Cal Treat
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 ...
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.
Is Cal Treat okay to use with cartridge filters?
In general, no. Cartridge grids by themselves do not filter low enough microns to trap calcium. However, you can add a small amount of diatomacious earth to temporarily aide filtration, which may be enough to remove some degree of calcium hardness ...
Is Cal Treat okay to use with diatomacious earth (D.E.) filters?
Yes! Cal Treat gives the best results with diatomacious earth (D.E.) filters.
What's in Cal Treat?
That's a secret!
Is Cal Treat safe for vinyl liner?
Absolutely. Cal Treat is safe for vinyl liner.
Is Cal Treat safe for pets?
Absolutely. Cal Treat is safe for pets that swim and drink from the pool.
Is Cal Treat safe for painted pools?
Absolutely. Cal Treat is safe for painted pools. Just make sure to dissolve it first in a bucket of water before adding it to the pool. You can find more information in the Directions tab on the product page.
Is Cal Treat safe for kids?
Absolutely. Although you should keep it out of the reach of children, Cal Treat is safe for kids that swim in the pool.
Is Cal Treat safe for fiberglass?
Absolutely. Cal Treat is safe for fiberglass.
Is Cal Treat safe for Diamond Brite/Pebble Tec/Quartz/Exposed Aggregate pools?
Absolutely. Cal Treat is safe for those pool surfaces. Just make sure to dissolve it first in a bucket of water before adding it to the pool. You can find more information in the Directions tab on the product page.
Is Cal Treat safe for dark bottom pools?
Absolutely. Cal Treat is safe for dark bottom pools. Just make sure to dissolve it first in a bucket of water before adding it to the pool. You can find more information in the Directions tab on the product page.
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.
Is Cal Treat okay to use with ozone?
Absolutely. Cal Treat is compatible ozone.
Is Cal Treat okay to use with ionizers?
Absolutely. Cal Treat is compatible ionizers.
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.
How much Cal Treat do I use?
You should add 2.5 pounds of CalTreat per 15,000 gallons of water. You can find more information in the Directions tab on the product page.
How long does Cal Treat take to work?
With Cal Treat you should see results over 2 weeks or less, depending on the filter type and cycle duration. For best results, use a filter aid.
How long after using Cal Treat should I wait to go swimming?
After using Cal Treat wait an hour before swimming.
How does Cal Treat affect balancing?
Cal Treat removes up to 400 ppm of calcium hardness. It's also slightly acidic and may lower pH.