Buildup of calcium on SWG pics?

[Frank in FL]

I can’t seem to find any pictures of what a swg should look like with calcium buildup before it needs to be cleaned.

Right now I can see a like 3-4 small white spots on my swg. I doubt it needs cleaning, but I’m not sure. Manual states to clean when you get a crusty white build up. But how much do they consider a “buildup?”
Also, my CSI pic is attached. Seems to be good I’m Guessing?

Yes, I’m working on the ph lol..

 

[Frank in FL]

Here’s my SWG

 

[mknauss]

Maintain your CSI between 0 and -0.3 and you will not get significant build up on your SWCG. I manage my CSI with CH up to 1000 ppm. No scale build up on SWCG ever.

 

[Frank in FL]

Elaborate pls. Im new lol. " I manage my CSI with CH up to 1000 ppm. No scale build up on SWCG ever."

Just put in new figures with a PH of 7.4 and it brings my CSI down to -.35, so Im right on the $$$ there once the ph is lowered..

 

[mknauss]

pH and TA have a great effect on CSI. So you see, by lowering your pH, it lowers your CSI.

 

[ajw22]

Frank, that is very minor scaling. We have seen cells totally plugged with white scale.

Below is a cell with a bit more but still minor scaling.

 

[Newdude]

If you do ever clean the cell, it will fizz like Alka seltzer if it actually needs cleaning. It might even fizz crazier if there is a lot. The second the fizzing is over, it is clean so dump immediately and rinse.