{"product_id":"lotus-clean-calc-down-pad","title":"Lotus Clean Calc Down Pad","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"component--dreisc-dynamic-column is--component flex-100 cms--flex cms--flex-center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-100 cms--flex\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cms--flex desktop--flex-50 tablet-l--flex-50 tablet-p--flex-50 mobile-l--flex-50 mobile-p--flex-50\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"component--dreisc-text-with-image is--component flex-100 margin-top-10 padding-top-2 padding-right-5 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-5 is--inline-block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-container width-100\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eImproved Product!\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy should water be softened?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col style=\"line-height: 1.6;\" class=\"listtype-number listindent1 list-number1\" start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90z956odz81zhjz71z2oez66zz75zz80zz75zaz74zz82zcz77zz73zz65zyz79zoz88zz89zwz86zz83z\"\u003eHard water tends to cause limescale. Limescale deposits in pipelines lead to fouling and biofilms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90z956odz81zhjz71z2oez66zz75zz80zz75zaz74zz82zcz77zz73zz65zyz79zoz88zz89zwz86zz83z\"\u003eLimescale deposits can reduce the lifespan of the heater.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90z956odz81zhjz71z2oez66zz75zz80zz75zaz74zz82zcz77zz73zz65zyz79zoz88zz89zwz86zz83z\"\u003eHard water leads to rapidly increasing pH values that can only be lowered with a lot of pH-minus. Constantly lowering the pH value is time-consuming and expensive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90z956odz81zhjz71z2oez66zz75zz80zz75zaz74zz82zcz77zz73zz65zyz79zoz88zz89zwz86zz83z\"\u003eHard water with a high pH value can lead to cloudiness in the water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90z956odz81zhjz71z2oez66zz75zz80zz75zaz74zz82zcz77zz73zz65zyz79zoz88zz89zwz86zz83z\"\u003eHard water reduces the effectiveness of water care products. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cms--flex desktop--flex-50 tablet-l--flex-50 tablet-p--flex-50 mobile-l--flex-50 mobile-p--flex-50\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"component--dreisc-text-with-image is--component flex-100 margin-top-10 padding-top-2 padding-right-5 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-5 is--inline-block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-container width-100\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0095d0;\"\u003eIMPORTANT!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need additional equipment?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, we recommend purchasing an \"aquarium submersible pump\" with a flow rate of 500L to a maximum of 1500L per hour. Ideally, use the following pump with a 600L flow rate per hour: \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.eu\/d\/1kClm1B%20\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClick here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do I need the aquarium pump for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe granules in the Calc Down Pads must be flowed through with water. When the granules absorb water, the flow is significantly disrupted. With the aquarium pump, we force the water through the granules. Without the aquarium pump, the Calc Down Pad cannot function properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"component--dreisc-hr is--component flex-100 margin-top-15 margin-bottom-15\"\u003e\u003chr style=\"border-top-color: #40BBFF;\" class=\"dreisc--hr\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"component--dreisc-dynamic-column is--component flex-100 cms--flex cms--flex-center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-100 cms--flex\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cms--flex desktop--flex-50 tablet-l--flex-50 tablet-p--flex-50 mobile-l--flex-50 mobile-p--flex-50\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"component--dreisc-text-with-image is--component flex-100 margin-top-10 padding-top-2 padding-right-5 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-5 is--inline-block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-container width-100\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"margin-top-0\"\u003eHow do Calc Down Pads work?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalc Down Pads contain special granules that are charged with sodium ions. In water, the granules release sodium ions and absorb calcium ions, thereby softening the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cms--flex desktop--flex-50 tablet-l--flex-50 tablet-p--flex-50 mobile-l--flex-50 mobile-p--flex-50\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"component--dreisc-text-with-image is--component flex-100 margin-top-10 padding-top-2 padding-right-5 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-5 is--inline-block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-container width-100\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"margin-top-0\"\u003eHow do I determine water hardness?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsk your water supplier. They know your water hardness. Ask for the total hardness in German degrees of hardness. Alternatively, you can determine the water hardness yourself with our \u003cspan style=\"color: #0095d0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lotusclean-watercare.com\/produkte\/whirlpool\/17\/lotus-clean-gesamthaerte-test-kit?c=8\" target=\"_self\"\u003eWater Hardness Test Kit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"component--dreisc-hr is--component flex-100 margin-top-15 margin-bottom-15\"\u003e\u003chr style=\"border-top-color: #40BBFF;\" class=\"dreisc--hr\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"component--dreisc-dynamic-column is--component flex-100 cms--flex cms--flex-center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-100 cms--flex\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cms--flex desktop--flex-50 tablet-l--flex-50 tablet-p--flex-50 mobile-l--flex-50 mobile-p--flex-50\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"component--dreisc-text-with-image is--component flex-100 margin-top-10 padding-top-2 padding-right-5 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-5 is--inline-block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-container width-100\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"margin-top-0\"\u003eWhat is the ideal water hardness in a hot tub?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ideal water hardness is between 7 and 10 German degrees of hardness. Do not lower the water hardness below 7 °dH. Water that is too soft can quickly become corrosive and the pH value will not remain stable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cms--flex desktop--flex-50 tablet-l--flex-50 tablet-p--flex-50 mobile-l--flex-50 mobile-p--flex-50\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"component--dreisc-text-with-image is--component flex-100 margin-top-10 padding-top-2 padding-right-5 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-5 is--inline-block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-container width-100\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"margin-top-0\"\u003eHow long does water softening take?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe duration depends on the water hardness and the number of required cycles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"component--dreisc-hr is--component flex-100 margin-top-15 margin-bottom-15\"\u003e\u003chr style=\"border-top-color: #40BBFF;\" class=\"dreisc--hr\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"component--dreisc-text-with-image is--component flex-100 margin-top-10 padding-top-2 padding-right-5 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-5 is--inline-block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-container width-100\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"margin-top-0\"\u003eApplication\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePad placement\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood flow through the pad is important for quick and effective water softening. Cut the conical end with scissors to the diameter of the pump nozzle. Insert the pump nozzle into the cut end of the Calc Down Pad and secure the pump nozzle with the enclosed hose clamp. \u003cbr\u003eSubmerge the pad in the hot tub and switch on the aquarium pump.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not use the hot tub while the aquarium pump is switched on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"component--dreisc-structure-column is--component flex-100 cms--flex cms--flex-center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-100 cms--flex\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cms--flex cms--cell desktop--flex-33_33 tablet-l--flex-33_33 tablet-p--flex-50 mobile-l--flex-50 mobile-p--flex-100\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"component--dreisc-banner is--component flex-100\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lotusclean-watercare.com\/media\/image\/67\/12\/bf\/cd-pad-web_1920x1920.jpg, https:\/\/www.lotusclean-watercare.com\/media\/image\/39\/2c\/9c\/cd-pad-web_1920x1920@2x.jpg 2x\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lotusclean-watercare.com\/media\/image\/67\/12\/bf\/cd-pad-web_1920x1920.jpg\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cms--flex cms--cell desktop--flex-33_33 tablet-l--flex-33_33 tablet-p--flex-50 mobile-l--flex-50 mobile-p--flex-100\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"component--dreisc-banner is--component flex-100\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lotusclean-watercare.com\/media\/image\/72\/b9\/cd\/cd-pad-web2_1920x1920.jpg, https:\/\/www.lotusclean-watercare.com\/media\/image\/6d\/g0\/cf\/cd-pad-web2_1920x1920@2x.jpg 2x\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lotusclean-watercare.com\/media\/image\/72\/b9\/cd\/cd-pad-web2_1920x1920.jpg\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cms--flex cms--cell desktop--flex-33_33 tablet-l--flex-33_33 tablet-p--flex-50 mobile-l--flex-50 mobile-p--flex-100\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"component--dreisc-text-with-image is--component flex-100 margin-top-10 padding-top-2 padding-right-5 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-5 is--inline-block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-container width-100\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"margin-top-0\"\u003eReducing water hardness\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo reduce 1000 liters of water by 7 °dH, you need one cycle (approx. 1 day). After that, the pad must be regenerated. Regeneration also takes approx. 1 day. In the diagrams, you can see how many cycles you need. If your hot tub size is not included, take the first diagram and multiply it by the respective factor. For 1200 liters, this would be 1.2, for a capacity of 2000 liters, it would be 2.0. These are approximate figures that may vary on-site. With the total hardness test kit, you can measure the exact amount of one cycle at your location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou cannot measure when the pad is charged or discharged. You can only measure whether it still reduces water hardness. Use our total hardness test kit for this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"component--dreisc-hr is--component flex-100 margin-top-15 margin-bottom-15\"\u003e\u003chr style=\"border-top-color: #40BBFF;\" class=\"dreisc--hr\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"component--dreisc-dynamic-column is--component flex-100 cms--flex cms--flex-center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-100 cms--flex\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cms--flex desktop--flex-50 tablet-l--flex-50 tablet-p--flex-50 mobile-l--flex-50 mobile-p--flex-50\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"component--dreisc-text-with-image is--component flex-100 margin-top-10 padding-top-2 padding-right-5 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-5 is--inline-block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-container width-100\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"margin-top-0\"\u003eHow do I regenerate the Calc Down Pad?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove the pad from the hot tub and place it unchanged, connected to the aquarium pump, in a sufficiently large container with approx. 25% salinity. This corresponds to approximately 360 grams per liter at room temperature. Use dishwasher salt for this, as other salts have an anti-caking agent added. Switch on the aquarium pump and leave the pad in the saline solution for approx. 24 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cms--flex desktop--flex-50 tablet-l--flex-50 tablet-p--flex-50 mobile-l--flex-50 mobile-p--flex-50\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"component--dreisc-text-with-image is--component flex-100 margin-top-10 padding-top-2 padding-right-5 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-5 is--inline-block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-container width-100\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"margin-top-0\"\u003eHow is the Calc Down Pad stored?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pad must not dry out, otherwise the granules will crack and become unusable. Place the moist pad in the original bag and seal it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow often can I use the Calc Down Pad?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend using the pad a maximum of five to six times. The seams are not designed for continuous operation and may tear with prolonged use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bader24","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40989882220709,"sku":"EWC1050","price":49.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/5112\/0549\/products\/ClacDownPad.jpg?v=1634204497","url":"https:\/\/www.bader24.de\/en\/products\/lotus-clean-calc-down-pad","provider":"Bader24 ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}