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Professional Water System Installation in Huntington Beach
By Brian McCowin, McCowin Water. Serving Irvine and Orange County since 1972. When homeowners start looking for a new water treatment system, the focus is usually on the equipment. Which filter should I buy? Do I need a softener? Would
Getting Ready for Water Filtration Installation with the McCowin Guide
By Brian McCowin, McCowin Water. Serving Irvine and Orange County since 1972. Installing a water filtration system should make your daily routine easier, not turn your home upside down. Still, a little preparation before installation day can make the process
The Benefits of Filtered Water at Every Tap in Your Home
By Brian McCowin, McCowin Water. Serving Irvine and Orange County since 1972. Most homeowners think about water filtration when they notice something unpleasant. Maybe the kitchen tap smells like chlorine, the shower leaves your skin feeling dry, or mineral spots
High TDS Water in Anaheim: What Is Dissolved in Your Tap Water?
By Brian McCowin, McCowin Water. Serving Irvine and Orange County since 1972. If you’re concerned about high TDS water in Anaheim, the first thing to understand is what that number actually tells you. TDS, or Total Dissolved Solids, measures the
Q3 Wrap-Up: What We Learned from Irvine’s Free Water Tests
By Brian McCowin, McCowin Water. Serving Irvine and Orange County since 1972. If you’re wondering what to expect from a water test in Irvine, the process is simpler than most homeowners imagine. During a free in-home water test in Irvine,
Why Does My RO Water Taste Different: Things Your Taste Buds Notice
By Brian McCowin, McCowin Water. Serving Irvine and Orange County since 1972. If your reverse osmosis water taste seems different from your regular tap water, it is usually because the RO system changes the water’s makeup as it filters it.
Why Is Your Reverse Osmosis System So Slow?
By Brian McCowin, McCowin Water. Serving Irvine and Orange County since 1972. If you have a slow reverse osmosis system, the most common causes are a clogged prefilter, an aging RO membrane, low water pressure, a full or poorly pressurized
RO vs Carbon Filtration: What Does Your Water Actually Need?
By Brian McCowin, McCowin Water. Serving Irvine and Orange County since 1972. RO vs carbon filtration comes down to what you are trying to remove from your water. Carbon filtration is excellent for improving taste, reducing chlorine, and addressing certain
How Long Does a Reverse Osmosis Filter Last: The Signs It’s Time
By Brian McCowin, McCowin Water. Serving Irvine and Orange County since 1972. A reverse osmosis filter typically lasts several months to a few years, depending on which filter you mean, how much water your household uses, the quality of the
What Does Reverse Osmosis Remove: The Answer Isn’t Just Minerals
By Brian McCowin, McCowin Water. Serving Irvine and Orange County since 1972. Reverse osmosis removes many dissolved substances from water, including a wide range of minerals, salts, metals, and other contaminants, depending on the membrane and overall system design. Unlike