Calcium hardness calculator

How much calcium chloride raises calcium hardness.
Calcium now
ppm
Calcium hardness. Too little eats plaster and heaters; too much leaves white scale.
Calcium you want
ppm
Good range: 250–450 ppm.
Your product
Type the size and your calcium reading.

How this is worked out

Calcium chloride raises calcium hardness; 77% flakes and 94% pellets are both common, so pick the one you have. We work out the amount from its strength.
Too much calcium cannot be taken out with a chemical — only fresh water lowers it.
The product label always wins — if it says something different, follow the label.

Questions

What calcium level is right?

Plaster pools: 250–450 ppm. Vinyl and fiberglass: 150–350. Hot tubs: 100–250.

Why does calcium matter?

Water low in calcium pulls it out of plaster, grout and heaters; too much leaves white scale.

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