Andy Ball Water Expert Andy Ball: What is a water softener? A water softener reduces the dissolved calcium, magnesium, and to some degree manganese and ferrous iron ion concentration... Sponsored Content 31 Jul 2025 | 09:55
Andy Ball Water Expert Andy Ball: What is Hydrogen Sulfide? Hydrogen sulfide (or hydrogen sulphide) is the chemical compound with the formula H2S. This colorless, toxic and flammable... Sponsored Content 25 Jul 2025 | 12:16
Andy Ball Water Expert Andy Ball: Can the softener cause pressure loss, if so what do I look for, and what do I need to fix it? Yes, a softener will cause some pressure loss due to the resistance from the resin bed, but excessive pressure loss can be... Sponsored Content 18 Jul 2025 | 12:07
Ridgewood Coin’s Craig Sklar has built a trusted reputation in the community after 45 years in business. 85% of Ridgewood Coin’s Business Comes from Repeat Customers — Here’s Why Trading cash for gold since the 1980s — Craig Sklar has been making a reputable name for himself in his community for more... Sponsored Content 16 Jul 2025 | 11:23
Why West Milford Families Trust Mira Vie Senior Living for Their Loved Ones Deciding to move a loved one into senior living is never easy. With so many options, it can be difficult to know which community... Sponsored Content 16 Jul 2025 | 01:43
Andy Ball Water Expert Andy Ball: What is hard water? Hard water is the type of water that has high mineral content (in contrast with soft water). Hard water minerals primarily... Sponsored Content 10 Jul 2025 | 10:30
One of many water features to see during this year’s Water Garden & Pond Tour, hosted by Garden State Koi. Tickets Now Available: Water Garden & Pond Tour July 19 Garden State Koi’s much-anticipated Water Garden & Pond Tour returns Saturday, July 19 from 3 to 7 p.m. The one-day-event... Sponsored Content 30 Jun 2025 | 05:59
Andy Ball Water Expert Andy Ball: What is meant by scaling or fouling? Fouling refers to the accumulation of unwanted material on solid surfaces, most often in an aquatic environment. The fouling... Sponsored Content 20 Jun 2025 | 01:05
A swimmable pond is one of five different water features guests can visit during Garden State Koi’s pond tour. Photo provided. ‘Swim with the Fish’ pond tour set for June 21 Garden State Koi is inviting the public to experience the beauty and serenity of backyard water features at its Water Feature... Sponsored Content 17 Jun 2025 | 04:18
Andy Ball Water Expert Andy Ball: What is ion exchange? Ion exchange is an exchange of ions between two electrolytes or between an electrolyte solution and a complex. In most cases... Sponsored Content 12 Jun 2025 | 02:09
Andy Ball Water Expert Andy Ball: When do the resins in the softener tank need to be changed? With the proper pretreatment and maintenance, the average water softener will not need its resins replaced in its lifetime... Sponsored Content 30 May 2025 | 12:45
Warwick’s pond experts help families reconnect with nature In a world of screens and schedules, there’s something refreshingly simple—and deeply magical—about a backyard pond. For families... Sponsored Content 23 May 2025 | 01:34
Andy Ball Water Expert Andy Ball: How much salt should my softener use? 1. An average softener with 1 cu. ft. of resins (30,000 grain, 10 ” x 44 ” tank) should use about 6-8 lbs. per regeneration... Sponsored Content 22 May 2025 | 12:39
Andy Ball Water Expert Andy Ball: I have a Water Softener, but I still have odor in my water. Why is that? Water softeners do not remove most taste and odor problems (although they can remove the metallic taste of iron in water).... Sponsored Content 08 May 2025 | 10:06
Andy Ball Water Expert Andy Ball: I have very hard water and high Iron. What kind of softener do I need? To offer a proper and accurate recommendation for any system(s) needed to correct your water problems, we need current and... Sponsored Content 30 Apr 2025 | 02:55
