Description
Hardness is an important measurement since if the levels are high the calcium carbonate is likely to precipitate, especially as the pH increases, will lead to cloudy water, clogged filters, and heater inefficiency. If hardness is low then the pool water will attack with calcium carbonate (lime) that is used in grout and concrete leading to pitting and etching.
The HI38904 is a titration-based chemical test kit that determines the total hardness concentration within the 0 to 800 ppm (mg/L) range. The HI38904 is supplied with all of the necessary reagents and equipment to perform the analysis for total hardness.
- Complete setup
- All required materials are included with the test kit, such as the sample beaker and reagent dropper bottle.
- High resolution
- Readings from 0 to 800 ppm (mg/L) are determined with a 10 ppm (mg/L) resolution.
Hardness Level | ℉H | °dH | ppm (mg/L) |
---|---|---|---|
Very Soft | 0 – 7 | 0 – 4 | 0 – 70 |
Soft | 7 – 15 | 4 – 8 | 70 – 150 |
Slightly Hard | 15 – 25 | 8 – 14 | 150 – 250 |
Medium Hard | 25-32 | 14 – 18 | 250 – 320 |
Hard | 32 – 42 | 18 – 23 | 320 – 420 |
Very Hard | >42 | >23 | >420 |
1 TH = 1 ℉H = 0.562 °dH = 0.2 meq/L = 10 ppm (mg/L) CaCO3