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Low to moderate — Address to prevent equipment damage

How to Fix a Calcium Buildup

White scale deposits on tile and equipment. Here's what causes it and how we fix it.

Common Causes

  • High calcium hardness in source water
  • High pH causing calcium precipitation
  • Evaporation concentrating minerals
  • Improper water chemistry

How We Fix It

  • Professional scale removal
  • Partial drain and refill with softer water
  • Sequestering agent application
  • pH and alkalinity adjustment

Prevention Tips

Maintain calcium hardness at 200–400 ppm
Keep pH below 7.8
Use sequestering agents preventively

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