pH Neutralizer (Acid Neutralizing) System & Fleck 2510 12 Day Timer

How It Works for Low pH Water

pH is a measurement and measure of the potential of hydrogen, meaning how acidic or alkaline water is. Water with pH below 7 means acid is present, while values greater than 7 are classified as basic or alkaline and become higher as the number increases. Using a free well water test kit can help you determine the exact pH level. Both pH and alkalinity are needed to determine corrosion potential accurately. Water at pH 4.5 is extremely acidic, while a pH neutralizer is generally recommended when pH is below 6.8. For drinking water, pH levels are commonly referenced against the EPA recommendation of 6.5 to 8.5, and under corrosive conditions acidic water can leach metals such as lead and zinc from plumbing.

When water comes into contact with the media, minerals dissolve to add alkalinity and bicarbonate, which helps raise pH, balance water chemistry, and protect plumbing from corrosion; note that treatment should be monitored as water chemistry changes. Neutralizing filters should be backwashed periodically to maintain performance across changing flow rate conditions.

This system helps alleviate blue-green staining on fixtures and sinks while reducing the effects of low pH water that can damage metal pipes and leach metals into drinking water, and is part of a broader range of water treatment system solutions for residential and commercial applications. This can help prevent leaks and pinhole leaks, reducing long-term exposure concerns for people in the home.

Additional Water Quality Information

This configurable pH neutralizer system for low pH water is designed as a whole house solution for low pH water and features a Fleck 2510 12-day control valve. The system includes a 1-inch stainless steel by-pass, 1 cu. ft. of Calcite, 1 sleeve of Corosex, 1 sleeve of gravel, plus a funnel and cap, with selectable size options.

These neutralizing filters typically use calcium carbonate media such as calcite, and may also use magnesium oxide depending on the application.

Routine maintenance is needed, and the media is typically replenished about once a year.

This process adds a small amount of minerals, usually a small increase in hardness, so a water softener may be considered if that becomes a concern.