In a previous blog, we discussed common cation resin foulants. Here are some typical issues that we see with anion resin. Organics: Surface waters, such as rivers, streams, reservoirs, lakes, etc, can contain hundreds of PPM of natural and man-made organic matter. Natural organics are commonly formed from decaying vegetation. This decaying vegetation includes tannins, …
Test your ion exchange resin to monitor and maintain your water treatment systems such as softeners, dealkalizers, condensate polishers, deionizers or demineralizer systems. You should have the resin analyzed on a yearly basis to check the quality and performance of the resin. Samples can be taken from the resin bed and sent to Res-Kem to …
We are often asked to help with an ion exchange system that no longer has the same run length as when it was new. Typically, this is the result of either reversible or non-reversible fouling of the cation and/or anion ion exchange resin. These are some of the common foulants: Iron: Clear Water Iron (ferrous …
Res-Kem Corp. and our sister company General Water Services offer preventative maintenance contracts for customers here in the Mid-Atlantic region. I thought it might be helpful to go over our Preventative Maintenance procedures for a commercial or industrial water softener for those of you who maintain your own water softening equipment. For an industrial water …
Res-Kem is a supplier of ion exchange resins from several vendors including Purolite. Res-Kem is often asked to diagnose a potential ion exchange resin problem. Depending upon the resin type, cation, anion, or mixed bed, cost and length in service, it may make sense to sample the resin and test for parameters that can identify …
