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    Theoretically though would it possible to increase the pH to around 9.5-10, vacuum out the precipitated calcium, and restore the pH to normal?
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    Default Re: Reducing calcium hardness

    Quote Originally Posted by giroup01 View Post
    Theoretically though would it possible to increase the pH to around 9.5-10, vacuum out the precipitated calcium, and restore the pH to normal?
    Theoretically yes but in actual practice you might find much of it comes out of solution as stain and scale deposits on the pool surfaces as opposed to a precipitate in the water.
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    Quote Originally Posted by giroup01 View Post
    Theoretically though would it possible to increase the pH to around 9.5-10, vacuum out the precipitated calcium, and restore the pH to normal?
    If you have a SWG, and a return that comes off of it, ( pressure side cleaner, for example), you can put a fine mesh (pantyhose) on it and catch the calcium flakes.

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    The calcium in my fill water is 50 and ta 80 ph 7.7. Have already started the drain and fill. Working just fine

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