Common Water Treatment Maintenance Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Posted by David Cannon on 11th Mar 2026
Effective water treatment plant maintenance is essential for ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and longevity of industrial water treatment systems. However, many industrial facilities unknowingly make maintenance mistakes that can lead to reduced system performance, increased operational costs, equipment damage, and potential regulatory compliance issues.
Problems such as improper chemical dosing, neglected filter maintenance, inadequate monitoring of water quality parameters, and delayed eq
Air Vent Valve Function in Industrial Piping Systems: Why It Is Critical for System Efficiency?
Posted by David Cannon on 11th Feb 2026
Air management plays a vital role in industrial piping and pressurized process systems. When air becomes trapped, dissolved, or carried along with the fluid, it can disrupt flow, reduce system efficiency, and place unnecessary stress on equipment. If not properly controlled, this air can lead to operational instability and mechanical issues.
That’s why managing air is not just an option but a core requirement in the design and operation of industrial piping systems.
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How Hard Water Damages Industrial Equipment: Proven Treatment Methods
Posted by David Cannon on 22nd Dec 2025
Industrial facilities depend on water as a process medium, heat transfer fluid, cleaning agent, and utility resource. When that water contains excessive dissolved minerals, its hardness increases, and this becomes a silent threat to equipment reliability and operating costs. Hard water damages industrial equipment is not always visible at first, but the long-term consequences can be severe. In industrial settings, hard water refers to water with elevated concentrations of calcium (Ca²⁺), ma
How to Use a Calibration Column for Metering Pumps: Benefits, DIY Guide, and Top Brands
Posted by David Cannon on 25th Aug 2025
When it comes to chemical dosing accuracy, your metering pump is only as reliable as its calibration. A calibration column - sometimes called a calibration cylinder is a simple, cost-effective tool that ensures your pump delivers the exact amount of chemical you intend.
At Cannon Water Technology, we supply premium calibration columns from trusted brands like Koflo, Pulsafeeder, and Neptune Pump Company. In this guide, we’ll explain the benefits, features, and step-by-step DIY use of cali