How to Maintain Your Acid Neutralizer (DIY Calcite Refill & Service)

A non-backwashing acid neutralizer needs servicing about every 24 to 36 months. You add a 50 lb bag of calcite when the media level drops, and deep-clean the tank every 5 to 10 years. Full step-by-step guide here: https://midatlanticwater.net/blogs/fa... Aidan walks through exactly how to maintain a calcite acid neutralizer at home: how often you'll actually need to add media based on your pH and household size, the Maglite trick for checking the calcite level without taking the tank apart, the exact supplies you need, the full step-by-step refill, the calcite-to-FloMag mixing ratio for very low pH, and the every-5-to-10-year deep clean that keeps your water pressure from dropping. 00:00 How Often You Need to Service It 00:21 Checking If the Calcite Level Is Low 00:42 Supplies You'll Need 01:06 Step-by-Step: Adding Calcite to the Tank 02:09 Sealing the Fill Port & Repressurizing 02:44 Calcite-to-FloMag Mixing Ratio for Low pH 03:10 How Full the Tank Should Be 03:24 What Happens If You Let It Run Empty 03:45 Deep Cleaning the Tank (Every 5-10 Years) 04:21 Why the Water Looks Milky at First Servicing a calcite acid neutralizer is simple homeowner maintenance, not a job you need to pay for. For a 2.5 cubic foot non-backwashing unit feeding a four-person home at pH 5.5, you're typically adding one 50 lb bag of calcite every two to three years. The only consumables are calcite, and FloMag if your pH is in the low 5s and you need a stronger neutralizing blend. Calcite media (50 lb): https://midatlanticwater.net/products... FloMag pH booster (50 lb): https://midatlanticwater.net/products... Clack 2.5 cu ft non-backwashing acid neutralizer: https://midatlanticwater.net/products... Shop all acid neutralizers: https://midatlanticwater.net/collecti... Mid Atlantic Water is a family company that has specialized in well water treatment for decades. We help homeowners across the country self-install and maintain acid neutralizers, iron filters, water softeners, and whole-house filtration. Questions about your water? Call us and talk to a real expert.