





The Fleck 2510 AiQ Calcite Neutralizer Filter raises the pH of acidic well water to neutral, which stops the corrosion behind blue-green stains, pinhole leaks and metallic-tasting water. It pairs the Pentair Fleck 2510 valve and new AiQ controller with a bed of calcite, or a calcite/Corosex blend for lower pH.
As water flows through, the calcite dissolves just enough to neutralize the acid, and it slows down as pH reaches neutral, so it won't over-correct. A scheduled backwash keeps the bed loose, which prevents the packing and channeling common in non-backwashing tanks.
Warranty: 5 years on the Fleck 2510 AiQ valve head and 10 years on the tank. See the full Fleck 2510 AiQ spec sheet (PDF).
| Calcite | Calcite / Corosex Blend | |
| Best For | Mildly acidic water, about pH 6.0–6.8 | More acidic water, about pH 5.5–6.5 |
| How It Works | Calcium carbonate slowly dissolves to raise pH | Adds fast-acting magnesium oxide (Corosex) to the calcite |
| Over-Correction Risk | Low, because calcite is self-limiting | Moderate, so check pH after startup |
| Hardness Added | Some calcium | Calcium and magnesium |
Neutralizing adds a little hardness. If your water is already hard, add a Fleck 2510 AiQ Water Softener after the neutralizer. Prefer a Clack valve? See our acid neutralizer systems.
| Valve | Fleck 2510 with AiQ Controller and Powerhead |
| Valve Material | Fiber-Reinforced Polymer |
| Inlet/Outlet | 3/4" Stainless Steel Bypass |
| Regeneration | Downflow Service, Backwash and Rinse |
| Regeneration Trigger | Time Clock |
| Cycle Times | Adjustable, 0–240 min per cycle |
| Max Valve Backwash | 17 GPM (25 psi drop) |
| Working Pressure | 20–125 psi |
| Water Temperature | 34–110°F |
| Electrical | 110V, 50/60 Hz (24/220V available) |
| Enclosure Rating | NEMA 3R / IP54 |
| Media | Calcite, or Calcite/Corosex Blend |
| pH Range Treated | Calcite: about 6.0–6.8; Blend: about 5.5–6.5 |
| Warranty | 5 Years on Valve Head, 10 Years on Tank |
| Tank | Media | Service Flow |
| 10" x 44" | 1 cu. ft. | 5 GPM |
| 10" x 54" | 1.5 cu. ft. | 7.5 GPM |
| 12" x 48" | 2 cu. ft. | 10 GPM |
| 13" x 54" | 2.5 cu. ft. | 12.5 GPM |
It raises the pH of acidic water to neutral. Low-pH water eats away at copper pipes, leaves blue-green stains, and can give water a metallic taste.
Use calcite for water around pH 6.0–6.8. Choose the blend for more acidic water, around pH 5.5–6.5. Corosex works faster, so check your pH after startup.
Calcite is self-limiting: it stops dissolving as water nears neutral. The Corosex blend is stronger, so the blend ratio matters on water that's only mildly acidic.
Yes, some calcium, plus magnesium with Corosex. On hard water, put a water softener after the neutralizer.
Calcite is used up as it works, so the bed shrinks over time. Check the level periodically and top it up as needed.
Backwashing keeps the bed loose and flushes out fines. That prevents the packing and channeling that can let acidic water slip through.
5 years on the Fleck 2510 AiQ valve head and 10 years on the tank.