Andy Ball Water Expert Andy Ball: What is Hydrogen Sulfide? Hydrogen sulfide (or hydrogen sulphide) is the chemical compound with the formula H2S. This colorless, toxic and flammable... Sponsored Content 18 Sep 2026 | 01:10
#14 - Jacob Wolak. Photo Credit: Chris Decker DV Sputters, then Wins 13-10 DV aimed to throw on 9/11, but turned to senior running back Devin Estevez to pull off a thrilling 4th quarter-hogging, 20-play,... Sponsored Content 18 Sep 2026 | 10:40
Four Reasons Pike County Homeowners Are Installing Ventless Fireplaces There’s something about a fireplace that can instantly make a house feel more like home. But for many Sussex County homeowners,... Sponsored Content 11 Sep 2026 | 03:48
Photos by Chris Decker DV Exceeds Expectations in Preseason Game On a perfect Friday evening, QB Lucas Petersheim threw 28 times, completing 17 passes for 235 yards. Jacob Wolak and James... Sponsored Content 11 Sep 2026 | 09:12
Water Expert Andy Ball: Can the softener cause pressure loss, if so what do I look for, and what do I need to fix it? Yes, a softener will cause some pressure loss due to the resistance from the resin bed, but excessive pressure loss can be... Sponsored Content 03 Sep 2026 | 12:15
Water Expert Andy Ball: What is hard water? Hard water is the type of water that has high mineral content (in contrast with soft water). Hard water minerals primarily... Sponsored Content 27 Jul 2026 | 10:39
Water Expert Andy Ball: What is meant by scaling or fouling? Fouling refers to the accumulation of unwanted material on solid surfaces, most often in an aquatic environment. The fouling... Sponsored Content 09 Jul 2026 | 10:47
Water Expert Andy Ball: What is ion exchange? Ion exchange is an exchange of ions between two electrolytes or between an electrolyte solution and a complex. In most cases... Sponsored Content 02 Jul 2026 | 12:38
Water Expert Andy Ball: When do the resins in the softener tank need to be changed? With the proper pretreatment and maintenance, the average water softener will not need its resins replaced in its lifetime... Sponsored Content 25 Jun 2026 | 12:50
6 Outdoor Living Trends Taking Over Pike County Backyards in 2026 Across Pike County, homeowners are turning ordinary backyards into stylish outdoor gathering spaces — and many are finding... Sponsored Content 24 Jun 2026 | 09:00
Andy Ball Water Expert Andy Ball: How much salt should my softener use? 1. An average softener with 1 cu. ft. of resins (30,000 grain, 10 ” x 44 ” tank) should use about 6-8 lbs. per regeneration... Sponsored Content 19 Jun 2026 | 02:09
Summertime Treats: The Best Fire Pit Recipes Summer nights aren’t complete without a campfire. From pool parties, to barbeques, to peaceful nights in your own backyard,... Sponsored Content 02 Jul 2026 | 01:47
Soccer’s Biggest Summer Is Closer Than You Think For most people in Pike County, soccer tends to be something watched on TV or cheered at a local school field. But this summer,... Sponsored Content 12 Jun 2026 | 10:07
Outdoor upgrades that add value to Pike County PA homes It’s where families gather on summer nights, where friends linger around a fire pit in the fall and where homeowners are... Sponsored Content 28 May 2026 | 04:49
Andy Ball Water Expert Andy Ball: How much salt should my softener use? 1. An average softener with 1 cu. ft. of resins (30,000 grain, 10 ” x 44 ” tank) should use about 6-8 lbs. per regeneration... Sponsored Content 21 May 2026 | 04:19
