Studies conclude that using softened water in the home leads to significantly reduced detergent consumption,
and energy usage
The Water Quality Association has concluded studies that show a significant reduction in the amount of detergents used when laundering clothes. Results of the study show a reduction in detergent use by 50%, better stain removal, and whiter clothes. In addition, it was found when using soft water, washing clothes in 60°F cold water vs. 100°F hot water yielded the same, if not better results compared to washing in hard water.
The study shows that not only will washing in softened water save consumers money, but the lower detergent discharge into the environment, combined with reduced energy costs, will also be environmentally friendly.
This follows results from a Battelle Institute study that evaluated the affect of soft vs. hard water on residential hot water heaters and instantaneous tankless hot water heaters. Results from this study concluded that standard hot water heaters retained the original factory efficiency rating over a 15-year lifetime, versus as much as a 48% loss of efficiency when using hard/un-softened water. Tankless water heaters operated with hard water failed after only 19 days of testing – but also maintained the original factory efficiency rating over a 15-year lifetime when supplied with softened water.
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Presidents Anti-Cancer Panel Recommends Filtering Home Water
The President’s panel reviewing exposure to cancer causing agents and methods to reduce risk has released a report that recommends the use of home water filtering systems to prevent the ingestion of carcinogens. A press release from the Water Quality Association discusses this finding at http://wqa.org/pdf/cancerpanel.pdf.
Reverse osmosis (RO) drinking water systems are available from CAI on our “Reverse Osmosis” page in our Online Store. Consider the Microline TFC-4 or the GE/Merlin tankless system to provide excellent quality water for household cooking and drinking. Always look for the NSF 58 or WQA Gold system certification when shopping for an RO system to assure that you have a quality unit independently certified by a third party professional organization.
NEWLY REDESIGNED WEBSITE!
The CAI Technologies website has a new look. Now it’s easier than ever to customize and purchase your water treatment system. Each product has its own page, and a more detailed description of included components, available options, and services. We are always trying to improve our site, and if you have a suggestion that can improve our site, please let us know!
CAI JOINS THE BBBOnLine PRIVACY PROGRAM
With growing concerns regarding Online privacy, CAI has joined the BBB online Privacy program. Your privacy is important to us. By participating in the Council of Better Business Bureau's BBB OnLine Privacy Program we have made a commitment to meet the programs' strict requirements regarding how we treat your information and have it verified by BBB OnLine. Further information about this program is available at http://www.bbbonline.org.CAI OFFERS NEW VALUE LINE OF PRODUCTS
Our new "Value Line" of products offers an economical alternative for your water treatment needs. Visit the Value Line page to see these pre-packaged water softeners, pH neutralizers, and carbons filters. Water softeners and backwashing filters both use high quality Autotrol 255 or 268 valves, available with either timer or microprocessor based controls. With lifetime technical support (original purchaser), and 5 year warranty, these low priced products will still provide you with years of great performance.
LEAD
LEVELS IN DRINKING WATER RAISE CONCERNS
The Washington
Post published a article on October 5th,
2004, describing lead contamination reporting
issues that effect drinking water quality. This
story emphasizes the need for consumers to consider
adding a "point-of-use" treatment like a Reverse
Osmosis drinking water system to safeguard their
water supply. While most municipal systems
do meet USEPA guidelines for lead levels in drinking
water, the aging infrastructure along with other
factors mean that their will inevitably be a
growing number of contamination issues inside
the US. Visit the Washington
Post online
to read this article. Look for a NSF or
WQA certified system to make sure that the product
will work as advertised ON-LINE SHOPPING NOW AVAILABLE!!
Easy, secure, fast, and convenient on-line shopping
for our water treatment products is now available
for retail and wholesale customers! Use your VISA,
MasterCard, American Express,
or Discover to place an order. Retail
customers will enjoy the fast direct shipping at no
additional charge to their location. With our on-line
shopping mall you can also use your Check,
Money Order, or Purchase
Order to obtain these products - by fax or
secure server. As always, you can contact us directly
if you prefer.
THE BBB OnLine RELIBILITY PROGRAM
CAI has joined the Better Business Bureau and the
Online Reliability Program. The reliability program
is administered by the BBB, and companies that follow
membership requirements may display the seal. Clicking
on the seal allows web shoppers to check BBB information
on a company and be assured the company will stand
behind its service.
Websites carrying the BBB OnLine Reliability seal
are all members of their local Better Business Bureau,
have been in business for at least one year, have
agreed to abide by BBB standards of truth in advertising,
and have committed to work with the BBB to resolve
consumer disputes that arise over goods or services
promoted or advertised on their site.
NSF STANDARD 55 CERTIFIED ULTRAVIOLET
SYSTEMS
CAI now offers the new Sterilight ultraviolet system
independently certified to NSF standard 55 standards.
These units are tested to meet the exacting standards
You can find out more about these systems on our Ultraviolet
Sterilization page.
CHANGE OF MAILING ADDRESS
Our mailing address has been changed to better serve
your needs. Regular mail correspondence can be sent
to the address below:
Cordonna Associates, Inc.
P.O. Box 126
Frederick, PA 19435-0126
Please contact us to obtain the correct address for
package and freight shipments.
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