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    Default Understood about calcium and vinyl, but fiberglass????

    I understand calcium hardness test is not necssary for vinyl, but does fiberglass need testing?

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    Default Re: Understood about calcium and vinyl, but fiberglass????

    It depends on whether the fiberglass uses a calcium carbonate gelcoat. You could use some CH for safety -- say 150 ppm.
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    Default Re: Understood about calcium and vinyl, but fiberglass????

    That's xactly what I will do. Thanks to u C. Geek

    I did what you said didn't realize that stuff gets hot!!!

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