How to acid wash a pool

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An Acid Wash is a mostly cosmetic procedure for a pool surface used to remove staining that is similar to skin exfoliation. Please read the full description below.
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In this video we walk you through the basic steps on the correct way to acid wash a swimming pool. Important points to remember:
-Make sure pumps, lights, and water features are all shut down
-Set your submersible pump at the lowest point in the pool and make sure you're not going to flood your's or your neighbor's home
-Follow all local laws regarding pool drains
-Take appropriate safety measures when working with hazardous chemicals.
Plaster pools are very heat sensitive so do your best to avoid draining when the temperatures will be above 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Pebble finish pools can tolerate higher temps. In almost all cases your pool water will be safe to drain to your grass, trees, or plants but it's always good to get the advice of a trusted pool professional for your specific situation. This goes for the acidic water that you'll be pumping out during the acid wash itself. Once the acid wash is complete and you start to refill, turn your water leveler on as well as your hose or hoses. Once the water gets within a few inches of the set level, turn your hoses off and let the water leveler finish the job. Backwash your filter before restarting the pool.
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@jpontiac4294 5 лет назад

That is crazy to be working in acid without any protection for feet or hands. Wow.....you are looking for issues Bros. Hopefully nothing major happens. With that being said you did a great job.☝

@bnevarc2010 3 года назад

He’s a man. That’s how you work like a man.

@universaldonor3100 2 года назад

@@bnevarc2010 or this is an audition tape for JackAss The Movie

@markwon8945 7 лет назад

i appreciate you taking the time to share this video, thank you sir.

@mayorb3366 4 года назад

First thing I noticed was the time box missing the insulator that covers the wiring. I keep spares on my truck to make sure those terminals are always covered. It looks like you have a 208-277V (T104) timer running a 110V pump. It's never a good idea to mix and match (btw the terminal in the middle with no wire attached is electrified when the pump is on). Good info on the acid wash!

@SwimmingPoolAZ-SPS 7 лет назад

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@allboutthemojo 7 лет назад

Thanks so much for the detailed video. I have a couple of questions and am hoping that you can provide your expert opinion. My pool company messed up and delayed the brushing of the spa after the plaster and now the spa has several whilte lines / streaks in it. 1 month post plaster and still not usable yet, they are now saying that they will have to acid wash to remove those streaks. My questions are 1. It's a medium / small spa ( 6 person maybe 2000 gallons), so would it be better for me to get them to just replaster it? 2. Are there any downsides to acid washing? Meaning , will it affect the color of the original plaster? 3. Seems like acid wash is just as labor intensive as replastering, so does one cost more than the other? Is that why you think they are insisting on acid washing to fix this? 4. Lastly, we were told that a spa cannot be heated up for upto 30 days after a plaster, is it the same with acid washing? or will the pool be ready for use sooner after the acid wash process? Really appreciate if you could answer these for me

@SwimmingPoolAZ-SPS 7 лет назад

+Sz Ki I apologize for not responding sooner! They are correct about acid washing and replastering is WWWWWAYYYYYYYY more labor intensive than acid washing. Acid washing for a spa your size (closer to 6-700 gallons) is a 90 minute job including draining and refilling. Replastering would be at least s 2 day process. Keep in mind too that the first 30 days of plaster are like having a newborn baby. For the same reason you have to brush everyday (there is actually a way to start up the pool or spa without any dust forming), because the plaster is curing and is really vulnerable to staining. Things like the balance of the water (see my water balance video to learn more) which are affected by temperature can wreak havoc on a brand new surface.

@allboutthemojo 7 лет назад

Swimming Pool Science thanks for the reply. they have since acid washed and the white streaks are gone but tthe plaster color appears dull and there is constantly dirt In the corners of the spa that appear stuck and don't budge with scrubbing. it's now been 3 months post fill but they never did a proper start up ( so no chemical balance was done). could the damage be permanent? what can I do? there is no glow to the plaster. it looks dull and I selected color blue quartz.

@yosheyoshe9767 7 лет назад

I've acid washed many pools but, I use a weed sprayer to apply my acid but can honestly say, never done it without tennis shoes on.

@frankwiddifield7520 6 лет назад

I've never done it without rubber boots and a respirator.... not to mention hes not using soda ash to nueturilize the acid

@damondelgado4603 Год назад

Its a bold move 😂

@poolservice5606 5 лет назад

We've done hundreds of acid washes. Always wear gloves, water proof shoes, long sleeves and pants, protective eye wear and an acid cartridge respirator. GFI your pump too

@oaxacabean9797 Год назад

i’ve done hundreds of acid washes for pools and spas, never wear all that, just shorts and some sandals. i wear a mask occasionally. no need for all that if you truly know how to work

@ibcrypto6139 4 года назад

"Shorts/T-shirt and barefoot - that's how I roll". Love it. My uncle use to do acid wash in the 1960's and did the same with no health issues what so ever!!! Great Video!

@floridaboy5617 3 года назад

Just disappointed that you didn't show the finished product with the pool filled with water at the end! But excellent video!

@tonygee4464 4 года назад

OMG, where is your PPE. You got a great result from your acid wash, but at what cost health wise?? I work in a chemical factory here in Australia and it is no joke. Constant exposure to chemicals over time can result to lung, liver, kidney and nervous system problems and that's with appropriate PPE. No one is denying that you did a great job, just be safe about it. Do yourself and your family a favour and protect yourself 👌🤙

@SwimmingPoolAZ-SPS 4 года назад

Hey Tony, if I was doing these daily, I’d be better about the PPE. You are absolutely right and I do address my bad habit in the video. Thanks for the feedback man!

@HitechProductions 5 лет назад

Great and very informative video. Thanks!

@MusicalFanatik 5 лет назад

I should make a video of how to do this job...i have done this work for over 30 years!

@MusicalFanatik 5 лет назад

I should mention...if you are going to empty the pool i HIGHLY recommend you pump the water far away into a sewer, and not on the lawn by the pool. The water table from all that water being pumped could get high and if you don't remove the bottom drain plug of the pool under the bottom drain cap, your pool could lift and then you are in big trouble...use muriatic acid...it works great!

@1027gracie 6 лет назад

turned out pretty bad arse dude....good job

@barbaracenteno7407 5 лет назад

Wow what a beautiful job.

@MrBmxbrawler 2 года назад

You are very thorough on the information 👍

@markosparko7873 7 лет назад

Where safety is no 1 priority!! :-0

@SwimmingPoolAZ-SPS 7 лет назад

HEY! I do it my way but give fair warning to take proper precautions!

@nicknolanmarketing 6 лет назад

If you french fry when you should have pizza'd you're gonna have a bad time. How about some rubber boots bro?

@user-rc2pc7vp2n 5 месяцев назад

Probably a good idea to wear protection and put soda ash in the water besides washing that acidic water into the yard

@SgtTonybertram 2 года назад

Did not see the acid neutralized after the washing? Doesn't that continue to eat away at the plaster?

@SpeedRacerCC Год назад

When pouring the acid and it does leave a streak mark on the floor of the pool how do you remove those streak marks

@brianbob7514 4 года назад

i like this guy

@danowolf 6 лет назад

14:07 the safety reminder part of the video, classic. lawl

@natethetoe386 6 месяцев назад

The light fixture is metal? You did not remove it so I guess it is a metal that does not react with acid?

@RaymondIlano 6 лет назад

Good day! I have a pool that I cannot see the bottom so I can't swim down and remove the main drain cover. I was wondering if I drained the pool would I have time to remove the grate and pull the threaded plug? I'm in FL so the water table is pretty high, plus it's been raining for 2 weeks. With commercial pools we always had a shoe pipe. Any info is greatly appreciated. Great video BTW.

@donny6016 2 года назад

Did you do one pass around the whole pool? I am trying to do mine but I have done multiple passes with the White and Brite mix per the bottle and I still have lots of blue/green left. I do not have the Aquadex 50 though.

@educatedbeats6604 5 лет назад

When you are draining the pool as you acid wash do you still have the hose end in the yard? Does that kill the grass and vegetation in that area?

@SwimmingPoolAZ-SPS 5 лет назад

Here in Phoenix our grass and plants love it! Keep in mind that before we start pouring, we’re already diluted to a 15% solution. By the time it reacts with calcium on the pool surface, makes its way down to the bottom where the pump is and the hose is running then gets pumped out....the pH is closer to neutral (7.5) than a can on Mountain Dew!

@educatedbeats6604 5 лет назад

@@SwimmingPoolAZ-SPS 😂 Good to know! I spaced the 15% dilution. Makes sense. Appreciate the response. Thanks for making these videos 👍

@nightwaves3203 8 лет назад

Great job. In a crusty algae pool does the acid dissolve the algae and suspend it so it can be pumped out? Wondering because there is a lot. Also would the acid and algae neutralize the acid enough to reduce the amount of soda ash used in the deep end?

@SwimmingPoolAZ-SPS 7 лет назад

Check out my video on cleaning out a green pool. You want to get as much as possible physically removed before doing an acid wash. You may also find that after scrubbing and doing a chlorine rinse that the pool doesn't need the acid wash after all.

@gonzalez142 Год назад

Thank you for your help

@johnswimcat 4 года назад

Quantities? Please...

@Mahigeer1 8 лет назад

Thank you for posting. A GFIC outlet or extension is a good idea when dealing around the pools. A pair of rubber booth could also help in reducing slippery situations. Do you rinse the section after brushing, or just let acid sit on the surface?

@SwimmingPoolAZ-SPS 8 лет назад

Pour, scrub, rinse. This should all happen in about a 1.5-2 minute interval.

@konstantinchudnovskiy8430 3 года назад

I am using 50/50 solution of 31% muriatic acid and it does nothing to losen up stains. The only traction i get if get somewhere around 25 water and 75 acid. What am i doing wrong?

@SwimmingPoolAZ-SPS 3 года назад

It’s not you, it’s the calcification. I’ve done acid washes with straight acid before but that’s next level stuff. The fumes are 10X nastier and the acid can do twice as much damage if you spill or goof something up. Keep in mind also that there’s no way of knowing how deep the stains go into the surface and this is one of the problems with acid washing is because of this, there are no guarantees that the stains will be removed when you actually do acid wash. Sure you could acid wash your way past just about any stain but will there be any surface left??? Just be careful and don’t take things too far.

@konstantinchudnovskiy8430 3 года назад

@@SwimmingPoolAZ-SPS thank you for your advice. Is there a chemical to mix in with acid and water to get those stubborn stains out? Or is there another way other than applying new plaster over stains that refuse to be removed?

@SwimmingPoolAZ-SPS 3 года назад

Try the products we used in the video. There’s links in the video description.

@Master-ls2op 5 лет назад

i would also turn off the power at the breaker.

@alexperez3400 5 лет назад

please if you going to acid wash a pool wear proper mask for acid fumes ,gloves to protect hands from acid and algae and wear rubber boots to protect feet and helps from slipping and falling when in pool... this job job is very hazardous to your health pay the money to have a professional with experience do this job you

@RajKumar-jq5nq 4 года назад

😂 he is the professional getting paid to do the job.

@andytwentyman9573 5 лет назад

No waste water port in the front yard?

@moves3297 8 лет назад

Just be aware that this method is corrosive to to surface. These copper stains can be easily removed with Jacks Magic the Copper and Scale Stuff , while this solution is still corrosive its about 1% as hard on the surface

@SwimmingPoolAZ-SPS 8 лет назад

Absolutely. The acid removes a few microns of surface material. Too many acid washes = no more pool surface so choose wisely when and how often.

@Keep-on-ok 6 лет назад

ssjpacman I like the Magic Jack Magenta stuff too!

@konstantinchudnovskiy8430 3 года назад

@@SwimmingPoolAZ-SPS on this topic, is there something not to do to avoid stripping the plaster? I am embarking on doing this on a 20 yr old pool in a house we moved into, no history on plaster.

@damondelgado4603 Год назад

@Konstantin Chudnovskiy I'd re-plaster it. If it's 20 yrs old, chances are there's not much left on the plaster. But hey, its alot cheaper than a 10k job though so no harm in trying first. Don't use a 50/50 mix. Dilute it down more to maybe a 30/70 mix just to be safe.

@davidbeiler6364 7 лет назад

Hey i have the same exact pool pump, where can i get more information on an automatic pool leveler?

@davidbeiler6364 7 лет назад

what does it look like afterwards?

@natethetoe386 Год назад

How much acid was needed for a pool this size?

@briananthony2404 2 года назад

You have to acidwash it with no water ??

@scotthester2189 Год назад

I like to work in my under wear whenever I’m working with acid, but make you take the appropriate safety precautions when working with acid. Hilarious

@Jay-bi8kn 2 года назад

Hey I’m from Phoenix too! Quick question tho. Do I really need to acid wash my pool or can I just stick to TSP wash to prepare for fresh new painting? My pool is pretty small (8ft x 18ft and 5 ft deep) and I keep it well maintained throughout the year and it does not have any stains. Would appreciate the feedback!

@bryonanderson6718 Год назад

Painted pool = algae pit. Plus a clogged filter from constant paint dust. Painting a pool is a Bad idea

@blueplasma5589 4 года назад

I bet you never get Athlete's foot or nail fungus amongus ! did you have to make the water noise while your talkin at the end LoL.

@juliamihajlovich 5 лет назад

HAHAHA “this is the kind of stuff that james bond dissolves his enemies in.” WHY ARE YOU BAREFOOT?! Haha

@SwimmingPoolAZ-SPS 5 лет назад

I like to live on the edge over here.....Of course We’ve done about 100 acid washes since this video was made so now I do them bare stumped.

@zee-aaliyah 5 лет назад

Julia Mihajlovich 😂😂🤣

@joegarza3445 5 лет назад

ILMMFAO

@altondr 6 лет назад

i would do power wash and di this to those areas with this and re power wash it again.

@treepro100 3 года назад

My swimming pool has been empty all summer and it's been 80ﾟ It's called a coping off Took the tile off No I got it all back on except for the plaster

@blueplasma5589 4 года назад

so you use hydrochloric acid not muriatic (pool) acid?

@SwimmingPoolAZ-SPS 4 года назад

They’re one in the same.

@rickmyers7447 4 года назад

Do you pump out that standing water with the acid in it and the end?

@SwimmingPoolAZ-SPS 4 года назад

It’s continuously being pumped out as the acid wash happens. The garden hose also continuously runs, in order to dilute the acid further after it’s been applied to the walls and scrubbed.

@gmcsuburbanspecialist2878 8 лет назад

Put on some rubber boots to protect your feed and a mask

@Engineer9736 5 лет назад

3:48 Watch the video before you bark

@TheNbowler 4 года назад

I’m sure his feed is just fine this is a good channel

@ibcrypto6139 4 года назад

This dude knows that the F*** he is doing!

@barbismith6868 8 лет назад

Can this process be used with a gunite pool?

@sajidrafique375 2 года назад

How long can a pool remain empty ? Will it crack and in how many days ?

@damondelgado4603 Год назад

Wet the surface down every couple of days and it should be fine. A pool cover will help alot.

@sajidrafique375 Год назад

@@damondelgado4603 Thanks

@Videditor1067 4 года назад

What no finished product video?

@wuzel2008 7 лет назад

probably gonna get cancer, but this is how I roll :)

@SwimmingPoolAZ-SPS 7 лет назад

+wuzel2008 How cancerous is HCL?

@wuzel2008 7 лет назад

I have no idea :) those were your words at 3:50 and I just thought it was funny and wanted to share it with the world....thank for taking the time to make those videos!

@SwimmingPoolAZ-SPS 7 лет назад

There's actually a handful of studies and research that show HCL as being non cancerous, and there's no label on the box or crate that says it's cancerous in California. Plus, we're not all dying of stomach cancer. So yeah, it burns, it itches and when it gets in the wrong places in your body it can do damage so take precautions.

@SwimmingPoolAZ-SPS 7 лет назад

+wuzel2008 Good point, I actually did some reasearch since I was second guessing myself and studies show that HCL is a non Carcinogen. Don't get me wrong, it sucks when you breathe the gas, get it in a cut or in your mouth or your eye. I actually watched someone take a swig out of a gallon jug once thinking it was water!

@williamburgess6294 7 лет назад

Good grief, wear protective gear like shoes!

@subliminll 2 года назад

Not sure what triggered me more, being barefoot standing on the power cord for sump pump, or barefoot while pouring acid.... ughh... but thanks for the video!!

@pundiparadox9840 2 года назад

How much does an acid wash cost on average for a pool that size or slighly bigger?

@damondelgado4603 Год назад

About $600-$800

@inception8546 Год назад

@@damondelgado4603 $2k min

@tlrmd4you 5 лет назад

Where can we get white and write?

@SwimmingPoolAZ-SPS 5 лет назад

It’s a Bio Dex product. You’ll have to check their website for a dealer near you.

@comptoncrew3188 4 года назад

Why not use liquid chlorine instead ??

@SwimmingPoolAZ-SPS 4 года назад

Liquid chlorine will bleach and kill & oxidize algae but it won’t remove the calcified metals and dirt that are the common stains on pool surfaces.

@bartholomewalexis6074 7 лет назад

was the grass soak and wet.

@SwimmingPoolAZ-SPS 7 лет назад

Bartholomew Alexis it sure was!

@tomvrab7103 6 лет назад

Did you neutralize the water first before dumping it on the lawn?

@SwimmingPoolAZ-SPS 6 лет назад

+Tom Vrab Yes and no, the acid is already diluted 50% for the acid was, then on top of that the hose is continuously running so by the time it’s pumped out of the pool it’s maybe a 5% concentration. Also, our soil is notoriously alkaline here in az so the grass and plants love it.

@kdkd693 4 года назад

Swimming Pool Science oh dear, that is just wrong. Any kid playing there the following days might get blinded by residual acid. Irresponsible, not only with your own safety, but with others And 5% w/v HCl is all we used for acid cleaning industrial boilers, including huge power station boilers, never 50/50 like you just did. Just a waste. Tip: 5% works just as fast as 15% on scale, but needs less neutralization. Dilution is also not neutralization!

@sajidrafique375 2 года назад

How many gallons of HCL you used for this pool ??

@damondelgado4603 Год назад

Maybe around 10 if i had to guess

@sajidrafique375 Год назад

@@damondelgado4603 Thanks

@matthewgonzalez2360 Год назад

How do you remove the calcium buildup on the tiles at the pool line?

@derrickpayne58 6 лет назад

Be nice to see a before and "AFTER" look...?!

@dickdangle914 8 лет назад

ive seen guys do this in full suits with respirators but never in shorts and bare feet lol

@moves3297 8 лет назад

i do it the same as him im gonna die soon lol

@moves3297 8 лет назад

also hes using sulfuric acid and not muriatic acid so it wont fume but is less aggressive making it hard to remove deep stains

@dickdangle914 8 лет назад

I need mine done but don't know if I should try it myself or not.

@kdkd693 4 года назад

ssjpacman he said 31% hydrochloric, which is muriatic not sulphuric.

@stevenr7272 3 года назад

@@kdkd693 You see it fuming as he starts to pour it...it's low fume nowadays though. It always freaks me out a bit. That's why I'm watching to get psyched up before doing it in the near future lol

@jackalvee1927 6 лет назад

"it might make your feet itch a little bit" this dude has obviously never had straight acid splashed on him. shit burns through your skin

@SwimmingPoolAZ-SPS 6 лет назад

Au contrere! Straight 31.5% will tear you up!

@rogersumpter4949 6 лет назад

If you are going to do it barefoot why wouldn't you pour behind you instead of in front of you. That way you don't have to walk on the acid? I see this video is 3 years old,if your still doing this type of work I hope you learned from some of the mistakes you made In this video.

@SwimmingPoolAZ-SPS 6 лет назад

I was doing it this way 10 years before I made this video and unless I find a method that yields better results, I’ll probably keep doing it this way. Tell you what, if my feet rot off some day because of it, I’ll send you a picture so you can laugh and say I told you so.

@eddymartinez9526 5 лет назад

No shoes! Omg

@robbret 5 лет назад

Dude I like all your tips but please advocate the use of PPE when working with these types of products.

@frankaussie9547 5 лет назад

if you wasted that much water here in australia you would be strung up and beaten

@SwimmingPoolAZ-SPS 5 лет назад

Fortunately most of it ends up back in our water table since in a lot of cases it can be drained to the yard instead of the sewer system. I hear what you’re saying though. There is tech out there to filter the water but it’s not quite cost effective here in the states.

@christianjohnson3212 2 года назад

clean that athletes foot while youre at it love it

@mikehartrumph4241 6 лет назад

Anyone else's fit start itching watching this! :) I'm in AZ too! Just moved into a house with a pool! May call on you in service is needed!!

@SwimmingPoolAZ-SPS 6 лет назад

Give us a call!

@dgkallday897747 5 лет назад

Why am I watching a guy clean pools smh I'm still watching lol

@davepedretti869 7 лет назад

20k gallons emptied into his yard?? Yikes.

@SwimmingPoolAZ-SPS 7 лет назад

Dave Pedretti 13,000. You'd be amazed at how much water our yards in Phoenix can handle. We get flood irrigation twice a month in the summer. I take about 40,000+ gallons in 90 minutes at my house!

@evelynmcfee1032 5 лет назад

U guys could have color it white again or color it a different color?????☺️☺️☺️☺️

@SwimmingPoolAZ-SPS 5 лет назад

That’s a good point. Next time we drain we’ll probably run to Home Depot, get a bucket of paint and some brushes. Maybe do red or off white or a nice light green color.

@Engineer9736 5 лет назад

Purple with green dots and a gold on the tiles around the pool

@TommyCreech 5 лет назад

no need to drain and acid wash!! Vitamin C dropped on the stain or rubbed on the wall will remove the stains. To remove the iron from the water, use a product called "Rust Out" , apply 3lbs and watch stains and any red tent go away on contact and will not affect your chemical levels. Clear and Clean Pool Service, West Monroe Louisiana.

@SwimmingPoolAZ-SPS 5 лет назад

Sounds like a great technique for a place like Louisiana where the water table can be too high for safe draining. Here in the south west we flight with water hardness and constantly high CYA levels so drains are pretty routine for water changes. We’re also lucky that we don’t have to worry about the pools trying to float out of the ground.

@aaronbrown6266 4 года назад

@@SwimmingPoolAZ-SPS I live in Tempe, and I am battling with high CYA. I no longer use tablets and it's coming down, but I will still do a partial drain. What do you suggest to bring the hardness down?

@SwimmingPoolAZ-SPS 4 года назад

Aaron Brown the drain will bring the hardness down as well. I’d just do a full drain. If you’re doing it yourself, start the drain early afternoon so that the pool will be empty by 7 or 8 pm. You can hose it out and start refilling by 8 or 9 and it will be 1/2 to 3/4 full before it gets too hot the next day. Then you can start fresh and dial everything in.

@konstantinchudnovskiy8430 3 года назад

Tommy Creech are you referring to vitamin C sold in tablets or some other form, and how do you apply it on the bottom floor stains in a filled pool, with deepest end is around 8-9 feet?

@WeeeWhat 3 года назад

@@konstantinchudnovskiy8430 in a powder form (ascorbic acid powder) ,, turn pool off and wait for water to stand still, throw powder in shallow end, middle and then deep end,,, watch the stains fade away, FAST!

@Pierre-oshana 4 года назад

Where acid going i see pumping to your yard

@SwimmingPoolAZ-SPS 4 года назад

Yes, it goes to the yard. The acid is very diluted (with a higher pH than a soft drink) by the time it gets into the yard.

@safaa9654 4 года назад

i feel like that was such a waste of water just to make it look nicer and even

@SwimmingPoolAZ-SPS 4 года назад

Drains still have to be done periodically on pools and this one was way over due. Keep in mind that this water was drained to the yard where it was allowed to re enter the groundwater and give the trees and grass a good deep soaking.

@Ohlawd1119 4 года назад

No neutralizing with Bicarb? RIP pool equipment.

@SwimmingPoolAZ-SPS 4 года назад

False. Notice how we thoroughly rinsed the pool then filled it with 1,000s Of gallons of high pH, high alkalinity tap water. We find (at least in AZ) that we have to add additional acid to balance things out once the pool is back up and running.

@joemug4079 5 лет назад

Lord! Drain an entire pool...I’ve never drained my pool water in 18 years...

@SwimmingPoolAZ-SPS 5 лет назад

Where do you live? How do you treat it chemically? What’s the climate like? There’s many factors that come into play in terms of how long your water lasts. If you’re here in Phoenix or Tucson through, you’re way over due.

@tommyflyer5115 4 года назад

@@SwimmingPoolAZ-SPS how is he overdue when he never had water in it?

@SwimmingPoolAZ-SPS 4 года назад

Tommy Flyer uh....not sure I understand your comment. I’m guessing Joe has had his pool FULL of water for the last 18 years and thus it could be drained if the chemistry is far too wonky to balance it into shape. If it’s never had water for the last 18 years, it would be a little tricky to drain.

@tommyflyer5115 4 года назад

@@SwimmingPoolAZ-SPS its was just a joke 🍻

@SwimmingPoolAZ-SPS 4 года назад

Tommy Flyer I gotta get taller shoes cause that was was over my head, LOL!

@rafaelgibson3831 5 лет назад

This is my disability insurance is so high

@matthewthompson4665 4 года назад

I’m sorry bro but this is completely wrong and you need to invest in safety equipment! Please research better methods of cleaning and acid washing

@SwimmingPoolAZ-SPS 4 года назад

I certainly address the issue of proper safety equipment in the video and even the fact that I’m NOT using it. I’m not sure what’s wrong with HOW I acid wash the pool though. Could you walk me through how I should have done it to achieve a better result? I’m always up for learning a better way of doing things.

@patricknoland7402 Месяц назад

Barefoot and no protective gear while acid washing? #Darwin

@Bathing.in.Emptiness 3 года назад

“I’m a professional” Wears no mask, respirator, boots, or gloves.

@universaldonor3100 3 года назад

I loved JackAss The Movie....

@scottstone3691 4 года назад

I heard that he died of cancer 2 years ago. Sad

@SwimmingPoolAZ-SPS 4 года назад

I have iron lungs!!

@scottstone3691 4 года назад

I'd be more worried about absorption though skin than into the lungs.

@SwimmingPoolAZ-SPS 4 года назад

scott stone yeah, there’s some nasty chemicals and substances that absorb easily through the skin. Fortunately the mild concentration of acid we use would take a long time to break the skin down and start doing real damage. I don’t suggest following my bad habits when handling acid but it won’t do what it does in the movies and cartoons.

@francotaxiera4482 6 лет назад

Are you serious????? You posted this so that people could repeat this dangerous procedure again?

@SwimmingPoolAZ-SPS 6 лет назад

Did you even watch the video or read the description? I mention several times throughout the video to read up about proper safety precautions.

@CTINF 5 лет назад

This video is a joke.

@tlrmd4you 5 лет назад

Your an ASS!! Let's see your video...I like the way he does his...I do it barefoot as well!! You don't like it...don't watch it!! So take your comments about it being a joke and shove them up your ass!!! Several times he discussed the safety precautions so watch "YOU IDIOT!!!" People like you amaze me...if you don't have a productive or positive input...keep it to yourself!!!!

@J1mmyFootr0n 5 лет назад

3:47 lol

@glenmesser1703 2 года назад

And thats a great way to float a pool by a professional....lol

@glenmesser1703 2 года назад

You need to realize if you have had alot of rain a d you pump your pool down all at once...your pool can float up out of the ground...so pump it down in 2 stages ..think about the weight you are removing from pool....yeah its alot...then check weather forecast...if it comes a downpour while pool is empty you may need to drill relief holes at break...dont trust hydrostatic valve alone...guess i should make a complete video.....nah illjust critique his video...he does a good acid wash tho..

@brienmaybe.4415 5 лет назад

Bet the bottom of those feet are white as paper.

@tailzzgermzz6943 6 лет назад

Hit that river bro,u eched the Chet out that poil

@SwimmingPoolAZ-SPS 6 лет назад

Nope. Smooth and uniform as silk. Come see it for yourself.

@fryderyktube3d 3 года назад

Jesus Christ seeing him just walking through pools of acid made me cringe.

@charlesclements4350 5 лет назад

Do as you say not as you do, right? (Not very scientific.) Every one else, put on rubber boots, rubber gloves, rubber apron, safety glasses and a respirator. If you ever were in a science lab and the instructor walked in and saw you standing there without safety glasses and an apron, he would surely go straight through the roof. No kidding.

@SwimmingPoolAZ-SPS 5 лет назад

Exactly. If I was dealing with chemicals in laboratory concentrations you’d better believe I’d be in full PPE.

@charlesclements4350 5 лет назад

Josh, so what are the concentrations that you are dealing with when you wash down the side of a pool?

@SwimmingPoolAZ-SPS 5 лет назад

Charles Clements we purchase our hydrochloric acid at 31.25% concentration then dilute it by half for the acid wash. When you pour it it still releases pretty strong fumes but unless you have a cut, scrape, or bug bite, it doesn’t irritate my skin if a bit splashes on.

@charlesclements4350 5 лет назад

I missed that in the video. Thank you very much.

@kf6357 4 года назад

You seriously need to wear some Protective clothing. At the very least your feet. Silly move. Do you want to lose your feet by infection? I doubt it. Please be safe!!

@P1983sche 6 лет назад

No PPE? No uniform pouring method? This is all wrong. Take safety precautions; mask, goggles, boots AT LEAST! Acid is just resting on the floor of the pool, awful! Good bye plaster!

@SwimmingPoolAZ-SPS 6 лет назад

Watch a bit closer, you’re absolutely right on the PPE but I address that multiple times in the video. As far as the acid just “sitting on the pool floor”, keep in mind that it’s diluted down to 16% before I pour. The hose is constantly running in the pool diluting it down to between 1-3% before it’s removed from the pool via the submersible pump that is constantly running. Come jump in the pool for yourself and see first hand. It still looks great today because we’ve kept the water chemistry balanced.

@Roath33 7 лет назад

Sheesh IT IS NOT YOUR PROBLEM

@iraodom1787 6 лет назад

At least put some flip flops on man

@Engineer9736 5 лет назад

I’d rather be barefoot than on flipflops. Flipflops only cause a bigger tripping hazard.

@vinceoliver5437 4 года назад

Dumping chlorinated pool water onto the customer’s lawn, mixing chemicals w/out PPE? How are you considered a professional? Wouldn’t let you onto my property, much less into my pool. 🤦🏾

@SwimmingPoolAZ-SPS 4 года назад

So you’d submerge yourself in water for a couple hours on end but are legitimately concerned that the same water will kill grass? I’m considered a professional since I have a better understanding and know more when it comes to swimming pools than you. For example. Being a professional means I have read and done my homework on what is safe to mix and what is NOT safe to mix. Don’t worry though, I’ve learned to steer clear of potential customers with your mindset. Thanks for your concern for my health though. I address PPE several times in the video but you didn’t watch the whole thing so you probably missed it.

@mayorb3366 4 года назад

@@SwimmingPoolAZ-SPS I agree. When you've got enough experience behind you, you are aware of the level of risk associated when dealing with different chems in different situations. I've been throwing acid for 25 years and if you have enough sense to keep your face out of the fumes it's no issue. I also have no skin damage. I think our commenter here probably has to read the instructions on his shampoo bottle every time. I wouldn't want to work on his pool either.

@tollgatefanclub1924 7 лет назад

id rather it be dirty

@TouchofDepth 4 года назад

DUDE YOURE CRAZY WEAR A MASK

@SwimmingPoolAZ-SPS 4 года назад

I know and you’re right.

@natsessentialoiltribe5353 Год назад

Omg please wear boots

@AZDESERT2024 4 года назад

No gloves, no shoes, no respirator - if this clown showed up to clean my pool, I would send him home.

@timsecord8207 2 года назад

No gloves, no rubber boots, no mask/respirator, nothing to neutralize the acid - great way to have people not pay attention to any of your content! I’ll pass!

@ktms1188 4 года назад

So you drain the concentrated acid to the yard and in turn the gutter, then runs into the water reservoirs. No wonder our water is horrible across the country, this is just too bad.

@SwimmingPoolAZ-SPS 4 года назад

Concentrated Acid? Let’s use some common sense here. The acid concentration is 31% out of the bottle, that gets diluted by half before I pour it. When I pour it, it mostly neutralizes while reacting with calcium. After all that, the garden hose is running at probably 25 gallons a minute to further dilute it down. Do some homework man. Orange Juice has a lower pH than what gets pumped out of the pool.

@JT-gw9gz 4 года назад

I hate to be the one to break it to you, but your'e far from a professional

@SwimmingPoolAZ-SPS 4 года назад

Oh my gosh, after 2 plus decades of making a living in the pool industry and 7 years of helping people all over the world with this you tube channel, you’re the first person to criticize me for not doing something the same way as you would do it. I guess I’ll have to hang it up and find a job in the fast food industry. Oh well....It’s been fun while it lasted 😂😂😂