{"product_id":"pool-mate-25-pounds-premium-calcium-hardness-increaser-for-pools-100-calcium-chloride","title":"Pool Mate 25-Pounds Premium Calcium Hardness Increaser for Pools - 100% Calcium Chloride","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBalance matters for pool health\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePool Mate 25-Pounds Premium Calcium Hardness Increaser is a dry, granular option designed to raise total hardness in your pool water to the recommended range. By elevating calcium levels, it helps create a stable environment that supports your pool surfaces and equipment while you enjoy clear, balanced water. This product is 100% calcium chloride and is formulated to work with common residential pools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCalcium chloride for pools\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRapidly increases total hardness\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHelps prevent corrosion or etching of pools\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIdeal calcium hardness range 200 - 400 ppm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e8 ounces raises calcium hardness by 10 ppm per 5,000 gallons\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePrevents staining or etching of your pool's surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLow calcium hardness level can cause water issues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst, test your water with a reliable test kit to determine current calcium hardness. Dissolve up to 2 pounds of product in approximately a 5-gallon bucket of pool water, then slowly pour the solution around the pool perimeter while the circulation system is running. For a 10,000-gallon pool, do not exceed 10 pounds in a 2-hour period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDosing and distribution tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePlace the product into a bucket filled with pool water\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMix slowly until dissolved\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDistribute evenly around the pool while the pump is on\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSurface types and ranges\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintaining proper calcium hardness helps protect vinyl, tile, marcite, fiberglass, and painted surfaces by reducing the risk of hardness-related issues when water balance is kept within the recommended ranges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What does Pool Mate 25-Pounds Premium Calcium Hardness Increaser do for my pool?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: It raises pool water hardness by dissolving calcium chloride, helping protect surfaces and maintain balanced water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: How should I use this product to avoid over-correcting?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Dissolve in a bucket, then distribute around the pool with circulation running; avoid exceeding 10 pounds per 2 hours for 10,000 gallons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Pool Mate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45739026579642,"sku":"B07B7ZBCXQ","price":152.87,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/3536\/8890\/files\/pool-mate-25lb-calcium-hardness-increaser-bucket-dissolve.jpg?v=1774717995","url":"https:\/\/gardencanada.ca\/products\/pool-mate-25-pounds-premium-calcium-hardness-increaser-for-pools-100-calcium-chloride","provider":"Garden Canada","version":"1.0","type":"link"}