Thank you for doing this. Big help! We normally have our pool opened for us. The prices went up to 600 and mid June dates, so we decided it was time to learn how to do it ourselves.
Great video, watch it every year when opening my pool. For others, I would recommend skimming as much debris as possible prior to running filter. Quick 20 minute job to minimize likelihood of debris in pipes/equipment
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.
Good no nonsense video 👍🏻 Last year was my rookie season with a saltwater pool. Learned a few things the hard way but also found out my salt generator control wasn’t reading accurately and I over salted to near corrosive levels. I’m looking for a replacement. Do you have a recommendation to pair with a Hayward salt cell? Also, my system doesn’t have an anode rod and your video is the first time I’ve seen that. Did you install it or was it part of the initial set up? Thanks for your time.
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.
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.
Did you change out, clean, or leave alone the zinc anode for your pool? Converted to salt water last year and had pool company close it down but going to try and open it myself and wasn't sure what to do with the anode. Thanks for the video!
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.
when do you add your pool salt after shocking your pool system? I usually shock with 2 gallons of liquid chlorine maybe even 3, then poor muriatic acid the next day, which would work like magic - although I find algae returning fairly quickly... is this because i dont add enough salt for my clorinator to work propely to maintain the chlorine?
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.
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.
Are you located in a freezing climate? I am in the Midwest and there has been so much rain lately that I think my pool is almost over full.. could that be an issue?
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.
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.
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.
@@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
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.
Thank you for doing this. Big help! We normally have our pool opened for us. The prices went up to 600 and mid June dates, so we decided it was time to learn how to do it ourselves.
Thank you for this video. I'll be opening our saltwater pool for the first time soon. I found this very informative.
I'm glad it helped, thanks!
Great video, watch it every year when opening my pool. For others, I would recommend skimming as much debris as possible prior to running filter. Quick 20 minute job to minimize likelihood of debris in pipes/equipment
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.
Excellent
Superb video....thanks again
Good no nonsense video 👍🏻 Last year was my rookie season with a saltwater pool. Learned a few things the hard way but also found out my salt generator control wasn’t reading accurately and I over salted to near corrosive levels. I’m looking for a replacement. Do you have a recommendation to pair with a Hayward salt cell? Also, my system doesn’t have an anode rod and your video is the first time I’ve seen that. Did you install it or was it part of the initial set up? Thanks for your time.
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.
Thank you.👍🏻✌🏻
This is my first pool and salt water and heater too do you have video to closed the pool
And can you video step by step thanks
Sorry I do not, maybe I will do one this fall.
Do you run the filter/add chemicals to get them balanced for a few days before you turn chlorinator on?
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.
Did you change out, clean, or leave alone the zinc anode for your pool? Converted to salt water last year and had pool company close it down but going to try and open it myself and wasn't sure what to do with the anode. Thanks for the video!
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.
when do you add your pool salt after shocking your pool system? I usually shock with 2 gallons of liquid chlorine maybe even 3, then poor muriatic acid the next day, which would work like magic - although I find algae returning fairly quickly... is this because i dont add enough salt for my clorinator to work propely to maintain the chlorine?
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.
What about the antifreeze in the lines? Do I expel that to waste?
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.
Are you located in a freezing climate? I am in the Midwest and there has been so much rain lately that I think my pool is almost over full.. could that be an issue?
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.
Two days, no work and its pure again...W.O.W.
I planted a beautiful Maple Tree near my pool, big mistake LOL
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.
Did you have to add salt to your pool when you opened?
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.
Never fold your cover in a square, you can fold the cover, so it goes back on properly the same way every year
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!
No gasket on the sight glass we know that’s leaking
It's actually not
@@averagejoeldiy1194 you should get a gasket for the sight glass everything that can have a seal or o ring should
Put water in pump .Won't start any suggestions
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.
couldn't hear you
Sorry about that, hopefully you can get by if you turn up your volume
Ok video but for beginners it wasn’t detailed enough
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.