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A Rai:
I have a question regarding calcium hardness

We use a Water Softener to fill up the hot tub (I know it is not to be done), but what I'm wondering is, if I was to add calcium to my hot tub, it would increase the hardness level, Which in return should null the effect of a water softener? Correct or am I missing something here with that?

Thanks.

BullFrogSpasMN:
correct, you can add for a very cheap cost liquid calcium to the spa, just don't go overboard, I find 75-150ppm for calcium hardness is a good level where it's not too hard and not too soft.  Good Luck!

A.O.:

--- Quote from: A Rai on January 16, 2021, 09:54:11 am ---I have a question regarding calcium hardness

We use a Water Softener to fill up the hot tub (I know it is not to be done), but what I'm wondering is, if I was to add calcium to my hot tub, it would increase the hardness level, Which in return should null the effect of a water softener? Correct or am I missing something here with that?

Thanks.

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I'm thinking you should have a water line at your house that bypasses the softener.. for watering outside plants etc. Most houses have a provision for this.

shadowmite:
My home uses a water softener and the outside hoses come off that same softener. The only thing not using that is the irrigation system which uses ground water (unfiltered and nasty grey water). So I need to get some Calcium up also. Just wondering per this thread, how important is this? Immediate action? Couple weeks ok?

A.O.:

--- Quote from: shadowmite on February 01, 2021, 02:15:34 pm ---My home uses a water softener and the outside hoses come off that same softener. The only thing not using that is the irrigation system which uses ground water (unfiltered and nasty grey water). So I need to get some Calcium up also. Just wondering per this thread, how important is this? Immediate action? Couple weeks ok?

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I personally have naturally soft well water and have used it for years with no ill effects...

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