One of the most commonly asked questions of our team here is “how often should I change my water filter”? But what other components directly impact the quality and performance of your fridge’s water filtration system besides changing the filter?
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‘Hard’ water is the term commonly used to describe a quality of water which contains an above-average amount of dissolved calcium and magnesium ions. Levels of water hardness vary significantly across Australia with some areas as low as ten parts per million (ppm), right up to areas of South Australia that are reaching up to six hundred ppm. Whilst figures as high as these are not cause for concern in regards to health, they are often aesthetically-displeasing and can be attributed to most mechanical failures and blockages of equipment that utilise the water as part of a process. In a residential environment the term ‘hard water’ was originally applied to water sources that proved difficult to wash clothing and linen in. This made reference to the soap-wasting attributes of hard water, as high levels of dissolved calcium and magnesium can diminish the lathering ability of soap and cleaning products.
The dissolved calcium and magnesium salts in hard water are primarily responsible
- Posted: March 04, 2019Categories: Water ArticlesRead more »
The water molecule is one of the most versatile structures known to exist. Comprising of two atoms of hydrogen and one of oxygen (H2O) it is commonly referred to as the supporter of life itself. Within the human body, water is the most abundant molecule present making up approximately 75% of our being (approximately 50-60 litres).
Water is an amazing chemical compound that has a profound effect on your body’s overall physical, mental and cognitive performance. As humans, it is imperative that we maintain healthy levels of water in our system at all times. If we don’t drink enough water throughout the day we become susceptible to dehydration. This means that you have effectively lost more water from the cells that build muscle and maintain our bodies than you have consumed.
Providing our bodies with adequate hydration doesn’t just prevent us from feeling parched, it also lays the framework for essential processes that we often take for granted. Not only does water make up
- Posted: January 18, 2019Categories: Water ArticlesRead more »
The degree of hardness in a water source is determined by its level of positively charged ions such as calcium and magnesium. These ions usually find their way into a water source by slowly dissolving and leeching over time from minerals such as calcite and gypsum that are found in aquafers, bores, river systems, and other natural water collection points. Water hardness is broken down into two types, where each type is determined by the specific mineral content and amount found within the location of the water collection point.
The first type of water hardness is temporary hardness. Temporary hardness is predominantly caused by the presence of calcium bicarbonate and magnesium bicarbonate. Once dissolved, these minerals will release calcium and magnesium cations as well as bicarbonate anions. Whilst these minerals make