How to Treat and Remove Scale on Your Pool - Beautec by Easy Care

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In this video I show you how to treat a pool that has developed some scaling on the walls. Usually it is just on the walls of the pool but it could also effect the bottom. It is a process that involves lowering the Alkalinity down to 80 ppm (it is okay if it gets as low as 60 ppm for a brief time) and keeping your pH between 7.2-7.6. You then will need to brush your pool with a steel algae brush and possibly lightly sand it with 80-100 grit Sandpaper.
The key to the whole treatment is using one or two bottles of Beautec by Easy Care. This chemical is a descaling agent that will loosen the scale off the pool wall so that brushing or sanding it will remove it. I have used Beautec in several pools with very good results.
Of course if the pH is at 8.2 and the alkalinity is at 120 ppm the process will not be as successful. So along with using Beautec you must keep the pH and Alkalinity low.
The first pool in the video is a new start up that had flow issues. The new filter got dirt in it from the a construction problem and the pool was not circulating well for two weeks after it was filled with water. This caused the scaling to develop after the first month. The scaling was severe. I successfully treated the pool and after six months the plaster is as smooth as silk. Thankfully.
The other pool was remodeled about eight months ago and for some reason there is scale on the north side of the pool. The south side is perfectly smooth. I suspect the fill water is extremely hard since the autofill is on the north side of the pool. Whatever the reason I am currently treating the pool and the scale is disappearing.
In the video I go over a few things that you might not know so I have included links to various videos to help you.:
Muriatic Acid, pH Down: • Muriatic Acid, pH Down
Alkalinity UP, Baking Soda: • Alkalinity Up, Baking ...
Pool Test Kit: Chlorine, PH and Acid Demand: • Pool Test Kit 5-way, H...
Taylor Test Kit (K-1006 - K-2150): • Taylor Test Kit (K-100...
Aquachek & HTH Test Strips: • Aquachek & HTH Test St...
You need to be somewhat familiar with basic pool chemistry. You can do the pH test with either the five in one kit, a Taylor Test Kit or the Test Strips. The first two also has the acid demand test but the Test Strips do not allow you to do that. Basically the acid demand test will help you calculate how much acid to add to lower the pH to 7.2 in your size pool. To calculate your pool volume (how many gallons): • Pool Volume (long vers...
If your Alkalinity gets too low you can raise it without raising the pH significantly by adding Sodium Bicarbonate or Baking Soda. Contrary to what Baking soda advertises it will only raise your pH slightly but the Alkalinity higher.
I mention several times in the video keeping the alkalinity at or near 80 ppm and the pH at 7.2 because that will help control the scale and allow the Beautec to loosen it from the pool surface.
A few things to note. A new pool will sometimes have a huge acid demand as the plaster is curing for the first month or so - sometimes longer. So don't be afriad to be dumping tons of acid in it to keep the pH low. If your pool has a salt system I recommend not using it for the first 6 months in a new or remodeled pool. It will cause the pH to ride too high while the plaster is curing. I would also suggest keeping the maintenance level of Beautec in your pool to prevent the scale from coming back. After the scale is eliminated it is fine for the Alkalinity to go up to the normal range of 90 ppm to 120 ppm in a plaster pool. The pH can also be kept at 7.4 7.6 without fear of the scale returning.
You can also use Beautec when you just fill your pool after a remodel, new construction or if it was drained for some reason. Add one or two bottles to prevent scaling. It can also be added to prevent calcium build-up on your salt water cell.
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[@maestro22]

Correct in your assessment of Beautec and what chemicals and testing methods were needed. My problem is, if one of my accounts ended up with suck a terrible sandpaper scale fallout, that customer would not be my customer anymore if i told him it would take 6 weeks to possibly remove. Also if I was the fool that scaled my service account, I would want to remedy Fast and least money out of pocket. But, nice remedy suggestion.

[@craigkossuth6892]

Great video....is the first step to adjust the pH to 7.2, then brush the pool with a wire brush, followed by adding the Beautec. I have Diamond Bright Midnight Blue Finish that is 3 month old that somehow has developed scale all over the sides and bottom of the pool. I have been told to drain the pool and acid wash, but this video looks like an another alternative

[@SPL]

Yes, this is pretty effective and proven. I've gotten good results with the treatment almost everytime.

[@craigkossuth6892]

@@SPL I added 64oz of Beautec to a 15,000 gal pool. How often should I be brushing the pool with a SS brush and when can I start to see the Diamond Bright Midnight Blue Finish start to become readily visible. I have another gallon on hand.....when should I start adding this to the pool water?

[@SPL]

Scale will develop on your swimming pool walls for various reasons. it could be the fill water in your area, a chemistry imbalance or a bad start up if your pool was just built. In this video I show you how to remove it from your pool walls.

[@nunyabitnezz2802]

You should mix the acid in a bucket of water or a watering can before putting it in the pool. Very important.

[@mailipoint4475]

I enjoy watching your videos. Any suggestion on white flakes inside a salt water pool? How do I stop it?

[@patrickjohnson7801]

Try wet and dry sandpaper

[@holdenfebuild1620]

To keep it in the LSI range what hardness do you suggest. Pool temp is 18 degrees, 7.2 ph, 80 alkali. My hardness is normally 450.

[@SPL]

That is a good Hardness - the higher the easier to blaance a pool.

[@holdenfebuild1620]

@@SPL not sure I understand. If you had the suggesting suggested, the LSI and CSI would be very corrosive. What CH do you suggest when doing a scale clean?

[@paulabrilla5531]

What's the easiest way to descale or remove calcium buildup from a pentair master temp 400? Can it be done when my pool is close during the season & no pipes are connected to it?

[@ricomartinez190]

Does this work on hydration rings for new plaster? I have a customer that replastered a pool and had to drain it within a year because of the cyanuric acid level is too high. They left the water off overnight and a puddle in the pool. Now they have a bowl ring where the water was sitting for a little bit. The plaster company said it might be called a hydration ring. Is there anything I could do to fade that ring out. They recommended this product beautec. I'm not sure if that will help since it's not really scale but more of a hydration ring I

[@SPL]

A light acid wash would work better.

[@MikeMike-qk4nw]

Have you used the Cal Treat to lower calcium levels? The manufacturer says it’s only recommended for DE filters. The product is suppose to trap the calcium in the filter until backwash. So will a sand filter and cartridge filter be less able to withhold the calcium from the reentering the pool?

[@SPL]

I've never used that product. It's possible that it will clog a sand filter or cartridge filter. That would be my caution.

[@destiinyv2491]

I have a fiberglass pool and the walls are covered in a white powder. When I brush it there is a cloud of white that comes off the walls. Will this treatment work for it?! I feel like I’m losing the battle with this pool no matter how hard I try to get it right

[@SPL]

Yes, that is the gel coating coming off. The only thing you can do is stop brushing it for now and advise the customer to get it redone.

[@HouseHustlers]

This stuff is safe to use in a vinyl inground pool correct? Wont harm the liner?

[@SPL]

Correct.

[@melvinmacias2597]

hi, thanx for the video. How do I remove dirt stains and stains from leaves on the plaster.

[@SPL]

Usually raising the chlorine level to 5.0 ppm will do it. You can also try a product called HASA Super Stain Out - it works pretty well in removing those stains. If it is a plaster pool results won't be as good as on a Fiberglass or Vinyl pool.

[@JulioAvalos3000]

Thank you for the video.

[@gonzalezrj2010]

Accidentally added 60 oz of beautec instead of 32 for the initial pool startup. Should I drain and restart?

[@SPL]

Don't worry about it. Won't so any harm.

[@nicoleholt6929]

Your videos are very helpful. Do you recommend Beautec over Scaletec? With Beautec do you have to turn off the salt generator and let the chlorine level drop down like you do with Scaletec?

[@SPL]

Beautec is a better product because Scaletec only works if there is little or no chlorine in the pool. No, you can leave the SWG on during the treatment. This product is very effective.

[@tat2dlukydevl]

Very good to know.. I purchased a product today that requires turning off the salt generator for two weeks and using liquid chlorine.. I'll be returning this tomorrow and getting beautec.. Thanks

[@ANDERSONEXPRESS7]

hey david i have alot of black spots that have appeared on my pool surface they been thier for 3 years my pool was built in 1991 its a fiberglass pool and has lot of scale any ideas

[@SPL]

Sounds like Black algae to me. If can happen even in a fiberglass pool. Try rubbing a spot with a 3" Chlorine tablet and see if it comes off.

[@kevinfromsales6842]

Cobalt stains.

[@brendongreenberg4138]

can you use the scaletec and or beautech with pools with heaters

[@SPL]

yes you can

[@courtneybell5771]

Will scale tech make your phosphates really high?

[@SPL]

Not really.

[@Jak259]

Would you recommend beautec or sc1000?

[@SPL]

This works well

[@Jak259]

@@SPL great thanks! Did you use scaletec first and then BeauTec for maintenance?

[@christiezelenski6915]

I have fiberglass salt water pool. I can't use anything abrasive on it obviously, and I have this white haze on all flat surfaces of the pool. It won't rub off at all. What can I use to remove it? From what I read it's calcium deposits or scaling? It's only 2 years old too. Help? 😩

[@SPL]

This may help loosen it up.

[@defiantlion231]

Who uses the pool more often? With the many new & different products people pit on, their could be a reaction happening. My pool turns green as soon as the kids finish swimming, that's telling me that the chlorine level is being cancelled out by something when the cousins come over to swim & I have a pool person that comes every week!

[@porcelinaofthevastoceans3903]

Christie, what did you end up doing? Im in same exact boat as you. Salt water w fiberglass shell. And also 2 years old! I am thinking I will turn the generator off for 2 weeks and use Scaletec, but I dont want to ruin what little time we have left in swim season here in Chicago. What'd you do?

[@dirtramper212]

I have the same issue as Christie and Porcelina.. fiberglass pool with white haze on all surfaces. Has anyone had any luck with removing this yet? Afraid of using anything too coarse, I tried a mild rubbing compound with a green scotch brite pad, but only saw a minor improvement. I also purchased an assortment of rotary brush attachments for a cordless drill (look on Amazon, they have different colored brushes designed for cleaning different surface types, I bought the kit rated for fiberglass) but I won’t get to try those until I open it back up next spring. If anyone has any luck, please post your solution.

[@alilathrop307]

Hi. Can you tell me if this treatment will work for calcium silicate. Thanks!

[@chrishasley2808]

Question: is it on a fiberglass pool. I think it is what i have and can not get it off

[@ANDERSONEXPRESS7]

ok I will ill keep tou posted

[@cz468]

What about a fiberglass pool that you can't sand or use a wire brush?

[@SPL]

Not really, maybe a 320 or 220 sand paper.

[@ANDERSONEXPRESS7]

dont seem like it will come off my friend thinks Its baulking or something like it

[@medina239ify]

Hey David i did a startup but i think i messed up. It has a lot of sand like grit from the water line down. Is that scale? How long does it take for the beutec to work ?

[@SPL]

Can you send me some photos?

[@i.am.odaliz]

I have the same issue as medina239ify. Lots of sand like grit stuck to some parts of my plaster pool after we drained and acid washed it. Will this Beautec work for this?

[@defiantlion231]

That sounds like plaster?

[@imadfarah8021]

I followed your instructions, and finally have a scale free tile...what do I do for weekly maintenance, do you recommend any product for weekly maintenance or just wait another year and do the same process all over with Beautec/Scaltec

[@SPL]

I would add the maintenance dose of the product. One thing to keep an eye on is the pool's LSI. Try to keep it out of the scale forming range. Refer to the free Orenda app for a good LSI calculator.

[@imadfarah8021]

@@SPL Thank you!!

[@freedom24seven]

Hello Dave. Can I use that stuff on an in ground Pebble Tec pool too?

[@SPL]

Yes, it is safe for all pool surface types. 👍

[@rln0880]

why not use scale tec before using beautec? talked with a rep from the compnay they said use scale tec to remove, beautec to prevent. what are your thoughts

[@SPL]

From what I have heard from my area rep: ScaleTec works faster but high chlorine levels make it less effective. Beautec works in much the same way but it doesn't matter if the pool has high chlorine readings. ScaleTec works better when chlorine is closer to zero. So I only use the Beautec so that I can use it at any time.

[@rln0880]

gotcha.. temps are around 55-63 degrees right now where im at. keeping a 0.5- 1.0ppm shoudlnt be a problem.

[@SPL]

In that case go with the ScaleTec

[@joeb8114]

I tried scailtec . Do think this is better?

[@SPL]

Yes. Mainly because it works no matter what the chlorine level is at. Scaletec is ineffective if there is any measurable chlorine in the pool.

[@joeb8114]

So that's the problem. I put the scaltec in about a week ago and had to turn the salt generator off and lower chlorine. I'm afraid I will get algae now. . Should I put the beautec in and get my chemicals correct?

[@lisagoulet-mah8983]

Thank you this is really great information! During this process, can you use the pool? If not at what point can you start using the pool after?

[@SPL]

+Lisa Goulet-Mah It is safe to swim in. This product just loosens up the calcium on the pool surface - no ill effects.

[@Garth2011]

There is also a Scaletec product. Are these very similar to each other?

[@lylerobinson3515]

Safe to use on fiberglass pool?

[@SPL]

Yes. Perfectly safe.

[@bbshoney]

What is the difference between beautec and scaletec?

[@SPL]

Scaletec is stronger but requires the pool to have zero or close to zero chlorine. Beautec works in any chlorine level.

[@jerrykenney3011]

Will this for silica scale buildup on walls?

[@SPL]

It will help loosen scale on walls over time. very effective.

[@brandonzamora5938]

Nice pool

[@janaduke9299]

You can't use sand paper with vinyl pool walls can you?

[@SPL]

Probably not. Id your liner covered in scale?

[@janaduke9299]

Yes :(

[@SPL]

Maybe send this guy a message - he is the expert on vinyl liner pools: kzbin.info/door/BS1b2TF1uuhAomGYpFio7w

[@jaimechavez1727]

Whats the grit on the sand paper ?

[@SPL]

I believe it was 320 wet and dry.

[@defiantlion231]

The color of the backing usually tells you, but that seems to be a dry paper backing. The wet is usually black backing. Well in my area that's how we know.

[@bradlieblong3449]

Will this work on a fiberglass pool above the water line?

[@SPL]

Not really. There is a car wax that will take the calcium off. I mention in my Fiberglass pool care video. Try Meguiar's Heavy Cut Cleaner or Menzerna Power Gloss if your fiberglass is a one piece unit with no tiles.

[@mailipoint4475]

I enjoy watching your videos. Any suggestion on white flakes inside a salt water pool? How do I stop it?

[@SPL]

The Beautec will help cut down on the salt cell calcium build-up. That is what the white flakes are. Depending on your salt system type the cell will reverse a few times every day that it is running and "clean" the plates. The problem is that the salt cell is after the filter so the white calcium build-up blows back into the pool. I also use Natural Chemistry PHOSfree which is made for Phosphate problems in your pool. Not sure why it works but whenever I get a pool with flaky white blow back I will add 4-8 oz (The bottle cap is 4 oz) to the skimmer each week. After about 3 weeks the problem seems to stop. Have done this several times so I know it works. The tip came from a Pentair Warranty guy in my area who works on the Pentair IC40 salt cells (which tend to have lots of white flaky blow back). So if it is not too much of an investment I would suggest a bottle of the Beautec and one bottle of the PHOSfree Phosphate remover. That will do the trick. You will also need to try and keep the pH under 8.0, near 7.6 which is hard to do in a salt water pool. The side effect of the salt system generating chlorine is that it will also raise your pH up - sometimes considerably which will lead to calcium deposits in the salt cell. Clean the salt cell every 3 months or when needed also helps.

[@mailipoint7216]

Swimming Pool Tips, Reviews & How To -MrDgvb1 Thank you! I will try you suggestion.