Description
Product Features
0.5 cubic foot Calcite
Neutralizes acid, raising low pH
Neutralizes pH 6.0+
Corrects pH problems as low 6.0 alone, can be mixed with Corosex for lower pH levels
Naturally Occuring
Made from calcium carbonate, treats your water naturally
Slow Reacting
Slow reaction rate allows for controlled pH correction
6 GPM/ft² Service Flow
Calcite is rated for 6 GPM service flow per square foot of tank area
Min. 8 GPM/ft² Backwash Flow
Calcite requires 8 GPM per foot² of tank area for backwashing
Product Description
Naturally occuring media for neutralization of acidic water. Helps resolve problems with blue/green staining and pin holes in copper pipes. Amount of media required can be determined by tank size:
8"x44" Tank - 0.5 cubic foot
9"x48" Tank - 1 cubic foot
10"x54" Tank - 1.5 cubic feet
12"x48" Tank - 2 cubic feet
13"x54" Tank - 3 cubic feet
More Info
| Operation Conditions | Physical Properties | |||
| pH Range* | 5.0-7.0 | Color | near white | |
| Service Flow | 6 GPM/ft² | Physical Form | Granular | |
| Freeboard | 50%(min) | Mesh Size | 16 x 40 | |
| Backwash Rate | 8-12 GPM/ft² | Bulk Density | 90 lb/cubic feet | |
| Bed Depth | 24"-30" | Specific Gravity | 2.7 | |
| Composition | Standard Package | 1/2 cubic feet bags (45 lb) | ||
| CaCO3 | 95% min | Replenish Rate | ||
| MgCO3 | 3.0% max | Typical Results | Yearly, depending on pH levels, volume of water used, and water chemistry | |
| *Note: Calcite operates with pH as low as 5.0, however, proper neutralization (close to 7.0) will not generally occur with pH less than 6.0 | ||||
Service Flows
Service flow rate is the rate (in gallons per minute) at which the media can effectively treat your water. The listed number is the manufacturers recommend rate for maximum neutralization. Higher flow rates MAY be possible in situations where slightly acidic water is desired/acceptable or where incoming water is not very acidic to begin with.
Backwash Flow Rates
The backwash flow rate is the minimum rate that MUST be available to ensure proper backwashing and peak system performance. The number shown is the manufacturers recommend rate. Please note that lower backwash rates MAY be used, but system performance my be reduced.
Service flow rate is the rate (in gallons per minute) at which the media can effectively treat your water. The listed number is the manufacturers recommend rate for maximum neutralization. Higher flow rates MAY be possible in situations where slightly acidic water is desired/acceptable or where incoming water is not very acidic to begin with.
Backwash Flow Rates
The backwash flow rate is the minimum rate that MUST be available to ensure proper backwashing and peak system performance. The number shown is the manufacturers recommend rate. Please note that lower backwash rates MAY be used, but system performance my be reduced.
