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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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