How Often Should You Add Salt to a Water Softener?
A water softener can run automatically, but it still needs attention between service visits. One question homeowners ask is how often to add salt. There is no refill schedule that suits every home: the right routine depends on the water being treated, the amount used and the system’s regeneration settings. For owners of the HG […]
Can You Connect Your HG PureWater RO System to Your Fridge?
Yes. HG PureWater customers have already connected their RO systems to refrigerators, making this an option worth discussing when planning your kitchen drinking-water setup. If your fridge has a plumbed water dispenser or ice maker, you may want to supply it from your HG PureWater RO system alongside your drinking-water tap. The key is to […]
Building a New Home? Plan Your Water Filter Location Before Handover
Cover image: an illustrative scene, not a photograph of the customer projects described below. When you are building a home, it is natural to think carefully about the kitchen, bathrooms and outdoor spaces. If water filtration is also on your wish list, bring it into those conversations early. You do not need to have every […]
Bottled Water vs Filtered Tap Water: Cost, Convenience and Microplastics
Buying bottled water can become an everyday habit: a pack during the weekly shop, a bottle on the commute, or another purchase after exercise. When Australian households compare it with filtered tap water, the decision involves convenience, ongoing costs, water quality and the evidence behind microplastic claims. A study highlighted by Concordia University on 22 […]
Water Filters for Rental Properties: What Australian Tenants Should Consider
Renting does not have to mean giving up convenient filtered water at home. The practical question is how to add it without taking over the kitchen, changing the benchtop unnecessarily or creating extra work when you move. For some households, a filter jug is enough. Others prefer drinking water directly from a kitchen tap. A […]
What Does WaterMark Certification Mean for a Home Water Filter?
When comparing water-filtration systems in Australia, customers often search for a WaterMark certified water filter. It is an important consideration—but it is also frequently misunderstood. WaterMark relates to plumbing-product compliance. It does not, by itself, tell you how much chlorine, salt, PFAS, hardness or any other substance a filtration system will reduce. What is WaterMark […]
Why Whole-House Water Filter Installation Layout Matters
Plan a serviceable whole-house water filter installation with accessible valves, a practical bypass, suitable pipework, weather protection and enough cartridge clearance.
Boil Water vs Do Not Drink Advisories: What Australian Households Should Know
When a water supplier or health authority issues an alert, the exact wording matters. A boil water advisory, do not consume advisory and do not use advisory describe different risks and require different responses. They are not interchangeable, and a household water filter does not cancel or replace official instructions. Australian authorities may use slightly […]
Can You Drink Rainwater from a Tank? Filtration and Disinfection Explained
Rainwater tanks supply many Australian homes, especially rural properties without mains water. But can you drink rainwater from a tank simply because it looks clear? Not necessarily. Suitability depends on the roof catchment, storage, maintenance and any risks affecting the supply. A well-managed rainwater system can provide drinking water. The important question is whether your […]
What Does a TDS Meter Actually Tell You About Drinking Water?
A handheld TDS meter gives Australian households a quick way to compare tap water and filtered water. Dip the probe into a clean sample and a number appears, usually in parts per million. But what does that number actually tell you? The important distinction is that most consumer meters estimate total dissolved solids from electrical […]
