If your water is properly balance you shouldn’t ever have green algae on the bottom of your pool. Get your pH correct, your cyanuric acid at the right level and test your chlorine every day. Each week do a chlorine drop test, calcium hardness test and total alkalinity test.
Hey man good video and I loved watching you chase the hose as it filled with water. When you went to backwash my brain instantly screamed "run after the hose I wanna see it inflate" and my man's did just that. Well done friend and it's good information too!
I will probably have to get an professional until I learn it to do it myself. but I don't even have a pool or house of my own lol. But I am browsing and the one I liked has a pool so learning these tips will be great.
I make sure my water is properly balanced. If not balanced, I add alkalinity increaser and PH plus if necessary. I also do not use a clarifier nor algecide. Clarfiers are band aids to the problem. The last time I added pool shock was about a month ago. As of now, my pool does not contain a drop of algae and is crystal clear. FYI, when algae is in the pool, after getting rid of it, phosphate removal must be added. Algae causes phosphate buildup, and phosphate buildup causes more algae to grow.
That all seems like a buttload of daily chemicals for a pool that has chronic algae issues. I really appreciate the video and showing us your set up. Also if you get these problems resolved, I'd love to an update. Good luck!
Makes me wonder if he does shock treatments twice a week or how ever much the kids swim in the pool! The only time we get algae is during winter when the pool isnt being occupied. I add shock at night and chlorine as well the next morning skim and its crystal clear for us. As you stated if he does cleaning everyday there should be no algae
@@simplysarah0310 only when we have a lot of kids in the pool, otherwise every other day. I use the test strips to make sure all the chemicals are balanced.
My advise is that if your gonna have a pool built...pay the little extra and have the "self cleaning heads" put in! I have a 40' x 35' pool, and I have 30 pop-up cleaning heads. I've had my pool 5 years, and I have gone out to physically clean it zero times! The self cleaning heads clean both the floor, and surface of the pool water of ALL debris! It also keeps your water moving to prevent stagnant pool water - which we all kno can cause the dreaded algae. I spend roughly 3 mins a week to clean out the silk socks, and add chlorine if needed. But if you like too physically brush the dirt from your pool floor, or set up your skimmer to float around and hope it gets all the debris that is floating on the surface, then respect 👊
I've been in the pool care business for over 10 years and I hate cleaning heads. When I see them, they always need to be repaired and they cost tons of money to install and repair and they look terrible.
@@slappychicken7045 So what I hear you saying is you clean pools, and your NOT a licensed pool builder? I have a dark pebble tech finish in my pool, so you don't even see the heads. These heads have a LIFETIME warranty, and I've had my pool for 5 years, and haven't changed a cleaning head once! But if I had to change one out, it would be like changing a light bulb...unless light bulbs are costly to you too!? All you've told me is that I as a pool customer, I would never utilize you as a business!
Steve Gonzales. You’ve got it all wrong buddy. I am only telling you my experience as a pool and service professional for over 10 years. Could it be that folks who have in floor cleaning systems never use pool service companies unless their in floor system has become inoperable? Maybe but doubtful. I think more likely is that folks get “sold” on these things and are too embarrassed to admit they spent the extra money on something that is not needed, plagued with problems, and unsightly. I bet that pebble tech is nice though. Too bad it has randomly placed plastic “heads” throughout.
The number of thing done wrong, where to start... backwash line like that in Canada frowned upon, usually illegal. Don’t bang the skimmer strainer on the side it will break, tap the upside down open end against the open palm of your hand. Pump over powered, avoid exceeding 20PSI. No rinse after backwash, not critical but keeps water clearer. Pool could use a quick vac to waste for all those fine particles before shock and robot. DON’T dump shock in pool like that if you don’t want to bleach your liner. Robot while shocking will decrease robot life expectancy. Excessive chlorine repeatedly used indicates reoccurring algae issues, superchlorinate then follow up with regular frequent algaecide regiment to keep algae away to begin with. You should only need 5-10 min ever couple weeks with a robot and done properly. Additionally I only run my pump 1-3 days per week in the summer depending on heating needs, otherwise the pump is off. Pool is crystal clear and no algae, if I see it even starting, I spot shock it and repeat my algaecide initial dose instructions. I won’t see any signs of algae for at least 1-2 months if I keep up with semi periodic weekly maintenance doses of algaecide. Yes, I have been maintaining and servicing pools for 30+ years too...
Where are you located man? My father just took on pool maintenance duties at an apt complex and he needs some help! Maybe you can give him a call for a crash course haha
I’m trying so hard not to critique this video. He said he keeps his pool crystal clear year round, but then in this video he has algae in his pool. If you’re only using Cal Hypo and Clarifier then your PH and Alkalinity are out of whack, rinse after backwashing, this video had great effort but lacked execution
I only shock once every 2 weeks or if . I notice it clouding up. Then just maintain with tablets. I cannot imagine a bag every day , chlorine levels have to be really high
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What is the best method to clean a huge turd out of the pool and a dead cow. I had a problem that one of my cows got too close to the pool and fell in. We were away on vacation so it was a few months before it was found and it decayed really bad in there as well as pooped a bit. We managed to pull the dead cow out, just wondering what to do in the spring time when it's time to kick start the pool.
How often depends on how fast the media (in your case, sand) gets dirty. As it collects debris through normal operation, it will be harder to pump water through it and your pressure will indicate higher. Experiment a little...give it 5 or 6 days, note the pressure, if it's up 5-7 psi, backwash. See how much opaqueness the discharge has...and wait until it runs clear before stopping (usually about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes for mine). If the pressure returns to about 11 psi, you're back to normal again. The key is to know you're system. The fact that you already know your baseline is 11psi is a good thing. Thanks for watching.
turkeydoodlers L. the filter actually works better at filtering as it increases pressure from filtering debris to a point . I backwash at about 8 to 10 lbs above my start pressure which is about 11. If you ever have to vacuume a lot of spring start up debris, vacuume to waste . It by passes the filter. Backwashing too often could be counter productive . feel the outflow at the returns when new then as it gets to about 18 to 20 lbs you will notice a decrease in out flow. If you use Bacquacil you should renew the sand about every 2 yrs for best results for clear water . If chlorine I would say 3 to 5 yrs. ALWAYS turn off the pump when moving vari valve to ANY position and dont forget to RINSE after backwashing for about 30 to 45 secs .Look at your sightglass when backwashing to know when to stop . with experience you will get it . Vinyl Liner 19,ooo gal, Bacquacil inground Sand filter . 30 yrs mid atlantic region . My liner has lasted 20 years this yr . all chemicals have their pros and cons . Regards and have fun
not really 35 per week average 50 on the high end and depending on pool size his cleaner cost would pay for year pool services . there is way more to pool service than this video and ironic he has algae to begin with but wants to give us all a lesson on how easy pool service is lol ...
a day ? wow. will try. If using chlorine, do it at night..good tip. Is it because it evaporates if done during the day especially near noon ? How often do you drain ( drain all ? ). Our city limit our water usage for years now because of the drought. The water start to irritate the eyes even though it has a salt chlorinator. thx
Whatever you do, don’t take any pool maintenance advice from this channel. I’m a pool owner of 22 years. Literally everything done in this video is wrong.
I do slightly different. I never have algae either, and I never use algacide. I do skimming as dsily maintensnce and the following once a week (except backwash is every two weeks as well). To be ready for perect pool by Friday night and weekend: -Thursday during the day I brush the walls, clean skimmer and skim (as I do daily). Then I release the Maytronics Premier to vacuum. -I backwash every other week at the same time of the vacuuming. -Thursday evening, I shock the pool. For me, it’s a 33000 gallon gunite pool, so I usually add only two pounds of calcium hypochlorite, and that get’s my free chlorine to just over 5 ppm during the night, and winds up at 5 or just below for the weekend. Early season I might add an extra pound. -Friday midday I add combination clarifier, phosphate remover and a surface adhesion to prevent evaporation…it makes a beautiful shimmer in the sunlight and sunsets as well. Beautiful backdrop for evening dinner outdoors. -I check chemicals everyday and adjust as needed, but usually only in early season is when it’s necessary.
30 psi?! Seems high and dangerous. Maybe 18-22 psi would be more of a normal level. And use the rinse cycle after back washing. The pool seems too green and not crystal clear. You got to scrub the floor and walls. That expensive robot won't do as good a job as a manual brush (at least for the 1st one or 2 times after pool opening). Liquid shock chlorine every 5 to 7 days. Don't just drop all the powder shock into the pool either. Mix it in a 5 gal bucket with water and then broadcast it thruout the pool. And get rid of that silly sand filter and get a good DE filter which will clean 20x better and more efficiently down to the micron size particles which enables crystal clear pool water. But thanks for the video.
I came across your comment I just recently purchased a home with a pretty big size pool and I'm so glad you committed this us really going to helps me out Thank You
@@warriordugan7236 Hi WD, I’m a new pool owner and know absolutely zilch..calling around to my local pool cleaning outfits and their quoting me $230 a month+ chemicals!! Aww hell know, I gotta learn quickly how to DIY? Can you help point me in the right direction? Videos?
correct me if I am wrong, do you use the chemicals you showed on video a long with automatic vacuum every morning? I never owned a pool before and I want to learn how to do it myself. also dis you say to backwash every week? thank you =)
@@Argiedan Rinse is another setting on the filter. After you backwash you have to rinse the filter to compact the sand so there is effective filtration.
Shouldn’t take advice from this guy. He lets his pool get algae. If you know what you doing you never get algae. Chlorine to cya ratio is the key. And he doesn’t rinse after backwash. Smh.
You can find them on Amazon as well. Search 2” backwash hose. Usually come in 50’-100’ rolls you may need to purchase the 2 “ hose clamps if they don’t come with it. They work well but they are very thin so try not to place against sharp objects
1 shock should be mixed with water before adding 2 the algae should be manually vacuumed to waste 3. The entire pool should be brushed before shocking with that much algae present
Always run the rinse cycle and only go clockwise. Funny you had a banjo playing - figures. You can add chlorine whenever if you add enough to do the intended job, sun doesn't matter. Pool cleaners aren't mean to clean up a pool, they "keep" the pool clean.
Chlorine should be 2-4 level. Add some algae treatment about 4oz don’t forget to buy a floater and add 3 tabs of chlorine this summer as the hot sun eats up your chlorine levels.
I keep asking my pool guy not to clean filters and equipment on my lawn because it kills it, he says it shouldn't bother it but it does. My neighbor and I do not speak because they drained an algae-filled pool and it flooded my yard, killed my lawn and every flower and plant I had on that side of the yard, ruined my gate, too. I don't have to tell you who got the attitude 1st.
As a pool guy my self that’s unacceptable to clean a filter out on the lawn. It must be done in the gutter on the street to avoid particulates and possibly D.E depending on the filter from getting on the lawn.
100% agree @Joshua Yell From the flex pipe, the cheap gate valves, vinyl liner, algae, no rinsing to the whole “how-to” premise in the first place. Not a good look...
The only thing that hes is doing wrong is reversing the direction of his lever on his pump. Why? Because underneath is a type of rubber gasket, by turning it in the same direction will keep it smooth and not ruff it up. Learned the hard way as our kids would turn it in backwards from us. Had to buy a new part to replace it.
My brother dumped a whole 32oz in a 5,000 gallon pool😡 do I have to drain the pool? Or will the sand filter eventually clean it up? Chlorine, ph, and alkalinity are ok
This is comical at best, if you complete your pool cleaning weekly with chemicals, vacuuming, backwashing your pool should never look like this guys pool..... You shouldn't be getting algae unless you don't know what your doing and no one does daily shocks with that shit powder..... This guy shouldn't be posting advice on pills
Floor scrubbing Floor vacuum cleaning Surface big dirt Surface small dirt Chlorine for germs Filter Water for dead human cells Filter water for dirt Vacuum algae Clean the filter daily Clean filter backwash weekly Liquid cleaning 5tbsp
Pouring the granular chlorine (shock) directly in to the pool is just wrong. And that cleaner doesn't get the algae out of the pool. That would have to be treated and killed then vacuumed to waste. The pool would have to be brushed to knock the heads off the algae pores. Otherwise it could just bloom again. And rinse the filter after backwashing it.
I dont even have a pool. Why did I end up here... lol
It's the dream of owning a pool.
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@@jgreg1661 Sometimes dream. Sometimes nightmare. Depends on the day 🤣
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Lmao
Thank You for taking the time to share this information with us all. Very helpful!!!
Thanks. One tip, be sure to always turn your valve handle clockwise, this will prolong the life of the valve.
Down the driveway, right into the storm drains. Nice
If your water is properly balance you shouldn’t ever have green algae on the bottom of your pool. Get your pH correct, your cyanuric acid at the right level and test your chlorine every day. Each week do a chlorine drop test, calcium hardness test and total alkalinity test.
All junk
Hey man good video and I loved watching you chase the hose as it filled with water. When you went to backwash my brain instantly screamed "run after the hose I wanna see it inflate" and my man's did just that. Well done friend and it's good information too!
After backwash go to rinse for a minute and then go to filter mode.
Don't go directly from backwash to filter mode.
I caught that too.
I will probably have to get an professional until I learn it to do it myself. but I don't even have a pool or house of my own lol. But I am browsing and the one I liked has a pool so learning these tips will be great.
I make sure my water is properly balanced. If not balanced, I add alkalinity increaser and PH plus if necessary. I also do not use a clarifier nor algecide. Clarfiers are band aids to the problem. The last time I added pool shock was about a month ago. As of now, my pool does not contain a drop of algae and is crystal clear. FYI, when algae is in the pool, after getting rid of it, phosphate removal must be added. Algae causes phosphate buildup, and phosphate buildup causes more algae to grow.
bru, clarifier is phosphate removal 🤦♂
@@Tony-vn2zf 😆 🤣 😂
Nice deck bro
Thanks Brah!
Im a pool guy. I do pools in about 10 to 15 minutes per week!!
Good for you.
@@odevious8081 great for me
@@dopetiktoks8288 haha fresno ca.
Exactly what I was thinking. Adding chlorine each day seems excessive but I have a salt water system…
Exactly what I was thinking. Adding chlorine each day seems excessive but I have a salt water system…
by far the best, easiest to follow! Thank you.
Bro you have to switch to rinse after backwash
That all seems like a buttload of daily chemicals for a pool that has chronic algae issues. I really appreciate the video and showing us your set up. Also if you get these problems resolved, I'd love to an update. Good luck!
Makes me wonder if he does shock treatments twice a week or how ever much the kids swim in the pool! The only time we get algae is during winter when the pool isnt being occupied. I add shock at night and chlorine as well the next morning skim and its crystal clear for us. As you stated if he does cleaning everyday there should be no algae
@@aliciatorres6836 You shock every night?
@@simplysarah0310 only when we have a lot of kids in the pool, otherwise every other day. I use the test strips to make sure all the chemicals are balanced.
@@aliciatorres6836Oh ok. Ty. Besides shock and chlorine do u use anything else? Stabilizer? Algaecide?
@@simplysarah0310 once a month. I’ll get some pictures of our pool, if I’m able to post here. Ours is sparkling clear
My advise is that if your gonna have a pool built...pay the little extra and have the "self cleaning heads" put in! I have a 40' x 35' pool, and I have 30 pop-up cleaning heads. I've had my pool 5 years, and I have gone out to physically clean it zero times! The self cleaning heads clean both the floor, and surface of the pool water of ALL debris! It also keeps your water moving to prevent stagnant pool water - which we all kno can cause the dreaded algae.
I spend roughly 3 mins a week to clean out the silk socks, and add chlorine if needed. But if you like too physically brush the dirt from your pool floor, or set up your skimmer to float around and hope it gets all the debris that is floating on the surface, then respect 👊
I've been in the pool care business for over 10 years and I hate cleaning heads. When I see them, they always need to be repaired and they cost tons of money to install and repair and they look terrible.
@@slappychicken7045 So what I hear you saying is you clean pools, and your NOT a licensed pool builder?
I have a dark pebble tech finish in my pool, so you don't even see the heads. These heads have a LIFETIME warranty, and I've had my pool for 5 years, and haven't changed a cleaning head once! But if I had to change one out, it would be like changing a light bulb...unless light bulbs are costly to you too!?
All you've told me is that I as a pool customer, I would never utilize you as a business!
Steve Gonzales.
You’ve got it all wrong buddy. I am only telling you my experience as a pool and service professional for over 10 years. Could it be that folks who have in floor cleaning systems never use pool service companies unless their in floor system has become inoperable? Maybe but doubtful. I think more likely is that folks get “sold” on these things and are too embarrassed to admit they spent the extra money on something that is not needed, plagued with problems, and unsightly. I bet that pebble tech is nice though. Too bad it has randomly placed plastic “heads” throughout.
Oh.ok. some.new stufff.
@@slappychicken7045 thanks for the info
The number of thing done wrong, where to start... backwash line like that in Canada frowned upon, usually illegal. Don’t bang the skimmer strainer on the side it will break, tap the upside down open end against the open palm of your hand. Pump over powered, avoid exceeding 20PSI. No rinse after backwash, not critical but keeps water clearer. Pool could use a quick vac to waste for all those fine particles before shock and robot. DON’T dump shock in pool like that if you don’t want to bleach your liner. Robot while shocking will decrease robot life expectancy. Excessive chlorine repeatedly used indicates reoccurring algae issues, superchlorinate then follow up with regular frequent algaecide regiment to keep algae away to begin with. You should only need 5-10 min ever couple weeks with a robot and done properly. Additionally I only run my pump 1-3 days per week in the summer depending on heating needs, otherwise the pump is off. Pool is crystal clear and no algae, if I see it even starting, I spot shock it and repeat my algaecide initial dose instructions. I won’t see any signs of algae for at least 1-2 months if I keep up with semi periodic weekly maintenance doses of algaecide. Yes, I have been maintaining and servicing pools for 30+ years too...
Thanks😁😁😁😁
You the expert😁
He didn't dilute the clarifier either
you're the only person I've seen that only uses their pump 1-3 days a week and not atleast 6 hrs daily. Very interesting
Where are you located man? My father just took on pool maintenance duties at an apt complex and he needs some help! Maybe you can give him a call for a crash course haha
I’m trying so hard not to critique this video. He said he keeps his pool crystal clear year round, but then in this video he has algae in his pool.
If you’re only using Cal Hypo and Clarifier then your PH and Alkalinity are out of whack, rinse after backwashing, this video had great effort but lacked execution
Can you explain switching the valve
Good video.
4:10 good contraceptive method
Chlorine evaporates rather quickly, Putting a solar cover on when not in use makes a huge difference in the amount of chlorine I have to put in.
thanks
I only shock once every 2 weeks or if . I notice it clouding up. Then just maintain with tablets. I cannot imagine a bag every day , chlorine levels have to be really high
yeah and dont dump granules into pool at least brush it up i wouldnt even slurry it in a liner . liquid chlorine only and its cheaper anyways .
Does the robots suck up leaves?
3:51 Is that backyard all yours? Very cool!
That's the corner of the back yard. My wife's garden is over the hill. I had to build a deer fence around it.
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We're very fortunate and very happy to be here. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching! Don't forget to subscribe!
DANDLINC.
Thanks for sharing this informative video
What is the best method to clean a huge turd out of the pool and a dead cow. I had a problem that one of my cows got too close to the pool and fell in. We were away on vacation so it was a few months before it was found and it decayed really bad in there as well as pooped a bit. We managed to pull the dead cow out, just wondering what to do in the spring time when it's time to kick start the pool.
Hahahahahhaha. Thats the best
Thank you for your video. It’s very helpful and I’ve been looking for a vacuum for my pool. I like yours please tell me where to buy it. Thank you
I have a Hayward sand filter huge thing
Just had pool installed. My pressure is at 11
So not bad
How often should you backwash
How often depends on how fast the media (in your case, sand) gets dirty. As it collects debris through normal operation, it will be harder to pump water through it and your pressure will indicate higher. Experiment a little...give it 5 or 6 days, note the pressure, if it's up 5-7 psi, backwash. See how much opaqueness the discharge has...and wait until it runs clear before stopping (usually about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes for mine). If the pressure returns to about 11 psi, you're back to normal again. The key is to know you're system. The fact that you already know your baseline is 11psi is a good thing. Thanks for watching.
turkeydoodlers L. the filter actually works better at filtering as it increases pressure from filtering debris to a point . I backwash at about 8 to 10 lbs above my start pressure which is about 11. If you ever have to vacuume a lot of spring start up debris, vacuume to waste . It by passes the filter. Backwashing too often could be counter productive . feel the outflow at the returns when new then as it gets to about 18 to 20 lbs you will notice a decrease in out flow. If you use Bacquacil you should renew the sand about every 2 yrs for best results for clear water . If chlorine I would say 3 to 5 yrs. ALWAYS turn off the pump when moving vari valve to ANY position and dont forget to RINSE after backwashing for about 30 to 45 secs .Look at your sightglass when backwashing to know when to stop . with experience you will get it . Vinyl Liner 19,ooo gal, Bacquacil inground Sand filter . 30 yrs mid atlantic region . My liner has lasted 20 years this yr . all chemicals have their pros and cons . Regards and have fun
I definitely need to learn how to do this cuz maintenance services are way too expensive
not really 35 per week average 50 on the high end and depending on pool size his cleaner cost would pay for year pool services . there is way more to pool service than this video and ironic he has algae to begin with but wants to give us all a lesson on how easy pool service is lol
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Tq so much 👍
a day ? wow. will try.
If using chlorine, do it at night..good tip. Is it because it evaporates if done during the day especially near noon ?
How often do you drain ( drain all ? ). Our city limit our water usage for years now because of the drought. The water start to irritate the eyes even though it has a salt chlorinator. thx
not if cya is 30-50 ppm
So did you rinse?
Tq so much
Building a pool this year, and I am trying to figure out what’s the maintenance that the guys want to charge me, and see if I can do it myself
Whatever you do, don’t take any pool maintenance advice from this channel. I’m a pool owner of 22 years. Literally everything done in this video is wrong.
Yea whatever you do, do no follow this advice
Love the Sergio music hey aside from the filter basket cleaning what chemicals do you use to get a crystal clear pool aside from the blue stuff.
Chlorine tablets and baking soda tablets in ur filter basket will do it
It takes a Man of Focus, Commitment and Sheer effing Will to get pool water that clean.
Hilarious! It just takes a routine. But thanks for the comment. Cheers!! (also, subscribe if you can, it helps my channel grow).
I do slightly different. I never have algae either, and I never use algacide.
I do skimming as dsily maintensnce and the following once a week (except backwash is every two weeks as well).
To be ready for perect pool by Friday night and weekend:
-Thursday during the day I brush the walls, clean skimmer and skim (as I do daily). Then I release the Maytronics Premier to vacuum.
-I backwash every other week at the same time of the vacuuming.
-Thursday evening, I shock the pool.
For me, it’s a 33000 gallon gunite pool, so I usually add only two pounds of calcium hypochlorite, and that get’s my free chlorine to just over 5 ppm during the night, and winds up at 5 or just below for the weekend. Early season I might add an extra pound.
-Friday midday I add combination clarifier, phosphate remover and a surface adhesion to prevent evaporation…it makes a beautiful shimmer in the sunlight and sunsets as well. Beautiful backdrop for evening dinner outdoors.
-I check chemicals everyday and adjust as needed, but usually only in early season is when it’s necessary.
If you do this everyday, when do you use it?
Shock it before you swim as the swimming will be the agitation the chemicals need!
How do you do this without owning a vacuum?
We have a robot that sweeps the pool for us when we need it.
Why is this video called how to keep your water crystal clear when there's algae?
ok kaayo Sir 😊👍💗
30 psi?! Seems high and dangerous. Maybe 18-22 psi would be more of a normal level. And use the rinse cycle after back washing. The pool seems too green and not crystal clear. You got to scrub the floor and walls. That expensive robot won't do as good a job as a manual brush (at least for the 1st one or 2 times after pool opening). Liquid shock chlorine every 5 to 7 days. Don't just drop all the powder shock into the pool either. Mix it in a 5 gal bucket with water and then broadcast it thruout the pool. And get rid of that silly sand filter and get a good DE filter which will clean 20x better and more efficiently down to the micron size particles which enables crystal clear pool water. But thanks for the video.
I came across your comment I just recently purchased a home with a pretty big size pool and I'm so glad you committed this us really going to helps me out Thank You
@@juancmeza286 I'm glad to help any other new pool owners. Any questions, just ask.
@@warriordugan7236 Hi WD, I’m a new pool owner and know absolutely zilch..calling around to my local pool cleaning outfits and their quoting me $230 a month+ chemicals!! Aww hell know, I gotta learn quickly how to DIY? Can you help point me in the right direction? Videos?
Awesome video, thanks!
You do all days the same ?
man you need a rinse to !!
Yup you gotta rinse after you backwash.
Rinse the filter after backwashing.
Doesn’t having a cover on the pool help keep it cleaner?
yes it stops the leaves and debris from failling in, dont see a down side for it maybe than the hassle of lifting it and putting it back.
correct me if I am wrong, do you use the chemicals you showed on video a long with automatic vacuum every morning? I never owned a pool before and I want to learn how to do it myself. also dis you say to backwash every week? thank you =)
you should check out swimuniversity !
you need to RINSE after you BACKWASH. Always RINSE.
AMEN!
What's the meaning of Rinse?
@@Argiedan Rinse is another setting on the filter. After you backwash you have to rinse the filter to compact the sand so there is effective filtration.
Shouldn’t take advice from this guy. He lets his pool get algae. If you know what you doing you never get algae. Chlorine to cya ratio is the key. And he doesn’t rinse after backwash. Smh.
@@markvaio5201 this guy doesn't know anything about pool maintenance. Not once did he mention balancing the water chemicals.
Where did you get the hose that your backwash with the blue one?
Seen those at Lowe’s
You can find them on Amazon as well. Search 2” backwash hose. Usually come in 50’-100’ rolls you may need to purchase the 2 “ hose clamps if they don’t come with it. They work well but they are very thin so try not to place against sharp objects
Hi what happens if i leave my pool without filter on for 4 days while i am away?
Fill the pool to the top of the skimmer and leave it running.
@@gregoryfaulkner5345 I did but i had to get someone to fill up so i guess i have a leak
Gregory Faulkner I have a leak I add water each day about 1 “ is this normal 23k gallon pool
1 shock should be mixed with water before adding 2 the algae should be manually vacuumed to waste 3. The entire pool should be brushed before shocking with that much algae present
I thought that also. But then didn't know that brand of shock. But i always stir in bucket pour
4. add "No Phos" to remove the phosphate from the water and kill the algae, 5. a little bit of algicide helps a lot
Always run the rinse cycle and only go clockwise. Funny you had a banjo playing - figures. You can add chlorine whenever if you add enough to do the intended job, sun doesn't matter. Pool cleaners aren't mean to clean up a pool, they "keep" the pool clean.
vacuum cleaner is working without filter?
it's electric
You need to use socks for your skimmer basket, this is first line of defense and makes major difference.
We are getting a salt water pool idk why i'm watching this lol
And by now 7/31/2021 you will have found out a salt water pool still has OTHER chemical and maintenance needs.
No rinse after the backwash?🤷🏻♂️
You vacuum algae to the filter which the algae coming back into the pool threw the return
don't turn your filter lever counter clockwise you can ruin the spider gasket on your multi port valve
What song was that?
Why do you use 1 lb daily of shock? You're wasting product no?
Everyday ?? And your pool looks like that?
Lol
Doesn’t seem like the pool is crystal clear at all. Especially if your doing this maintenance daily.
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Don`t I repeat don`t follow this persons advice. If a pool has algae. Then the chemicals are out of balance. He appears to NOT know what he is doing.
@@rickvaughan8993 he does not know what he is doing!
Chlorine should be 2-4 level. Add some algae treatment about 4oz don’t forget to buy a floater and add 3 tabs of chlorine this summer as the hot sun eats up your chlorine levels.
That's why you need a stabilizer to make sure you don't lose chlorine as quick.
Next video: How to keep an uncluttered back driveway (Just a few minutes a day).
The counter clockwise valve turn… ew
I keep asking my pool guy not to clean filters and equipment on my lawn because it kills it, he says it shouldn't bother it but it does. My neighbor and I do not speak because they drained an algae-filled pool and it flooded my yard, killed my lawn and every flower and plant I had on that side of the yard, ruined my gate, too. I don't have to tell you who got the attitude 1st.
I try to rinse ours out on our rock garden for that very reason.
As a pool guy my self that’s unacceptable to clean a filter out on the lawn. It must be done in the gutter on the street to avoid particulates and possibly D.E depending on the filter from getting on the lawn.
That’s why I do not have a pool. Free of maintenance😂
Great cleaning-tutorial video - thx for sharing this amazing tips!
This whole thing is so bad I'm screaming internally.... And that filter pressure is borderline dangerous
I agree with everything except the filter pressure my sand filter runs at 30 psi and that's a brand new sand filter with a new pump
100% agree @Joshua Yell
From the flex pipe, the cheap gate valves, vinyl liner, algae, no rinsing to the whole “how-to” premise in the first place. Not a good look...
Wait, YOU HAVE GLASS BEADS 🤔🤔🧐 What's that about info please
There needs to be a way to salvage backwash water that must be 25 gallons or more.
Sand filters take a good 2 minutes to backwash
The only thing that hes is doing wrong is reversing the direction of his lever on his pump. Why? Because underneath is a type of rubber gasket, by turning it in the same direction will keep it smooth and not ruff it up. Learned the hard way as our kids would turn it in backwards from us. Had to buy a new part to replace it.
Are you supposed to have the pump turn on when the people are inside the pool
Nope
Well not above grounds that's what I was told. I'm still need to this as well.
Guess over a year with a pool.
Thinking I may need to make a video
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My brother dumped a whole 32oz in a 5,000 gallon pool😡 do I have to drain the pool? Or will the sand filter eventually clean it up? Chlorine, ph, and alkalinity are ok
32 Oz what?
Cause you heard its good money Andy to have a pool cleaning business lol andy
Put your pump on circulate & filter bypass then dump your chemicals into the skimmer for better dilution & spreading!
@@coryledet8388 mine says recirculate. Same thing right?
@@simplysarah0310 yes. Same thing.
@@coryledet8388 OK I thought so but I like to check about anything mechanical. Lol. Ty
I can keep a pool clean but getting it sparkling is a pain
Clarifier works well. I can use a bottle a month. That runs about $15 a bottle.
U didn’t filter the water after the back wash that’s basically didn’t do the job plus u have algae issues and high pressure readings not good advise
He didn't rinse after the backwash
I'm no pool expert but I do have one. This is quite possibly the worst pool maintenance video I've seen lol. Just about everything done wrong
Yea I was here hoping to see an explanation on testing the ph levels and alkalinity, and all that good stuff lol too keep it clean and safe
So u dont need rinse
You forgot to rinse after the backwash
How to keep it crystal clear? Lol your pool is green and cloudy
This is comical at best, if you complete your pool cleaning weekly with chemicals, vacuuming, backwashing your pool should never look like this guys pool..... You shouldn't be getting algae unless you don't know what your doing and no one does daily shocks with that shit powder..... This guy shouldn't be posting advice on pills
Half a pound every day?
Floor scrubbing
Floor vacuum cleaning
Surface big dirt
Surface small dirt
Chlorine for germs
Filter Water for dead human cells
Filter water for dirt
Vacuum algae
Clean the filter daily
Clean filter backwash weekly
Liquid cleaning 5tbsp
Seemed way longer than 15 minutes. Hire a maintenance company and enjoy your life.
I'm tired of sweeping the pool I hate it
I know what you mean. We've used a robot now for about 8 years. A world of difference! Thanks for watching.
Seems longer than 15 minutes
Pouring the granular chlorine (shock) directly in to the pool is just wrong. And that cleaner doesn't get the algae out of the pool. That would have to be treated and killed then vacuumed to waste. The pool would have to be brushed to knock the heads off the algae pores. Otherwise it could just bloom again. And rinse the filter after backwashing it.
But it's not Cristal clear
I’m becoming a pool boy. I’m having second thoughts……
Filter can't be clean if you didn't rinse, always have to rinse after backwash or all the dirt will get into your pool via your aim flow 🤭🤦♀️
Pool definitely needs a nice waste vac and then run the robot
You need 30000 to 40000 dollars to build pool and maintenance cost arount 1000 to 2000 dollars.
I can’t hear you
Mine is salt water
You never should have green algae
Yuky green swampy looking water lol