Posted in Water Filtration on May 5th, 2012
Home Living for Life: What type of water filtration system does Starbucks currently use? Great question! Their water is de-licious. Although the water companies vary per state, they use a system that is actually triple filtered by the time it come out of the drinking water faucet. If you brew coffee at home, it is [...]
Posted in Water Filtration on May 4th, 2012
Question: Why can’t filtration or evaporation be used to separate alcohol and water? I know you can use fractional distillation but why can’t you use filtration or evaporation be used instead to separate alcohol and water? Assuming you are speaking of general alcohols, you need to remember they are miscible with water; that is to [...]
Posted in Water Filtration on May 2nd, 2012
Question: Is the water pump on my fish tank acceptable filtration? I just got a new fish tank and I am very excited to welcome a few baby goldfish. The fish tank has a filtration system that waterfalls water from the top into it. The water fall creates bubbles in the water, is this appropriate [...]
Posted in Water Filtration on May 1st, 2012
FAQ: How is solubility, filtration, and evaportaion used in everyday life? How is solubility, filtration, and evaportaion used in everyday life? sorry, evaporation Solubility happens every time you mix sugar into tea, coffee filters filter out grounds and keep them from your coffee (you also have solubility of the coffee flavors into the water), and [...]
Posted in Water Filtration on Apr 30th, 2012
Question: I have java moss in a fish bowl of one gallon w/ no filtration or air is that good to have it like that? I put is next to my 10 gallon tank w/ the lights hit the bowl, will it grow if i put a pinch of flakes everyday? do i need to [...]
Posted in Water Filtration on Apr 30th, 2012
My Question: Which counter top water filtration system should I get? I want to get the fluoride out along with the various metals that might get in their from old pipes etc. Also, is there a trustworthy source for comparisons and reviews, other than Consumer Reports since I don’t subscribe? Thanks I use a PUR [...]
Posted in Water Filtration on Apr 29th, 2012
My Question: How does a water filtration plant work? Please cite you source and make it easy to understand. (I have a pea-brain.) =P Skim this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_purification
Posted in Water Filtration on Apr 28th, 2012
Q&A: How much filtration do i need? I have a 50 gallon turtle tank and I want to know how many gallons of filtration do i need so i dont have to clean the tank anymore? I have a filter made for a 100 gallon tank. would that be good enough? Or do i need [...]
Posted in Water Filtration on Apr 26th, 2012
My Question: What is the best reverse osmosis water filtration system on the market? vinegar http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knO19K7hay0
Posted in Water Filtration on Apr 25th, 2012
Q&A: Perfect filtration set up for a 55 gallon aquarium? I already have a 55 as of right now. Unfortunately it only has two 300gph hang on power filters. But I’m getting another 55 soon and I want filtration to be efficient and able to handle the bio-load. Ive read about ceramic rings and sponges [...]
