Calcium Hardness No. 1 Tablets for Photometers

Overview

Calcium hardness No. 1 tablets measure calcium hardness on its own, separate from magnesium. It is the figure used in the pool water balance calculation and in scaling indices, where calcium is the ion that actually forms the carbonate scale.

Key features

• Reads calcium hardness alone, the figure used in water balance and scaling indices
• One tablet per test, so there is no measuring or decanting of liquid reagents
• Foil-sealed strips keep unused tablets dry until they are needed
• Supplied in the standard 250-tablet pack, item code TbsHCH1250

Calcium hardness No. 1 tablets specifications

Applications

Swimming pool and spa water balance, cooling water scaling indices, boiler feed water, softener performance checks, and potable supplies assessed for aggressiveness.

Why buy calcium hardness No. 1 tablets from Hadron Group

Hadron Group supplies water treatment chemicals, dosing equipment and analytical products throughout South Africa and the SADC region. We hold calcium hardness No. 1 tablets as standard stock in the 250-tablet pack, we can supply the matching photometer, cuvettes and spares, and our technical team will help you settle on the right test set for your plant. Browse the full reagent range or ask us for a quote.

Frequently asked questions

Why measure calcium hardness rather than total hardness?
Calcium is the ion that forms carbonate scale and it is what the Langelier and pool balance calculations use. Total hardness adds magnesium, which behaves differently.

Photometer grade or rapid grade — which do I need?
Photometer grade is formulated for instruments that read a cuvette. If you work with a visual comparator or colour disc, ask us for the rapid-dissolving grade instead.

How should the tablets be stored?
Keep them sealed, cool and dry, and work through the oldest strip first. Once a strip is opened the tablets take up moisture, so use them promptly.