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    Default scale buildup help!!

    i have a 27000 gallon gunite pool with a buildup have used scaletec and beautec with no results called the place that made the chemicals they think it is a silicate scales from the well water does anyon know of a chemical to remove this from my pool

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    Default Re: scale buildup help!!

    This isn't my area but I'll say welcome to the forum. Someone will be along soon.
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    Default Re: scale buildup help!!

    Usually an acid-based chemical is used to clean scale. Vitamin C is usually mentioned because it's very acidic but won't do any damage. There are also special scale brushes for hard surface pools--wire brushes, but you cannot use them on vinyl or fiberglass.
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    I don't have anything to add to Carl's post, but just wanted to welcome you to the forum, and hope we see you around here often!!

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    Default Re: scale buildup help!!

    Boy, do I feel dumb and rude!

    Welcome to Pool Forum! There's lots here to read, learn, get answers to problems, and maybe play "Stump the Chumps" with a new problem! (STC is from "Car Talk", the radio show).
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