katalox light

  1. J

    High iron (12ppm) and high Manganese (.44ppm)and slightly acidic water (6.5)

    I have a ph of 6.5, iron is at 12ppm, manganese is .44 ppm, hardness is 3 grains, and TDS is 90. I’m trying to figure out which media is the best in my scenario i know birm won’t work because of ph. All the solid magnanese oxides require a higher ph to perform at their full potential. Greensand...
  2. H

    URGENT: Hot Springs Katalox Light Fe/Mn Filters, High Bicarbonate

    I'm really impressed with the on the ground knowledge in these forums. We have kind of an urgent situation and if any of you offer consulting, we would greatly appreciate some closer support than these forums also to help us to get our filters working this week as our family business is hanging...
  3. Ĝan Ŭesli Starling

    Best Placement for Carbon Filter?

    If adding a backwashing carbon filter into a system already comprised of a Katalox Lite with O3 and a softener having Purolite SSTC60 resin, where best should it be located in relation to the other two?
  4. Ĝan Ŭesli Starling

    Clack "5 button", EE, or EA for Katalox Lite with Ozone?

    Had discovered conflicting information on which Clack valve to use with Ozotech EOG for Katalox Lite. Sources differed in specifying either an EA, EE, or 5-button Clack valve. See final section at bottom. EE Argument: Ozotech's own website for the EOG specifically names the "EE board" as...
  5. Ĝan Ŭesli Starling

    How critical carbon filter after Katalox Lite?

    Am looking at quotes from vendors after submitting my water testing report. Am seeing Katalox Lite with O3 ahead of regular softener and no carbon filter between. Elsewhere I read of a back-washing carbon filter being important after Katalox. Some enlightenement, please, as to when and when not.
  6. Ĝan Ŭesli Starling

    Long duration (trickle) re-generation?

    I have received different recommendations from vendors based on my water report. Water Quality in mg/L as follows: Calcium 52.3, Iron 1.206, Iron-Dissolved 1.154, Magnesium 15.11, Manganese 0.081, Hardness 190, pH 7.6, TDS 300, Turbidity 1.5 NTU, Tannin/Lignin 0.6. The test did not report on...
  7. Wodoerson

    Lab Results in, treatment system questions.

    I just got my lab results back and want to run it by the very knowledgeable and helpful crowd here. The overall goal of the treatment system is no staining, no odor, and drinkable for the entire family (I'm ok with the current setup but not everyone else is). Abbreviated lab results from...
  8. superdad

    Prevent scale buildup on hot water heating elements using a salt-free water conditioner.

    Hello, I am new to this forum, so bear with me. I have well water with the following specs: pH: 7.5 Hardness: 25 grains Iron: 0.116 mg/L Sulfur: 11.8 mg/L Manganese: .130 mg/L Total Dissolved solids: 300ppm There is the smell of sulfur in the water, and there is a black film on the inside...
  9. Wodoerson

    Softener as Iron Filter with KL?

    Hi All, I am a new homeowner with a well, move in date is in three weeks. An inspection of the equipment revealed that the softener is severely restricting flow to the home. While the softener is inline the faucets had very low pressure, and when bypassed the pressure was more than...
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