📦 Free shipping on most orders over $150.

SpaPure Liquid Hardness Increaser | Spa Calcium

By SpaPure
SKU: C002728-CS40P
$6.15

In stock

Pickup available at Leisure Time Inc. - Idaho Falls

Usually ready in 24 hours

View store information

Description

SpaPure Liquid Hardness Increaser is a pre-dissolved liquid calcium formula that safely raises the calcium hardness of your spa water. Because it's already in liquid form, it mixes in instantly — no granules to dissolve, no powder settling on the bottom of the shell.

Calcium hardness is one of the most overlooked parts of water balance, but it matters as much as pH. Water that's too soft — low in calcium — is corrosive: it pulls minerals from wherever it can find them, attacking your heater, pump seals, jets, and the spa shell, and it's a leading cause of stubborn foaming. (Water that's too hard causes the opposite problem — scale — so the goal is the right balance, not maximum calcium.)

If your fill water is soft, or it runs through a water softener, your spa almost certainly needs this. Bringing calcium hardness into range protects your equipment, extends the life of the spa, reduces foaming, and gives the water a more pleasant feel — and the liquid format makes it about as easy to add as it gets.

Pro Tip: If you fill your spa from a water softener, you need this product. Softened water has had its calcium stripped out, which makes it aggressively corrosive in a hot tub — exactly the wrong water for an expensive heater. Test your fill water's hardness and bring it up to range before that soft water has a chance to start eating at your equipment.

Brand

SpaPure®

What's in the Box
  • 1 x SpaPure Liquid Hardness Increaser (1 pint / 16 fl oz, liquid)
Key Features
  • Raises calcium hardness — safely brings soft water up into the proper range
  • Liquid formula, no mixing — pre-dissolved, so it blends in instantly with no granules to settle
  • Prevents corrosion — stops low-calcium water from attacking the heater, seals, jets, and shell
  • Reduces foaming — low calcium is a common foam cause; correcting it helps clear it
  • Essential for softened water — a must-have if you fill from a water softener
  • Works with every system — compatible with chlorine, bromine, mineral, and biguanide
How It Works

The formula adds dissolved calcium directly to the water, raising the calcium hardness reading. The target range for a spa is 150–300 ppm: enough calcium that the water is satisfied and non-corrosive, but not so much that it deposits as scale.

Compared with a granular hardness increaser, the liquid form has one practical edge: it's already in solution, so there's no waiting for powder to dissolve and no risk of undissolved granules sitting on the acrylic. You pour it in near the jets with the pump running and it disperses immediately. Like the granular version, calcium hardness is stable once set — correct it on a fresh fill and it holds until you drain and refill.

Pro Tip: Set calcium hardness once per fill and you're done. Because calcium doesn't drift the way pH does, this isn't a weekly chore — test it when you fill the spa, dose it into range, and it stays put for the life of that water. The only time to revisit it is after a top-off with a lot of soft makeup water.

Directions for Use

Never mix different products together in the same bottle or pail. Add this product directly to the spa water. Aim for a calcium hardness of 150–300 ppm. Always follow the bottle label for exact dosing.

  1. Turn on the circulation system.
  2. Add approximately 1 ounce per 500 gallons of water, pouring directly into the spa near the return jets.
  3. Continue circulating so the product disperses fully. The spa may be used after application.
  4. Wait about two hours, then retest calcium hardness and repeat as needed until it sits in the 150–300 ppm range.

Pro Tip: Work up to your target in steps. Add the calculated dose, let it circulate, and retest before adding more — calcium hardness is hard to lower without draining, so it's much better to sneak up on the right level than to overshoot and end up with scale-prone water.

Specifications
  • Brand: SpaPure
  • Manufacturer: Haviland Consumer Products
  • Part Number: C002728-CS40P
  • Product Type: Calcium hardness increaser — liquid (balancer)
  • Form: Liquid (pre-dissolved; no mixing required)
  • Net Size: 1 pint (16 fl oz)
  • Function: Raises calcium hardness; prevents corrosion and reduces foaming
  • Dosage: Approx. 1 oz per 500 gallons (follow bottle label for exact rate)
  • Target Level: 150–300 ppm calcium hardness
  • Application: Pour directly into spa water near the return jets with the pump running
  • Ready to Use: Spa may be used after application
  • Retest: Wait ~2 hours, then retest and repeat if needed
  • Especially For: Soft fill water and spas filled from a water softener
  • Compatible Sanitizers: Chlorine, bromine, mineral, and biguanide systems
  • Application Note: Never mix with other products in the same container; add directly to spa water
  • Shipping: Standard ground; not classified as a hazardous material (eligible for mail return under standard policy)
Compatibility

SpaPure Liquid Hardness Increaser is compatible with all sanitizer systems — chlorine, bromine, mineral, and biguanide. As a balancer, it's part of the foundation you set when filling the spa, regardless of how you sanitize.

It does the same job as the granular Hardness Increaser — the choice between them is simply whether you prefer a pour-in liquid or a broadcast granular. It works alongside your other balancers (pH Up, pH Down, and an alkalinity increaser) and pairs naturally with SpaPure test strips to read your calcium level. It's also the right first move when fighting foam from soft water: raise the calcium with this before relying on a defoamer for a quick surface fix. Never mix it with other products in the same bottle or pail; add it directly to the spa water.

Most products purchased from our online shop within the last 30 days are eligible for return. Please review our return policy to see the list of items that cannot be returned.

Some major items that are non-returnable:

  • Gift cards
  • Electronics
  • Pumps / Motors
  • Hot Tubs
  • Closeouts
  • Fireplaces
  • Electric Fireplaces
  • Massage Chairs
  • See return policy below for full list of non-returnables.

SpaPure® Brand FAQs

What is SpaPure, and who makes it?

SpaPure is a line of spa and hot tub water care products from Haviland Pool & Spa, a 100% employee-owned American manufacturer with more than 55 years of pool and spa experience. Haviland's Pool & Spa division began in 1968 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and all SpaPure products are made in the USA.

Is SpaPure formulated specifically for spas, or is it pool chemicals in smaller bottles?

SpaPure is engineered specifically for spas and hot tubs. Spa water is a different challenge from pool water — far less volume, a much higher bather load per gallon, and hotter temperatures that accelerate everything. SpaPure's formulas are concentrated and dosed for that environment rather than scaled-down pool products.

Can I use SpaPure products with my chlorine, bromine, or salt water system?

Yes. SpaPure makes products for chlorine, bromine, and salt/mineral programs, plus balancers, shocks, clarifiers, and specialty treatments that work alongside any of them. Match the sanitizer-specific products to your system, and use the balancers and oxidizers regardless of which sanitizer you run. If you're not sure what fits your setup, a quick water test will point you to the right products.

Why buy SpaPure from an authorized dealer like Leisure Time Inc.?

Buying from an authorized dealer means you get fresh, correctly stored product — spa chemicals degrade with age and poor storage — backed by people who can actually help you use it. Leisure Time Inc. has carried spa water care for decades, and our team can match products to your specific spa and water chemistry. Chemicals sold far below market price on third-party marketplaces are often expired, mishandled, or gray-market, with no support behind them.

Why do some SpaPure products ship ground only and can't be returned by mail?

Certain spa chemicals — chlorine and bromine products, oxidizers, and some acids — are classified as hazardous materials by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Federal regulations require them to ship by ground rather than air and prohibit consumers from mailing them back. Products with this restriction are noted on the product page. If you have unopened chemicals you no longer need, you can return them in person at one of our showrooms or contact us about your options.

How do I know which SpaPure products my spa needs?

Start with a water test. Testing tells you what your water actually needs instead of guessing — which sanitizer level to adjust, whether to balance pH or alkalinity, and when to shock. You can test at home with SpaPure test strips, or bring a water sample to any Leisure Time showroom for free in-store testing and a product recommendation. You can also call us and we'll walk you through it.

About SpaPure®

SpaPure is a spa-specific water care brand made by Haviland Pool & Spa, a 100% employee-owned American company with more than 55 years in pool and spa chemistry. Haviland's Pool & Spa division began in 1968 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, as one of the early pioneers of modern pool and spa treatments, and today produces over 100 products across eight in-house brands. Because Haviland is employee-owned through an ESOP, the people who make and stand behind SpaPure have a direct stake in whether your water turns out right.

SpaPure is built specifically for spas and hot tubs — concentrated, fast-acting formulas designed for the small water volumes and high bather loads that make spa water harder to keep balanced than pool water. The line covers the full routine: sanitizing, shock and oxidation, water balance, clarifiers and enzymes, stain and scale control, and salt-system support — all proudly made in the USA.