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When you start your pump, you could set it to waste for a minute. Personally, I've never worried about it because it isn't really a large amount, and pool antifreeze isn't harmful anyway.

Do you mean it doesn't do anything, like no noise or anything? In that case, make sure there is power going to it. There may be a timer on the circuit, or there may be a breaker inside that got turned off in the winter. Some pumps also have a manual button push or switch to turn it on. If you can hear it working but no water is moving, check for debris in the pump basket and/or skimmer. Also check the connections, including the pump lid and drain plug.

What shape do you prefer?

@@averagejoeldiy1194 the proper way to open and close a pool Cover is Fan Folding the cover… I’m sorry my original comment came off sounding like an A hole I apologize…. Google fan fold your pool cover you will be so much happier

@@LearningGilmour No problem. Thanks for the tip!

It's actually not

@@averagejoeldiy1194 you should get a gasket for the sight glass everything that can have a seal or o ring should

I've had good luck with my SGS/Breeze controller but not sure that is compatible with what you have. I did not install the anode rod, it was part of the initial set up.

I don't know if 2 gallons is enough to shock, you want at least 10 ppm to really do the job. If algae is returning, chances are your chlorine is insufficient and/or you're not filtering enough. Lack of chlorine could be not enough salt, check and target 3200 ppm. If your salt ppm is ok, your chlorinator may have issues.

Sorry for the delay. I am in a freezing climate, but I have never had an overfull condition. I don't think it would be an issue, once your system is ready you can pump out the excess. Your chemistry will of course need to be corrected but that is expected.

If they don't slide in easily, clean up the hole as much as possible, make sure the bolt is loosened but not so much that it sticks out and causes an obstacle for the pole. Also, check the pole for damage - might have gotten banged up in storage and cause it to be out-of-round. Hope that helps, good luck!

@@traderjoel7270 none of the above. I figured it out. I had the wedge nuts in upside down.

Excellent suggestion! I should have mentioned this but yes absolutely skim debris before starting the filter. We even use a long pole to try to skim leaves and other muck out from the bottom.

I keep a water pump in the pool to prevent it from over filling.

Thanks for your feedback. I was trying to keep it simple, but if you have questions, please post in the comments and we'll do our best to answer them.

Wow, another thing I should have mentioned and forgot! Thanks for your question. I never clean it, but you need to replace the zinc every few years when it's lost about half the original size.

Sorry about that, hopefully you can get by if you turn up your volume

I know the feeling, we are surrounded by a bunch of our neighbor's trees. The struggle is real.

Moved into a new place with a nice pool and a large 50ft silver maple partially overhanging it. In less than one season I have several cords of maple drying out for bonfires and spend considerably less time cleaning my pool and gutters.

The wedge is connected to the bolt I tightened down in the video. As you tighten the bolt, it makes the hole smaller by bringing in the wedge. Does your wedge have a threaded hole?

They do. I have 5 wedges and 6 bolts. I’m thinking the rail only had 1 wedge, instead of 2. This is all new to me so I’m still learning

Thanks for your question. I typically test first, add shock, balance whatever is needed. Then test daily adjusting as necessary. Once everything looks stabilized, I'll start the chlorinator.

Thanks for your question. I should have included some mention of salt in the video! Typically the salt level stays pretty consistent year to year, but it is worth testing just after opening and add if necessary.

I'm glad it helped, thanks!

I'm glad it helped you!

Sorry about that, you're right. I have changed the title.

Sorry I do not, maybe I will do one this fall.