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Water:
- Purely Refreshing water is processed locally in our
plant at 4703 Marine Ave. Powell River, BC. Taking water
from our local source and running it through our Multi
filtration, Multi Membrane, Charcoal, Reverse Osmosis,
and Ozone UV Filtration system.
- In its pure state, water is one of the most aggressive
solvents known. Called the "universal solvent,"
water, to a certain degree, will dissolve virtually
everything to which it is exposed. Pure water has a
very high energy state and, like everything else in
nature, seems to achieve energy equilibrium with its
surroundings. It will dissolve the quantity of material
available until the solution reaches saturation, the
point at which no higher level of solids can be dissolved.
Contaminants found in water include atmospheric gases,
minerals, organic materials (some naturally-occurring,
others man-made) plus any materials used to transport
or store water.
There is an endless supply of information pertaining
to water quality, so we have provided answers to some
of the more common water quality problems.
Hard Water
Bad Taste and Odor
Chlorine
Hard Water
What is hard water?
Hard water is water which contains a large amount of
dissolved minerals such as calcium and magnesium. It
is a very common in North American households.
What are the problems associated with hard water?
Hard water is not unhealthy to drink, but it may have
undesirable effects on your water-using appliances,
your skin and hair, and your household plumbing. With
hard water:
-minerals from the water may build up and form scale
deposits in your pipes, water-using appliances, and
fixtures.
-soaps and detergents won't lather as well, so it will
be necessary to use greater amounts of them.
-your hair and skin may feel dry and coarse.
What can be done to treat hard water?
An ion-exchange water softener will effectively solve
your hard water problem. The water softener works by
replacing the hardness of minerals in the water with
sodium ions. More information is available about AMETEK
water softeners.
Information provided by Culligan / AMETEK
Bad Taste and Odour
What causes bad taste and odour?
A variety of factors may cause your water to taste or
smell unpleasant.
Chlorine: Many public water systems use chlorine to
kill bacteria and other potentially harmful organisms.
At times, however, excess chlorine in the water supply
may cause the water to take on a strong taste and odour.
More information is available about chlorine.
Hydrogen sulfide: Most common in well-water, hydrogen
sulfide gas may result in a "rotten-egg" odour
and may also corrode plumbing fixtures. Even small amounts
of the gas can make water smell terrible. Water filters
will not solve your hydrogen sulfide problems; it is
necessary to contact a water conditioning dealer.
Organic matter: When present in your water, even in
small quantities, organic matter may cause a musty or
earthy odour.
Minerals: High mineral content may result in a salty
or soda-like taste, while iron and manganese may contribute
a metallic taste to the water. For more information
about reducing iron and manganese, visit our Water Softeners
page, or contact a water conditioning dealer.
What are the problems associated with bad tasting/smelling
water?
In most cases, water that smells or tastes unpleasant
is not unhealthy to drink; however, it is often undesirable
to drink. Poor tasting water can adversely affect the
taste of your food and beverages as well.
What can be done to treat bad tasting/smelling water?
Activated carbon filters will improve the taste and
odour of most water supplies* by reducing chlorine and
various chemicals. Filters for taste and odour are usually
installed at the point-of-use by the kitchen faucet;
Ametek offers under-sink filter housings, countertop
filter systems, and small carbon filters which install
directly onto the faucet.
*NOTE: Hydrogen sulfide ("rotten-egg smell")
will not be removed by carbon filters. Consult a water
conditioning dealer.
Information provided by Culligan / AMETEK
Chlorine
Why is chlorine in my water?
Many public water systems use chlorine as a disinfecting
agent to kill pathogenic bacteria or other potentially
harmful organisms. If your water comes from a private
well, a chlorination system in the well may serve the
same purpose. While chlorine is important in effectively
treating water, by the time it has reached your home
it may cause your water to take on a strong taste and
odour. More information is available about bad taste
and odour in your water supply.
What are the problems associated with chlorine?
Chlorine may cause your water to taste or smell unpleasant,
and this in turn affects the taste of any food or beverage
you make using that water. It may also dry your hair
and skin.
What can be done to reduce chlorine?
Activated carbon filters will reduce chlorine taste
and odour, leaving you with great-tasting water. Filters
for taste and odour are usually installed at the point-of-use
under or near the kitchen faucet. Ametek offers under-sink
filter housings, a countertop filter system, and a small
carbon filter which installs directly onto the faucet.
It is also possible (but less efficient) to place a
carbon filter on the main cold water line.
Information provided by Culligan / AMETEK
Coffee:
- Mass production may have its place with some coffee
companies. Our supplier Canterbury, with it's years
of hands-on knowledge and personal and professional
experience give us the leading edge.
- To what heights will Canterbury's bean buyer go to
procure the consummate coffee bean? Anywhere from 2,000
to 8,000 feet in the mountains of the coffee bean meccas
of the world; Brazil, Colombia, Yemen, Ethiopia, El
Salvador, Costa Rica, Hawaii, India, Java and many more.
From these purveyors of the precious coffee bean we
select only the Arabica bean.
Selecting and buying the right coffees is critical but
equally important is knowing how to blend the coffees
together to deliver a well balanced coffee. Canterbury's
master blender understands the subtle intricacies of
the various varieties and brings these select coffees
together to produce the unique blends that Canterbury
is famous for.
Supplies:
- At Aaron Service & Supply we can provide you with
everything from creamers, stir sticks, Cappuccino Machines,
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