Some of the components in drinking water react with each other and form new chemical compounds. These reactions depend on the ratio of the components in the water. The chemical equilibrium between two such components, carbon dioxide and calcium carbonate, is referred to as the "lime-carbonic acid equilibrium". This essentially determines the lime precipitation / take-up into solution character of the water. A stable equilibrium is important to ensure consistent quality of the drinking water.
Diaphragm dosing pumps and other dosing accessories from Lutz-Jesco are deployed in waterworks as a complete dosing system for liquid lime water, milk of lime and other pH stabilisers. Their use stabilises water hardness and ensures a consistent quality of the drinking water