6
Note To The Home Owner
Your OneFlow
®
+ system will improve the properties of water
throughout your home. Here are some things to expect and
some recommendations for maximizing the benefits and your
enjoyment of :
Sinks and fixtures –
should have reduced
spotting. If water is
allowed to evaporate off
a surface, small spots
may be left behind.
Many times this residue
is easier to clean up
than the previous hard
water spotting.
Dishwasher-Spot-
ting on dishes and
on the surface of the
dishwasher should
be greatly reduced.
We recommend that
you immediately
reduce the amount of
dishwashing detergent
by approximately 50%
as compared to hard
water use. Dishwash-
ing detergents low in
phosphates are highly recommended as they are better for the
environment and phosphates can cause spotting. In very hard
water areas, the use of a rinse aid
may be advised.
Shower doors and tiles –
should
have reduced spotting. When water
evaporates off a surface, small spots
may be left behind. Depending on
water chemistry, these spots may be
easy to remove with a damp cloth or
sponge.
In the bath
you should
notice that soaps and sham-
poos lather more than with
un-treated water. Soaps and
shampoos will also rinse off
much easier and faster than
they would with traditional
soft water. We recommend
the use of modern soaps for
the best results.
Things to watch for:
During the first 30-90 days:
• Faucet aerators and drains may plug occasionally as old scale
is removed from your plumbing system and water heater.
• You may also see milky water while the descaling is taking
place. This is simply an increase in the calcium in the water
because OneFlow
®
+ is removing old scale deposits from your
pipes.
Good practices:
If your dishwasher is severely coated with scale at the time of
installation, we recommend that you purchase a product like
Jet-Dry
®
Dishwasher cleaner to accelerate the cleaning. After this
initial cleaning OneFlow
®
+ should keep it clean.
We also recommend that you drain your water heater tank. This
should be done 30 to 60 days after OneFlow
®
+ is installed, and
again in one year. This is a good practice that can dramatically
increase the life of your water heating appliance. The OneFlow
®
+
will help keep the tank and heating elements free of scale and
operating at peak efficiency. Please follow the manufacturer's
instructions when draining the tank!
