The #1 reason for experiencing low pressure is a plugged filter or cartridge. If you have a cartridge style sediment filter it may be plugged and due to be changed. If you have a down flow, up flow or backwashing style filter, it can also become plugged with sediment, iron or other minerals over time.
A wellhead is an above ground access point to your home’s underground water well. It looks like a metal pipe or tube and will typically stick-up about 16 inches above the ground.
Good competition is good for everyone. Having competition causes sellers to be more attuned to requirements of their customers. Greco & Haines specializes in well water systems service and installations, and water filtration; and have been doing just that for almost 50 years now.
Greco & Haines well water specialists can help ensure that your well water is safe for use by installing a complete water filtration system. From a multi media filtering system to an ultraviolet light system for micro biological contaminants, Greco can recommend a technology to fit your well water demands.
Run the dishwasher, shower, sprinkler, washing machine without a drop in water flow – ask us how you can enjoy the convenience of constant and reliable pressure throughout your home.
Private wells can experience very different performance characteristics when drought conditions move into Connecticut. While some wells run dry, others may continue to flow without consequence, even if they are next door, or just down the street.
Is Reverse Osmosis Right for You? A Reverse Osmosis Filter (R.O.) is the ultimate filter for delicious, sparkling clear drinking water. Whether or not you have a filtration system for your well water, RO filters can add a final touch to water filtration. Conveniently installed under the cabinet of a tap of your choice, the […]
pH is a figure expressing the acidity or alkalinity of a solution. If you’re looking for a more scientific definition, pH is “potential Hydrogren”. pH is measured on a scale from 0 to 14, with 7 being neutral. If your water has a pH value of less than 7.0, your water is acidic. A value […]
The Stainers: Iron and Manganese Iron and manganese in water can produce unpleasant tastes and cause yellow, brown or rusty stains on everything it touches from your sinks to your laundered clothes. They can also react in coffee, tea and some alcoholic beverages and produce a black sludge, affecting both taste and appearance. These chemical […]
Waterborne microorganisms Waterborne, disease-causing microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, algae and fungi can live in your well water. These microscopic organisms can cause a wide variety of sicknesses from Influenza and Dysentery to Salmonella and Tuberculosis. Your well water should be laboratory tested for detection of bacteria. City water uses Chlorine as a disinfectant. Chlorine […]
Hard Water is a high concentration of mineral content. Minerals such as iron, calcium and magnesium are common in well water. Almost 85% of homes in America have hard water to some degree. Wells in Connecticut are prone to these conditions which can be unsightly, create an odor and wreak havoc on well water systems. […]
The Constant Water Pressure System Solution! A private water well is one of your home’s true assets, but it may not be the best source for water pressure. You may be noticing the washing machine is taking longer to fill when the dishwasher is running, or the shower starts sputtering when the lawn sprinkler is on. […]
