Backwashing Acid Neutralizer: To Eliminate Acid Water!

Acid Neutralizer information: The telltale signs of acidic water (if you have copper pipes) are blue or green stains in the bottom of your sink or tub. If these appear or if you suspect you have acidic water, then a simple pH test will tell you whether your water is acidic or not. You can get a pH test kit at almost any pool supply store. If your water has a pH of 7 or less then it is considered acidic and it should be treated.

There are a few ways to treat your pH issues. The first way is to utilize a chemical feed pump and inject a pH neutralizing agent into the water line. Not recommended if your pH is below 6.0. Soda Ash Injection by Chemical Feed Pump

The second way is to use a backwashing Calcite Acid Neutralizer tank, to be used with a pH no lower than 5.5. A Calcite system uses crushed and screened white marble limestone which is dissolved in the water to neutralize acidic water. The dissolved limestone in the water may be responsible for the increase in hardness. If your pH is below 5.5 then Water Filters of America™'s Calcite plus tank in conjunction with Calcite would be the proper application. A Calcite Plus system uses reactive magnesium oxide which, like Calcite, is dissolved in the water. Whether you are using Calcite or Calcite plus they may increase hardness in the water and a water softener may become necessary after the neutralizing filter.

BACKWASHING ACID NEUTRALIZERS (Calcite):

Calcite Mineral for Acid Neurtralizer Tanks

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These systems operate by passing the acidic water through either the Calcite or Calcite plus media which are dissolved into the water balancing out the pH level, or by means of injecting a pH raising mixture into the line.

BACKWASHING ACID NEUTRALIZERS (Calcite Plus):

Note: Calcite plus is for low pH ranges and should be used only in conjunction with another acid neutralizer or injection.

NEW! Our new "EZ FILL" Tanks make adding Calcite or Calcite plus to your neutralizer a snap!! The optional side port with cap makes adding media to your tank more convenient. Just unthread the cap pour media in and close!

BACKWASHING ACID NEUTRALIZERS (Mixed Media):

Note: This third method is not recommended by Water Filters of America™®. However, some customers have had great success when they opted to mix media in the tanks, Calcite plus and Calcite. They have used these filters due to space restrictions or other issues when it was not possible to use two separate tanks each with separated media. One with Calcite Plus and the other with Calcite.

NEW! Our new "EZ FILL" Tanks make adding Calcite or Calcite plus to your neutralizer a snap!! The optional side port with cap makes adding media to your tank more convenient. Just unthread the cap pour media in and close!

Chemical Feeder package: To inject soda ash for neutralizing pH.

Special Package:Special package includes a chemical feed pump, 16 gallon mixing tank, and flow switch.

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** Recommended for people without a pressure tank or people who need to install the unit after the pressure tank.