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Have you Heard of the Industrial Revolution? A Brief History of the Steam Boiler
Mar 24, 2025
Early Beginnings Okay, technically the practical use of steam predates the Industrial Revolution. In fact, you can trace the origins of steam-harnessing all the way back to the first century (Search for ‘Hero of Alexandria’s aeolipile’ for more information on that)....
The Lake House
Mar 14, 2025
About the Author: Conner McCoy is a marketing writer at Fact Water Co., using his love of the english language to craft web pages, blogs, emails, and anything else that needs written. In his free time, Conner enjoys hiking, reading, writing, gaming, playing most...
The Importance of Boiler Water Pre-Treatment
Mar 10, 2025
Treating Boiler Water Any business that utilizes boilers should be aware of the importance of boiler water pre-treatment. Feedwater that enters a boiler can carry within it any number of impurities, contaminants, or other unwanted material that can harm the boiler and...
Clearcut
Jan 29, 2025
About the Author:Conor Parrish is the Director of Business Development for FCT Water but swears he is “not big on titles” at least not as it pertains to his career. A father, a husband, and wannabe beekeeper are titles he can get behind. Known to run with donkeys in...
Into Water
Jan 29, 2025
About the Author: Danielle is the self-proclaimed FCT Hand of the King for all those Game of Thrones lovers out there. She has a legal background but enjoys the creativity that comes with running a small business. Danielle is a mother of two and an avid hobbyist –...
Biological Growth in Water
Jan 28, 2025
Biological Growth in Water Water can be a breeding ground for bacteria, viruses, and other micro-organisms. Depending on water make-up and other factors like temperature and pressure, these micro-organisms can multiply and spread quickly throughout a system, and...
Water Fouling
Jan 28, 2025
What is Water Fouling? The terms ‘fouling’ or ‘water fouling’ are general terms used to describe the presence or accumulation of unwanted material in water or on a component such as a heat exchanger. This can include scale, general dirt and debris, dissolved metals,...
Corrosion control water treatment
Jan 27, 2025
Corrosion and Water Treatment Corrosion control water treatment is a type of water treatment designed to protect parts of water-based applications from corroding. Corrosion is one of the most harmful water issues that can occur within water systems and, along with...
Water Scale
Jan 27, 2025
What is Water Scale? Water can contain a variety of dissolved substances, including minerals like calcium and magnesium, which given time and the correct conditions, can deposit on the surfaces of pipes and water applications to create water scale. These deposits,...
Service Deionization: Ultra-Pure Water, Delivered
Jan 27, 2025
What is Deionization? Deionization is a chemical process that removes mineral ions (electrically charged particles) from water, including calcium, magnesium, sodium, chloride, sulfate, and bicarbonate. These ions are typically responsible for water hardness and...
Weather Disasters and Water
Jan 17, 2025
Weather Disasters and How they can Affect Water A few months ago, the American Southeast was battered by hurricanes Helene and Milton. Communities in coastal states like Florida, Georgia, the Carolinas, and Virginia suffered flooding, downed trees, widespread power...
RO vs. DI – Which is Right for You?
Jan 9, 2025
Water purity is essential for countless applications, with many options available for achieving the right level of purity. Among the methods available, Reverse Osmosis (RO) and Deionization (DI) stand out as two of the most popular and effective water treatment...