I like how this guy explains stuff. He gets right down to business! He doesn't waste time talking about his life, how his day was, etc. unlike some amateur utubers. And he is very clear in his explanations and he keeps it simple. Thanks Hallmark Pools!
I am not making this up, I had to come here to say, you are literally the very first TH-cam how to that I not only understood, but was clear, concise, and to the point💯, I’m 5 foot 1,so I thought it would be harder, it wasn’t , so from Florida ,a truly truly big thank you, 😇I love doing things myself without bothering my roofer husband😂,,✌🏻😎
Mark, I am a new pool owner and I went searching on TH-cam for a video to show me how to hook up the vacuum. I found your video and I must say that it was the best I found! I am all about the easiest. THANK YOU for posting this excellent video!
You have the best pool videos on youtube !!! I had a pool back in the 70-80's (in-ground gunite). Fast-Forward - I am now taking care of my daughter's pool, I need these refresher courses !!!! THANKS SO MUCH !!!
We got a new house with a 18,000 gallon pool with 0 pool experience and the previous owners closed the pool with a leaf cover.... this video helps tremendously thank you!!
I also got the same experience. The previous owner kept a 24ft round pool for me with damaged Sand filter with heads with old pump. We changed the sand filter with new Hayward one and using the old pump. Need to start vaccuming.
Thank you for this video new pool owner and still trying to learn all the things I need to. This video is so simple and straight to the point anyone could follow it!!! PERFECT!
Excellent video!!! I haven't vacuumed a pool since I was a kid and he made it easy with step by step directions anybody could follow. AND Hallmark is right up the road (within driving distance) from where I live in South Carolina!! You have just made a new customer Mark!! Thank you for your help!!
Bro explained it so well! The guy that sold me the pool made it seem so complicated makes me think that he just wanted me to buy the $600 robot vacuum 🙃
Great video! Only question it didn't answer for me is what to set the Vari-Flo to for vacuuming. Mine does not have that as an option. The rest is perfect - detail, concise, and demonstrated. Thanks!
Thank you for this! This answer all of my questions except one: I don't have a waste setting on my filter, only filter, backwash, rinse and winter. What is the correct filter setting for vacuuming a pool?
If this is an above ground pool and you have a sand filter, it sounds like you need to backwash and rinse the system thoroughly. 25 psi is high for starting pressure. As far as a green pool, take a water sample to your local pool store and have it tested so you can get the proper chemicals. Thanks for watching.
For normal cleaning you would vacuum in the filter position, pools that are really dirty or algae infested you would vacuum in the waste position. When vacuuming in waste you will have to add water to the pool.
@@HallmarkPoolSupplies thank you very much. I used waste and had the pool filling at the same time!!🤣🤣🤣 also I'm short so I had to get in the pool!!🤣🤣🤣
Hey I vacuum pool and it's clean... after filter runs at night I notice dirt comes right back in the pool, re circulated from, the filter/pump... what can possibly be the cause of this? It is a cartridge filter system
You may need to clean the filter cartridge thoroughly, or replace the filter cartridge depending on the quality. If you have any questions, give us a call.
When vacuuming you will be in the filter position. After vacuuming you can backwash for about 1 minute and then rinse for about 30 seconds. If needed you can repeat. Thanks for watching.
Every time I vacuum, I get these air bubbles in the filter and I have to remove the lid and get soaked to fill it fully back up. But when I turn the pump back on, sometimes it just happens again.
It sounds like you might be sucking air, you want to make sure you have an air tight seal. If your hose, lid, housing and o-ring are okay then you may need to backwash and rinse the filter thoroughly. Thanks for watching.
With the pump running you don't have to feed the hose hand over hand like that into the pool. Just hold the vacuum down and put the other end of the hose over the outlet of the pool, it'll push all the air out of the hose quickly and easily. If you're not holding the vacuum down? The forced out aiwill cause the vacuum to raise to the surface and you'll drop the pole in lol. But it is easier than feeding the hose into the water little by little
@@macdiddyyy8084 I just attach the hose to the vacuum head, and hold the other end of the hose to the inlet jet of the pool. That blasts water onto the hose forcing all the air out. Keep the hose under the water and feed it right into the skimmer. Perfect prime....every time.
Hi Matk I'm a new pool owner (came with the house and I am learning thanks to your videos!!) Do I keep the filter on as filter when I vacuum? When do I use the "waste" setting? Thank you again for all of your help! ❤
For normal cleaning you will vacuum in the filter position. If a pool is really dirty or algae infested then you would vacuum in the waste position. When vacuuming in waste you will have to add water to the pool.
When I do mine I have it filled an inch above the max line and i can usually only vacuum for 14 min then the water is to low for the pump to work near or under the min so then I spend 2 hours filling it does that sound right does everyone have that problem? Suggestions?
Normally when you vacuum, you vacuum in the filter position. If you vacuum on waste, you will lose water in the pool. You only vacuum on waste when the pool is extremely dirty.
@@HallmarkPoolSupplies that makes sense. Google said it puts unnecessary stuff in your sand filter but ill doube check the manual. Your way makes alot more sense. Thank you!
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I like how this guy explains stuff. He gets right down to business! He doesn't waste time talking about his life, how his day was, etc. unlike some amateur utubers. And he is very clear in his explanations and he keeps it simple. Thanks Hallmark Pools!
Finally!! A vid that is short and to the point.
I know so many of these people put a bunch of fluff in and takes them 5 minutes for a 30 second description.
I am not making this up, I had to come here to say, you are literally the very first TH-cam how to that I not only understood, but was clear, concise, and to the point💯, I’m 5 foot 1,so I thought it would be harder, it wasn’t , so from Florida ,a truly truly big thank you, 😇I love doing things myself without bothering my roofer husband😂,,✌🏻😎
Mark, I am a new pool owner and I went searching on TH-cam for a video to show me how to hook up the vacuum. I found your video and I must say that it was the best I found! I am all about the easiest. THANK YOU for posting this excellent video!
Same! Great video very easy to follow!
You have the best pool videos on youtube !!! I had a pool back in the 70-80's (in-ground gunite). Fast-Forward - I am now taking care of my daughter's pool, I need these refresher courses !!!! THANKS SO MUCH !!!
Finally! All the other pool vaccuum videos were too confusing. Thank you!!
Best video I've seen. Basic, simple, easy to follow! Thank you!
Thanks for the demonstration..no Shenanigans, no bullshit just straight to the point...thx.
We got a new house with a 18,000 gallon pool with 0 pool experience and the previous owners closed the pool with a leaf cover.... this video helps tremendously thank you!!
I also got the same experience. The previous owner kept a 24ft round pool for me with damaged Sand filter with heads with old pump. We changed the sand filter with new Hayward one and using the old pump. Need to start vaccuming.
Well Done, Mark!!! Just the right amount of information to demonstrate how to get the job done easily. Thank you. Now MY work begins...
This video was very helpful. Thank you Hallmark Pool Supplies!
Thank you for this video new pool owner and still trying to learn all the things I need to. This video is so simple and straight to the point anyone could follow it!!! PERFECT!
Excellent video!!! I haven't vacuumed a pool since I was a kid and he made it easy with step by step directions anybody could follow. AND Hallmark is right up the road (within driving distance) from where I live in South Carolina!! You have just made a new customer Mark!! Thank you for your help!!
Thanks so much for easy to follow directions. I’m a new pool owner and man it’s a lot to learn 😊
Thank you for this step by step video! New pool owner here and this is so easy to follow!
I watched so many videos trying to figure out how to do this, and how it worked. This is the ONLY video that has helped me! Thank you so much!
Oh thank goodness. Have a pool vacuum but no clue how to use it. Thank you!
Thank you so much !Very easy to understand ,just purchased a sand pump and still learning .
Bro explained it so well! The guy that sold me the pool made it seem so complicated makes me think that he just wanted me to buy the $600 robot vacuum 🙃
Great video! Only question it didn't answer for me is what to set the Vari-Flo to for vacuuming. Mine does not have that as an option. The rest is perfect - detail, concise, and demonstrated. Thanks!
@@karichilds7275 For normal vacuuming and cleaning you will be in the filter position. Thanks for watching.
Great video. Short and right to the point. Thankyou!!
Great video on vacuuming your pool, especially for new pool owners!!! Very help.
Wow... 12 years I've been doing it wrong. Thanks for uploading this. 👍
Yes, a professional presentation!
Excellent job explaining the process!!
👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🫡give this man a raise. Straight to the point
Thanks a lot . So clear instructions😊
Simple and to the point 🎉 thx so much
Thanks the only one that knows how to vacuum the pool is at work this morning. I'm getting ready to close the pool till next year.
Good video Keeps it simple . Instead of all the other over the top crap. Thanks
Thank you you just saved my marriage 😆
Thank you for this easy explanation.
By far the best video to follow!
Thank you so much!
omg I was wondering why the other videos on youtube were showing something different. this matches my pool exactly
Yessss, that's what i was just saying the other video i watched sucked lol.
Great video! But I must say you should have say,the position the multi valve is on while vacuuming.
@@BIGMAN8435 For normal vacuuming and cleaning you will be in the filter position. Thanks for watching.
Short, very detailed and straight to the point. Great video 👍
Ahh .well now I know what that adapter was for that I wasn't sure it was for. Thanks
Very helpful, clear and concise. Thank You!
Amazing video! Quick and to the the point!!!
I put the skimmer end of the hose in front of the return and blow the air out then put it in the skimmer
Thank you good sir. Just bought a pool, now I know how to vacuum it👍
Thank you for a simple and direct video!
Thanks for the detailed tutorial 👍
So helpful! Except, I just discovered that I can't get the skimmer net off the pole. 😕
Thanks for the advices.
Thanks for this video! Really helpful
Thank you so much
Great video 👌
Excellent and to the point.
Again another awesome tutorial.
Thank you.
We have subscribed😎
Finally a video I understand
This was very helpful thank you so much
Thanks, dad
Thank you so much!! Definitely explained it easy!
Fantastic video! Thank you!
Thank you for your video. It is very helpful!
Thanks so much!! Simple and easy
Thanks
Very helpful thank you for sharing ☺️
Do you keep it on the filter setting or do you turn it to back wash?
You keep it on filter when you vacuum the pool. When you are finished then backwash and rinse.
@@HallmarkPoolSupplies thank you so much!
This is a perfect video nice and quick, and good detail
Great video dude
Well done!!!
that was a great video bud thanks for your tips
Prime the hose with the water from the return outlet. Much easier.
Thx for video
Prime the hose by placing the end over the pump outlet nozzle.
Thank you so much! Very helpful!!
Yes helpful
This is very good loved by hicks funtime pools!!!
What about the sand filter settings - set it to filter while vacuuming, and then backwash?
Yes, thanks for watching.
Thank you for your concise no bullshit video 😎!
Thank you for this! This answer all of my questions except one: I don't have a waste setting on my filter, only filter, backwash, rinse and winter. What is the correct filter setting for vacuuming a pool?
You will vacuum in the filter setting for normal cleaning. Thanks for watching.
@@HallmarkPoolSupplies Thank you!
Do you need to put filter on a setting
This was so helpful. Thank you do much!
fill the hose with water - that's it!!! thank you!! :)
Very helpful my psi is 25at start up green water and just shocked the pool please advise
If this is an above ground pool and you have a sand filter, it sounds like you need to backwash and rinse the system thoroughly. 25 psi is high for starting pressure. As far as a green pool, take a water sample to your local pool store and have it tested so you can get the proper chemicals. Thanks for watching.
Thank you for this how to video
Perfect
Huge help thank you!!!!
Very helpful video! Straight to the point ❤
Couldn’t of said it better
Ty sweetheart 💗
Great video. Thank you sir
Thank you my friend
Great video 👍
Thank you very much! My question is what setting waste, filter that's what I need to know!!😁😁😁
For normal cleaning you would vacuum in the filter position, pools that are really dirty or algae infested you would vacuum in the waste position. When vacuuming in waste you will have to add water to the pool.
@@HallmarkPoolSupplies thank you very much. I used waste and had the pool filling at the same time!!🤣🤣🤣 also I'm short so I had to get in the pool!!🤣🤣🤣
Thank you!
Hey I vacuum pool and it's clean... after filter runs at night I notice dirt comes right back in the pool, re circulated from, the filter/pump... what can possibly be the cause of this? It is a cartridge filter system
You may need to clean the filter cartridge thoroughly, or replace the filter cartridge depending on the quality. If you have any questions, give us a call.
Thanks man got everything I needed
Should I use the backwash setting on my sand filter or the rinse setting?
When vacuuming you will be in the filter position. After vacuuming you can backwash for about 1 minute and then rinse for about 30 seconds. If needed you can repeat. Thanks for watching.
Prefect vid.
Thank you!!
Thank you
My vacuum plate has a 90° bend in it do I just have to attach my vacuum in through the door
Yes, that is correct.
Every time I vacuum, I get these air bubbles in the filter and I have to remove the lid and get soaked to fill it fully back up. But when I turn the pump back on, sometimes it just happens again.
It sounds like you might be sucking air, you want to make sure you have an air tight seal. If your hose, lid, housing and o-ring are okay then you may need to backwash and rinse the filter thoroughly. Thanks for watching.
this great 😮
With the pump running you don't have to feed the hose hand over hand like that into the pool. Just hold the vacuum down and put the other end of the hose over the outlet of the pool, it'll push all the air out of the hose quickly and easily. If you're not holding the vacuum down? The forced out aiwill cause the vacuum to raise to the surface and you'll drop the pole in lol. But it is easier than feeding the hose into the water little by little
I dropped the pole lol but I’m not sure I understand just hold the end over what??
@@macdiddyyy8084 I just attach the hose to the vacuum head, and hold the other end of the hose to the inlet jet of the pool. That blasts water onto the hose forcing all the air out. Keep the hose under the water and feed it right into the skimmer. Perfect prime....every time.
Isn't air entering the pipe when you take the hose with vacuum plate out of the pool and into skimmer??
@@wambam12 A little air won’t hurt anything, in fact the air will go through the system back to the pool. Thanks for watching.
Hi Matk I'm a new pool owner (came with the house and I am learning thanks to your videos!!) Do I keep the filter on as filter when I vacuum? When do I use the "waste" setting? Thank you again for all of your help! ❤
For normal cleaning you will vacuum in the filter position. If a pool is really dirty or algae infested then you would vacuum in the waste position. When vacuuming in waste you will have to add water to the pool.
When I do mine I have it filled an inch above the max line and i can usually only vacuum for 14 min then the water is to low for the pump to work near or under the min so then I spend 2 hours filling it does that sound right does everyone have that problem? Suggestions?
Normally when you vacuum, you vacuum in the filter position. If you vacuum on waste, you will lose water in the pool. You only vacuum on waste when the pool is extremely dirty.
@@HallmarkPoolSupplies that makes sense. Google said it puts unnecessary stuff in your sand filter but ill doube check the manual. Your way makes alot more sense. Thank you!