Does Cal Treat remove scale?

Does Cal Treat remove scale?

Yes! Cal Treat can remove scale build up. However, if Cal Treat removes scale, it won't necessarily lower the hardness level. Rather, the scale removed will filter out, and the hardness level will stay relatively the same. You can repeat the treatment to begin removing water hardness. You can find more information in the Directions tab on the product page.

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      Scale looks like off-white or chalky build up on the surface, similar to the build up on faucets in your bathroom and kitchen.. To remove scale we recommend lowering the Total Alkalinity according to the Hamilton Index, and using Cal Treat. You can ...

    • I used Cal Treat and my hardness didn't change.

      Cal Treat may fail to lower calcium hardness in two scenarios: Cal Treat is formulated for D.E. filters only. If you used the product in cartridge or sand, there is no guarantee that it will pull the hardness out. You can try using filter aids in ...

    • Is Cal Treat okay to use with salt water pools?

      Absolutely. Cal Treat is compatible salt water pools and will help prevent scale on salt generator cells.

    • How often should I add Cal Treat to my pool?

      We recommend using Cal Treat every time you add fill water to lower hardness and prevent scale. You can find more information in the Directions tab on the product page.

    • Is Cal Treat okay to use with sand filters?

      In general, no. Sand doesn't filter small enough microns to capture calcium. You may consider using crushed glass media, which will filter down to 5 microns. This should be sufficient to remove calcium hardness using Cal Treat.