Tips on how to acid wash a pool 2019
DO NOT DO AN ACID WASH IF YOU ARE NOT TRAINED TO DO SO. Also wear eye protection
Chris with Love your pool AZ @Loveyourpoolaz
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In this video you will get some knowledge, and hopefully some entertainment. I talked with Chris about shooting a video and he was on board from the start. Knowing that Chris is passionate about what he does, I knew this video was going to come out well. Chris has been in the pool industry for years and particularly enjoys working on the pools foundation. Tile cleaning is Chris's most favorite work to do with pools. But do not let that fool you he does an awesome job at acid washing as well. Again, I hope that you enjoy this video and get some info out of it as well.
The steps
The steps needed to acid wash a pool are few, but very specific. Draining the pool is the first step. Chris dropped the drain in the pool the day before so that it would be ready for us on the day of the shoot. Chris explained that it is VERY important to set up the drain so that the water and acid are kicked into the sewer lines. There should be now water discharged onto the customer property. Putting it down the street is not ok either. Do this safely.
Your solution
Chris used a 75/25 split of acid and water. Meaning 75% of the solution mixed into one batch was acid and 25% is water. This is a heavy acid mixture, but the pool needed it. Chris explained that the acid needed to be higher in this pool because the calcium and staining on the pools foundation was heavy. Chris goes on to explain that in order to pull off a good acid wash, the solution must stay consistent through out the entire pool. He made sure of this by mixing his solution in multiple pails before he started.
The work
This is pretty basic but takes a good eye to make sure it comes out well. You want to start by pouring the acid solution starting at the top and letting it run down the wall of the pool. While the solution is on the wall you will want to scrub it into the surface of the pool. This is where you want to make sure you blend the foundation to avoid streaking. Wash the acid off after you are done scrubbing it in. Make sure not to leave this on the pool for very long. Complete this process around the entire pool until completed.
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Nice professional video, thanks
@PoolRescuers
4 жыл бұрын
JT thank you. Glad you think so.
Loved the music and also Love to see you guys are wearing protective equipment I watch so many videos that people do not wear any of that stuff which is crazy because you’re working with acid !! (hello)
@PoolRescuers
5 жыл бұрын
Dawn Lee yeah no kidding! Thank you. Glad you appreciate that.
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Well thank you
If you use white n brite from bio-dex it thickens the solution and allows it to cling to the walls longer. I use it on all mine as well as the stain off it helps pull out some of the metals. Haven't used a pressure washer first but I will give it a try on the next one. Thanks for the tips.
@PoolRescuers
5 жыл бұрын
Joe Perry you bet. I’ve heard about doing it with the bio dex but I haven’t used it or seen it been done. It works well huh?
@joeperry4754
5 жыл бұрын
Yeah it works for me I've also noticed it helps keeps the fumes down. I want to start tile blasting soon any recommendations on blast media and what kind of compressor? Thanks, Joe@@PoolRescuers
@PoolRescuers
5 жыл бұрын
Joe Perry I have a video coming out next week on how to set up a tile rig. I’ll answer your questions in it
@joeperry4754
5 жыл бұрын
Right on thanks man@@PoolRescuers
@PoolRescuers
5 жыл бұрын
Joe Perry you got it man. Keep in touch
No safety glasses? Asked the blind man....
i need that spray gun
Any tips on how to properly roll up a vacuum hose for a fellow pool tech? Stupid question but I'm completely "green" or new to the industry
More of a advertisement for himself, than an instructural video for the DIY.
Homeowner should have gone with a quartz plaster. That stuff can be buffed out and last 2-3 times longer than your “marble” plaster.
I’m curious to know about the process for safely draining the pool first. Specifically, do I have to pop the drain plugs from the floor or can I leave them in? Worried about the hydrostatic pressure...but...how do I know if that’s really a risk factor for my pool? Thank you!
@PoolRescuers
3 жыл бұрын
Gary Fritter that’s all great questions. What type of pool do you have? Sounds like maybe fiber glass?
Yea this is good shit
@PoolRescuers
5 жыл бұрын
Young Latino 13 thanks bro. Just keep skimming
Keep the videos coming
@PoolRescuers
5 жыл бұрын
GOING NOWHERE I have a few in the pipe line. Pushing them out as fast as I can. Hope you like them
@bigbrother9531
4 жыл бұрын
No, keep the videos to yourself.
8:22....Holy dam how deep is that pool
I wish you had explained what kind of acid you're using and where to buy it. It's not listed above in the supply list.
@PoolRescuers
5 жыл бұрын
Luann Feld muratic acid. You can find it at Home Depot Lowe’s Walmart. The good stuff is at your local pool store.
How much does that service typical cost? Range
@PoolRescuers
5 жыл бұрын
Jeff Findlay between $400-$600
In Canada Toronto Ontario we use dish soap to help neutralize the fumes Metal up Buttercup.
Great video..... Quick question, did he cancel the acid once it made it way to the deep end of pool? Or did he just discard it ?
@PoolRescuers
5 жыл бұрын
Jorge Melendez it’s a good idea to throw soda ash in deep end to neutralize it
At what point do you decide it needs an acid wash vs a chlorine wash, the only issue I with what they were doing was they has no eye protection on, dealing with concentrations and quantities of Acid like that is sooooo dangerous even if a small splash gets in your eyes.
@PoolRescuers
5 жыл бұрын
You are 100% correct. This was a run and gun and we ill make sure to promote that moving forward
@zaneh6224
5 жыл бұрын
@@PoolRescuers Mate, I like your videos, no loud obnoxious music drowning out your voice, you speak very clear and concise and not afraid to give out good advice, you really should have more subs than what you currently have,keep up the great videos
@PoolRescuers
5 жыл бұрын
Zane H thank you. Oh man we aren’t even getting started yet. I have a lot coming out I’m super excited to show you all. Keep in touch. Honestly thank you for your feed back
@zaneh6224
5 жыл бұрын
@@PoolRescuers Are you going to some on site videos, to show what you come across and how you go about fixing it ?, hope so but be prepared for those couch potato know it all's to say how you did everything wrong 🤣🤣👍👍😁😁
@leo8505
5 жыл бұрын
This is a very good question that still was not answered.
Good video. But the bromance slow-mo's and the extra talking takes a lot from the teachable opportunity.
Oh yeah I put a video of my pool service truck and I have my pool cart it’s only a 1 minute video
@PoolRescuers
5 жыл бұрын
GOING NOWHERE looks good man. Nice and clean. I sub’d to your channel so I can see what’s next. Have a good one and thanks for sharing
no eye protection pouring acid
@PoolRescuers
5 жыл бұрын
freethinker52 yeah should have had that on
Muratic acid in a pool acid wash is done to remove streaking stains and etching in the surface however if done wrong acid can cause streaking stains and etching Go figure
@tobs9676
2 жыл бұрын
Hey mate. Can I use hydrochlorice acid instead of muratic acid?
@timothydbaker9950
2 жыл бұрын
@@tobs9676 absolutely!! Muratic acid is diluted hydrochloric. Just if your gonna use a more stronger hydrochloric concentration make sure it is diluted and that it is not left on too long without rinsing. And if your surface is older than 6 or 7 years. I would recommended just resurfacing
@tobs9676
2 жыл бұрын
The surface is older then 10 years but still in reasonable good condition. Would you recommend a lower dosage or not treating at all?
@timothydbaker9950
2 жыл бұрын
@@tobs9676 is it a basic plastic surface or is there an aggregate?
@timothydbaker9950
2 жыл бұрын
Basic plaster surface not plastic. Haha
Get rid of THE BLARING MUSIC. It detracts greatly from your video. Otherwise good info here.
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@PoolRescuers
5 жыл бұрын
Superior pools Service 1 im going to do another acid wash video in the future and will make sure we use it
Seen a lot of other informative videos in the past. This is a whole lot of nothing.
No soda ash just let the the acid eat away at the pool. No glasses. Hopefully you learn what not to do with these clowns. Lol!
@PoolRescuers
4 жыл бұрын
Leanaki Le id love to see your instruction video on how to acid wash a pool.... thanks for watching
Failure at basic safety with no goggles.
Waste of time😢