The good news is that most robotic pool cleaners and vacuums will work well for pebble tec. The models to avoid would be suction type vacuums.
Consequently, how do you remove calcium deposits from a pebble Tec pool?
If your pool has calcium carbonate deposits, you can remove them with a pumice stone, stain eraser or scale remover. A pumice stone should only be used on hard surfaces, such as tile and concrete. Simply use the stone to scrub the deposits.
Likewise, should I acid wash my pebble Tec pool?
Because of the Valley’s hard water and high summer pool evaporation, we recommended you drain and acid wash your pool every two to four years to help remove excess calcium, algae and other contaminates that may lead to interior pool staining and that unsightly white ring on your pool tile and pebble-tec surface.
Can you use a wire brush on Pebble Tec?
The SS brush will not harm the PebbleTec. It is a great brush for the entire pool also, if you choose to use it.
What does calcium scale look like?
If you see a layer of white or greyish-white grime on the sides of your pool around the waterline, that’s calcium. Calcium can build up in your pool water when the pH levels are off and leave deposits on your pool tiles. It’s similar to what happens in your bathroom sink, toilet or bathtub.
How do you clean a pebble Tec pool?
Add muriatic acid to your Pebble Tec pool two or three times per week during the first 30 days after installation. Keep stains from forming on the pebble finish of your Pebble Tec pool by using a pool stain remover.
How long does a Pebble Tec finish last?
Can you power wash a Pebble Tec pool?
You shouldn’t have to pressure wash a Pebble Tec pool very often. The pebble finish are resistant to staining, as long as you keep your pool pH at the right level. Check your pH daily and adjust as necessary to prevent staining.
Will muriatic acid remove calcium deposits?
Muriatic acid is a strong hydrochloric-based acid, that is a great descaler. Because of the intensity of this acid, it has the ability to remove severe lime and calcium deposits found in pools and toilets. However, because of the potency of this cleaner, it can cause damage to the eyes and any exposed skin.
Can you use a pumice stone on Pebble Tec?
Yes you can. However we don’t recommend using pumice stones. Cleaning with a pumice stone takes a lot of time and effort. Depending on the amount of calcium build up this could take hours and hours over several weekends.