Bypassing the system and burning salt bridges
August 24, 2016
We talk smack about hard water almost all the time, we admit it. But there is something worse than hard water… And that’s no water. If there is one thing you need to be able to…
Salt that does cool stuff and the backwash that isn’t gross
August 17, 2016
Some people like salt on their tomatoes, some like salt in their tanks… But we all use salt for something, right? As promised, I’m here to deliver more information…
Grains Per Gallon: Water Word Wednesday!!
August 10, 2016
The first thing I learned at college in Winona? All water is not created equal. My dad has always taken care of my family’s water softener in my southern Minnesota hometown of Owatonna.…
New Brighton contaminants, maintenance, and how to control your water softener anxieties
August 02, 2016
New Brighton and its water system have a complicated relationship; just please don’t get caught in the crossfire by ignoring your softener. Before I go into the details of water softener…
Fleck 5600 rebuild kits on sale now
June 22, 2016
What’s better than having a fixed water softener? Being able to do it all by yourself! With the trending popularity of do-it-yourself YouTube tutorials and thrifty how-to creations of Pinterest, we decided…
Bidding farewell to a fellow small business
April 20, 2016
After more than 40 years of serving the Hopkins Community the windows are now dark in a familiar little shop just south of downtown. After a change in ownership in…
Ask the Expert :: What are the benefits from purchasing a water softener from a dealer rather than online?
April 05, 2016
Why should I purchase my water softener from a brick and mortar water dealer instead of ordering it online? Answer: This is a great question! There are a lot of…
Ask the Expert : How do I choose the right size water softener for my home?
March 29, 2016
Question: How do I choose the right size water softener? Answer: There are a few facts you need to gather in order to properly size a water softener for your…
Ask the Expert :: What is reserve capacity and why is it important?
March 22, 2016
Question: What is the “reserve capacity” for a water softener and why is it important? How do you calculate reserve? Answer: A portion of your water softener’s total capacity is…
Water softener reviews : Top 5 Water Softeners 2016
February 08, 2016
Again and again Fleck water softeners are rated as one of the top industry picks for a residential water softening system. Consumer Reports and numerous “Top 10” lists on the…