The Calcite 12×52 acid neutralising and pH correction filter raises the pH of acidic water as it passes through a bed of calcium carbonate media. It helps reduce the corrosive effect of low-pH water on plumbing and equipment when correctly selected for the source water.
This package includes the 12×52 FRP vessel, a flow-through tank head, internal distribution components and Calcite media.
Key Features & Benefits
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Low-pH correction: Calcite gradually dissolves to neutralise acidity.
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Plumbing protection: Helps address corrosion associated with acidic water, subject to water chemistry and system sizing.
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Simple flow-through arrangement: The standard tank head provides flow through the media; it is not an automatic or manual backwash valve.
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Replenishable media: Top up the Calcite as it is consumed, based on media level and treated-water pH.
Applications
- Acidic borehole or wellpoint water, subject to analysis.
- Low-pH rainwater or stored water where Calcite treatment is appropriate.
- Residential and commercial treatment systems requiring upward pH adjustment.
Technical Specifications
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Product code: H2OW1225
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Vessel size designation: 12×52; nominal vessel designation, not the installed height including the valve.
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Vessel material: Fibreglass-reinforced plastic (FRP).
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Treatment media: Calcite calcium carbonate media
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Head / control: Standard flow-through tank head; no backwash control valve included.
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Treatment direction: Raises low pH; this is not a treatment for lowering high pH.
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Sizing factors: Inlet pH, acidity, alkalinity, contact time, media depth and required outlet pH.
What’s Included
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Vessel: 1 × 12×52 FRP vessel.
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Tank head: 1 × flow-through tank head.
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Internals: Riser pipe with top and bottom distribution components.
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Media: Calcite pH correction media included.
Installation & Use
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Water analysis: Measure inlet pH, alkalinity and hardness before selecting the unit.
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Media loading: Load and rinse according to the vessel and media instructions. Keep the specified freeboard; do not use the vessel’s total volume as the media fill volume.
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Flow direction: The installer must establish the correct flow direction and cleaning arrangement for the supplied head and internal components.
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Maintenance: Monitor outlet pH and media level. Arrange cleaning and replenishment before declining performance affects the water supply.
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Safe servicing: Isolate and depressurise the vessel before opening it. Respect the pressure and temperature ratings on the actual components.
Important Information
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Hardness increase: Calcite adds calcium as it dissolves and can increase hardness. A downstream softener may be needed where the resulting hardness is excessive.
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Backwashing: The standard flow-through head does not perform a backwash cycle. If the application requires backwashing, specify a suitable valve and drain arrangement separately.
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Water quality: Sediment pre-filtration may be necessary. The Calcite stage does not remove all other contaminants or disinfect the water.
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Treatment performance: Final pH and service flow depend on the water chemistry and contact time; a single outlet-pH result cannot be guaranteed for every supply.