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YES. USE ABOUT TWO PARTS WATER ONE PART ACID. LET THEM SOAK FOR A FEW HOURS THEN RINSE. Muriatic acid can be used to clean filters, HOWEVER there is a proper sequence to cleaning the filters. I am asuming you are talking about cleaning either cartridge or DE filters. If muriatic acid is used first in the cleaning process you will set the oils permanently into the filter material and ruin the filters. You MUST remove the oils from the grids (cartridge and DE) first then rinse with water. Next you can use the muriatic/water solution (1:10), then rinse again. To remove the oils from the grids or cartridges you can use a a cleanser manufactured for this purpose that you can purchase from your local pool & spa supply store or you can can use a TSP & water solution. TSP can be purchased at your local hardware store. Cartridge filters can loose approx. 20% of their capability with every filter cleaning. It is important that the filters cartridges be replaced every so often. Steve Dunn Vice President - Sales Commercial Pool Systems, Inc.
Note: A 20:1 ratio (water to acid) should be sufficient for most situations. Even at this strength, it takes a lot of material (e.g. baking soda) to neutralize the acid for safe disposal.
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∙ 16y agoMuriatic acid is very dangerous. It can cause lung damage even death. Please read instructions. Yes it can be used to clean the plaster only. It will not remove any hard water (calcium ) deposits on the tile. In fact it's best not to let it linger on the tile and grout because it will etch the tile and remove the grout. Oh it will also remove the plaster if left on too long. It's better to hire a professional. I clean tile for a living but refuse to acid wash pool/spa d/t danger.
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∙ 14y agoCleaning your patio with Muriatic acid is generally not recommended. Your patio may contain stone, concrete, or wood. The Muriatic acid is likely to eat into those. A substance like trisodium phosphate can be just as effective. Still, if you are determined to use Muriatic acid, have a respirator ready, wear gloves, and have a bucket of lime ready in case you drop something.
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∙ 11y agoYou can, but you run the risk of altering the pH of the pool water along with etching the cementuous material (other than the tile) that the acid might touch.
The acid is corrosive, so be careful. I would suggest diluting the acid prior to using it as a cleanser.
Use a product such as Scale-Be-Gone and you should get satisfactory results. Beware of glass bead blasting the tile as it damages the glaze on the tile and it will get scaled up faster than it did the first time.
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How do you clean sand colored pebble tech on the coping aarea?
A 10-20% solution of muriatic acid and bristle brush will clean the pebble tech. Be careful, the acid will burn if it comes in contact with skin or eyes. By 10% I mean 1 part acid to 9 parts cold water. Always add acid to water not water to acid due to unwanted thermal reaction.
Can too much muriatic acid hurt your sand filter for above ground pools?
NO You would need an awful lot of acid to do any harm there.
How do you remove concrete from marble?
Muriatic acid will remove concrete from marble. You can also sand it off. Using a scraper may also help to free it.
What type of rocks are used in pool filters?
SAnd is used in sand filters. rocks are not used in pool filters.
Chemical to use to clean pool sand filter?
Sand filters are not cleaned with chemicals . they are back washed when required. every four or five years it pays to replace the sand in a sand filter to maintain its efficiency.
What is removed from filtering water?
i have no idea....... i think sand removes from water is large objects such a telephones and stoves and grad dresses....... hope this helps! ;)
Why is water passed through sand filters?
Water is passed through sand filters to purify the water.
How do you clean a pool if it has been neglected so long that the water is green and it has tadpoles living in it?
Pump out the pool. Pressure wash the pool interior, remove debris. Finish with an acid wash. Check all plumbing for damage etc. Change out the sand in the sand filter (if fitted) Clean all skimmers and leaf filters at the pump and the pool. Fill pool and adjust it chemically after 24hours with pump running.
What types of jacuzzi filter cartridges are there?
There are three types of filters - Diatomaceous Earth Filters, Sand Filters, and Cartridge Filters.
How do you Clean cartrige pool filters with hydrochloric acid?
Cartridge filters can over time become les effective because the material they are made of becomes clogged with calcium. A method that worked well for me in the past before I changed to a sand filter was to soak the whole cartridge in a fairly strong solution of acid. This eats out the calcium and gets the cartridge working properly again. I may be wise however to check that the material of the filter can withstand the corrosive effect of the acid. Cleaners that do this are also available ready made at pool shops.
How do you clean sand and replace sand on jucuzzi filter?
how do you clean jacuzzi sand filter, and replace sand
How do you get sand that is stuck on an agate off?
There are several possibilities, depending on the nature of the sand. If it doesn't come off with good old soap, water, and a toothbrush, you can either try a mild acid (following all safety instructions - protect eyes, skin, and lungs!) or you will have to remove it mechanically. I'd start with vinegar, then pool acid, AKA muriatic, which is actually dilute hydrochloric acid. If it's not responsive to acid, try a diamond grinder of some sort, either a Dremel/Foredom tool, or a cabochon machine or flat lap. Don't inhale the dust. A rock tumbler is another nice way to clean and polish agates.
