Neutralizer Filter
Overview
The calcite mineralizing filter, or neutralizer, consists of a mineral tank filled with calcium carbonate and a control head to regulate regeneration.
- The calcite filter neutralizes acidity which can cause corrosion and leaching of copper and lead, and adds a small concentration of calcium carbonate for pH balance and improved taste.
- The neutralizer regenerates with backwash and rinse cycles to loosen up the media and clear out any sediment.
Regeneration frequency is based on days and scheduled according to water chemistry, and the control head display alternates between the time of day and the number of days until the next regeneration is indicated.
Maintenance
Geowater recommends an annual service to maintain the system. This includes testing the mechanical and electronic components, field testing the water to assess functionality, and adding calcite as necessary. As the calcite neutralizes acid, it is slowly dissolved and requires the addition of fresh media. The technician will be able to determine the proper mix of alkaline media to maintain your system.
Customer Responsibility
The neutralizer has a clock which will need to be reset after power outages. The programming is maintained and the unit will still regenerate on schedule, but if the clocks are off by more than an hour regeneration cycles can interfere with normal water usage by reducing water pressure. Reset the clock by holding the up or down arrow until the correct time is set. There is an am indicator but no pm indicator.
