Pool Drain & Acid Wash in San Marcos, CA
Drain, clean, and refill pools with stains, scale, or water that is too far gone to balance.
(442) 515-1746Sometimes the water itself is the problem. Over time, dissolved solids, stabilizer, and calcium build up in pool water, especially with North County’s hard water, until it becomes difficult to keep balanced.
A drain and refill resets the water. Combined with an acid wash or chlorine wash, it can also remove stains and scale from the surface, as long as the finish is in good condition.
Signs You May Need Pool Drain & Acid Wash
- Water is hard to balance despite regular service
- High stabilizer or dissolved solids readings
- Stains or scale on the plaster
- Severe algae that will not clear
How the Process Works
- Test and assess. We confirm a drain is the right call and check the surface condition.
- Drain and wash. The pool is drained and washed.
- Refill and balance. Fresh water is balanced and the system restarted.
Pool Drain & Acid Wash FAQs
Is it safe to drain my pool?
Most pools can be drained safely with the right precautions, but groundwater and weather can matter. That is checked before draining.
Will an acid wash damage my plaster?
An acid wash removes a thin surface layer, so it should be done sparingly and only on plaster that is still sound.
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