tH and pH of Your Pool: Know the Difference
TH and pH are among the 3 factors that make up the balance of water with TAC. They allow you to keep clean and clear water all season. To enlighten you and help you to differentiate them, here are our explanations: TH The tH corresponds to the hardness of the water, which indicates its concentration in limestone. It […]
How to Remove Lime From Your Pool | 3 Surefire Ways
Most likely, if you see spots along the waterline, you are dealing with a calcium deposit. And you’ll want to know how to remove lime from the pool, unfortunately, calcium deposits tend to be incredibly difficult to clean. There are some reasons why you may start to notice these spots around the waterline. The first reason is hard water, […]
How to Remove Large Calcium Deposits in a Water Heater
How to Remove Large Calcium Deposits in a Water Heater Calcium deposits are formed on surfaces that touch hard water. Even though these deposits occur naturally, they can cost you a lot of money if you do not eliminate them. Calcium deposits can cause a water heater to increase fuel use by 40 percent or more. It is […]
How to Remove Heavy Concrete Calcium Deposits
How to Remove Heavy Concrete Calcium Deposits Calcium deposits, or efflorescence, form when excess moisture inside cement rises to the surface. These white powder deposits are common in basement walls, floors, and other cement surfaces. Although efflorescence is not harmful to cement, excessive amounts of it can cause fungal or insect problems. Once the calcium deposits harden, […]
Calcium Deposits, Lime Stains, Scales: How to Remove Them
Lime stains, sometimes called scale, occur around the upper edge of the pool and resemble deposits of white or gray crusts. They are often caused by hard water or minerals that seep from nearby mortar glue. If left in place, they can lead to permanent stains on the tile, as well as causing the pool to […]