The Secret Killer is SEDIMENT. It builds up in your furnace water. It can be corrosive and cause damage. Even if you properly use the water treatment, sediment can build up in your furnace water and cause problems. So, we recommend that you take the annual sediment flush each year when you collect your water sample and send to our lab.
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