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Garyjr

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Calcium Hardness Increaser?
« on: August 24, 2006, 08:33:02 pm »
Do you guys add Calcium Hardness Increaser to your tubs?  My startup kit came with a small bottle that I added when we set the tub up.  I just recently did a water change and was curious if I needed to get another bottle to add.
My tub is filled with 1/2 hard and 1/2 soft water if this makes any difference.

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Calcium Hardness Increaser?
« on: August 24, 2006, 08:33:02 pm »

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Re: Calcium Hardness Increaser?
« Reply #1 on: August 24, 2006, 08:50:00 pm »
To answer your question it would be necessary to know the hardness of your water before additions.  Total hardness should be in the range of 150 to 300.

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Re: Calcium Hardness Increaser?
« Reply #2 on: August 24, 2006, 08:50:06 pm »
The range for hardness is 150 to 400. It sounds like you might be getting into the range without adding it ... what is the hardness reading without adding it?

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Re: Calcium Hardness Increaser?
« Reply #3 on: August 24, 2006, 09:33:38 pm »
I the area where i live the water is way to soft. So after i added 2 of those little bottles i bougt big amout of hardner at a locale pool store.
this was the only way that i could take care of my hardness problem.  

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Re: Calcium Hardness Increaser?
« Reply #4 on: August 24, 2006, 09:35:29 pm »
Harder water foams less. Or harder water reduces soap's ability to foam. Too much hardness is not good either. Am I making any sense? I'm not sure.
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Re: Calcium Hardness Increaser?
« Reply #5 on: August 24, 2006, 10:59:05 pm »
The Taylor kit I bought does not test for hardness, but I am sure my dealer could check it for me.  I will run a sample by and have it tested.  Will water hardness change over time, or once it is set, will it only fluctuate when fresh water is added?

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Re: Calcium Hardness Increaser?
« Reply #6 on: August 24, 2006, 11:41:33 pm »
My K-2005 Taylor Test kit will check for Calcium hardness. Perhaps you got a lower end version. I would take your water to your dealer or local pool supply store for testing.
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