Calcite Media – 5 lbs | Acid Neutralizing Calcium Carbonate for pH Correction

LiquaGen 5 lbs Calcite Media is a naturally occurring calcium carbonate mineral designed to neutralize acidic water and restore balance to your home’s water supply. Composed of 95% calcium carbonate (CaCO₃) and 3% magnesium carbonate (MgCO₃), this high-purity media safely raises the pH of acidic well water, helping protect plumbing, fixtures, and appliances from corrosion.

When acidic water flows through calcite, the media slowly dissolves, delivering controlled pH correction without over-treatment. This ensures long-lasting performance while reducing the risk of copper, lead, and other heavy metals leaching from pipes. The 5 lbs size is ideal for small neutralizer tanks, topping off existing systems, or trial applications.

Key Benefits

• ✅ Balances Acidic Water – Safely raises low pH levels to neutral.

• ✅ Protects Plumbing – Reduces corrosion, metal leaching, and pipe damage.

• ✅ Perfect for Small Systems – Convenient 5 lbs bag for compact setups or replenishment.

• ✅ Natural & Reliable – Environmentally safe mineral for residential use.

• ✅ Low Maintenance – Media typically requires replenishment once a year, depending on usage.

Physical Properties

• Appearance: Near white granular media

• Density: 100 lbs./cu. ft.

• Composition: CaCO₃ – 95% minimum; MgCO₃ – 3% maximum

• Reaction Rate: Slow dissolving for controlled neutralization

Conditions for Operation

• pH Range: 5.0 – 6.0

• Bed Depth: 24 – 30 inches (when used in neutralizer tanks)

• Backwash Rate: 8 – 12 GPM/sq. ft.

• Backwash Bed Expansion: ~35% of bed depth

• Replenishment: Typically required annually

Applications

• ✔ Small Residential Neutralizer Tanks

• ✔ Annual Refill or Top-Up for existing systems

• ✔ Acid Neutralization in Well Water

• ✔ Pre-Treatment Before Carbon or Specialty Filters