterFluoride can be removed from drinking water with a reverse osmosis system.
- Guide, iron and sulphurRemoving iron with a water softenerCan a water softener be used to remove iron from water? The answer is yes - but it's complicated!
- Guide, well waterRural vs. urban vs. suburban living & Homeownership: things to considerShopping for a home is no easy task. Homeownership will change your finances, as well as your day-to-day life.
- Guide, water softenersSoftener grains capacity vs cubic feet of resinThere are two ways to describe the 'capacity' of a water softener. Historically, softener capacity has been described in Grains Capacity which is a description of the amount of softening that a water softener can accomplish, before it needs to regenerate.
- Guide, uv disinfectionTrojan / Viqua advantage / 700-series UV lampsTrojan UV 722 / 650140 Trojan UV 775 / 650139 Trojan UV 750 / 650138 Trojan UV 776 / 650137
- Guide, well waterUnderstanding pipe diameterPlumbing diameter affects both how easily your system installs and how well it performs.
- Guide, water softenersUnderstanding true water softener capacityThe capacity of a water softener is simply the amount of hardness it can remove before it needs to regenerate. Water softener capacity is one of the most poorly understood aspects of water softener sizing by both dealers and consumers alike.
- Guide, water softenersUnderstanding water softener grains capacityAll over the internet, in every big box store, and at the local Mom & Pop water treatment store you'll find water softeners that are described by their grains capacity.
- Guide, iron and sulphurUnexpected outcomes of decaying city infrastructureThroughout Canada and the United States, citizens are facing the negative impact of decaying city infrastructure. Important systems that provide transportation, utilities, and well-being are deteriorating, and without proper attention, these systems will continue to fail the people they are supposed to serve.
- Guide, water softenersWater softener infographicWelcome to the Aquatell Water Softener Infographic. Infographics are a great way to take a complex topic like water softeners and make them easy to understand.
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