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Q. How do you get the H2O2 in my water supply?

A: It can be done several different ways depending on the type of well and pump you have or if you have city water. This determines where you tap the supply. Once that is determined the system is hooked into the water supply and the pump is set to the appropriate ammount of H2O2.

Q: Will it stain my clothes?

A: No not at all. It will make your soaps and softeners work better.

Q: What does the H2O2 do?

A: H2O2 is the strongest oxidizer avaialble for water, it kills and reacts with bacteria, iron, suphates, sulphites, nitrates, and many other contaminates that find there way into water. H2O2 reacts up to 5000 times faster then chlorine and it's byproducts are water and oxygen.

Q: Does it effect my water hardeness?

A: No Perxoxide does not effect hardness.

Q: How long does it take to work?

A: The peroxide acts instantly, up to 5,000 times faster then chlorine. You will begin to see traces of H2O2 in the water generally within a half hour of putting in your system. After about 2-3 weeks you may have to turn your system down, because the lines are cleaner and less H2O2 is needed.

Q: How long will a container last me?

A: That depends on how much water the household, or farm consumes, and how bad the water is. For general purpose a family of four would most likely need a new, sealed container every 9-12 months. Farms have a few more variables than households so there are no general numbers, but one given is they are going to use more than a house.

Q: Is it safe in the cold?

A: Yes. The pumps are built for exterior use. And the H2O2 has a freezing point of negative 32 degrees. (system would be installed inside if area is prone to negative temperatures below -32)

Q: How often should I check H2O2 levels in my water?

A: You should check your H2O2 levels every month or two. And every week for the first month. I have customers that haven't checked levels in years. They simply smell the sulphur and know the jug is empty.

Q: Is it safe to touch?

A: Although it will not burn your finger off, it is not recomended. Gloves, goggles and caution should be used whenever handling this H2O2. It will tingle if you get it on your skin, and turn white, wash immediately with soap and water. Do not ingest or get in your eyes.

Q: Does my water softner effect H2O2?

A: It shouldn't. But it can. When a softener is in a water system with no filter before it, the softener will act as a filter. This extra stress on the softener is ok as long as it cleans itself out thorougly when it regenerates. If the softener is not regenerated often enough, or simply not working as efficiently, and starting get build up the H2O2 will oxidize those contaminates and lead to a lower ppm reading of H2O2 after the softener.

According to Essential Water Solutions, "As effective as chlorine is as a disinfecting agent, it's only marginally effective in reducing the odors from sulfur or reducing iron bacteria, iron or manganese."

Even though at 34% concentration H2O2 is corrosive, once it is dilluted in water it is no longer corrosive. I have pulled pumps with undisolved chlorine caked on them and once out of the well they usually crumble apart. I have even heard horror stories where chlorine actually ate through the casing to the well.

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