The main drawback to using a calcite acid neutralizer is the increase in water hardness that tends to result from the dissolution of calcite into water. Fleck 2510SXT Cubic Foot Acid Neutralizer Gravel Bed Tank Calcite 79Add to cart Fleck 2510SXT Cubic Foot Acid Neutralizer Gravel Bed Tank Calcite 89Add to cart Fleck 2510SXT Cubic Foot Acid Neutralizer Gravel Bed Tank Calcite 99Add to cart Clack Cubic Foot Non-Backwashing Acid Neutralizer Gravel Bed. This video gives a brief overview of the Calcite Filter 70showing how it works to correct acidic well. Calcite Acid Neutralizer Upflow In and Out with fill port CF x tank.
The calcite and calcite-blend neutralizers work by adding calcium to the water, and it will increase the calcium hardness of the water, making the water harder. Calcite Neutralizers correct acid well water pH by adding natural calcium to the water. Calcite is a calcium carbonate that neutralizes acidity by slowly dissolving calcium into water.
However, most acidic well water is soft to begin with, and after passing through the neutralizer, will be harder, but still not hard enough to warrant a water softener.