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Understand Calcium Hardness in your pool
or spa...
Calcium hardness
Total
hardness in the context of pool water
refers to the total mineral content of
the water. This is made up of calcium,
magnesium, iron, manganese and other
elements. These elements are present in
the water used to fill the pool, and the
levels can increase through the use of
regular pool chemicals (e.g. chlorine
composed of calcium hypochlorite). We
are interested in the calcium hardness
levels.
The ideal range for calcium hardness is
250-350 ppm.
If the calcium hardness is too low, the
water becomes corrosive and results in
the etching of the pool's surfaces.
Metals corrode - and this includes pool
equipment, pipe fittings and pump
connections. As a result, the pool's
walls and floor can stain.
Low calcium hardness can easily be
increased using calcium chloride. The
amount needed can be calculated using
the calcium chloride calculator.
NOTE: divide the required amount of
calcium chloride into 3 parts. Add the
first part and circulate the water for
at least 4 hours. Test the water again
and repeat the process until the desired
level is reached.
If the calcium hardness is too high, the
result will be scale formation on all
pool surfaces. The filter and pipes
become clogged, reducing water flow and
filtration efficiency. The water becomes
cloudy and swimmers complain of eye
irritations.
Reducing calcium hardness is very
difficult. Either replace some or all of
the water in the pool, or add chemicals
that will keep the calcium in solution
and prevent it from depositing out. If
the calcium hardness is high, we
recommend that you consult a pool
professional.
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Pool service in the Roseville Areas, Roseville, Rocklin, Granite Bay, Lincoln, West Roseville, Fiddyment Farms Roseville, Crocker Ranch Roseville, Blue Oaks Roseville, Woodcreek Oaks Roseville, East Roseville, Folsom.
