Adding calcium

[jessab]

Test results/pool math is telling me to add 22lbs of calcium hardness increaser. Will this make my pool cloudy?

 

[mknauss]

You have a vinyl pool. Why are you adding calcium?

 

[jessab]

You have a vinyl pool. Why are you adding calcium?

I don’t know I’ve been a pool owner for only 5 weeks and I’m trying to learn everything. Got the pool math app and it tells me to add calcium, as did the pool store about a month ago. Is it bad for the heater or anything if it’s not at the “right” level?

 

[mknauss]

Heater. OK -- that is why it is best if you fill out a signature.
Is this a gas fired heater?

 

[jessab]

Heater. OK -- that is why it is best if you fill out a signature.
Is this a gas fired heater?

I swear I’ve filled out all my info, but people keep suggesting I add info, so I must be doing something wrong. Where is the signature? The box below pool info where you can free text?

The heater is a Rheem 206 LP

 

[mknauss]

Create Your Signature - Further Reading

www.troublefreepool.com

Check the manual for the heater. You may need to maintain 200 ppm CH for warranty purposes.

 

[jessab]

Thank you!

 

[Rancho Cost-a-Lotta]

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https://www.troublefreepool.com/account/signature

 

[jessab]

Oh wait, back to the original question. If I need to add for warranty (which I then will) will is cloud up my pool?

 

[mknauss]

Add in small amounts. Do not adjust pH during the time you are adding calcium.

Calcium Hardness - Further Reading

www.troublefreepool.com

 

[pjt]

pool math is telling me to add 22lbs of calcium hardness increaser

PoolMath is just a calculator. If you give it a target, it will tell you how to achieve it. It's important to not blindly follow its output. You need to have a basic understanding of pool chemistry and use PoolMath appropriately to achieve your goals.

 

[jessab]

PoolMath is just a calculator. If you give it a target, it will tell you how to achieve it. It's important to not blindly follow its output. You need to have a basic understanding of pool chemistry and use PoolMath appropriately to achieve your goals.

Yes, of course. I have somewhat of a self-deprecating sense of humor and way of speaking. So while I do have plenty to learn about caring for my pool, I know to not blindly rely on an app. I’ll be sure to read through all the awesome articles on this site. Thanks for your input.

 

[revitup]

If you are adding calcium chloride, follow up with a FC check afterward. Calcium chloride addition causes FC crash in many instances. Restore proper FC level with liquid chlorine.

 

[jessab]

If you are adding calcium chloride, follow up with a FC check afterward. Calcium chloride addition causes FC crash in many instances. Restore proper FC level with liquid chlorine.

Thank you