I live in South Florida and for the past 6 years I’ve been paying a pool company for half of the work that I was performing ANYWAY myself in the form of physically cleaning. With our newest house my wife suggested that I (just) do it all myself and save the money. Literally all that it took was this video and a trip to my local pool supply store less than a mile away. THANK YOU!!! I spent at least $100 per month, per year, for the last 6 years (not counting any extra chemical, filter, or pump costs) which totals about $7K which I could’ve used on drugs and hookers!!!
Same here, moved to Broward County last year. First time in-ground pool owner. I noticed dark streaks forming on the sides and bottom, then I started seeing small dark spots forming. The pool care knucklehead would come weekly for about 5 minutes and seemed to randomly add chemicals. I was not convinced that he had any clue what he was doing. I got tired of getting ripped off by local "pool care" companies and am educating myself so I can take proper care of my pool. Thanks for your help Matt!
73 and a first time pool owner. For over a year the water is crystal clear in my hot NC backyard. Circulation and cleaning makes keeping the chemistry easy. Circulation and cleaning is made easy by robotic vacuum for the floor/sides and cordless robotic solar skimmer for the top.
I’m a retired physical education teacher who has been hired to manage the pool store by two former teacher who is feeling totally overwhelmed by so much information but watching these videos has helped. Thanks
Started this video. Clicked on one with a guy wearing a pool company polo. His video was just an ad for his company, so came back here and now I regret not giving you a chance at first. Very informative
I just bought a pool today, and when I tell you that finding this video, made my entire day, it did! I don't feel so intimidated by having a pool now. I feel confident that I can learn to take care of it!
I live in Australia and my husband and I just moved into a new house with pool. He is a bit of clean freak but for some reason he doesn’t care about pool at all. Our pool became extremely dirty after one month of ignorance. He doesn’t wanna call a pool guy because the quote of the cleaning pool was $700 and he said he is totally fine with the mud pond. We had a huge fight over the pool. So I decided to do it by myself. Oh man, you guys are the best!! Watching the videos and learning how to maintain and clean help me more than anything!! Happy pool happy wife😂 Now I can sleep peacefully. Thank you sooooooo much🙏❤️
I just wanted to say Thank You Swim University...Your videos have helped me through this entire summer with my pool care. You've taught me so much. Thanks again. ️
I used to hate having to net our pool everyday, but I’ve actually found some type of peace in it. Loose the gadgets go out before you hop in the pool work up a little sweat circling the water a couple times. Pool looks good you feel good!
I'm in the process of buying a house with a pool and have been looking around for some tips on pool care - your videos are badass i really appreciate them. Thanks dude!
I just finished my first week as a pool tech. I have absolutely NO experience but I feel like I’m slowly getting the hang of it. I’m still a little nervous so I hope these videos can help ease my stress a little! Thanks 🙏🏽
This is our first year with a pool and I must say it’s been very trying! The people who shut down our pool (we moved in the fall last year) never told us to turn off the motor so when we finally figured it out, it was 2 months later. Needless to say, we needed a new motor when we opened the pool this year. We got new people to open our pool and install the motor. It’s a week later and the pool is still green! My husband took a sample to the pool store yesterday and they told him he needed 10 bags of shocks. He came home and mixed them in a bucket and walked away to clean up some debris and boom! There was a yellow cloud of smoke overhead! I was not outback with him but he was drinking a ton of water because I guess he inhaled some of the gas! He could have been killed! He said the guy in the store never explained that he should mix the shock one at a time. We are so aggravated and over this pool! We just feel like everyone who came here basically took the money and then left us to figure it out for ourselves!
Taking care of a pool can be difficult when you have no one you can trust. I recommend sticking to a single source of info. Our website is one, but you can also find a single person at the pool store who knows their stuff. It's important to have a pool mentor when you're first getting started. After that, you'll quickly become an expert. It's easy once you get the hang of it.
It's ok. Just think. You are learning something new it can be really fun and rewarding . You are learning simple water chemistry so just research, take it slow and don't beat yourself up. Happy swimming!
What a well informed and orchestrated video. I am moving into a new house with a pool and was so nervous on how to care for them properly but after watching your video I feel like I can really do it myself! Thank you for making it so easy to understand:)
New pool owner here. Is there a video in which you talk about what chemicals to use to treat pH and alkalinity and whatever else’s is required. There are so many products out there but I find it so overwhelming to choose what I need. Above ground, salt water pool
Wow you make it so clear to understand, I have had so many problems with pool guys and over paying, I live on a fixed income so Im going to give it a shot to do my self. the only thing i worry about is the equipment but will try with your tips.
Bro, I just bought a house here in West Texas with a nice pool, and I was kind of hesitant about doing the maintenance myself. This video is gold, my brotha!
Well, ya may wanna become a chemist after thinking about - after pool is full the water stays there for 3 - 5 years. . .how many times would you share the same bath water as those you share your pool with?
Just want to add a comment about your new brush offered in your store. I know how a cheap brush can ruin a good day. When I was a kid I was helping my dad clean the pool by brushing down the sides when we opened the pool in the spring. The cheap plastic brush broke and I cut a hole in the liner. Spend the money on good quality pool equipment. Pools liners aren’t cheap. And spending a few extra dollars on quality tools is well worth it in the end. I’ll bet my dad thinks so now. A cheap brush will cost $10. I think PUs brush was $18. I’ll spend $18.
I just wanted to say Thank You Swim University...Your videos have helped me through this entire summer with my pool care. You've taught me so much. Thanks again. 💙 🏊♀️
I’ve just purchased a property in the Algarve. We spent £30K on having the pool re tiled and a nice electric slatted cover installed. Despite having a lovely infinity edge pool, I hadn’t expected it to cost so much! I’ve been shocked at the cost of chemicals ... Thank you for posting this video
Been a pool guy for 7 years. I just wanted to add that all pools are different. If its a smaller pool with great circulation you can get away with running the pump 4 hours a day. And if its a huge pool with old equipment and worse circulation you will have to run the pump much longer to keep the pool nice.. old filters. improper cleaning of the filters.. type of pump .. plumbing.. valves .. can all effect circulation..
Just inherited a very nice in ground pool and the seller paid for two months of pool service from a local pool company. I was hoping they'd stop by and show the basics but they just ghosted us all so it's time for me to learn to do it myself
Could you make a video on smaller pools like the 6ft Intex? How many days do you recommend before emptying and what chemicals to use? Love your vids! Thank you!
Depends on how much money you wanna spend but I personally would fill it, test it, and if anything a way out of wack adjust and then just keep a tablet or even half a tab in there all the time. Good thing is it's easy practice if you wanna mess with water chemistry but cheap to just refill if you just wanna use a tablet and refill if things get wacky.
I found an easy way to reinstall DE filter pads that needs to be shared. I don’t do videos so perhaps you can add this to one of yours. I was one of those who struggled with getting my Hayward filter pads realigned after taking them off the manifold. There was always one or two that would leak DE back into the pool on completion. I thought one or more may have torn but it turned out the filter pads weren’t seated properly to the manifold. I found it by running the pump in the backwash mode (cover off) and seeing water leaking from several of the connections. After disassembling I turned the manifold upside down, started with the short pad and worked clockwise outside to inside making sure all pads were well seated into the manifold and there correct spacers. The hardest part was getting the long bolt back into the manifold hole and it wasn’t that bad. All in all this was a much easier task than working from the normal position and no leaks or DE back into my pool. As a side note, I almost purchased a new filter set at $100 plus.
Thanks for this. I have a question; you mentioned you like to keep the jets at about 8 o clock, but you also mentioned that the water should be turning clockwise, right? Wouldn't pointing the jets at 8 o'clock make the water run counterclockwise? Or am I wrong? Thanks
So so beautiful explanation! Thank you so much for your help. I really wish you the best in teaching. Realle really nice my friend. Greetings from Colooooooombia!
By far the best pool tutorial I've ever seen. Thank you for this. We're going to buy the course just for the money you helped us save from your videos. Thank you once again and take care.
I have recently purchased an above-ground pool that a pool company installed. Unfortunately, they do not provide very good instruction for pool novices. Thanks so much for your informative videos!
Hi. I'm definitely looking into purchasing your 300 Page book! Quick question though. When you say shock weekly, do you do a full shock or like a half a shock or what? Also do you have use the clarifier weekly to clear up the shock thank you.
thank you for this video! My return jets were not at 8 o'clock angle which is why my pool was not cleaning effectively. I also realized one of my return jets didn't have the directional flow inlet needed to push the debris towards the skimmer basket.
Hi i brought a 10ft bestaway pool and wondered what air thing is on top of the pump? Do i not need to mess? Also does anyone know how much chlorine tablets to use in that floater thing.
Great vid! Been interested in learning the past few years with how much they charge my mother 😅 the only thing is heaters and pumps information is what kinda scares me off
I'm planning on buying a home with a pool, any information is greatly appreciated, thanks to you and your team, for taking the time, definitely subscribing
I'm in a similar boat. I just about 10 minutes worth of research and I concluded that the first thing I would do if I bought a house with a pool is convert it from a chlorine pool to a saltwater pool. Apparently much cheaper and easier to maintain.
great info, but as a beginner I have not idea of where all these things you talk about are located in my pool. maybe a little more reference of where they are usually located. thanks
I have been using just 6 in in 1 chlorine tablet for years and have no problem,I stop covering my pool and found out it is better for the pool to breath like the oceans do .My pH I use baking soda tablet from Walmart. I pump 4 hours a day in summer and 2 hours in the winter no problems what so ever . I have a G3 Zodiac pool cleaner that helps clean the surface every time the pump is on.I been doing this for years.Never shock the pool.Chlorine takes care of it.
Great Great video and even better info. I'm a new pool owner and now I really feel confident that my family can keep this pool in great shape adhering to the 3 Cs!! I've already ordered several of the products you recommend. Big Thanks!!
I'm originally from South Carolina, but now I have a small resort in Morong Bataan, Philippines. My pool is about 50 meters from the ocean. I completely drained my pool & refilled it from a shallow well as it has always been. After filling it we added chlorine which'd turned the water cloudy blue Everyone said it would clear, but it hasn't. What would be your advice. Thanks
question: i have seen people not going inside the pool while cleaning but ...i have been cleaning while inside the pool because i find it a lil more easy. is it safe for me to continue cleaning the pool while i am inside the pool?
I have a question, if I turn my automatic chlorinator on high, and my chlorine levels get high. Isn’t that the same thing as shocking the pool? Can you shock your pool this way?
Regarding running a variable pump .. Is there a certain speed that's too low? Running it @ 1000 RPM 24 hours a day vs running 2000 RPM 12 hours a day. Does that matter? (or too situation specific to know)
I have three values on my pool system: vacuum, main and skimmer, how should they be set for normal circulation? I set vacuum only when using the vacuum
I just have a question about the chemicals and chemistry where do I put the chlorine, Alkaline algebra, pool shook all that stuff? Do I put it into the filter cartridge or directly into the pool? And how do I know how much to put in?
Influent pressure on the filter will be determined by a number of factors. These can be combined into Total Dynamic Head. A well designed pool 20 years ago was designed with about 50 ft. of Total Dynamic Head. Newer pools are usually in the 30-50 range (energy efficiency and greater education within the industry has improved field fabrication). If your filter is running 23 psi with NEW sand (not just clean) and your pool is staying clean and clean, no big deal, but I would suggest stepping down the impeller, or turning now the RPMs, if possible.
@@kevinmcauley Interesting. The filter was installed 2 months ago (hayward variflo xl) after dying after 4 years. Pump is 4 years old, it's a Champion ''56' frame 'Champs 115' model (I have no idea what frames) When I first turned it on it would run about 20 psi, now no matter how much I backwash it it's 23-maybe 25 (hard to read dial but it's half way to 30 or a little less. I got some 'sand filter' cleaner that you put in your pump skimmer basket, turn on briefly and let it sit. I had a very bad algae issue, and the only thing that worked was POOL RX, and I don't know how but it worked within a day lol. In another week I can clean my filter as pool rx says don't clean it for at least 2 weeks as the minerals circulate. 16.5k gal pool, I got the blue one for $80. My life is so much better now haha. I'll look into impeller and rpm, but I think it's a fixed rpm. Maybe the impeller can be adjusted, not sure. Out in TN everyone closes pool about mid October, so not too much longer for me anyway. Thanks for the tips!
@@TTSetters The variflo is your Filter Valve model. the filter is probably a Hayward Pro-Series (although there is not much PRO about them, good for a backyard pool though) if it is Grey plastic with a line down both sides from the vacuum mold process. When backwashing the filter you want to achieve 15 gallons per minute of flow per square foot of filter area (15 gpm/sf). for a 24" sand filter this is usually around 45 gallons per minute. to do this, make sure the impeller and debris traps are clean before backwashing. if the pressure is staying 2-3 psi HIGHER than when the sand was new it is time to degrease it. If this does not work, it it is time to replace the sand (once at 5 PSI increase. The sand wears down over time, so it compacts more tightly, which causes the water to bore a channel, rather than be filtered. Proper degreasing means opening it up and soaking the sand in degreaser for 6 to 24 hours. Sounds like you can wait and make it a fall project. the pump info you gave is actually for the motor (Y56 is a frame size, 115 is the name plate voltage). most residential pumps use Y48 motor frames, unless they are TEFC, and most Y56 frame motors are 230 volts, so not sure what you have there, but its been a long time since ive seen a champion branded motor.
@@kevinmcauley Thanks for the info! I did buy some sand filter cleaner, going to do that somewhat soon. It's getting near end of season so I may just wait and do that when open it next year :)
This video was really informative and well done. Our pool guy stopped working for us so my siblings and I are giving it a try and to save some money. We are all pretty young so we are paranoid of people taking advantage of us because we don't know much about pools and their maintenance. Thank you!
This is very helpful. I'm surprised. I clean pools and got curious of more tips and it's just nice to hear it all out on basics. THANK YOU for the video.
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I live in South Florida and for the past 6 years I’ve been paying a pool company for half of the work that I was performing ANYWAY myself in the form of physically cleaning. With our newest house my wife suggested that I (just) do it all myself and save the money. Literally all that it took was this video and a trip to my local pool supply store less than a mile away. THANK YOU!!! I spent at least $100 per month, per year, for the last 6 years (not counting any extra chemical, filter, or pump costs) which totals about $7K which I could’ve used on drugs and hookers!!!
I feel you. I'm having mine resurfaced this week, and I'm trying to move to taking care of it myself. I'm in South Florida too.
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Not sure that's what the wife meant 🤔
Wow‼️😂🤣😅
Same here, moved to Broward County last year. First time in-ground pool owner. I noticed dark streaks forming on the sides and bottom, then I started seeing small dark spots forming. The pool care knucklehead would come weekly for about 5 minutes and seemed to randomly add chemicals. I was not convinced that he had any clue what he was doing. I got tired of getting ripped off by local "pool care" companies and am educating myself so I can take proper care of my pool. Thanks for your help Matt!
73 and a first time pool owner. For over a year the water is crystal clear in my hot NC backyard. Circulation and cleaning makes keeping the chemistry easy. Circulation and cleaning is made easy by robotic vacuum for the floor/sides and cordless robotic solar skimmer for the top.
I’m a retired physical education teacher who has been hired to manage the pool store by two former teacher who is feeling totally overwhelmed by so much information but watching these videos has helped. Thanks
Started this video. Clicked on one with a guy wearing a pool company polo. His video was just an ad for his company, so came back here and now I regret not giving you a chance at first. Very informative
I just bought a pool today, and when I tell you that finding this video, made my entire day, it did! I don't feel so intimidated by having a pool now. I feel confident that I can learn to take care of it!
Can you give us a 1 yr update?
I live in Australia and my husband and I just moved into a new house with pool. He is a bit of clean freak but for some reason he doesn’t care about pool at all. Our pool became extremely dirty after one month of ignorance. He doesn’t wanna call a pool guy because the quote of the cleaning pool was $700 and he said he is totally fine with the mud pond. We had a huge fight over the pool. So I decided to do it by myself. Oh man, you guys are the best!! Watching the videos and learning how to maintain and clean help me more than anything!! Happy pool happy wife😂 Now I can sleep peacefully. Thank you sooooooo much🙏❤️
First day with a pool - there is so much information out there I've decided to follow one guy only. You. Thanks a million
Happy to help!
I just wanted to say Thank You Swim University...Your videos have helped me through this entire summer with my pool care. You've taught me so much. Thanks again. ️
That is awesome to hear!
Moms buying a house with an in-ground pool. This helps so i can teach her and help her care for it as well. Very informative 👍🏻
Glad it was helpful!
I used to hate having to net our pool everyday, but I’ve actually found some type of peace in it. Loose the gadgets go out before you hop in the pool work up a little sweat circling the water a couple times. Pool looks good you feel good!
I'm in the process of buying a house with a pool and have been looking around for some tips on pool care - your videos are badass i really appreciate them. Thanks dude!
I just finished my first week as a pool tech. I have absolutely NO experience but I feel like I’m slowly getting the hang of it. I’m still a little nervous so I hope these videos can help ease my stress a little! Thanks 🙏🏽
What’s the cost in total for everything you needed? Looking to start in the summer
@@andrewnunnes I work for a company and all the tools are provided. I would imagine it wouldn’t be that expensive though!
@@kmatt420 alright and what are the steps for just basic cleaning? Skimmer and vacuum, anything else?
@@andrewnunnes skimmer, baskets, filter for the pump, netting the pool, chlorine tabs, and liquid chlorine. “Shock” is good to have too!
@@kmatt420 thanks, hope it goes well for me when I start cleaning. Any tips on finishing quick and efficiently?
I find taking care of a pool very relaxing .....now that I know what I'm doing thanks to your webpage. Never give up pool nubes!
This is our first year with a pool and I must say it’s been very trying! The people who shut down our pool (we moved in the fall last year) never told us to turn off the motor so when we finally figured it out, it was 2 months later. Needless to say, we needed a new motor when we opened the pool this year. We got new people to open our pool and install the motor. It’s a week later and the pool is still green! My husband took a sample to the pool store yesterday and they told him he needed 10 bags of shocks. He came home and mixed them in a bucket and walked away to clean up some debris and boom! There was a yellow cloud of smoke overhead! I was not outback with him but he was drinking a ton of water because I guess he inhaled some of the gas! He could have been killed! He said the guy in the store never explained that he should mix the shock one at a time. We are so aggravated and over this pool! We just feel like everyone who came here basically took the money and then left us to figure it out for ourselves!
Taking care of a pool can be difficult when you have no one you can trust. I recommend sticking to a single source of info. Our website is one, but you can also find a single person at the pool store who knows their stuff. It's important to have a pool mentor when you're first getting started. After that, you'll quickly become an expert. It's easy once you get the hang of it.
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you bought it tho 😭
It's ok. Just think. You are learning something new it can be really fun and rewarding . You are learning simple water chemistry so just research, take it slow and don't beat yourself up. Happy swimming!
Great video! We are purchasing a house in the Caribbean that has a pool and we've never had to deal with one before. This has been so helpful.
What a well informed and orchestrated video. I am moving into a new house with a pool and was so nervous on how to care for them properly but after watching your video I feel like I can really do it myself! Thank you for making it so easy to understand:)
how's your pool now?
New pool owner here. Is there a video in which you talk about what chemicals to use to treat pH and alkalinity and whatever else’s is required. There are so many products out there but I find it so overwhelming to choose what I need.
Above ground, salt water pool
Wow you make it so clear to understand, I have had so many problems with pool guys and over paying, I live on a fixed income so Im going to give it a shot to do my self. the only thing i worry about is the equipment but will try with your tips.
Bro, I just bought a house here in West Texas with a nice pool, and I was kind of hesitant about doing the maintenance myself. This video is gold, my brotha!
How is it going?
Thank you. One of the best tutorials I have ever had online. Simple, to the point, speed of instruction...perfect. Thank you again!
1st day of owning a pool. Thanks for starting my journey. Very good straight forward and very helpful
Congrats on your first day! You go this
it would be so easy if you could just fill it up with water and it be fine.
Well, ya may wanna become a chemist after thinking about - after pool is full the water stays there for 3 - 5 years. . .how many times would you share the same bath water as those you share your pool with?
Whoever invents a machine that can handle ALL aspects of maintaining a pool will be a gazillionaire!
I have considered converting my pool into a pond by abandoning it entirely but my wife doesn't like leeches. 🤷♂️
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My fantasy when I imagined having a pool. Now that I have it I realize I have to be a chemist 😮💨😮💨
Just want to add a comment about your new brush offered in your store. I know how a cheap brush can ruin a good day. When I was a kid I was helping my dad clean the pool by brushing down the sides when we opened the pool in the spring. The cheap plastic brush broke and I cut a hole in the liner.
Spend the money on good quality pool equipment. Pools liners aren’t cheap. And spending a few extra dollars on quality tools is well worth it in the end. I’ll bet my dad thinks so now. A cheap brush will cost $10. I think PUs brush was $18. I’ll spend $18.
I just wanted to say Thank You Swim University...Your videos have helped me through this entire summer with my pool care. You've taught me so much. Thanks again. 💙 🏊♀️
I just found this in 2021 and it’s still quality! Thank you!
Wow it was a wonderful explanation ! it was very clear , thank U so much !
from africa, Ethiopia
New pool owner. So clueless. Love your videos. You got a new follower!
I’ve just purchased a property in the Algarve. We spent £30K on having the pool re tiled and a nice electric slatted cover installed. Despite having a lovely infinity edge pool, I hadn’t expected it to cost so much! I’ve been shocked at the cost of chemicals ... Thank you for posting this video
That's great that you called skimming "zen". I've been saying that same thing for the last 2yrs
i have a 8ft x 30 in summer wave easy set pool i need to know how much clorine and shock first time havent set it up yet cause idk how much
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You did a great job explaining EVERYTHING.
You are a great teacher and communicator👍
Best video ever i have seen about pool maintenance... thanks a lot
New above ground pool and learned so much from your videos! Thx for what you do
Been a pool guy for 7 years. I just wanted to add that all pools are different. If its a smaller pool with great circulation you can get away with running the pump 4 hours a day. And if its a huge pool with old equipment and worse circulation you will have to run the pump much longer to keep the pool nice.. old filters. improper cleaning of the filters.. type of pump .. plumbing.. valves .. can all effect circulation..
Just inherited a very nice in ground pool and the seller paid for two months of pool service from a local pool company. I was hoping they'd stop by and show the basics but they just ghosted us all so it's time for me to learn to do it myself
Could you make a video on smaller pools like the 6ft Intex? How many days do you recommend before emptying and what chemicals to use?
Love your vids!
Thank you!
Depends on how much money you wanna spend but I personally would fill it, test it, and if anything a way out of wack adjust and then just keep a tablet or even half a tab in there all the time. Good thing is it's easy practice if you wanna mess with water chemistry but cheap to just refill if you just wanna use a tablet and refill if things get wacky.
Bout to start as a pool maintainece guy. This helped me get a head start thanks
I found an easy way to reinstall DE filter pads that needs to be shared. I don’t do videos so perhaps you can add this to one of yours. I was one of those who struggled with getting my Hayward filter pads realigned after taking them off the manifold. There was always one or two that would leak DE back into the pool on completion. I thought one or more may have torn but it turned out the filter pads weren’t seated properly to the manifold. I found it by running the pump in the backwash mode (cover off) and seeing water leaking from several of the connections. After disassembling I turned the manifold upside down, started with the short pad and worked clockwise outside to inside making sure all pads were well seated into the manifold and there correct spacers. The hardest part was getting the long bolt back into the manifold hole and it wasn’t that bad. All in all this was a much easier task than working from the normal position and no leaks or DE back into my pool. As a side note, I almost purchased a new filter set at $100 plus.
How long should you run the filter for back wash?
And how often do you change the sand?
Thanks for this. I have a question; you mentioned you like to keep the jets at about 8 o clock, but you also mentioned that the water should be turning clockwise, right? Wouldn't pointing the jets at 8 o'clock make the water run counterclockwise? Or am I wrong? Thanks
New pool owner, new subscriber. Thanks for the info. I need it.
Average American same
Thanks the information, just got house in Florida and i 16:30 what to be able to clean my pool
Perfect!
So so beautiful explanation! Thank you so much for your help. I really wish you the best in teaching. Realle really nice my friend. Greetings from Colooooooombia!
Question should the filter be on when where inside de pool? I'm new just set up our pool so excited
Great videos! Why shock weekly if all your testing stays in the parameters? I heard it was hard on the plaster if done too much.
I'm a new pool owner and just purchased your Video and handbook! Really exited and looking forward to viewing the content :)
By far the best pool tutorial I've ever seen. Thank you for this. We're going to buy the course just for the money you helped us save from your videos. Thank you once again and take care.
Thanks for sharing. getting my pool in oct. ill be ready to save and do it myself!!
I have recently purchased an above-ground pool that a pool company installed. Unfortunately, they do not provide very good instruction for pool novices. Thanks so much for your informative videos!
Very informative, simple to follow, and professionally done. Amazing job! You are awesome at what you do.
You guys focus on below ground pools,what about above vinyl pools? There’s a little bit of difference with vinyl and pump systems.
Yes! Only 1600 gal Intex above-ground pool on my patio. Great tips & will xplor ur website for small-pool advice
Yes! Only 1600 gal Intex above-ground pool on my patio. Great tips & will xplor ur website for small-pool advice
Thank for the cheat sheet and thank for also have it in Spanish so my family can understand.
First time renting a house with a pool and this is the perfect video for me!
Eclipse and a hairnet in the skimmer basket has saved me tons of headache!
Hi. I'm definitely looking into purchasing your 300 Page book! Quick question though. When you say shock weekly, do you do a full shock or like a half a shock or what? Also do you have use the clarifier weekly to clear up the shock thank you.
Thanks. I just bought an above ground pool. This video is very helpful
This is great info! We just built a salt water pool and want to make sure our water stays clear and safe to swim in.
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Just had a pool installed in Spain great tutorial thank you I’m gonna get your handbook
I felt intimidated on buying a pool because i didnt know how to maintain it but this video is the best ordering mine now
what is the least expensive chemical to use as disinfectant and at what ratio? how do we calculate the amount of water based on pool size?
Need a video on the best pool test device!!! Thanks
thank you for this video! My return jets were not at 8 o'clock angle which is why my pool was not cleaning effectively. I also realized one of my return jets didn't have the directional flow inlet needed to push the debris towards the skimmer basket.
Thank you very simple! great video!
Hi i brought a 10ft bestaway pool and wondered what air thing is on top of the pump? Do i not need to mess? Also does anyone know how much chlorine tablets to use in that floater thing.
Great vid! Been interested in learning the past few years with how much they charge my mother 😅 the only thing is heaters and pumps information is what kinda scares me off
How long should you stay out of water when you shock it?
Do you have a video on opening and filling your pool for the first time?
Thanks for the video ❤ would you recommend investing in the pool covers ?
I'm planning on buying a home with a pool, any information is greatly appreciated, thanks to you and your team, for taking the time, definitely subscribing
Same :|
I'm in a similar boat. I just about 10 minutes worth of research and I concluded that the first thing I would do if I bought a house with a pool is convert it from a chlorine pool to a saltwater pool. Apparently much cheaper and easier to maintain.
I was told we should shock 2 x a week in the hot summer months. Is that accurate? I’m in Texas and it’s 100+ degrees.
Just curious..would these be the same steps from Day 1 after a pool is installed and the pool is now full of water?
great info, but as a beginner I have not idea of where all these things you talk about are located in my pool. maybe a little more reference of where they are usually located.
thanks
I have been using just 6 in in 1 chlorine tablet for years and have no problem,I stop covering my pool and found out it is better for the pool to breath like the oceans do .My pH I use baking soda tablet from Walmart. I pump 4 hours a day in summer and 2 hours in the winter no problems what so ever . I have a G3 Zodiac pool cleaner that helps clean the surface every time the pump is on.I been doing this for years.Never shock the pool.Chlorine takes care of it.
The thing I'm not sure about is when you shock sterilise your pool. Is safe to use the pool directly afterwards?
Wished I would have found Swim university a few years ago. Very helpful. Great info on several videos I’ve watched from SU
Love love love that this guy gets to the point right away!
Thanks for these videos.. you've been very helpful.. I'm a new inground pool owner. Never had a pool, total newb..
Funny.. i've been treating my pool like a Zen garden.. even gotten pretty good at it.. :)
First time pool owner. This helped so much
Great Great video and even better info. I'm a new pool owner and now I really feel confident that my family can keep this pool in great shape adhering to the 3 Cs!! I've already ordered several of the products you recommend. Big Thanks!!
I'm originally from South Carolina, but now I have a small resort in Morong Bataan, Philippines. My pool is about 50 meters from the ocean. I completely drained my pool & refilled it from a shallow well as it has always been. After filling it we added chlorine which'd turned the water cloudy blue Everyone said it would clear, but it hasn't. What would be your advice. Thanks
question: i have seen people not going inside the pool while cleaning but ...i have been cleaning while inside the pool because i find it a lil more easy. is it safe for me to continue cleaning the pool while i am inside the pool?
My wife and I want to add glass and sand to our 3000 gph pump. Is that a good idea? or a bad idea? And why?
Thankyou so much ithink you should cover high p.h levels my brothers kid was burned for life luckily she was pulled out and his hands were burned
hey might also set up a tent next to the pool
This video made my day. Thank you
I run my pump for 2hr in summer and 30min in winter. Works fine. Maintaining chlorine is annoying.
MY POOL WAS EMPTY AND RE-PLASTERED AFTER 6 YEARS, I NEEDED TO REFRESH MY SKILLS. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!
I have a question, if I turn my automatic chlorinator on high, and my chlorine levels get high. Isn’t that the same thing as shocking the pool? Can you shock your pool this way?
Regarding running a variable pump .. Is there a certain speed that's too low? Running it @ 1000 RPM 24 hours a day vs running 2000 RPM 12 hours a day. Does that matter? (or too situation specific to know)
Hello, Matt.
I purchased the video series etc. I cannot find where I placed it. Can you help me? Do you have a record of my buy?
thank you thank you and thank you ! totally new to pools... i will be doing the 3C's myself. Wish me luck !
Your contents are very helpful. Thank you very much.
Is there a particular type of pool brush to use in an in-ground pool? I have a brush, but it continuously loses its nylon fibers. TIA
I have three values on my pool system: vacuum, main and skimmer, how should they be set for normal circulation? I set vacuum only when using the vacuum
Hello. Just found you. First video. My pumps reading about 8 psi and I backwashed yesterday. What causes this?
I just have a question about the chemicals and chemistry where do I put the chlorine, Alkaline algebra, pool shook all that stuff? Do I put it into the filter cartridge or directly into the pool? And how do I know how much to put in?
What do I throw a little baking soda in if the pH is too high some apple cider vinegar I think I heard you say salt
My sand filter after backwash and rinse etc is 23psi. It’s a new system, runs great.
Influent pressure on the filter will be determined by a number of factors. These can be combined into Total Dynamic Head. A well designed pool 20 years ago was designed with about 50 ft. of Total Dynamic Head. Newer pools are usually in the 30-50 range (energy efficiency and greater education within the industry has improved field fabrication). If your filter is running 23 psi with NEW sand (not just clean) and your pool is staying clean and clean, no big deal, but I would suggest stepping down the impeller, or turning now the RPMs, if possible.
@@kevinmcauley Interesting. The filter was installed 2 months ago (hayward variflo xl) after dying after 4 years. Pump is 4 years old, it's a Champion ''56' frame 'Champs 115' model (I have no idea what frames) When I first turned it on it would run about 20 psi, now no matter how much I backwash it it's 23-maybe 25 (hard to read dial but it's half way to 30 or a little less. I got some 'sand filter' cleaner that you put in your pump skimmer basket, turn on briefly and let it sit. I had a very bad algae issue, and the only thing that worked was POOL RX, and I don't know how but it worked within a day lol. In another week I can clean my filter as pool rx says don't clean it for at least 2 weeks as the minerals circulate. 16.5k gal pool, I got the blue one for $80. My life is so much better now haha. I'll look into impeller and rpm, but I think it's a fixed rpm. Maybe the impeller can be adjusted, not sure. Out in TN everyone closes pool about mid October, so not too much longer for me anyway. Thanks for the tips!
@@TTSetters The variflo is your Filter Valve model. the filter is probably a Hayward Pro-Series (although there is not much PRO about them, good for a backyard pool though) if it is Grey plastic with a line down both sides from the vacuum mold process. When backwashing the filter you want to achieve 15 gallons per minute of flow per square foot of filter area (15 gpm/sf). for a 24" sand filter this is usually around 45 gallons per minute. to do this, make sure the impeller and debris traps are clean before backwashing. if the pressure is staying 2-3 psi HIGHER than when the sand was new it is time to degrease it. If this does not work, it it is time to replace the sand (once at 5 PSI increase. The sand wears down over time, so it compacts more tightly, which causes the water to bore a channel, rather than be filtered. Proper degreasing means opening it up and soaking the sand in degreaser for 6 to 24 hours.
Sounds like you can wait and make it a fall project. the pump info you gave is actually for the motor (Y56 is a frame size, 115 is the name plate voltage). most residential pumps use Y48 motor frames, unless they are TEFC, and most Y56 frame motors are 230 volts, so not sure what you have there, but its been a long time since ive seen a champion branded motor.
@@kevinmcauley Thanks for the info! I did buy some sand filter cleaner, going to do that somewhat soon. It's getting near end of season so I may just wait and do that when open it next year :)
This video was really informative and well done. Our pool guy stopped working for us so my siblings and I are giving it a try and to save some money. We are all pretty young so we are paranoid of people taking advantage of us because we don't know much about pools and their maintenance. Thank you!
This is very helpful. I'm surprised. I clean pools and got curious of more tips and it's just nice to hear it all out on basics. THANK YOU for the video.