How To Paint & Acid Wash A Swimming Pool - Part 1 -Acid Wash

How To Paint & Acid Wash A Swimming Pool - Part 1 of 3 - Acid Washing The Pool. Host Tim Casey shows you how to properly and safely acid wash your swimming pool to prepare for painting.
Be sure to see Part 2, which covers Repairing Cracks In A Pool Wall, Step and Deck and Part 3, which covers the actual Pool Painting Process. Produced by Poolandspa.TV for Poolandspa.com.
Here are direct links to all 3 Parts to this Series:
How To Paint & Acid Wash A Swimming Pool - Part 1 of 3 - How To Acid Wash The Swimming Pool:
• How To Paint & Acid Wa...
How To Paint & Acid Wash A Swimming Pool - Part 2 of 3 - How To Repair Pool Cement Steps, Walls & Decks:
• How To Paint & Acid Wa...
How To Paint & Acid Wash A Swimming Pool - Part 3 of 3 - How To Paint The Swimming Pool:
• How To Paint & Acid Wa...
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[@pattgavin]

This is the greatest video EVER. Thank you, so much for putting this up. I followed the instructions and finished the pool in about four hours. It looks great! Tim made it look so easy that I was certain I could do this. I was right. I used the acid straight (not diluted with water) and it took about 2.5 gallons to finish my pool. My pool is 32 x 16 with a 10 foot deep end. The acid I used was 34.45%, although I ran out and the second I bought was 14.50%. It still worked fine.

[@esteemedenergy]

How long did it last?

[@MsMCL10]

We just acid washed, repaired, and painted our 34 year old concrete pool. Your videos were such a tremendous help to us!!! Thank you!!!

[@danielriddell]

I will try definitely alternative to the acid wash as you've suggested since the pool builder is unknown to me or my neighbors. I just want to make sure that the epoxy primer will adhere correctly to the fiberglass.

[@PoolandspaTv]

Hello Douglas. You are absolutely correct, you should not use the muriatic acid around children, pets, or other people not wearing a respirator device. At 3:52 and then again at 4:22, Tim goes over all the safety requirements for using acid to clean pool walls. Thanks for watching :o)

[@jwd0808]

Tri Sodium Phosphate... a common cleaner used by a lot of janitorial and pool refinishing folks. Many other videos on KZbin recommend using it in order to lower the PH of the acid before applying the epoxy. But if it's not really needed thats good - saves a lot of time.

[@cornholio114]

that pool has some good shape. I'd love to skate it :)

[@bettycarter123]

well, that depends on a lot of variables. how dirty it is, what is the surface material, how old it is, and how strong you make the acid mixture. everytime you acid wash a pool, it does eat into the surface somewhat, so there are limits. but back in NY, when we had a pool service company, we did have customers that had us do it like every other year, and they got good results. thanks for watching. dan

[@danielriddell]

Hello, I really appreciate the time and effort in your videos. I'm undergoing a pool renovation. My pool is a combination of fiberglass and concrete(gunite?); where I have fiberglass walls and steps with a concrete bottom. Acid washing the concrete is straightforward. However, is it recommended to acid wash the fiberglass or sand it? I'm thinking that acid washing will be much quicker and just as effective. Thanks for your time.

[@nodnarbsamoth4098]

Do u was with tri sodium phosphate before and after acid wash? Thanks for the helpful videos!

[@poolslut]

Good Video. It really is a good idea to remove the pool light from the light niche before acid washing. And be sure to rinse all lights and other fixtures thoroughly. Where's your acid boots?

[@desertrat75]

Hey Dan, thanks for putting this up. Would you use this method on pebble tech? I'v got a black PT pool that is fading badly, and I'm hoping the white patchiness is just calcium and/or salt buildup.

[@Wayne99999999999999]

and yes ! do i have to paint it afterwards?

[@GibbsCastro]

Great video. What's the ideal temperature when draining and painting the pool? Is it true that the pool might crack when empty if the temperature is above 85 degrees?

[@danielriddell]

HI Dan, thank you for the detailed reply. I may call in a professional, but I will do a bit more research first. As far as the weep-pump is concerned; can you give me a brief description of how this might look? Is this a submersible pump with a weep-hole between the pump outlet and check-valve? Thanks for your time.

[@estrnuro]

Great video man. I went and got my acid wash, my pool was pretty bad but I'm not getting great results without putting acid on at least 3 times on the same section or pressure washing slowly after the wash. My muriotic acid says 20* is that weak stuff? It isn't yellow like what you are using but it's clear. I put about 3L of water to a 4L jug of acid. It is working but muuuuch slower than what you showed. Just wondering if the 20 is a weak acid. Thanks!

[@mattalbrecht7471]

Put the acid wash be after you sand it or took a sandblaster to the old plaster to get rid of the old paint that was underneath it I find a lot of these videos very informative but so far I haven't seen one that seems to like address everything

[@PoolandspaTv]

Hi Matt! Every customer's pool is slightly different, so that's why you are seeing various issue addressed in all the videos. With the pool in this video, almost all the existing paint was gone, due to the age of the pool. So it did not require a sanding or sandblaster prior to painting. Thanks for watching!

[@StormLover3]

Hi Dan. I have an indoor pool, and I was just wondering can I use the Ramuc Surface Clean & Prep Solution instead of the muriatic acid? My pool was painted with epoxy paint in the fall of 2008, so it needs a good clean, a couple pits filled, and a paint job. It's not a big pool, 20 L x 15 W, and holds about 9600 gallons of water. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks. :)

[@dumpsterfire6351]

Remember to service your lights!

[@BChicFashions]

We recently followed your videos to paint our pool. As we finished we noticed that other online videos recommended cleaning with a phosphate after the acid wash. We did not do tis because your 4 steps didn't mention that. What sort of ramifications do we face by not doing that? Will the paint not cure properly? Any thoughts?

[@cubsfanaz78]

I am going to be acid washing my pool this winter. It is a plaster pool, and on the bottom of the pool, there are many bumps,which I believe are calcium deposits. With the water in the pool, I have used a pumice stone to get rid of a couple, but there are many of them. Will acid washing get rid of these as well? Thanks for the videos. Very informative.

[@hijayhon]

worked for me, had to stop in middle, bought wrong sprayer, thanks for video

[@dodik147]

i love you tube

[@cwblock1]

Got any how to videos on how to refinish my kool deck concrete pool deck?

[@danielriddell]

Pool draining: my pool has a hydrostatic valve. I live by a river and pool bottom is at the high tide level. There is a well head with the ability to hook a pump I hooked a pool pump, primed it and it was able to drain a small amount of water (mostly what I put in to prime it). There was only a slight amount of cloudy water. I'm thinking there isn't much water under the pool. The pool pump will lose prime and become ineffective. What is your recommendation? Pump recommendation?

[@flightz71]

I did a acid wash with everything you have shown me in this video... but for some reason mine didn't turn yellow or really foam or anything... it was really hard looking to see where the acid wash was on the pool wall. Was I supposed to mix it with anything? I went to home depot and the only muriatic acid they had came in a 2 gallon pack in the swimming pool section (it mentioned it was designed to lower water pH but I'm assuming ingredients are the same).

[@johnthewaiter]

Love the 1970 porn music lol. Was the Dog ok looks like you might have sprayed him. Lol

[@SeanToohey]

Great Series Thanks. One question: Do you still need to Acid wash the pool if you first Sandblast down to the raw concrete?

[@phoodveej8730]

Yes

[@sberry1232001]

One more question,are you using the acid full strength?

[@doityourself555]

I didn't see you diluting the acid 1:1. Does it need to be diluted or can be used straight? Thanks

[@jenll425]

Is there a part 2? The first video was really helpful.

[@PoolandspaTv]

+jenll425 - Yes. If you click the "More" tab under the video on KZbin, we have listed the links to Part 2 & Part 3. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching :o)

[@PoolandspaTv]

+Pool And Spa TV - Here is the link to Part 2 - kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHyVl6eAosiDntU

[@MrCoolfusion8]

2 questions for some experts. 1. How is the strenghth of the acid measured? is thee somewhere you should look on the container for a specific value? (what is the recommended value/measurement). 2 I am pretty sure my pool has not been done in about 4 years (since before I moved in) how long should one leave this on before washing off?

[@TheMrRey]

I am wondering..did you power wash this pool after draining? It doesn't really look like it is painted after the pool is drained. Will the acid wash remove the old paint too..or just clean what's on the painted walls?

[@jwd0808]

Isn't it necessary to clean with TSP after the acid wash? Supposedly doing so helps to neutralize the acid. Also is it necessary to use the acid full strength?

[@Wayne99999999999999]

do you have to dilute the acid with water ?

[@mranimex3]

did you mix water into the acid

[@lancefarrell8007]

Well done ..... May I suggest to any residential or novice worker who is attempting an acid wash should use a buffered acid product first few times ... Like Acid Magic, (Magic Acid? I'm dyslexic lol ) or another brand is Aquasafe Acid. These products do not produce as much acid fumes, smell , and this product will not burn intact skin (ie. no cuts in the skin). You still use all the safety gear since this is still 97% hydrochloric acid but a patented buffer is added to make it easier to work with. A very slight reduction in strength.... Another old trick to reduce on smelly fumes is to put a few drops of palmolive dish soap (just a little at a time until you get the right blend) This does not mean you do not use safety wear. Another good video, you definitely need to state a lot disclaimers now-a-days in our industry....if you are going to these professional only, service videos. Unfortunately, I have the lawyer bills to prove it.

[@PoolandspaTv]

Good tips!

[@TheBramblepaw]

Dawn dish soap (or any dish soap) will also cut down the fumes quite a bit, and has the added bonus of making acid "stick" to the walls

[@PoolandspaTv]

Good tip!

[@quangduyho]

Thank you, great video - helpful! Few questions: 1. Will I see more results if the acid was left on the surface longer or is it recommended that I wash it off immediately after scrubbing and move on to the next portion? 2. Is acid wash effective against tough BLACK ALGAE? If so, is it permanent or temp? I hope to hear from you soon. Thanks!

[@TheBramblepaw]

Acid has no effect on Black Algae. Black algae is the bane of the pool world. The most effective fix for it is to chip the pool then chlorine wash the gunite shell

[@professionaltitle]

We are going to have our fiberglass pool painted. The service company is suppossed to do an acid wash prior to paining, however I've heard you should never acid wash a fiberglass pool?

[@larmcc]

Thank you so much for posting this, it helped me so much. I probably would not have done an acid wash myself had I not seen this video. I know you said it was important to keep kids and animals away. But at 5:50, are those dog feet I see in your video above where you are spraying? Thought this was funny. Thanks again!

[@Itsjustbeau]

I’m going to try an ortho Waterhose spayer with the muratic acid

[@PoolandspaTv]

Should be OK. Let us know how that works. Thanks for watching!

[@Itsjustbeau]

@@PoolandspaTv it’s actually done a good job. You can turn the mix off to rinse after you scrub. It’s squeaky clean. I’m going to paint at night we are in the 100s here in Oklahoma. Use Ppe to protect yourself if you try it.

[@cvr300sb]

Hi Dan. Great set of videos. My pool is concrete painted with Insl-X chlorinated rubber paint. Can I still use muriatic acid?

[@PoolandspaTv]

Sorry for the late reply. If it's diluted. Test a small area before doing, to make sure. Thanks for watching. Dan

[@Zyenaux]

Do you dilute the acid to a certain extenet within the sprayer? like a cup toa gallon or is it raw?

[@PoolandspaTv]

+Zyenaux - We did not, with this pool, for this video. But you can dilute it, if the pool is not that dirty. The more dirty the pool is, the less you should dilute it. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching :o)

[@codykelly523]

Hi Dan, I want to drain and paint my pool, and wanted to know what paint you would recommend. Should it be a certain temperature to prevent cracks in the cement? I also have an algae issue in the fine cracks of the pool. Should I treat the plaster with something to prevent growth after I paint?

[@PoolandspaTv]

Sorry for the late reply. We don't really push any specific brand of paint. You could go to our site pool and spa dot com and see the paint they are currently selling. If you have algae, that should be addressed with either pool shock or muriatic acid, prior to painting. Thanks for watching. Dan

[@neptunedawn7121]

What did you do about the hydrostatic valve?

[@PoolandspaTv]

So this pool was in Las Vegas and they don't need hydrostatic valves. No sub-surface ground water. If you have a pool that has that valve, we would recommend contacting a local pool guy to come look at it before you attempt to drain the pool. You don't want to get into a situation where you are draining the pool and the sub-surface water causes the pool to pop up or raise out of the ground. Better safe than sorry. Hope this helps, and thanks for watching!

[@Reenie757]

how many times can you acid wash a pool?

[@homerjion]

Yes, you can acid wash pebble tech, that is part of how they originally exposed the aggregate when it was installed. Be careful and don't overdo it. I've used 1:5 solution of mur. acid to water. If you leave it on too long or use too strong a solution, the aggregate will begin to come out of the plaster base.

[@larrylile8785]

😅😅😅😅

[@tiffanycooper3763]

Hi Dan, I have a gunite inground pool 40 years old. What product am I using to paint it. I was told Olympic Zeron Expoxy Pool Coating.

[@PoolandspaTv]

That's good paint. But we actually use the Ramuc brand nowadays - here is a link so you can see - www.poolandspa.com/catalog/category000055.cfm

[@edmartinelli]

I might have missed it, but what is the ratio of muratic acid to water to create the acid wash solution? Thank you!

[@TheBramblepaw]

Aim for 8% if you've never done it before. If the acid you buy is 16% hydrochloric, dillute it with 1 part water. If it's 32%, dillute with 3 parts water

[@djericanthony]

Did you dilute the acid or did you use straight muriatic?

[@PoolandspaTv]

In that video they used it full strength because the pool was very dirty. Thanks for watching!

[@cesarheglenperezdeltoro174]

Excellent video! Could you please share what's the recomended % of acid strength to acid etch a plaster pool with heavy staining issues, deposits, etc and then epoxy paint it.

[@mattalbrecht7471]

Do you dilute the acid for the wash? Do you use sida ash to neutralize the acid??

[@PoolandspaTv]

Hi Matt! On this particular pool they did not dilute the acid. However you certainly can. It all depends on how dirty the surface is. You want it is be free from dirt, algae, grease, etc. prior to painting. Hope this helps! Thanks for watching!

[@amyantibus]

Hi. I have a pool that is mostly concrete. above the safety edge there is about 3 foot of fiberglass. Do I acid wash both parts of the pool?

[@PoolandspaTv]

I would not use the acid on the fiberglass parts. Thanks for watching :o)

[@bradhays256]

Where is part 2 of the series? I see 1 & 3 but no 2. I painted my pool last year with chlorniated rubber paint, will the acid wash this away to repaint with epoxy? Great videos thanks

[@PoolandspaTv]

+Brad Hays - Click the More tab under the video on KZbin, and you will see we have the links to Parts 1, 2 and 3. Hope this helps :o) Thanks for watching!

[@supperguy1557]

+Pool And Spa TV The MORE tab only says "Report" when you click it. Is part 2 still available?

[@PoolandspaTv]

+Supper Guy - It is under the "Show More" tab. Here is the link to Part 2 - kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHyVl6eAosiDntU

[@Thetruthdenied]

what is the difference between Muratic acid and Muriatic acid?

[@PoolandspaTv]

>>>Muratic acid and Muriatic acid?

[@richardpigott7156]

My pool is painted with Acrylic Paint and has a chalky film. Does this chalky white need to be removed BEFORE painting. I'm thinking it does need to come off. Is Acid Washing the best way to get this off? Is Acid Washing okay if I am going to re-paint with Acrylic paint?? Thx!

[@danielharrison4290]

Yes you should get the chalky white dust off the pool with the acid washing prior to painting. And the acrylic paint will be fine. Feel free to call us at 800-876-7647 if you have any additional questions. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!

[@sneakysniper]

Can you Acid Wash Epoxy paint? Does it get a porous surface or is it simply clean?

[@PoolandspaTv]

You can, but I would dilute the acid substantially. You should not need it as strong as what we used in this particular video. Thanks for watching :o) Dan

[@tiredfingers99]

Which pump did you use? Im looking for a pump that will drain down to one inch or less and is automatic?

[@PoolandspaTv]

They used a #5MSP25 - Water Wizard Submersible Pump. You can find it on Pool And Spa .com. Thanks for watching!

[@halaj513]

​@Pool And Spa TV is there a link?

[@unratedent.6331]

Don't you need ph up to put in the water at the bottom so we you pump it out it doesn't acid wash everything it touches?

[@PoolandspaTv]

That is a good idea, but you should not be draining the acid out anywhere it could cause damage to plants/pets/kids, etc. Thanks for watching!

[@unratedent.6331]

@@PoolandspaTv thank you for your response. So how do you get it out?

[@PoolandspaTv]

@@unratedent.6331 Each job site is different. In this job shown in the video, there was a huge dirt lot within the property, so I believe they pumped it there. You do not want to pump it out anywhere near foliage or anywhere accessible to children or pets. If your property is kind of land-locked and you do not have a safe area to pump the acidic water, there are several products on the market that you can use to clean the pool walls that are not acid based. You may want to look into those. Hope this helps!

[@unratedent.6331]

@@PoolandspaTv awesome, thank you!

[@wayinbgi]

Shouldn't the light have been removed?

[@sberry1232001]

I need to patch and paint my pool-but the weather is hit or miss here,clear for 5 or 6 days then rain for 2 or 3 --The paint I bought says that the pool must dry for 7 days after the acid wash is done,then another 7 for the paint to cure--what I am wondering is if I acid wash it and then it rains (before painting) do I need to re-do the acid wash or will it be okay to paint after it dries--

[@jldrumstudio7550]

Any answers to this question? I'm doing the same thing. Doesn't it need to be neutralized with tsp?

[@herogen.6438]

always check with the pool builder how and the pool can actually drained.

[@PoolandspaTv]

That is not a bad idea Heraldo, being that sometimes gunite or plaster pools could pop up a bit if there is sub-surface water, or if there is a weep pump installed. Thanks for watching!

[@eugenegeorge1857]

Is the acid put on straight or diluted

[@PoolandspaTv]

Hi Eugene. That all depends on how dirty the pool is. You can dilute it with water and give it a try (50-50 mix). If that doesn't work well on your pool surface, you can use it straight. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching :o)

[@dennisdonnelly3934]

Where was all this caustic acid being drained to?

[@monanddom5933]

And where does all tht acid water go afterwash?

[@justindownie8843]

Can you use muriatic acid on the tile, or concrete on the pool deck, to get rid of rust stains?

[@PoolandspaTv]

You can try. Use it very diluted and with a scrub brush. Sometimes it works well, depending on how bad the iron/rust stains are, and how porous the stained surface is.

[@TheBramblepaw]

Tile- definitely! The concrete- It depends on the age. If you want to try, use diluted acid (10 to 1 or weaker), and do an entire slab, not spot treatments Pool deck- depends on the material of the deck. Some you can't put acid on at all without damaging, some you can pour straight acid on and it won't have any effect

[@kevinf3641]

How did you drain the pool?

[@PoolandspaTv]

A submersible pump. Here is a link to one so you can see - m.poolandspa.com/little-giant-water-wizard-submersible-cover-pump/

[@The1towatchout4]

I had a pool guy who ruined my pool chemistry and my tile turned purple and Pentair LED light ring looked awful! The acid made my metal beauty ring look brand new!

[@jerry401000]

Is it no danger that the empty swimming will pop up when it is emty afyer 20 years filled with water wight. That's one of the the things I worry about . Thanks for the Video it gives me a lot of onformation

[@TheBramblepaw]

It's a possibility, and depends on many factors. Especially if the pool has ever been chipped and replastered Your best bet is to contact a pool company

[@joshuahawkins5731]

Can you acid wash fiber glass wall?

[@danielharrison4290]

We do not recommend doing that. You can use a pressure washer and a variety of fiberglass cleaning products to clean fiberglass walls.

[@ntxbestsales492]

My brother did this and used a pressure washer. I like this way better. I have drained my pool, but it has been a couple years. Does it matter if it has been 'dry'?

[@PoolandspaTv]

Pressure washing is OK if the surface is not that bad (as the one in this video). It is better than nothing, but acid washing is more prevalent amongst pool service guys and does a better, more controllable job. Hope this helps :o) Dan

[@Whatdafuk123]

Pool And Spa TV can I use TSP and pressure washer instead of acid ?

[@ruelnicholas8317]

my friend as a chemist in my lab..you have to have long sleeves...so wrong

[@chugginton100]

Around how much those this cost to get it done on a 20x40

[@PoolandspaTv]

An acid wash can go for anywhere from $600 - $1500, depending on a lot of factors. An acid wash and pool painting can go for anywhere from $2000 - $5000, again, depending on a lot of variable factors. Thanks for watching!

[@carinadarusman1213]

***** I have 10000 gallons of water pool that need to be repainted.How much paint do you think I will be using?

[@goldenboypromo9055]

Can you acid wash a epoxy painted pool gone green

[@PoolandspaTv]

Yes you can, but you should dilute the acid. However if the only reason you are doing it is because the pool turned green, you can clean it off (the walls) with either a pressure washer, or just use diluted chlorine shock with a brush. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!

[@shamachk]

Hi Dan, can i paint a concrete pool directly after an acid wash? Or does it need to be sandblasted for the paint to stick? Thanks.

[@PoolandspaTv]

In most cases you can paint it after an acid wash. It usually only needs to be sandblasted if the surface is in very bad shape, or the old paint is still peeling or chipping off after the acid washing. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching. Dan

[@richardrichardsen6611]

There are several points in this vid that are questionable. First..DO clean the entire pool. That includes s the bowl. DON'T leave debris in the bottom of the pool. The first part of the pool to acid wash should be the deepest part of the bowl. Wash it then dilute the acid with water such that you have 6 inches or so of water. This will ensure the bottom of the pool is properly washed and that run off from the sides does not eat away at the bottom. Make sure the sprayer you buy is ALL plastic. Muriatic acid will tear up all metals including stainless steel so DON'T wash the bezels of your pool lights with acid. Take them down and protect the light's and niches from acid during the washing. Make sure you can pump the water and acid that collects from this process into a place it is safe to do so. The acid will eat up concrete, rust metals and kill plants.

[@PoolandspaTv]

Good tips! Thanks for watching!

[@pameladoqui558]

What happened to Part 2 video?

[@PoolandspaTv]

+Pamela DoQui - It is under the "Show More" tab. Here is the link to Part 2 - kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHyVl6eAosiDntU

[@cesarenriquez8217]

What happened to using rubber boots? And neutralizing the acid before you dispose of it???

[@PoolandspaTv]

Hello Cesar. You can wear rubber boots if you want to. The acid is fairly diluted and if you are careful with it, you can wear sneakers instead. And yes, people do need to dispose of the acid properly. Thanks for watching!

[@leo8505]

No mention of soda ash?

[@PoolandspaTv]

They did not use any soda ash for this job.

[@solarpools9773]

I love this video... but you really should make sure the dog has a mask too ..don't worry about the cat.. meow..

[@serigoose]

lol at 5:48 does the dog not have lungs or something ?? good instructions tho thnx

[@bmwall1968]

"Keep pets away", is that why you can see a dog right where he is spraying acid :)

[@mattalbrecht7471]

Maybe that was the dog he didn't like? p

[@lainnyesty]

As your Dog stands right above the area you're working.

[@PoolandspaTv]

Dog was OK. But you should try to have pets stay away from pool when doing this type of job for sure! Thanks for watching :o)

[@alexandertheone311]

Maybe I don't understand some benefit of using this, but to me it seems like I'd rather use a pressure washer to wash the pool, it may take a bit longer but is much safer and possibly cheaper if to consider that one would need to buy the sprayer, mask and other tools plus the acid. Also you probably took off your mask too soon, you said yourself there is a lot of acid by the drain, yet you were breathing it.

[@PoolandspaTv]

Depending on the condition of the pool wall surface, you could use a pressure washer. But often pressure washers will be too powerful and could hurt the pool surface. You would have to test it on your pool to make sure it's OK to use it on your pool. Also, if you still have grease or algae on your pool's walls after you pressure wash them, you may have to brush the pool down with bleach to get it really clean. If you do not prep the walls properly, your new paint may prematurely peal off. That's why most people use the acid wash method instead. Hope this helps!

[@scottjenkins4613]

So why muratic acid? Why not just water scrub? Why not acetic acid?

[@PoolandspaTv]

That's what most pool guys use to clean cement pools. Works the best and cuts all grease residue very well. There are a few non-muriatic acid based cleaners on the market today which are a bit safer to use. Check with your local pool store for which products are recommended in your specific area. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!

[@jonhoward8546]

What about the dog lol

[@julieoliver8170]

Lol never put acid on metal. That light is toast now.

[@PoolandspaTv]

They needed to replaced the light unit anyway, so it didn't matter. We did replace it after this video was done. But yes, you are correct. You should not spray acid on metal. Thanks for watching!

[@TheBramblepaw]

A better way is to use a watering can instead of a hudson sprayer. The sprayer will spray acid... everywhere. That'll damage pretty much any type of coping in the world. In addition, it's important to wash down the entire pool before applying the acid. You can't have an even burn if you don't have an even start Also you still had copper sulfate stains in the pool- The acid concentration needs to be stronger than what you used. A watering can really shines in this department Pumping acid to landscape is not only irresponsible, it's dangerous and illegal. The proper place to dispose of acid is in a sewer cleanout after it has been neutralized to the correct pH, or to a holding tank so it can be disposed of properly if you use a septic system Keeping the light installed during the acid wash is usually a mistake, because algae LOVES to grow in the light can, and acid has a tendency to "Sit" in the can and slowly drain out, leaving a hard etch below the light. The light removes with one screw at the top, and is held in by a small niche at the bottom and a brass screw at the top. I could keep going, but I think I've proved my point. Don't acid wash your own pools unless you know what you're doing. Draining your pool alone could destroy the plaster shell (delamination, structure cracking), and acid washing it can also cause serious damage. Leave it to professionals, if not you might end up having to pay for demolition, replaster, AND an acid wash, rather than just an acid wash

[@PoolandspaTv]

Hello Lemon - Thanks for your comments about this video. Many Pool Guys use different methods for acid washing a pool, and many work well. There are many opinions about the best way to do each step, and for this video they wrote the script in a way that generally explains the overall process. Concerning the pumping out of the acid residual, we absolutely agree with what you said. In this particular job, the pool was located on a desert mountain near Las Vegas, and the area the water was pumped into was deemed safe. Thank you very much for your additional information and tips - and thank you for watching :o)

[@Whatdafuk123]

So would you just pressure wash it ?

[@Whatdafuk123]

LemonGraham can I just pressure wash a jaccuzi with TSP before paint good enough ? And what brand paint do you recomend ? Thanks

[@marcusaurelius7039]

Yeah sure just cough up the $3500-$5000 for the same professionals to rake you over the coals with. I at least appreciate this pool guy video showing us poor folk how it's done so we don't have to pay the pool professional's hyper inflated fees.

[@blugularis]

your dog is above you! he will breathe those fumes in

[@christinatatianaclausen2369]

Can you use bleach instead of the acid?

[@PoolandspaTv]

Normally no. Bleach is not powerful enough in most instances. Thanks for watching :o) Dan

[@christinatatianaclausen2369]

Ok. Thank you so much! Also Can the paint be bought at Lowes? Im going to try and re paint our pool tomorrow Thanks again for responding.

[@PoolandspaTv]

I don't believe Loews sells pool paint, but I could be wrong. A Leslie's Pool store will have the proper paint for a pool. Good luck :o)

[@christinatatianaclausen2369]

Thanks again. :)

[@PoolandspaTv]

Glad to have been of help :o)

[@timbrown9305]

IF YOU DIDN'T ALREADY KNOW HOW TO DRAIN AND GET ALL THE CRAP OUT OF THE POOL... YOU SURE DON'T NEED TO BE TOUCHING ACID!!!

[@PoolandspaTv]

Many people who have a pool do not know how to do this job. That's why we made the video. Thanks for watching!

[@rockyeasterline348]

Absolutely cannot watch this with this concert behind it also I am a lead singer and guitar player in a band!!!!! But not the place for this noise

[@danielharrison4290]

Hummm.... We just checked it on the computer and it sounds fine. Sorry you had audio issues.

[@jerrysmith7166]

Northern mafia boss of cheap ass pool makeovers probably cost 15k could have chipped and gunitte

[@atvJim08889]

Dude! You are irresponsible and negligent to pressurize muriatic acid and teach others to do so. Even with safety equipment-it's a VERY BAD IDEA to pressurize acid. FOLKS.... DO NOT DO THIS....use safety equipment and use a plastic watering can and pour down the sides.

[@PoolandspaTv]

+James Mazewski - Thanks for sending us a comment. The sprayer they used in the video is just an inexpensive Home Depot lawn/insecticide type sprayer. They are very safe and are used for all sorts of purposes. Any liquid in them is not pressurized to the extent where it could "blow-up" or cause any damage. You can certainly use your method with a plastic watering can, but that can sometimes cause streaks. Using the sprayer coats the walls more evenly, and allows for more control while spraying. Hope this helps and thanks for watching!

[@michellewalden9179]

thank you....I was thinking the same thing....I was just about to ask if it is safe to do it this way.

[@michellewalden9179]

so I just pour the acid in the plastic lawn sprayer? Can I then ever use the lawn sprayer for insectide or not? The acid wont eat the plastic sprayer? Also, I got a 3M mask for gas fumes...that is the right type?.

[@PoolandspaTv]

Michelle - Yes it is.

[@PoolandspaTv]

Michelle - Yes you can put it in the sprayer. No, you probably should throw out the sprayer after use (they are cheap). The acid won't eat the plastic. You should get the kind of mask they show in the video for best safety. Hope this helps! Thanks for watching !