Frequently Asked Questions
Calcium and magnesium are the culprit of this problem. These two minerals are called water hardness and are measured in grains per gallon (GPG). The U.S. Department of the Interior has established levels for the classification of hardness based on G.P.G. concentration of these minerals. 0—1 soft, 1—3.5 slightly hard, 3.5—7 moderately hard, 7—10.5 hard 10.5 or more very hard. A water test will find out what the water hardness in your home is, and a solution for it, if needed, can be determined at that point.
Yes, water softening is accomplished by Ion Exchange. When a calcium or magnesium ion is removed from the water molecule it is replaced by an ion of salt or potassium. Systems not using salt or potassium can not remove hardness. Hardness build up, spotting, and scaling will exist if Ion Exchange doesn’t occur.
Hard water reduces the efficiency of water-using appliances. Take you water heater, for example. Scale build-up from hard water coats the heater’s coils. In one study where electric water heaters were operated and tested exclusively on hard water, they consumed nearly 21.5 percent more energy than water heaters using softened water. And gas water heaters consumed 30 percent more energy. (Water Quality Research Council (NMSU) 1981). Also, appliances operating with hard water may need to be serviced or replaced more often, due to build-up of hardness and scaling.
Studies have found that minerals in your drinking water essentially make no contribution to health, and may even be present in forms your body can’t absorb. Unfortunately, companies that promote “mineral water” perpetuate the myth that drinking water with minerals is healthy.
No, soft water removes soap and shampoo easily. In fact, easier than hard water does. The slickness that people feel when using soft water is the moistures and oils of their own skin. In contrast, hard water leaves soap residue on the skin. This can cause clogging of skin pores, and itchy, dry, flaky skin, Soft water allows the pores of your skin to breathe, thus promoting and maintaining healthy skin.
No, soft water removes soap and shampoo easily. In fact, easier than hard water does. The slickness that people feel when using soft water is the moistures and oils of their own skin. In contrast, hard water leaves soap residue on the skin. This can cause clogging of skin pores, and itchy, dry, flaky skin, Soft water allows the pores of your skin to breathe, thus promoting and maintaining healthy skin.
We will be happy to provide answers to the questions above or any others that you may have.
Client Testimonials
Susan Schuchman
2023-02-09
Frank is the Best!
Advantage Pure Flo has the best quality water systems and professional installation. Exceptional customer service and I highly recommend.
Dave
2022-08-11
Very happy with price and service, I’m glad I didn’t do the job myself, they replaced. All five filters on my reverses osmosis system, plus did a few things I would have misses.
Todd Conaway
2022-03-01
These guys are fantastic. Professional and very knowledgeable. Have installed several units for us. Do not make the mistake of going to another company. My father has been dealing with the owner for 21 years. No Issues!
Nikolay Kolev
2020-12-13
At first I contacted Ben Franklin Plumbing AZ. Those guys seemed knowledgeable but the pricing seemed a little high. I decided to shop around and was referred to Advantage Pure Flo.
Let me tell you this. The whole experience was an absolute breeze. Frank came to our home and explained everything I needed to know. A couple of days later someone from the company came and installed the water softener and reverse osmosis system.
The process was very quick, very friendly and very professional. All of my questions and concerns have been addressed and I can’t recommend enough this company.
Last but definite not least - they charged me a third of what Ben Franklin Plumbing wanted to charge me for the same work.
Thank you so much!
Efanema from Epanema
2020-10-28
Family Owned business. Great talking to Frank!
Jamie Meidlinger
2020-06-24
Advantage Pure Flo is the best!!! We purchased water softeners and reverse osmosis systems from them 15 years ago for new homes and never had to replace them. When we built a new home, there was no doubt we would use them again. We recently had an issue with our refrigerator making ice and were told by companies we called it was our reverse osmosis system. We called Advantage Pure Flo and they came by to check out the situation. It wasn't related to the reverse osmosis but they helped us anyhow and didn't even charge us for a service call. They are very dependable and honest and we highly recommend them!
Robert Lambkin
2020-02-28
Their price is exactly what they quote you. They never upsell, and they're mfrs are all here in AZ. They'll educate you on the valley's water, the chemistry of drinking water, the history of the water quality in your town, and more if you ask them. The reason for the review is because of the service. If you have any questions, no matter how smart or how dumb, a real AZ human talks to you. Less salt=less$. Thanks boys!
Andrew Hill
2020-01-08
Excellent product!!
By far the best water filtration systems we have ever tried. We have used Pure Flo over the years. They are no doubt the best in the business. If you dont already have a water softener it will change your life. Its crazy how soft my skin and hair is now.
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