How to Open your Above Ground Swimming Pool for the Summer
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 ก.ค. 2024
- In this video we show you how to open your above ground swimming pool after closing it for the winter.
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Video Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
00:17 - Removing the cover
01:26 - Hooking up the hoses
02:26 - Re-installing fittings/plugs etc.
05:07 - Return / Skimmer
06:00 - Starting the system
07:15 - Inspection
08:03 - Opening a light
09:04 - Wrapping it up
Video links:
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Hayward filter drain cap (before 2006): www.hallmarkpoolsupplies.com/...
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Hayward pump drain plug: www.hallmarkpoolsupplies.com/...
Hayward multi-port sight glass: www.hallmarkpoolsupplies.com/...
Pentair filter drain cap: www.hallmarkpoolsupplies.com/...
Pentair filter drain cap gasket: www.hallmarkpoolsupplies.com/...
Pentair pump drain plug: www.hallmarkpoolsupplies.com/...
Pentair multi-port sight glass: www.hallmarkpoolsupplies.com/...
Pentair sight glass gasket: www.hallmarkpoolsupplies.com/...
Skimmer Guard: www.hallmarkpoolsupplies.com/...
Teflon Tape: www.hallmarkpoolsupplies.com/...
Music: Zach Scholz
I just purchased a home with an above ground pool and this video has helped me understand the system immensely. Thank you for this! 👍🏻
After not owning a pool since 1995, this video is exactly what I need to get a refresher course, now that I am taking care of my daughters above ground. You do a tremendous job!! Thanks!,,😊😊
Absolutely love all your videos. Straight to the point, great visuals and can tell you know your stuff.
Thank you so much for posting Mark! Very helpful!
This is a great video. Easy to understand and follow. This is our first year owning a pool. This made this much easier and we could do it ourselves. Thank you!
Super helpful, super helpful! Thanks for taking the time to prepare a great presentation.
This guys videos are awesome and very informative. Great job!
I always refer back to this and the winterizing video. Clear, concise, and easy to follow
Thank you for a your valuable help. I am excited to open our pool for the first time. See you in a couple months.
Exactly what I needed. Thank you!!
Great video. Very simple reminders to make this job easy.
You have the best video ever.... thank you so much!
This is very informative, and I learned a few things.
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Thank you for the video I really appreciate it I was wondering So if you have a heater for above ground pool would you mind walking through the steps of getting the pool ready for summer using your heater following how to hook up the pump and filter Thank you so much you rock
After you get your system together, if you have a heater, you will do everything in the video with a few additional steps. First, hook up the return line from the filter to the inlet of the heater, then hook up the other return line from the heater outlet to the return on the pool. Next, make sure any drain plugs that where removed from the heater are put back. Make sure when you are ready to start the system that you check for leaks. Once running, if everything is good, then you can test the heater. Thanks for watching.
Thank you for making this video. Extremely helpful.
One question: if I just changed the sand, do I need to backwash first or can I just start the filtering? Thank you!
Back wash and rinse first. New sand has film and you want to rinse the sand before going to filter.
Thisis an excellent video, but I think you left out that the O-Rings should be checked and clean/lubricate them as needed.
Hi, 2 questions.
1. I lowered the water level. My return has a plug right now so When do I hook up the return hose? After water level is above the return hole or do it ahead of time ?
2. At what point in this video do you shock your pool? I believe it should be done as the last step in this video and let the pump run for 24 hours, right ?
Thank You and great video
Hook up the return hose, remove the plug and add water. After you started your system, test your water and add your chemicals.
So I had a professional close my pool last year. We set everything up like you did except we were advised to drain the pool last year 6" below the skimmer. When the closer came over he put on a winterize plate over my skimmer inside the pool. Its not an aqua door, but you have to actually take out some of the skimmer housing screws I believe 10 out of the 18 and then screw on the winterizing plate. My question is my husband opened the pool himself this summer. He hooked up everything like you did while he filled up the pool halfway the skimmer window. Once the water level was ok he then removed the plug and put in the eyeball. Next he went to take off the winterized plate and water started pouring out the outside along the side edge of the skimmer box (square part that fits to the pool wall). He couldn't see it but himself, but I noticed as he was just about to take off the third screw from the winter plate. Luckily I grabbed the skimmer and held it tight and had him screw everything back in because the outside of the skimmer was actually slipping and moving. We called our pool installer and he advised us to drain the pool down a little below the skimmer so he could come over to evaluate. When he did we found the problem. The person who closed our pool took the entire skimmer window plate off and screwed the winterized plate directly to the liner/pool wall. Now my question is..... if the person didn't take that window plate off and we opened the pool the same way, is it ok that we take the winterized plate off with water half way up the skimmer? The place I purchased the pool states it shouldn't matter. If it was done correctly.
If it is done correctly it does not matter. Thanks for watching.
My above ground filter seems to have never worked correctly. I have to back wash and rinse at least 3 times a week to keep the filter, at what I think normal flow. Purchased a new pump and still the same thing. The only thing that I think may cause this is that when the above ground filter (where the sand goes) was installed it sets a little crooked. Would that cause a problem?
It wouldn’t be from the tank being set crooked. It sounds like you may need a sand change, or possibly that you have a clog. If you have any questions, feel free to give me a call Tuesday - Saturday 10-5 pm est.
Question from Toronto. With a salt cell, should I shock the pool a couple times before I turn the salt cell back on?
When opening a pool for the season you would normally shock, if your chlorine level is low. Then you want to take your water to your local pool store to have it tested and make sure your balance is good before turning on the salt generator.
Would you vacuum and shock the pool before backwashing and rinsing?
You want to vacuum, then backwash and rinse. Adding chemicals is always last.
Hi Mark, I have a new house with an existing pool that was winterized by the previous owners. Because we live in Northern Ontario, they blew out the lines and added antifreeze. Does this affect the process of opening? How would I ensure all of the antifreeze is gone so it doesn't get into my pool water? Thank you! Haley
The best way would be for you to give me a call. I'm in the office Monday - Saturday 10 to 5 est.
I had a question Plse
We followed the instructions but the pump basket seems to be Turing g over rapidly
I remember last year it was hard to even see the water in the basket on the pump.
Does it take time to turn over and settle? I hope you are able to understand my question.
Your pump should be running air tight. If you are seeing a lot of air you may have something loose (lid, plugs, o'ring or clamps) If you have any questions feel free to contact me I will be glad to help.
Does that light hook into the return because that's what it looks like.
Yes, that light is the Pentair Aqualuminator and that hooks up through the return.
How long do you let it run in backwash, rinse and filter modes?
You would backwash for 2 to 3 minutes and rinse for 30 seconds. It’s best to run the filter 24/7, but at a minimum of 8 to 12 hours per day.
Does the sand filter need to be filled with water or just the pump? My filter sits above the level of the pool so I don't think gravity will back fill it.
Once you open the pool, prime the pump and you’re done. You do not have to fill the filter with water, the pump will do this automatically. Thanks for watching.
@@HallmarkPoolSupplies thank you!
How did you get all the air out of your pump? Looked like when you started it up it had air in it but later looked full of water and no air
The pump is self priming once you put water in it. You also want to make sure everything is tight and no leaks. Thanks for watching.
I’m not getting some it my pool is running over from the pump filter can’t find any help in my time of learning. Not even from the installer
I’m not sure what you are talking about but if you need help check out my patreon page for further assistance. Thanks for watching.
I have a above ground pool that I have difficult starting up need help please
Give me a call and I’ll be glad help.
I will call about 8am thank you
I’ll be available after 10 EST
Thank you speak to you at 10
I bought an above ground pool last year and the little pump that came with it looks nothing like this 😭
Maybe it's a cartage filter, DE filter or possibly salt water?
@@tessabare7793 I meant the size. It’s a Coleman Pool and it holds 10,000 gallons and it came with a tiny pump. I’m currently looking how to convert it for a big one
Are you wearing a Submariner? :)
No it’s a GMT master.
Apparently the pool business is good lol.