Shower Guard glass

Started by NM_Shooter, February 10, 2012, 06:11:50 PM

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NM_Shooter

Just some quick product feedback on something that has worked very well for us.

I have recently remodeled a bath in my house, and we opted to go with a frameless shower enclosure.  We wanted to use clear glass, but our water is exceptionally full of minerals, and water spots are a threat. 

We used sealed glass.  Some glass houses have their own proprietary sealer, but we opted for Shower Guard from Guardian.  We have been using this shower for a couple of months, and it is completely spot free.  We do wipe down the glass each use, but even so, a few drops of water remain.  This glass cleans amazingly well....

Here is a link to their website.  I am not connected to this company in any way other than being a completely satisfied customer. 

http://www.guardian.com/guardianglass/glassproducts/ShowerGuardGlass/index.htm

"Officium Vacuus Auctorita"

MountainDon

That looks like a useful product. Our water has been getting harder and harder. It is very much harder than it was in 1985.
Just because something has been done and has not failed, doesn't mean it is good design.


hpinson

Ours is getting more mineralized, as the aquifer is drawn down, and we are on one of the better city wells.  Our water is starting to taste noticeably salty on occasion.  I expect water quality to decrease over the years. A few years ago Rio Rancho published an annual chemical analysis of its wells.  I was impressed how bad some of them were (in terms of arsenic and other mineral content). That stopped, replaced by the glossy feel-good pamphlet that is sent yearly now.  One of the big things that worries me about living/ investing in this town is the water situation twenty years from now.  Rio Rancho did not plan its water supply like Albuquerque did (San Juan Chama Diversion) and Santa Fe did (Buckman Diversion).  I've never been able to get a straight answer from the city about future water supply. The local wells and aquifer are obviously finite and degrading.  Perhaps supply will come from the Rio Peurco Basin, not without its own mineralization problems.  Then I hear about the big water grab from under the Plains of San Augustine and wonder if Rio Rancho is involved in that.  Wish I knew more about this.

MountainDon

My understanding has been that the city is banking on desalinating the Rio Puerco deep water. Ten thousand feet?  That seems crazy, but that's the number that sticks.
Just because something has been done and has not failed, doesn't mean it is good design.

hpinson

I heard that 10K depth number somewhere too, and that the water was saline.  I wonder what would power the desalination? The Plains of San Augustine wells, if allowed, will be even deeper-- something like 20 wells down to to -20,000 ft, with each having a 20" casing. Supposedly output will be used to replace water withdrawn for other uses from the Rio Grande, to meet our flow requirements to Texas.  And I'm having trouble getting a composting toilet permitted?



NM_Shooter

I'm drifting my own thread....

Out west below the mesa, heading down to the Rio Puerco / Laguna pueblo, there are large desalinization (sp?) tanks.  Basically open ponding areas lined with sheeting.  Huge tanks, at least one looks to be 2 or 3 acres in size, maybe more.  Any idea why they are there or what they are intended to do? 
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MountainDon

Is it near where the deep test wells were drilled. Maybe just collection ponds for the test pumping? 

Out in UT there are huge evaporation ponds near Moab for Potash prodiction. Pump water up and let the sun do the evaporation. Then they scoop up the dried minerals that are left.

Just because something has been done and has not failed, doesn't mean it is good design.

rick91351

Quote from: NM_Shooter on February 15, 2012, 09:21:27 AM
I'm drifting my own thread....

Out west below the mesa, heading down to the Rio Puerco / Laguna pueblo, there are large desalinization (sp?) tanks.  Basically open ponding areas lined with sheeting.  Huge tanks, at least one looks to be 2 or 3 acres in size, maybe more.  Any idea why they are there or what they are intended to do?

Any silver/gold mines in the area?
Proverbs 24:3-5 Through wisdom is an house builded; an by understanding it is established.  4 And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches.  5 A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength.

NM_Shooter

I don't think there are mines in the area.  Lots of gypsum.  The tanks have signs by them that say "Desalination (sp?) Project".  There is a 6" pipe running on the surface to the east from there (going uphill). 

Don, from Rainbow Road / King blvd area, go due west on 29th until you hit the power lines.  Follow lines south, take first major dirt road to the west.  I think this is Ranch Road.  It drops down towards the Puerco, the tanks are down in that area.  Follow Ranch road to the dead end, then turn South.  You'll bump into the biggest one.  There has been a whole lot of dirt work going on out there in the middle of nowhere.  Weird.

Let me know if you want to go on a RZR ride out there sometime.  I'll give you a tour of the loop trail that we follow. 

"Officium Vacuus Auctorita"


MountainDon

That sounds like the Sandoval county project.

The rode sounds like a great idea..
Just because something has been done and has not failed, doesn't mean it is good design.