Support answer · Calcium
What is calcium hardness increaser and what are the ideal levels for pools and spas?
What to know.
Calcium hardness increaser raises the calcium level in your pool water to help keep the water balanced and protect your pool surfaces and equipment.
Proper calcium levels help:
- Prevent corrosion
- Protect pool surfaces
- Reduce scaling and cloudy water
- Improve equipment performance
- Maintain balanced water chemistry
Most pools should maintain calcium hardness between 200-400 ppm.
Most spas should maintain calcium hardness between 150-250 ppm.
Source: Maytronics support. Rewritten for clarity with the same steps; the videos and illustrations are Maytronics' own.
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