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- In this video i show you how i keep my pool water crystal clear, using only a small amount of chemicals.
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Thank you so much for all of the info. This video is great and step by step on what I need to do. You are awesome!
I have been really overwhelmed with all the pool care stuff and this is the first video I have found that actually shows the equipment, explains it and shows it in action. Thank you for making such a great video.
Welcome
Thank you. My pool will be installed in 2 days, I'm new never had a pool. Your video helped me learn pool termers and basics.
Glad I could help pools are not that much work I just check my water once a week
Great stuff. Clear explanations, calm tone
thanks for watching
Your video was the best I've seen. You make it very simple to understand. I am a new pool owner and this video was very helpful.
Glad I could help
Thank you! I'm going to start following these steps and see if I can clear up this green 😢
Thanks for watching hope my video helps you.
I, like Craig Moan, was overwhelmed by my new to me 10k gallon above ground pool. I got a 30 minute crash coarse on cleaning and chemicals from previous owner so I was very glad to find this video. Your instructions are easy to follow and since I have the same pump/filter equipment as you I now better understand the operation especially the backwash process. Will be looking for a vacuum hookup procedure for this equipment. Thank you for the video. Well done!!
Glad I could help only thing I forgot to do correctly in this video was you should always turn the valve on the filter in a clockwise rotation. Thanks for watching hope you enjoy your pool
OMG the best tutorial ever My first above grade pool that came with my house I just bought you have the best way of explaining thank you so much simple and steady explanation
Have fun swimming, thanks for watching.
Great video... Pools are a labor of love! I have had a one for the past 21 years.... Summer is my favorite season my own backyard Oasis
Agree I love seeing everyone having fun
very good walk throuh on how to keep a pool clean .. thank you jack k
Thank you Jack
I have the same (or similar) Hayward sand filter. Anecdotally, I’ve been told by a couple of different people to make sure to always rotate the lever clockwise. Even if you miss the setting you want, you should rotate it all the way around again instead of rotating counter-clockwise… I guess it supposedly makes the part last longer. 🤷
Yes I have heard that also, thanks for the info
@@DIYJIM Agreed I have always been taught to rotate it clockwise or it will screw up your sandfilter and my hayward shows you on the labal to rotate clockwise.
My pool is clear and balanced..but i seem to getting what looks like sand around in my pond. What could be causing this? i have to vacuum almost daily because of it. i also have a new liner. Any ideas ?
@@danameadows1881 Do you have step weights under some stairs in the pool? I had a similar issue and eventually realized one of my step weights had a hole and was slowly leaking sand into the pool.
@@danameadows1881yor filter is broken 😊
Lovely info, don’t let the pool companies make you think your water has to be a high school lab experiment
Thanks for watching
This is a great video…..so many videos have a bit of this and a bit of that…….this is complete!
Thanks
Thank you!! Simple. Straightforward. I appreciate you!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you. This information is fantastic 🙂
You are so welcome!
We love you Jim! Thank you for the tips on keeping my pool clean this summer
Your welcome
I take a sample to my local pool store. They tell me what I need and what I don't need. All the supplies right there
Thanks for watching
Hey so when you’re backwashing or cleaning the pump basket, and then turning the pump back on, make sure to fire it up on high speed for 5-10 minutes for the pump to prime and purge all the air out the basket and make the basket look 100% clear of bubbles, then switch it to low speed and run it as long as you want.
Thanks for the info I’ll try that thanks
@@DIYJIM Sure, no problem. If you have any questions send me a message on sven.s.stanojevic@gmail.com
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Your pool is awsome! Where did you get your pool steps! I have a hard time with our ladder so these would be so cool!
here is a link to the steps I have hope this helps. thanks for watchingamzn.to/3S1Ucai
Thank you so much. You covered everything I needed to know and you made it easy to understand
Glad I could help, I have a few other pool videos that might help you
I love this guy!!! He helped me so much
glad I could help, hope you have a good summer swimming
@@DIYJIM but I have a hole at the bottom of my pool, I’m assuming it’s the drainer. Do I need it because I have a pool drainer already
Is your pool a in ground pool? I’m guessing that is there to help filter the water also
Thank you for your detailed information.
I will be getting a pool soon.
Sure glad to help
Your pool is beautiful.
Thank you I bought it used
I enjoyed watching I learned a lot and I really appreciate you taking the time to do this thank you
Your welcome thanks for watching
I like the way he says “filder”.
Thanks
Thanks
Welcome
Thank you for the review on pool care. Very nice pool, liner and deck! Looks great!
Thank you
Jim, thank you so much, you makes it so easy.
Thanks for watching hope you get your pool cleaned up.
Hey Jim … I used to have a pool, cleaning business and all I used was Omni products. This is used by the Olympics. All you need really is one bag a week it’s two pound bag then you won’t have to use chlorine tablets , baking soda or anything ells. If the pool is used heavy or if it rains a lot you toss in one bag of Omni shock . That’s it . You don’t even have to dilute it. You just walk around and sprinkle it on the edges..
cheers !
Where do I buy that I’ll have to check it out. Thanks my friend
Hey man thanks for the info
Welcome
Thank you 🙏 very helpful
I was overwhelmed with all the information out there to maintain your pool. This video is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you!
Glad I could help
Yes!! I just got a sand filter and boy was there alot to remember
yes, same here thanks for the info.
Just get the aquasmart or frog system. Has mineral pack that last all season, just need chlorine packs. Easy peasy
I’ll have to check that out never heard of that. Thanks
Thanks for the information I needed this insight and information
Your welcome
God bless
Thank you again Lisa
Ur the man
Glad I could help
Thanks helpful
Glad it helped
Invest in a salt water chlorenator and you will notice a huge difference in its clarity and also, how much more 'refreshing' the water feels.
Thought abt it, I was afraid of rust
@@DIYJIM it is a tiny amount of salt compared to the ocean, you can't really even taste it tbh, it would be well worth your time and save you tons of money on shock as well, give it a try and upload us a video! Have a great day sir
Love the plumb job on your pool... Going to be redoing mine in a summer or two!!
I definitely think it works better for my pump. Thanks for watching
Where do you store chlorine tablets?
I use to store in shed with lawnmower years ago.
My garage or under my deck
Thank you
Great video! Thank you
Glad you like thanks for watching
Thanks dad, I hope you are proud of me
Your welcome son
Jim, you run your pump 12 hours a day?
How much electricity does it cost you per month?
Thanks.
Here I made a video of that. th-cam.com/video/HnyAEFmuBBI/w-d-xo.html
What’s the true difference between the powder shock and the liquid shock? I usually dump a whole 5 gallon bucket in. I have a 14k gall pool too
I have never used the liquid, but I’m going to guess nothing just when is liquid and one is powder. I have thought about buying the liquid shock just because it’s probably easier. Thanks for watching
@@DIYJIM idk about that, we have the same sized pools, I’ve been using liquid and your pool looks waaaaay better then mine, do you use any stabilizer or is that what the discs are?
@@Southjerseysmokin make sure you keep your PH good
How do you set it to low? Mine is on high and I don't see how to lower it
Maybe your pump only has high. The switch is on the bottom on the end. Thanks for watching
Jim Thank
You! Such a great info💪 you helped me set
Up ours and how
Keeping 💦💦 clean 😇👌
Your welcome thanks for watching
Hello, I just bought a 20' 48" pool and would like to know how to treat the water for the first time. Is there a video for that? Thanks in advance.
It should not be much different than what I explained just might take a couple days. I would start with the chlorine levels first. Than the Ph levels. Let you pump and filter on 24 hours a day until you get your levels good. Don’t stress it is really not to hard, take your time. You can start with some shock that will raise your chlorine levels. Hope this helps, have fun with your pool this summer.
@@DIYJIM Thank you so much for your helpful reply!
Hey Jim, what kind of pool do you have, great videos. thanks
Not sure bought it used for $200 I bought a new liner and two speed pump also. Thanks for watching my video
Thanks for the informative guides to maintaining pool. Is Health Metric the brand for the test strip that you use? It is the brans that comes up when I click on the test strip link. Thanks again.
I like the ones I get from lowes hardware
Hi Jim I have a 18 by24 pool it cloudy can u help me pls tks
When my pool starts to get cloudy I add baking soda, your PH is low.
I'm trying to really understand how to take care of the pool .1st pool .
I went to buy all this stuff but can't seem to know if will work.
If I understood right, shocker once a week , floating with chlorine and if needed baking soda !
What does clear balance do? If you can help me ? So 😔confused
I have never used clear balance. Stay simple, just do what I said in my video. It really is not to hard. I was worried like you when I first got my pool. I think chlorine is the most important. You could also just try shocking maybe once a month maybe a little less if you want. Because everything is so expensive now.
Thank you for your responde. I really appreciate your time .
Where do you add the baking soda?? In the simmer?
I just spread it around the outside of my pool. Hope this helps
Where do you put the baking soda?
I normally just slowly pour it in my skimmer basket when my pump is on, or sprinkle it around the pool. Hope this helps
Wouldn't Soda Ash be cheaper that Baking Soda?
The reason why the PH is going down is because of the tablets you are using tablets are only to keep a chlorine reading for the week and summer only if you keep using tablets only the Cyanuric Acid in your pool is going to be super High! Good job on back washing the filter ever week to keep a good water circulation if you stop over using chlorine tablets you don’t have to add the baking soda so much for that pool 1/2 gallon of chlorine and one table a week on summer is enough .
Also if you want to eliminate the odor of chlorine you can add some non-chlorine oxidizer that’s is good to eliminate chlorine odors and body oil’s and help your chlorine to work better.
thanks I will look into that
I use the clear balance baking soda they look just like the chlorine tablets u place em in ur skimmer basket 1 tablet 1x a week and my pH and chlorine stay perfect
Awesome thanks
Do u have a link?
Where do u get that
If you have a sand filter change the sand every 3-4 years. CRYSTAL CLEAR!!!
thanks for the tip and thanks you for watching
How are you Iam SILAS Chambi I look the job of pool attendant
Hope my video helps you, thanks for watching
I use only liquid clorine, baking soda and 3in clorine tablets and my pool water is crystal clear. I am having trouble vacuuming up dirt from the bottom. Is there something to make particular stick together to make vacuuming easier?
Sorry not sure I ended up buying the Dolphin pool vac and I love it. I just drop it in and push a button. I sure do not miss vacuuming my pool by hand. Sorry I can not help. Thanks for watching
Flocculation is when a chemical, or flocking agent, is added to the green pool water. The solution causes algae particles to bind together and sink to the bottom of the pool. After the particles sink, they can be vacuumed.
Make sure you vacuum to waste.
Flocculation is when a chemical, or flocking agent, is added to the green pool water. The solution causes algae particles to bind together and sink to the bottom of the pool. After the particles sink, they can be vacuumed.
Make sure you vacuum to WASTE. Also vacuum slowly so as not to disturb the dirt cloud.
I've often heard that putting chlorine tabs directly into your skimmer will damage your pool equipment.
I have heard the same thing. I don’t do it very often.
Don't get a cartridge filter....the cartridges have to be cleaned out almost every time you use your pool. I upgraded to a sand filter within a month. 100% better results.
Good to know maybe I will keep it thanks for the info
@@DIYJIM Yeah i wish I could upload pics...the cartridges are just another way for companies to make money. The cartridges aren't cheap if you have to replace it every week. I went through 4 within the month and not one didn't slow the flow of the return without me taking it apart and hosing it down once a day, sometimes twice.
@Jeff Conard what do you do when you think you getting build up of stabilizer and your chlorine is ineffective?
@Jeff Conard thanks Jeff your right i just try to keep is simple
@Jeff Conard thanks for explaining hope your having a good summer
Just to let you know, a sand filter is so much better, we went from salt, filter and went to sand for the past 12 years. Trust me….sand
Thanks for watching
That's all I ever do to mine
Same here three years now and always clean and clear
I wish I could afford a vac
They sure are not cheap, thanks for watching
I can't back flush my filter I have to take it out and clean it that's the way my system is set up
Thanks for watching
Hello
Sir you schock you pool whit what?
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45 sec isn't even enough to clean the sand. 3 to 4 min is best
Thanks for the info have a good summer
Jim, thank you so much, you make it so simple to understand. I get 2-3 minutes into other videos about this subject and skip to the next one because they go way over my head. Love your down-to-earth, keep it simple approach.
Glad I could help thanks for watching
Totally agree! DIY Jim’s page is my only go-to as a new pool owner. Very detailed yet very easy to understand - thank you so much Jim!
No thank you for helping others just in put to keep people in the loop love all stay bless
The smell is not chlorine but a by-product that is created when chlorine breaks down urine and fecal matter
Thanks for the info
You’ve helped me maintain my pool my son got from make a wish. I had no idea how to do anything until these videos of yours, thank you so much.
Glad I could help! Thanks for watching
Those stabilized tablets with constant, high usage, will absolutely make the CA level go off the charts and turn your pool green.
I am a firm believer in liquid chlorine and the tablet being a backup sanitizer.
Filter Filter Filter is maximus important.
Thanks for the info
@@DIYJIM
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Don't dip test strips in the pool for 15 seconds. Directions say to dip it for a second and wait 15 seconds for the reading. 2:55 If you pause the video you can read it on the bottle. 50 test strips are $8 so for 16 cents a day I test my pool daily. A pool can go cloudy fast if you're not checking. It's cheap insurance. Don't put tabs in the skimmer if you have a heater. Very corrosive. That's why chlorinators are downstream of a heater. Have liquid pool chlorine (10% or 12.5%) or even household bleach which is 6% or 7%.on hand if you need a quick chlorine boost. I use liquid chlorine because my cyanuric acid (stabilizer) is a little high. Tri-chlor tabs are loaded with CYA and liquid has none. Algae feeds on phosphates from decaying bugs and leaves so keep the skimmers and pool bottom clean.
Awesome thank you for the good advice hope this helps someone else. I may take some of your advice.
Where can you find an above ground pool heater?
Jim thank you so much I was doing basically what you do except I have a smaller 15 foot pool and the water was crystal clear til I decided to add algecide now it's all murky so I'm going to drain some water out add fresh and go back to my simple chlorine tablets and baking soda and I shock it twice a month that's really all you need to do I have a skimmer and I put 3, 1inch chlorine tablets in that twice a week and fill my floating basket with baking soda 3 times a week .I also only use the test strips ,as I bought one of those fancy test kits with all the numbered bottles it was not reliable and was riduculous,the test strips are easy, affordable and always accurate.You are so easy to listen to and understand I really enjoy watching you I liked and subscribed,God bless you my new go to pool guy.If any one reads my comment this video is better than any other video if you want simplicity,affordability and crystal clear water everything Jim tells you to do works I know from my own experience,this is the man and the advice to follow.!!!😁🦸💖
Thank you very much for the nice long comment happy swimming
Excellent video! This cut out so much crap. I'm starting to believe that some of the pool store employees are just trying to " soak" you. See what I did there?
Good one lol thanks for watching
Wowww Thank you so much I’ve learn a lot on your tutorial. The only thing I don’t have this big pump to back wash. Did you put it yourself? Cause mine don’t come with it. I have a funsicle above ground pool 20x14 I think
I thought all pools had some kind of pump. Yes my pool came with a pump.
I just watched this and it’s great!
1 question, are you from Northeastern PA!!? You sound like it.👍😂
I live near Williamsport Pa so I guess yes. Thanks for watching
Hi, that was great advice and your pool water looks excellent! What you could add to your routine is checking the CYA level because you are using di or trichlorine tablets, about half of these tablets is cyanuric acid. Don't let it get higher than 35 or so would be my advice. And if your water ever gets dirty and it isn't crystal clear anymore use a floculant. I use flovil tablets that are very effective. I live in an area where there is desert sand now and then, it is awful for the pool. Best regards.
Thanks for the tips and thanks for watching
@@DIYJIM You could add to your routine to clear the waterline with a sponge and a specialised pool cleaner now and then. It is better for the pool. I also seem to forget this a bit. Really like to listen to your videos as you seem a very consious and careful person.
@@Peter-Alexander thanks
Here’s a tip. Always turn your filter control handle in the same direction. If you go clockwise (as I do) don’t turn it back counterclockwise to change a setting. It will make the gasket last longer!
Thanks for the tip.
Thanks for information awsome.. just installed a new pool 18 feet round and shocked my pool for the first time and back washed my sand filter and it was cloudy for two days. Now I added 2 cups of baking soda. Hopefully that will help. Any pointers?
Sounds like you are doing a good job. Last year I had to do this th-cam.com/video/Q_QEY2ewIvA/w-d-xo.html
Hello sir thanks for a good explanation about how to clean a pool. For me I have a my question my pool 1'7 mtre deep, and iam having a challenge algae is all ways coming back after many people more than 60 seem is difficult to clean it. So which chamical I must yous for for the pool to remain clean. Please help
Without knowing exactly what’s wrong I’m going to guess the same chemical I used to fix my cloudy pool might help you. th-cam.com/video/Q_QEY2ewIvA/w-d-xo.htmlsi=0834-4CXnj0sqXwD
Thank you Sir, the most straight forward and to the point video that this new pool owner has come across . All valuable information and no fluff, just what my ADHD mind requires to fully understand the project at hand. Much gratitude!
Thanks for watching
Thank you for sharing how the swimming is taking care off. I do not have my own swimming pool but I do swimming regularly to semi public swimming pool and feeling curious if the swimming pool I used to swim is clean or sanitized or it is really safe to swim there, with your video it gives me an idea on how to check the swimming pool that I liked to spend my swimming a little bit comfortable, again thank you.
Thanks for watching
Thank you very much. Getting my pool on friday so i wanted to get my chemicals . And came on your page and you helped me alot.
Glad I could help
I don't think baking soda will raise your PH, only your alkalinity, no? Don't you need a dedicated pH increaser for that?
I have always used baking soda to raise my pH. Thanks for watching.
Great explanation!
We should have the pool uncovered during summer ? Or cover after used each day ?
Some people use a solar cover I find that I am to lazy to cover and uncover every time. Check this video out th-cam.com/video/HBXJcufC9mI/w-d-xo.htmlsi=gaXT_zmpb6SSEZsA
I only run my pump when we are using it no need to run it if your not using it, I have had a few pools throughout the years the filter works best when your swimming, if I ran my pump more then I do now I'd hate to see my electric bill! It's high enough already
Thanks for watching my pump does not use much on low. th-cam.com/video/HnyAEFmuBBI/w-d-xo.html
I keep my pool maintenance equally as simple…. Opening in the beginning of the season I do have the water tested by professionals but for the rest of the summer I just keep 3” tablets in the skimmer all the time and shock once a week with liquid shock. Of course keeping an eye on the filter pressure and backwash as needed…. Pool robot does the vacuuming ( worth its weight in gold )
Awesome thanks for watching
What do you think about the Clear Balance tablets from arm &hammer? they keep my pool crystal clear.
Never used them, if they work that’s good. Enjoy your summer
I really like your videos it helps a lot than others if you can have time to see my pool don’t know where are you but if you can service my pool will be great live in Gilbert az
Sorry, I’m in Pennsylvania little too far. Thanks for watching.
Thank you..I'm still trying to understand the chemistry...but in time I hope I'll get it.
Welcome
thank you, i'm going keep watching for tips. Want the best for above ground pool
Glad I could help
I need to switch to a sand filter because my chemicals are balanced but water is still cloudy but I can see the floor
Thanks for watching
Interesting! Thank you. Others say to shock the pool each and every single week!
I never do that thanks for watching
Great information for those just starting out or anyone who needs a brush up. Thanks
Welcome, thanks for watching
Nice video one thing I can suggest it grease the gasket on the lid that is why your pump is not primed all the way to the top
Thanks for the info
No chlorine stabilizer at all? My pool hits direct sun all day w no shade here in south ga.
I have kept it simple since I have had my pool no issues. Thanks for watching
Jim, I appreciate your time in making the process of pool cleaning easy to comprehend. This will be my first summer actually putting in the effort to properly maintain our pool (without having to hire someone), and I've been so incredibly apprehensive about the task. You have given me a boost of confidence. 👍🏽 🙏🏽 Blessings to you and your family. 😊
Thanks, hope your summer is going good
Always turn the filter handle the same direction or the spider gasket will fail
thanks you for the tip
Thanks for the sharing, Jim. Super helpful. I didn't realize the bulk baking soda bags had ph details right on the bag.
Your welcome glad I could help
Do you think that cheese cloth will work in the skimmer to collect the debris?
they make a pool skimmer sock amzn.to/3UUm2px
Thank you from a single mom for such an in depth explaination! I just installed my sand filter and it’s a whole new experience so this was extremely helpful! I already feel more knowledgeable!
Glad I could help