I just tried this, this afternoon, it was so easy! I don't know about the results as of yet. Very thankful for this post. We spend all of our 'play money' on the pool and toys we didn't know what to do after the orange/brown color started affecting the water. It looked so great the first day.
We live in northern Minnesota with well water. This absolutely works! We have saved so much time and money with this trick. Works even BETTER than the big expensive filters that took way longer to clear our water. Love this hack!
We fought iron in our water for an entire summer . This year we still had iron and we decided to try this method . The only difference is that we didn’t run it though our pool pump . We used a submersible pump and just connected the hose from the submersible pump right into the bucket . It just eliminated all the fittings and connections and we already owned the submersible pump . It was amazing ! It worked like a champ ! Thanks for the idea ! We were so thankful to have the iron gone !
This is really working. My pool had so many rust its color is dark red. After using this diy filter for like 5 hours i started to see the bottom of my pool. I did have to clean the filter halfway through though because my pool had so many rust. Thanks for sharing this! If i haven’t seen this video I wouldn’t knoe how to effectively remove the rust.
This is the most AMAZING video! We have city water, and it is murky and red after about a foot of water, so I threw our old pool out, three years ago. We are getting another pool today, and I had resigned myself to letting the kids swim in that nasty stuff, but now I am so excited that maybe I won't have to! I know there is another video of the same thing on CZcams, but I like that you explain what you are doing, instead of playing the music. Thanks so much!
THANK YOU FOR SAVING OUR POOL! The morning after our 5000 gallon pool installation was complete and I had added chlorine to the well water we had used to fill it, I woke up and was horrified to find our beautiful new pool was completely brown with stuff all over the bottom. After researching and watching this video, I put the poly fill stuffing I had in our skimmer basket and kept pump on. Every hour I took out the poly fill and washed all the brown out of it and reused it. Added some clarifier and stain away because I had skipped that step. Vacuumed the bottom of the pool twice, and I just woke up the very next morning and the pool is completely crystal clear! WOW! The liner wasn't stained after all, It was just so dirty that it looked that way. THANK YOU for making the video!
I just used this method for my 16' pool (after filling it with well water) and it worked great in about 12 hours. took out all the brown and is totally blue and clear now... Thanks
Thank you so much, we have the same exact pool. We moved this past Nov. 2015 and we had fantastic city water. And now our new home has "well" water. After all the hard work of digging out a perfect leveled spot and started filling it everything was going great, got about 1/2 filled and added about a 1/4 amount of liquid chlorine and it all turned red, was so mad I almost had tears of anger.!! Getting ready to go to the Depot and get everything I need to do this, THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO..Will keep you posted with the results.. :)
Glad I could help. I used it again this season, and all worked out like a champ. Crystal clear water, and no extra use of chemicals. If you need further help or questions, just let me know.
Just did this last night. We changed the new material twice and ran the pump 12hrs! I then went to bed! Woke up this morning and pool is crystal clear! Worked like a charm! Thank you so much!
This totally works... Amazing! I didn't bother with a lid or the extras. I just drilled several holes on only half of the side of bucket ( starting from about 4 inches above the bottom allowing any residue to collect @ the bottom & not come out while water pours from bucket). Then I just used bungee cords to secure the bucket sitting straight up on top step with no lid. Tied the pump hose to ladder so it would bend right into the top portion of bucket & viola! I changed the pillow stuffing 3 times in 3 days for good measure. It only took 1 day to transform the water, but wanted to be thorough. Once you have your water crystal clear you'll want to clean out your pump & put new filter in! I used a small piece of this pillow fill to wrap around my new filter too. By 2nd week I see no more hints of orange, yay!! Thanks Again!
I had gotten a pool after waiting over a year, Filled it up & I got coffee with creamer. I went and spent quite a bit of money on Rust remover,shock & Purifiers. I was so disappointed, Then I ran across this video.I went to Lowe's & purchased a bucket with a lid for $5.00,Found some pillows & used the stuffing.My husband hooked it up like he had said & the next morning..No change. The third day I could see the bottom pretty good,So I took a clean broom & swept it.On the fourth day..It Looked AMAZING !! Thank you sooo much !!
Hello Peggy. Glad to hear it finally worked out for you. Depending on specific circumstances and such, it can take longer, but if you stick to the plan, it will clear it out as you found out. Now, just keep an eye on things, and I would suggest periodically brush down the inside sides and bottom of the pool while the filter is running. This will allow additional residue that builds up to be filtered out, and will help keep the water crystal clear. I will be setting mine up soon.
I had almost given up on my green pond until I tried poly fill. My pond went from Green to crystal clear in a day and i haven't had any problems since. Thanks for this tip! This really does work.
Was going to ask this as our pool turned super green and the filter pump that came with our pool only does so much have changed the filter about 100 timenin the past 2 days still green sonic will try this this weekend
@@nilkahall8430 You can buy bags of poly fill at walmart in the fabric/sewing section. I bought 2 bags and have only needed to use 1 in a year. You can rewash the polyfill and it works like new.
I've done this for the past 2 summers as we have very rusty well water as well. It REALLY works!!! Just be patient it may take more time than 8 hours depending on how bad your water is. It also helps if you stir up the water from time to time because the iron tends to sink to the bottom.
This worked awesome for us too removing the iron coloration of the water. It worked in 1 day (overnight). The only issue we ran into was the lid kept popping off our bucket. I had to ratchet strap it on. I may have needed a few more drilled holes to relieve pressure, or the lid/bucket were not a tight enough fit.
This really works. My pool water is from well. After adding chlorine it became swamp. This filter is amazing. After 24 hours water was cristal clear. Thank you for video.
Holy crap that thing is level and set up nice. mine has folds in the bottom and isn't even. I did it myself so I struggled. Thanks for the video. looks beautiful.
nckwrn You are correct. Actually, I have used this filter to filter out green algae when I was gone for a weekend, and my breaker turned my pump off. Came home to that, but this filter cleaned it up in no time. Thanks.
nckwrn Yes I did, and the key to success is moving the water around. I did this by using my pool brush. You can also use the vacuum. It will suck up it up, and the fiber fill will hold it.😀
@@nckwrn I don't know how big your pool is but when iut comes to algae, you can go to dollar store and buy 1 gal jugs of bleach to pour in. You can figure 1 jug of bleach is similar to a little more than a bag of shock. It will start killing the algae right away. Brush the sides and bottom while filter runs to disperse the bleach. Next day add appropriate chemicals needed. Do not add more chlorine and don't cover pool. The excess chlorine will dissipate in a day or so.
I started with the sock filter method for 2 days, but it was taking too long, so I used this method and used a kitty litter bucket (square and sat on a ladder because I don't have a pool ladder) boy! it cleaned up my rusty water in 12 hours. Amazing!
ONE IMPORTANT SUGGESTION!! .... from using the "bucket trick" .... get at least get one (2 if possible) Ratchet straps or bungee cords, to straps across the front of the lid on your bucket... BECAUSE ! --->> the lid will eventually start to give or pop loose & you could start to loose small pieces of the stuffing or polly fill into your pool... or the whole lid could pop off from over time, the water pressure & the positioning of the bucket laying on its side (wear & tear) could cause your lid to give... don't strap the lid down to tight, this too can cause the rid to buckle... but YES! other than a few lil "live & learn" misshapens, than this is a MIRICAL WORKER... it works sooo well that we leave ours hooked up to the filter now 24/7... it just takes so much off the filter pump & cartridges work.... **SPECIAL NOTE- Not to mention, it's very soothing & calming to listen to, that our neighbors, whom lives a unnoticeable away from us, has asked in the past, in a joking way, if we could turn our water fall back on lol... they say they live to sit on their front porch late of an evening & listen to it, that it sounds like a waterfall or creek running
Thank you so much for sharing this video . We did it and it works!! Overnight we had clear water. I am so grateful . Question ..how do you heat ypur pool water?
Could I turn the bucket completely upside down, and eliminate the need for the hose apparatus going into the back of the bucket and sealing it etc. just putting it in the bucket and letting the water fall into the bucket with the filling in there, and the holes in the bottom?
want to be sure we are doing this correct as we are setting up above ground pool this weekend. Fill the pool up with the well water and then use this method to to take the iron/brown color out of the pool. We purchase a saltwater system with a sand filter, we connect this to the sand filter? Will we need to keep replacing the sand? The next day it should be clear and then we add the salt? thx
So I used a 5 gallon water jug like the one you use on water machines and the hose from the pump fit right in the mouth of it just used duct tape to hold it ok n there works perfect.
I’m on city water and my water has a green tint to it coming from the hose, but we do have cast iron pipes. The first time it filled it was perfect and blue then drained it and it’s ugly.
Awesome idea 💡 Have you considered making a filter housing from 6”pvc and fittings? You could probably use a shower floor drain grate and fitting for the outlet and others to connect via pump. Is the cloth your using in place by the lid of your bucket?
Ion T Couple questions. Is polyfil the same stuff used for pillows and stuffed animals? Do certain brands matter? How tightly packed is required? Any idea why this works and regular filters dont work? And lastly...i have HORRIBLE iron on my 12 acres. To the point i bought a 2500gal tank to catch rainwater. Do you think a setup from the well usiing the polyfil to fill up the tank would eliminate most iron??
we have a family swimming pool. we use well water after adding chlorine it turned brown in color (iron) , we have sand filter. the water(returns) comes out through the fountain instead at the bottom of the pool were the returns is located so you can see if the water coming out is clear , i noticed that the water coming out is not that very clear ,when i get a sample from the water coming out in a bottle, it is not that very clear, it is color light brown, no matter how long i backwash and rinse, the water coming out is not very clear, is that normal ? what i know is the water coming out should be very clear , after the rusty water gets through the sand .
great idea!!! we will do it this weekend for sure! Also I have a question, after filtering the water for 12 hours, can I add some chlorine for swimming pools? or something else to keep the water clean and crystal clear, thank you!!
It looks like a great idea! I have had problems with my well water and pool for years. A couple of questions. Do you have water coming into your pump from the intake and the outtake? Does this put more stress on your filter system? I have sand filter system along with a salt water chlorinator. So I am thinking I may have to disconnect my Salt water system in order to set this up? What do you do when you need to add water to your pool? Thank you for this video and information! Greatly appreciated!
I am currently using this method, only been running about 30 min. I'm slightly worried about stress on the pump but I'm going to let it run overnight and will update in the morning! I'm also concerned that there isn't enough circulation since the outbound filter hose flow is now restricted by the bucket, but I'm periodically stirring up everything.all the comments are saying 12 hours and you're golden (or clear n this case)... so I'm trusting the process.
Im sure you have the answer already... But just in case... It cannot stress your pump whatsoever. It's just a second filter system. So instead of the outtake going straight into pool, it pours in & out of this bucket method & then into your pool. Super easy & no stress. To fill your pool: do the same thing... If using a hose, then it would be from hose to bucket & into pool 😁.
I am sorry for not responding, but for some reason I was not receiving notifications. I know you have your answer already, but wanted to apologize anyhow. Hope things continue to work for you.
I'm getting ready to make one of these tonight. Our pool is almost full. We have a lot of iron in our well. Our pool is orange-brown at this time. My question: Do I need to put any other chemicals in the pool at this time, or wait until tomorrow after this iron extraction process is complete (hopefully successfully)? I'm really hoping this does the trick.
Would this method reduce the pump pressure? I too have a sand filter and I know you don’t have experience with one. I’m fighting what I believed was yellow algae since the pool was green, the side walls were green half way up, and there was sand at the bottom of my pool. I vacuumed to waste, then vigorously brushed everything, and finally triple shocked it turning the green water to cloudy blue. My problem is that no matter how many times I vacuum to waste, the sand looking debris collects again at the bottom of the pool with each time being less than before. Nonetheless it’s still there and won’t go away. Before watching your video, I read that a sock fitted around the return jet held together with a rubber band would do the trick. What are your thought on it? By the way, this is the best video hands down.
Sorry for not replying sooner. For some reason I am not getting notifications on this. As far as pump pressure being reduced, I have not noticed any reduction. The poly material allows the water to flow very easy. If you still have questions, let me know.
I have a 16 x 32 x 52 Intex rectangle pool My pool is a mint green can't see the bottom of the pool Would any materials change for a pool this size. Definitely going to try it.
would it be beneficial to rig up something like this with my hose when we first fill it? or is it just easiest to do the method of attaching it to the filter pump?
Aaron Bell I have seen a couple videos where they did the filter off the end of the hose, but it was such a small surface area, I can only imagine having to change out the media quite a bit. This method with the bucket is very easy, and effective. I will eventually be setting up a square bucket that will be setup prior to the pump.
Hi Frank. Actually this is something I was contemplating doing this season, but my only concern was if parts of the fill would get sucked in the hole at the bottom and than shot in to the pool or clogged up the hose. Since it is no big deal for me to rinse out the filter (the iron rinses right out), I just kept doing that. Also, when you have all the iron out and you are hooking the normal filter process back up, put a couple of broken up chlorine tablets in the center of the filter. This will dissolve in the water and when you run the filter the next time, it will clean out any left over residue. Hope that answers your question.
I did 5his with 2 minor changes. I removed paper filter. If it was going to work, no sense in wasting a filter and I spun the bucket so the exit holes were on the upper side so it forced the water through more of the batting. Cleared over 5k gallons in less than 2 days.
I am glad it worked for you. Whether the holes are on top or bottom, it seems to work the same, at least for me. As for the small filter removed, that works to, I leave mine in and just rinse it each day. One filter will last me a month to month and half.😀
This is not working for us. I'm not sure if it's because we set a larger, sand filter to our 24ft Intex pool, but it's been running for 24 hours and there is no change to the water.
I did this 2 years ago when I set my pool up and it worked. I wonder if this year I can just hook my hose to it and fill the pool up with it that way I don’t get my filter as dirty with the iron sediment.
Jessica Gurich - Unfortunately it didn’t. I learned that when the iron water enters the pool through the hose it’s in a ferrous state. When it’s in that state is does not stick to the material in the home made filter. However, once chlorine is added to the water it changes the iron to a ferric state which means the charge of the iron increased which I’m assuming is why it causes it to attract and stick to the material in the home made filter. It’s a chemistry thing that is slowly coming back to me as I write about it. So basically it needs to be chlorinated for the filter to work.
It sucks 😔 I’ve tried sooo many different things and spend so much money on chemicals for this pool and I don’t know what else to do. I just emptied it to try it a different way. So I’m going to refill it and try this way hopefully it will actually work. Thankyou so much,
Jessica Gurich - No problem I’m happy to help. I was in your shoes two years ago when I first got my pool and I understand how you feel. Trust me, the filter really does work so there is hope.
The white tape on the walls of the pool, is that to keep the sides from bulging and also did it come with the pool or is that something you added? Thank you.
Sorry for the late reply, but I believe you are referring to the support vinyl that runs around the pool that the uprights run through. This is part of the pool setup and supports the middle of the upright poles. Hope that makes sense.
We have a jacuzzi 30 ft x 52 pool. had it for over 10 years. this year I'm having a terrible time getting it cleared up. I keep vacuuming g to waste but then have to refill (2 hoses for about 4 hours). we have well water. i was trying to figure out a way to vacuum to waste but recycle that water back in to the pool. think your idea might work for that? I'd have to hook up this system to my backwash port, run hose to the bucket and then then return that water to the pool.........currently I feel like I'm chasing my tail......
Hello ssarge2. Yes, I would give it a shot, it should work just the same for clearing up iron as well as algae and the like. Will take longer as the size of your pool is quite a bit bigger, but nonetheless. Also check your levels (chlorine, ph, etc.). You can get a rough idea just using the little paper sticks that have the little squares on them. You submerge them in the water and pull it right out. Wait 15 seconds or so, and match the colors up. Also, you may know this already, but in the hot summer months, you need to run your pump longer, and clean the filter every day after the pump stops. If possible, put a piece of chlorine tablet inside the filter when installing it back in the pump area if you have that style. Running the pump longer is key when it gets very hot and humid outside. With my pool, the recommended pump cycle time is 4 hours, but in the peak summer months, I run it 6 hours each day and clean the filter as well. Hope that helps.
my chlorine is OK and I did add muriatic acid last night to lower the PH. so technically the pool is balanced, but still green and really cloudy..........never thought about putting a 'puck' in the basket near the motor..... I've been running my pump 24/7. In previous years I had it on a timer and it would run till 8pm - shut off and then start again at 8am. I can't say I've ever had this many issues with cloudy water........frustrating. went to walmart to pick up some polyester batting but ended up buying a polyester filled pillow instead. less expensive.....and probably more in it.........LOL
If your water is mainly green, not brown in color, and it feels slimy, your probably dealing with algae. If that is the case, you need to get your chlorine level up, and than run the filter system through the material, and stir the water by brushing the sides and bottom. Don't panic on the cloudiness, it will clear up.
Derrick, sorry to hear you are having some difficulty. In order to really assist, I would need to have more details around your specific setup, i.e. type and size of pool, where your water is coming from, what type of pump system you use, chemicals you have used so far, etc. I am assuming you used the bucket with the poly fill? If so, when you took the cover off the bucket, did you see if it collected any iron? Let me know, I would be happy to help if I can.
Unfortunately my well water has filled yellow in our brand new pool. so this is our memorial weekend project.. Question - once the pool is clear do you use normal clorhine chemicals? and Do you disconnect this once its clean and use the regular filter or do you use this as a permanent filter?
No, I did not add after as the levels were good, but as time goes on, you will have to add which I have done without any issues. Don't worry, once you get the bulk of the iron out, you won't have a problem.
Hi I think this idea is great! However, if you've got through the roof iron levels (too many scoops of powdered iced tea mix!) it's not going to work. Tried hundreds of $'s worth of chemicals and upgraded filter..iron fell to bottom and water was clear as chemicals stated would happen but when you try to vacuum it, it re- mixes (like powder) and water is green again! This dropping of iron sediment will also happen naturally if water is left completely still and untreated btw, but not overnight. Chlorine (bleach of any kind) reacts with iron, turning water green. After a few years of this, someone suggested baquacil. I switched and had clear water overnight with no sediment! Baquacil doesn't cause reaction. Highly suggest! Wish I'd done it way sooner. I do have iron removing systems but a pool calls for alot of water. When I ordered water from fire dept for new larger poll ...they also brought iron! Backwash frequently though because the suspended iron IS still there and going into filter. Hope this helps anybody with iron troubles. Hate iron! But pool water looks like crystal!
W2mnm 928 hi I did this set up last summer and it worked great. This summer, it's been 10 hrs and still not seeing much results. Someone told me about the baquafil ? Probably spelled it wrong. We're out in the middle of nowhere. Where did you buy it and was it very expensive? Thank you in advance
Innocent Bystander Innocent Bystander Hi! The products do cost alittle more but you care for your water less often. I don't remember the prices cuz it's been awhile but I do know I used very little of any of the stuff and at the end of summer I was really confident that it cost me no more for the season than the chlorination way. Even if it had, I wouldn't have minded cuz the water was fantastic! And I didn't have to spend all my time checking this n that level of whatever n blah, blah. Bought at local pool store. Go to one that's pro BaquaciI or they'll try to talk you out of it so they can keep selling you expensive products that don't work n drive you crazy. My store ran me broke n nuts for 3 yrs till I asked for BaquaciI (a friend uses it) n they were like 'oh yea baquacil is good, doesn't react with iron. Why? You wanna try it?' Omg holy cow!! Really?? Thanx a-holes! So yea...But clear out any chlorine, etc if you've already put it in. They sell stuff for that too. Sorry so long of a reply.
Innocent Bystander P.S when I talk cost comparible to chlorination way I'm comparing what I spent to the lucky ppl that chlorinate 'normal' water. Btw, I also never used their alkaline, algicide, calcium, etc products. Just never needed or bothered w/em. Pretty much sanitized it (pool store said about once a month) and that was that.
W2mnm 928 oh no thank you for all the details. We have a small 14 x 42" ez set pool. Last year I just used that filter deal and then just chlorine every evening. Maybe used 2 gallons all summer. Just doesn't seem to be working on the iron yet. We haven't had much rain this spring so our wells probably a bit low, therefore more iron I guess. Thank you for all your advice. Take care and enjoy your summer : )
Innocent Bystander No prob! Just noticed Baq's got like 3? or so 'startup' chemicals (avail on amazon too). But sooo easy n no more headache. Not for nothing but poss your well pump is iron clogged too. I have to change mine every 3 yrs. Its a 'running well'- only around 70' deep- never goes low. Pool- traditional steel wall (walmart- bought b4 they stopped selling them). 18 round/4' deep w/ only cartridge filter to give you an idea. So threw hoses of a sand filter over the side (friend's hand me down). Have a great summer too! If you clear up your water (Baq or not) let us know. 😁
If needed, or noticed, yes, I would brush the bottom initially, but from there, just cycling the filter with the media in the bucket should take care of the rest.
Hi Jamie. Unfortunately I don't have any experience using the sand filter. The only concern I would have is how is the water drawn through the sand filter? Is there any chance that the poly fil can be sucked in anywhere where it doesn't belong.
you need 5 gallon pail with lid, a large bag of pillow fill, a plumber fitting to put in bottom of pail to hook hose to, and the hose that goes from pail to intake.
It takes a little while. I do it in 3 hour increments and take a break in between to give the pump a rest as to not blow the pump. Take your time on that part. No need to rush it and than have to pay $$$ to replace a well pump.
Hey there. I Have a above ground pool 24x12 rectangular. 52 inch deep. On well water. Iron. Maganese. Calcuim. Hard water. On sexond day of bucket amd polifill. Is clean only down a foot. Any thoughts? Have a 1.5 hp pump with a sand filter.
That is a fairly decent size pool. One suggestion which I found helps clean out the iron faster is using your pool brush and stirring up the water periodically when the filter is running. This increases the amount of sediment that is pulled in through the filter pump and through the polyfil.
@@jenking4394 I just add it to the pool water dumping around the jet discharge, guess the bigger containers are about 1/2 gallon. It takes about 5 minutes to become completely clear. For some reason have to redo after a rain, which makes no sense. Am thinking about using the above technique with the fibers in a leaf net under the slide discharge. Years ago called Iron Out to see if I could put it directly into the water well, they said no problem, but it was not designed for that type of use. So less toxic than chlorine.
@@lont3927so update it worked, I had to keep changing out the bucket everyday it was so bad.now there is iron that looks like rust pieces sitting at the bottom of my pool I'm trying to filtering out
actually it works either way. The key to greater efficiency is to periodically stir up the water by using your pool brush and brushing the pool floor and swirling the water. This helps clear the iron even faster.
It depends on each specific situation, but in general, it usually takes me about 10 hours or so. It could take as much as one full day, but hang in there, it will work.
lon t appreciate it, we filled our 18x48 foot pool up with well water and I've just about lost hope with chemicals and 2500 filter pump. Until I saw this I was about to give up and have city water brought in. Is it safe to run pump 24/7 ?
It's a pump, so anything can fail, but I can tell you that I have ran mine when I first started doing this process for at least 12 hours without any issue. If you are concerned, just do it for 12 hours or so, and stop for an hour or two and than start it back up. You should be fine. I have also used this filter system to clear out algae that built up over a weekend when I was gone as we lost power. This system cleared it right up. It definitely works. Now the only thing I do in the beginning of the season is shock it, and I am good to go. I very rarely have to add additional chlorine. All depends on how many people are using it during the season. Let me know if you have any other questions as I am glad to offer support if I can.
Hi Beth. Yes, this will definitely work. The shocking is what turns your water greenish/yellow. It's the chlorine reacting with the iron. Setup the filter as in the video and watch the magic happen. I would not put anymore chemicals in right now as the poly-fill material will filter out iron as well as algae, but your problem sounds like mainly iron. Hope that helps.
I want to use well water also for my intex 18 x 9x 52. I want to use the intex saltwater system. I have read somewhere that the minerals and iron from the well water will brake the saltwater system. Do you know maybe how i can make your system work with the saltwater system and sand pump?
does it mean my sand filter cant catch all this rust,? how can i make my pool clear if the water coming out has a little brown color. but 3 days filtering, my pool turned from dark brown to light brown or yellow i can see now clearly the bottom of my pool and the rust settled after 3 days filtering, now i dont know if it eill turn into green light green then blue and crystal clear.
Hello toby. Unfortunately, I do not have any experience using the sand filters, nor have I had to use them since the filter solution I mention in this video works like a champ, and really there is no need for the other filters. I don't know the size of your pool to be able to comment on the length of time it is taking you to clear the iron from the water, but my suggestion would be where the return comes back in to the pool, I would connect that hose to the filter solution I have in this video. It should solve your problem and take much less time to clear. Let me know if that helps. Good luck.
Thank you!! I've been waiting for someone to say well water. Pool look really nice. 👌🏾
I just tried this, this afternoon, it was so easy! I don't know about the results as of yet. Very thankful for this post. We spend all of our 'play money' on the pool and toys we didn't know what to do after the orange/brown color started affecting the water. It looked so great the first day.
I was freaking out trying to figure out how to get the iron out of my new 11 thousand gallon pool.. thank you.. off to Walmart I go
We live in northern Minnesota with well water. This absolutely works! We have saved so much time and money with this trick. Works even BETTER than the big expensive filters that took way longer to clear our water. Love this hack!
Tried this and it worked like a charm. Thank You.
I just want to say Thank you for this video. we triedit and it worked amazingly!!
We fought iron in our water for an entire summer . This year we still had iron and we decided to try this method . The only difference is that we didn’t run it though our pool pump . We used a submersible pump and just connected the hose from the submersible pump right into the bucket . It just eliminated all the fittings and connections and we already owned the submersible pump . It was amazing ! It worked like a champ ! Thanks for the idea ! We were so thankful to have the iron gone !
Glad it worked for you.
Thanks for commenting...I was thinking of doing exactly the same thing
This is really working. My pool had so many rust its color is dark red. After using this diy filter for like 5 hours i started to see the bottom of my pool. I did have to clean the filter halfway through though because my pool had so many rust. Thanks for sharing this! If i haven’t seen this video I wouldn’t knoe how to effectively remove the rust.
This is the most AMAZING video! We have city water, and it is murky and red after about a foot of water, so I threw our old pool out, three years ago. We are getting another pool today, and I had resigned myself to letting the kids swim in that nasty stuff, but now I am so excited that maybe I won't have to! I know there is another video of the same thing on CZcams, but I like that you explain what you are doing, instead of playing the music. Thanks so much!
Glad to help. It works like a champ.
THANK YOU FOR SAVING OUR POOL! The morning after our 5000 gallon pool installation was complete and I had added chlorine to the well water we had used to fill it, I woke up and was horrified to find our beautiful new pool was completely brown with stuff all over the bottom. After researching and watching this video, I put the poly fill stuffing I had in our skimmer basket and kept pump on. Every hour I took out the poly fill and washed all the brown out of it and reused it. Added some clarifier and stain away because I had skipped that step. Vacuumed the bottom of the pool twice, and I just woke up the very next morning and the pool is completely crystal clear! WOW! The liner wasn't stained after all, It was just so dirty that it looked that way. THANK YOU for making the video!
That is awesome. It is always good to do these things with the least amount of chemicals.
I just used this method for my 16' pool (after filling it with well water) and it worked great in about 12 hours. took out all the brown and is totally blue and clear now... Thanks
Thank you so much, we have the same exact pool. We moved this past Nov. 2015 and we had fantastic city water. And now our new home has "well" water. After all the hard work of digging out a perfect leveled spot and started filling it everything was going great, got about 1/2 filled and added about a 1/4 amount of liquid chlorine and it all turned red, was so mad I almost had tears of anger.!! Getting ready to go to the Depot and get everything I need to do this, THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO..Will keep you posted with the results.. :)
Glad I could help. I used it again this season, and all worked out like a champ. Crystal clear water, and no extra use of chemicals. If you need further help or questions, just let me know.
How did it go?
best video ever. my kids can't stay out our pool now. thanks man
Amazing worked like a charm! Thank you!
Just did this last night. We changed the new material twice and ran the pump 12hrs! I then went to bed! Woke up this morning and pool is crystal clear! Worked like a charm! Thank you so much!
Kat Peterson So glad it worked out for you. 😀
@@lont3927 hi, what's the size of your pool?
Will this work on my 12ftx30" pool using the 1000gph intex pump filter?
@@audreyrosego2567 Our pool was a 16 foot x 58". It should definitely work. Just be patient.
This totally works... Amazing!
I didn't bother with a lid or the extras. I just drilled several holes on only half of the side of bucket ( starting from about 4 inches above the bottom allowing any residue to collect @ the bottom & not come out while water pours from bucket). Then I just used bungee cords to secure the bucket sitting straight up on top step with no lid. Tied the pump hose to ladder so it would bend right into the top portion of bucket & viola! I changed the pillow stuffing 3 times in 3 days for good measure. It only took 1 day to transform the water, but wanted to be thorough.
Once you have your water crystal clear you'll want to clean out your pump & put new filter in! I used a small piece of this pillow fill to wrap around my new filter too. By 2nd week I see no more hints of orange, yay!!
Thanks Again!
Glad to help.
I had gotten a pool after waiting over a year, Filled it up & I got coffee with creamer. I went and spent quite a bit of money on Rust remover,shock & Purifiers. I was so disappointed, Then I ran across this video.I went to Lowe's & purchased a bucket with a lid for $5.00,Found some pillows & used the stuffing.My husband hooked it up like he had said & the next morning..No change. The third day I could see the bottom pretty good,So I took a clean broom & swept it.On the fourth day..It Looked AMAZING !! Thank you sooo much !!
Hello Peggy. Glad to hear it finally worked out for you. Depending on specific circumstances and such, it can take longer, but if you stick to the plan, it will clear it out as you found out. Now, just keep an eye on things, and I would suggest periodically brush down the inside sides and bottom of the pool while the filter is running. This will allow additional residue that builds up to be filtered out, and will help keep the water crystal clear. I will be setting mine up soon.
Thank you, I'll do that
we we're skeptical, but IT WORKS!!!just be patient, it took us 4 days, and added clarifier on the 3rd day.
You must be the one I'm following on TikTok.
Thank you so much for the tip my pool was cleared of iron in 4hours!!!
@Krislyn Bryant
16X48" with sand filter pump. the sand filter kept spitting the iron back in the pool. Tried this on the out take and it worked!
I had almost given up on my green pond until I tried poly fill. My pond went from Green to crystal clear in a day and i haven't had any problems since. Thanks for this tip! This really does work.
@Krislyn Bryant It is a 10 by 8 foot pond filled with fish, plant and turtles. still crystal clear!
Was going to ask this as our pool turned super green and the filter pump that came with our pool only does so much have changed the filter about 100 timenin the past 2 days still green sonic will try this this weekend
@@nilkahall8430 You can buy bags of poly fill at walmart in the fabric/sewing section. I bought 2 bags and have only needed to use 1 in a year. You can rewash the polyfill and it works like new.
I've done this for the past 2 summers as we have very rusty well water as well. It REALLY works!!! Just be patient it may take more time than 8 hours depending on how bad your water is. It also helps if you stir up the water from time to time because the iron tends to sink to the bottom.
This works! Just cleared up our pool in 48 hours!!!!
It worked thank you for the video
I run the same set up in my pool! It works better if you have a higher flow pump
This worked awesome for us too removing the iron coloration of the water. It worked in 1 day (overnight). The only issue we ran into was the lid kept popping off our bucket. I had to ratchet strap it on. I may have needed a few more drilled holes to relieve pressure, or the lid/bucket were not a tight enough fit.
Yes, I drilled 2 holes in my bucket and used a zip tie to keep my lid on and the filling inside the bucket
Looks good , just flip the bucket so that the holes are on top so that the iron settles to the bottom and it doesn’t leak out ....
This really works. My pool water is from well. After adding chlorine it became swamp. This filter is amazing. After 24 hours water was cristal clear. Thank you for video.
glad it helped.
well, just tried it. it's been running a couple of hours. sure hope it works as well for me. thanks.
Holy crap that thing is level and set up nice. mine has folds in the bottom and isn't even. I did it myself so I struggled. Thanks for the video. looks beautiful.
Very cool. I like this design as a pool scrubber because really you could put any type of filter media you want in there.
nckwrn You are correct. Actually, I have used this filter to filter out green algae when I was gone for a weekend, and my breaker turned my pump off. Came home to that, but this filter cleaned it up in no time. Thanks.
Did you just use the same fiberfill for the algae? I'm working on a pool with an algae problem
nckwrn Yes I did, and the key to success is moving the water around. I did this by using my pool brush. You can also use the vacuum. It will suck up it up, and the fiber fill will hold it.😀
Excellent, thank you for the advice
@@nckwrn I don't know how big your pool is but when iut comes to algae, you can go to dollar store and buy 1 gal jugs of bleach to pour in. You can figure 1 jug of bleach is similar to a little more than a bag of shock. It will start killing the algae right away. Brush the sides and bottom while filter runs to disperse the bleach. Next day add appropriate chemicals needed. Do not add more chlorine and don't cover pool. The excess chlorine will dissipate in a day or so.
I started with the sock filter method for 2 days, but it was taking too long, so I used this method and used a kitty litter bucket (square and sat on a ladder because I don't have a pool ladder) boy! it cleaned up my rusty water in 12 hours. Amazing!
Awesome. I know, something so easy.
ONE IMPORTANT SUGGESTION!! .... from using the "bucket trick" .... get at least get one (2 if possible) Ratchet straps or bungee cords, to straps across the front of the lid on your bucket... BECAUSE ! --->> the lid will eventually start to give or pop loose & you could start to loose small pieces of the stuffing or polly fill into your pool... or the whole lid could pop off from over time, the water pressure & the positioning of the bucket laying on its side (wear & tear) could cause your lid to give... don't strap the lid down to tight, this too can cause the rid to buckle... but YES! other than a few lil "live & learn" misshapens, than this is a MIRICAL WORKER... it works sooo well that we leave ours hooked up to the filter now 24/7... it just takes so much off the filter pump & cartridges work....
**SPECIAL NOTE- Not to mention, it's very soothing & calming to listen to, that our neighbors, whom lives a unnoticeable away from us, has asked in the past, in a joking way, if we could turn our water fall back on lol... they say they live to sit on their front porch late of an evening & listen to it, that it sounds like a waterfall or creek running
Thank you so much for sharing this video . We did it and it works!! Overnight we had clear water. I am so grateful . Question ..how do you heat ypur pool water?
Thank you We also have well water. Thanks again.
Glad it helped.
Dude! Awesome vid! Just wanted to know if you still chlorinate the pool after filing?
i tie my hoses up with the ropes just like you do for support..you're the only other person i've seen do that
So do I. Had to as the downward pull of the hose was pulling the hose off the nipple.
Thank u. I will stir the pool to move the iron around.
Could I turn the bucket completely upside down, and eliminate the need for the hose apparatus going into the back of the bucket and sealing it etc. just putting it in the bucket and letting the water fall into the bucket with the filling in there, and the holes in the bottom?
Hello, i am new to owning a pool. Would u be able to explain how the pump and hoses work and which specific hose goes into the bucket? Thanks
I use white dish towels & white socks.Rinse them off & place in where the filter is after removing the filter.
I wonder if this would work for yellow alge, since it goes right through my sand filter.
good video
This is wonderful!!!!!!! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼😊😌🙂😍😜
Thank u so much. I am glad I could help.😀
A good sand filter and horse and a half pump does this job just fine. Secret to clear water is a powerful pump
want to be sure we are doing this correct as we are setting up above ground pool this weekend. Fill the pool up with the well water and then use this method to to take the iron/brown color out of the pool. We purchase a saltwater system with a sand filter, we connect this to the sand filter? Will we need to keep replacing the sand? The next day it should be clear and then we add the salt? thx
It works I did it with water Gallon n my water it's much cleaner
So I used a 5 gallon water jug like the one you use on water machines and the hose from the pump fit right in the mouth of it just used duct tape to hold it ok n there works perfect.
I’m on city water and my water has a green tint to it coming from the hose, but we do have cast iron pipes. The first time it filled it was perfect and blue then drained it and it’s ugly.
Have you used the same pump that came with the pool?
Awesome idea 💡 Have you considered making a filter housing from 6”pvc and fittings? You could probably use a shower floor drain grate and fitting for the outlet and others to connect via pump. Is the cloth your using in place by the lid of your bucket?
Yes it is.
Our hose to our pool (influence vinyl 24ft round) doesn’t fit with our shop vac hose it’s too small. Any suggestions?
Wow this is AMAZING. How are you so creative??
Do you run this in filter mode or in recirculating or rinse?
Ion T
Couple questions. Is polyfil the same stuff used for pillows and stuffed animals? Do certain brands matter? How tightly packed is required? Any idea why this works and regular filters dont work? And lastly...i have HORRIBLE iron on my 12 acres. To the point i bought a 2500gal tank to catch rainwater. Do you think a setup from the well usiing the polyfil to fill up the tank would eliminate most iron??
Do you have a link to that fabric or filter stuff u used?
Thank you!!!!
Glad it worked for you.😀
Were did you got big pool
we have a family swimming pool. we use well water after adding chlorine it turned brown in color (iron) , we have sand filter. the water(returns) comes out through the fountain instead at the bottom of the pool were the returns is located so you can see if the water coming out is clear , i noticed that the water coming out is not that very clear ,when i get a sample from the water coming out in a bottle, it is not that very clear, it is color light brown, no matter how long i backwash and rinse, the water coming out is not very clear, is that normal ? what i know is the water coming out should be very clear , after the rusty water gets through the sand .
Very smart u should have show how u put it together
great idea!!! we will do it this weekend for sure! Also I have a question, after filtering the water for 12 hours, can I add some chlorine for swimming pools? or something else to keep the water clean and crystal clear, thank you!!
You do still need to maintain proper sanitation levels for clear and healthy water.
It looks like a great idea! I have had problems with my well water and pool for years. A couple of questions. Do you have water coming into your pump from the intake and the outtake? Does this put more stress on your filter system? I have sand filter system along with a salt water chlorinator. So I am thinking I may have to disconnect my Salt water system in order to set this up? What do you do when you need to add water to your pool? Thank you for this video and information! Greatly appreciated!
I am currently using this method, only been running about 30 min. I'm slightly worried about stress on the pump but I'm going to let it run overnight and will update in the morning!
I'm also concerned that there isn't enough circulation since the outbound filter hose flow is now restricted by the bucket, but I'm periodically stirring up everything.all the comments are saying 12 hours and you're golden (or clear n this case)... so I'm trusting the process.
Im sure you have the answer already... But just in case...
It cannot stress your pump whatsoever. It's just a second filter system. So instead of the outtake going straight into pool, it pours in & out of this bucket method & then into your pool. Super easy & no stress.
To fill your pool: do the same thing... If using a hose, then it would be from hose to bucket & into pool 😁.
I am sorry for not responding, but for some reason I was not receiving notifications. I know you have your answer already, but wanted to apologize anyhow. Hope things continue to work for you.
I'm getting ready to make one of these tonight. Our pool is almost full. We have a lot of iron in our well. Our pool is orange-brown at this time. My question: Do I need to put any other chemicals in the pool at this time, or wait until tomorrow after this iron extraction process is complete (hopefully successfully)?
I'm really hoping this does the trick.
You can start filtering it right away and add chlorine/shock later, or right away. It’s up to you. I would shock it right away if it was mine.
Would this method reduce the pump pressure? I too have a sand filter and I know you don’t have experience with one. I’m fighting what I believed was yellow algae since the pool was green, the side walls were green half way up, and there was sand at the bottom of my pool. I vacuumed to waste, then vigorously brushed everything, and finally triple shocked it turning the green water to cloudy blue. My problem is that no matter how many times I vacuum to waste, the sand looking debris collects again at the bottom of the pool with each time being less than before. Nonetheless it’s still there and won’t go away. Before watching your video, I read that a sock fitted around the return jet held together with a rubber band would do the trick. What are your thought on it? By the way, this is the best video hands down.
Sorry for not replying sooner. For some reason I am not getting notifications on this. As far as pump pressure being reduced, I have not noticed any reduction. The poly material allows the water to flow very easy. If you still have questions, let me know.
What is poly fill?
I have a 16 x 32 x 52 Intex rectangle pool My pool is a mint green can't see the bottom of the pool Would any materials change for a pool this size. Definitely going to try it.
Marcia Ruse Nope. You should be fine doing the same process.
Will this work for cloudy pool
would it be beneficial to rig up something like this with my hose when we first fill it? or is it just easiest to do the method of attaching it to the filter pump?
Aaron Bell I have seen a couple videos where they did the filter off the end of the hose, but it was such a small surface area, I can only imagine having to change out the media quite a bit. This method with the bucket is very easy, and effective. I will eventually be setting up a square bucket that will be setup prior to the pump.
You can buy a pool (mineral, bacteria, and algae) filter for $20 when you fill it up.
could I place polyfill in the pump canister? do I remove the satin with citric acid..so the metal is in suspension in the water?
Hi Frank. Actually this is something I was contemplating doing this season, but my only concern was if parts of the fill would get sucked in the hole at the bottom and than shot in to the pool or clogged up the hose. Since it is no big deal for me to rinse out the filter (the iron rinses right out), I just kept doing that. Also, when you have all the iron out and you are hooking the normal filter process back up, put a couple of broken up chlorine tablets in the center of the filter. This will dissolve in the water and when you run the filter the next time, it will clean out any left over residue. Hope that answers your question.
I did 5his with 2 minor changes. I removed paper filter. If it was going to work, no sense in wasting a filter and I spun the bucket so the exit holes were on the upper side so it forced the water through more of the batting. Cleared over 5k gallons in less than 2 days.
I am glad it worked for you. Whether the holes are on top or bottom, it seems to work the same, at least for me. As for the small filter removed, that works to, I leave mine in and just rinse it each day. One filter will last me a month to month and half.😀
This is not working for us. I'm not sure if it's because we set a larger, sand filter to our 24ft Intex pool, but it's been running for 24 hours and there is no change to the water.
I did this 2 years ago when I set my pool up and it worked. I wonder if this year I can just hook my hose to it and fill the pool up with it that way I don’t get my filter as dirty with the iron sediment.
We’re you able to just connect your hose to it and fill it up that way? Did it work?
Jessica Gurich - Unfortunately it didn’t. I learned that when the iron water enters the pool through the hose it’s in a ferrous state. When it’s in that state is does not stick to the material in the home made filter. However, once chlorine is added to the water it changes the iron to a ferric state which means the charge of the iron increased which I’m assuming is why it causes it to attract and stick to the material in the home made filter. It’s a chemistry thing that is slowly coming back to me as I write about it. So basically it needs to be chlorinated for the filter to work.
It sucks 😔 I’ve tried sooo many different things and spend so much money on chemicals for this pool and I don’t know what else to do. I just emptied it to try it a different way. So I’m going to refill it and try this way hopefully it will actually work. Thankyou so much,
Jessica Gurich - No problem I’m happy to help. I was in your shoes two years ago when I first got my pool and I understand how you feel. Trust me, the filter really does work so there is hope.
Hello. As Christa said, the filtering definitely works at very little cost. I have done it without fail every season.
Quick question. Could you please repeat the poly thing. Is it what you put inside pillows? The fluffy thing?
Sorry for the late reply, but I was not getting notifications. Yes, the polyfil is the same thing used in pillow stuffing.😀
The white tape on the walls of the pool, is that to keep the sides from bulging and also did it come with the pool or is that something you added? Thank you.
Sorry for the late reply, but I believe you are referring to the support vinyl that runs around the pool that the uprights run through. This is part of the pool setup and supports the middle of the upright poles. Hope that makes sense.
We have a jacuzzi 30 ft x 52 pool. had it for over 10 years. this year I'm having a terrible time getting it cleared up. I keep vacuuming g to waste but then have to refill (2 hoses for about 4 hours). we have well water. i was trying to figure out a way to vacuum to waste but recycle that water back in to the pool. think your idea might work for that? I'd have to hook up this system to my backwash port, run hose to the bucket and then then return that water to the pool.........currently I feel like I'm chasing my tail......
Hello ssarge2. Yes, I would give it a shot, it should work just the same for clearing up iron as well as algae and the like. Will take longer as the size of your pool is quite a bit bigger, but nonetheless. Also check your levels (chlorine, ph, etc.). You can get a rough idea just using the little paper sticks that have the little squares on them. You submerge them in the water and pull it right out. Wait 15 seconds or so, and match the colors up. Also, you may know this already, but in the hot summer months, you need to run your pump longer, and clean the filter every day after the pump stops. If possible, put a piece of chlorine tablet inside the filter when installing it back in the pump area if you have that style. Running the pump longer is key when it gets very hot and humid outside. With my pool, the recommended pump cycle time is 4 hours, but in the peak summer months, I run it 6 hours each day and clean the filter as well. Hope that helps.
my chlorine is OK and I did add muriatic acid last night to lower the PH. so technically the pool is balanced, but still green and really cloudy..........never thought about putting a 'puck' in the basket near the motor.....
I've been running my pump 24/7. In previous years I had it on a timer and it would run till 8pm - shut off and then start again at 8am. I can't say I've ever had this many issues with cloudy water........frustrating.
went to walmart to pick up some polyester batting but ended up buying a polyester filled pillow instead. less expensive.....and probably more in it.........LOL
If your water is mainly green, not brown in color, and it feels slimy, your probably dealing with algae. If that is the case, you need to get your chlorine level up, and than run the filter system through the material, and stir the water by brushing the sides and bottom. Don't panic on the cloudiness, it will clear up.
Tried this on 9/17/2017. Ran for 12 hours an it didn't change the water at all.
Derrick, sorry to hear you are having some difficulty. In order to really assist, I would need to have more details around your specific setup, i.e. type and size of pool, where your water is coming from, what type of pump system you use, chemicals you have used so far, etc. I am assuming you used the bucket with the poly fill? If so, when you took the cover off the bucket, did you see if it collected any iron? Let me know, I would be happy to help if I can.
Unfortunately my well water has filled yellow in our brand new pool. so this is our memorial weekend project.. Question - once the pool is clear do you use normal clorhine chemicals? and Do you disconnect this once its clean and use the regular filter or do you use this as a permanent filter?
Yes, I do continue to use chlorine once clear without issue.
Also, disconnect this and just use the regular filter once clean of iron.
With the hose question, I used a small piece of plumbers sink pipe (plastic). Used 100 percent silicone caulk to seal.
Thank you. we set our poly filter up today
Did you add shock and chlorine after you cleared up the water? I am afraid that my water will turn brown again if I do..
No, I did not add after as the levels were good, but as time goes on, you will have to add which I have done without any issues. Don't worry, once you get the bulk of the iron out, you won't have a problem.
Hi I think this idea is great! However, if you've got through the roof iron levels (too many scoops of powdered iced tea mix!) it's not going to work. Tried hundreds of $'s worth of chemicals and upgraded filter..iron fell to bottom and water was clear as chemicals stated would happen but when you try to vacuum it, it re- mixes (like powder) and water is green again! This dropping of iron sediment will also happen naturally if water is left completely still and untreated btw, but not overnight. Chlorine (bleach of any kind) reacts with iron, turning water green. After a few years of this, someone suggested baquacil. I switched and had clear water overnight with no sediment! Baquacil doesn't cause reaction. Highly suggest! Wish I'd done it way sooner. I do have iron removing systems but a pool calls for alot of water. When I ordered water from fire dept for new larger poll ...they also brought iron! Backwash frequently though because the suspended iron IS still there and going into filter. Hope this helps anybody with iron troubles. Hate iron! But pool water looks like crystal!
W2mnm 928 hi I did this set up last summer and it worked great. This summer, it's been 10 hrs and still not seeing much results. Someone told me about the baquafil ? Probably spelled it wrong. We're out in the middle of nowhere. Where did you buy it and was it very expensive? Thank you in advance
Innocent Bystander Innocent Bystander Hi! The products do cost alittle more but you care for your water less often. I don't remember the prices cuz it's been awhile but I do know I used very little of any of the stuff and at the end of summer I was really confident that it cost me no more for the season than the chlorination way. Even if it had, I wouldn't have minded cuz the water was fantastic! And I didn't have to spend all my time checking this n that level of whatever n blah, blah. Bought at local pool store. Go to one that's pro BaquaciI or they'll try to talk you out of it so they can keep selling you expensive products that don't work n drive you crazy. My store ran me broke n nuts for 3 yrs till I asked for BaquaciI (a friend uses it) n they were like 'oh yea baquacil is good, doesn't react with iron. Why? You wanna try it?' Omg holy cow!! Really?? Thanx a-holes! So yea...But clear out any chlorine, etc if you've already put it in. They sell stuff for that too. Sorry so long of a reply.
Innocent Bystander P.S when I talk cost comparible to chlorination way I'm comparing what I spent to the lucky ppl that chlorinate 'normal' water. Btw, I also never used their alkaline, algicide, calcium, etc products. Just never needed or bothered w/em. Pretty much sanitized it (pool store said about once a month) and that was that.
W2mnm 928 oh no thank you for all the details. We have a small 14 x 42" ez set pool. Last year I just used that filter deal and then just chlorine every evening. Maybe used 2 gallons all summer. Just doesn't seem to be working on the iron yet. We haven't had much rain this spring so our wells probably a bit low, therefore more iron I guess. Thank you for all your advice. Take care and enjoy your summer : )
Innocent Bystander No prob! Just noticed Baq's got like 3? or so 'startup' chemicals (avail on amazon too). But sooo easy n no more headache. Not for nothing but poss your well pump is iron clogged too. I have to change mine every 3 yrs. Its a 'running well'- only around 70' deep- never goes low. Pool- traditional steel wall (walmart- bought b4 they stopped selling them). 18 round/4' deep w/ only cartridge filter to give you an idea. So threw hoses of a sand filter over the side (friend's hand me down). Have a great summer too! If you clear up your water (Baq or not) let us know. 😁
Did u brush the bottom to pick up the rust while running the filter?
If needed, or noticed, yes, I would brush the bottom initially, but from there, just cycling the filter with the media in the bucket should take care of the rest.
Could I just put the polyfil in a separate sand filter and skip the sand?
Hi Jamie. Unfortunately I don't have any experience using the sand filter. The only concern I would have is how is the water drawn through the sand filter? Is there any chance that the poly fil can be sucked in anywhere where it doesn't belong.
Your bucket is upside down the holes should be up to have water going true the bottom parts before going out of the bucket
could you tell me what all to buy, so I can let husband know what to buy . thank you
you need 5 gallon pail with lid, a large bag of pillow fill, a plumber fitting to put in bottom of pail to hook hose to, and the hose that goes from pail to intake.
Thanks. I will tell him to get on this as we are having a July 4th Party
Do u know if this would work to get chunky green algae out of my pool?
I have used it for this purpose as well. It worked for me.
What is an "iron curtain" for your well?
It's a whole home water filtration system specially designed for wells with high iron content.
How long did it take to fill ur pool with well I’m looking at getting a 16ftx42in pool
It takes a little while. I do it in 3 hour increments and take a break in between to give the pump a rest as to not blow the pump. Take your time on that part. No need to rush it and than have to pay $$$ to replace a well pump.
Hi, what filter are you using on your pool?
The basic pump that came with the pool. Nothing special.
Hey there. I Have a above ground pool 24x12 rectangular. 52 inch deep. On well water. Iron. Maganese. Calcuim. Hard water. On sexond day of bucket amd polifill. Is clean only down a foot. Any thoughts? Have a 1.5 hp pump with a sand filter.
That is a fairly decent size pool. One suggestion which I found helps clean out the iron faster is using your pool brush and stirring up the water periodically when the filter is running. This increases the amount of sediment that is pulled in through the filter pump and through the polyfil.
Thank you. I will try it. :)
Thank you. I will try it. :)
Did it work?
I just use Iron Out, it took about 5 small containers of the dry stuff, so pricey.
Tell me more???? What did you do? How did you use it?
@@jenking4394 I just add it to the pool water dumping around the jet discharge, guess the bigger containers are about 1/2 gallon. It takes about 5 minutes to become completely clear. For some reason have to redo after a rain, which makes no sense. Am thinking about using the above technique with the fibers in a leaf net under the slide discharge. Years ago called Iron Out to see if I could put it directly into the water well, they said no problem, but it was not designed for that type of use. So less toxic than chlorine.
How many times did you change it out. I’ve had my running for a few days and it’s still not completely clear
One time a week And ones it's Clear you can do twice a week It is all up to you but that what I do to mine
@@aridahivelazquez4013 i just rinse mine out every few hrs
You need to clean the filtering material several times during the process. The heavier the iron, the more I would rinse the media out.
@@lont3927so update it worked, I had to keep changing out the bucket everyday it was so bad.now there is iron that looks like rust pieces sitting at the bottom of my pool I'm trying to filtering out
You should have the holes on the top side not the bottom. That way it holds the rust to the bottom.
Randall Maderich Hi. I see what you are saying and it will work either way as the iron is suspyin the polyfil.
Meant to say the iron is "suspended" in the polyfil.
Whould t better if the holes would be on top ?
actually it works either way. The key to greater efficiency is to periodically stir up the water by using your pool brush and brushing the pool floor and swirling the water. This helps clear the iron even faster.
Do you need to pack polyfil tight ??
No, I usually fill it so it is full, but not crushed in the pail. It should be fluffy. Hope that helps.
+lon t ok!! great thanks so much! thanks for posting your video, it is saving me alot of trouble!
How many days did you have to run this filter to clear up the water.
It depends on each specific situation, but in general, it usually takes me about 10 hours or so. It could take as much as one full day, but hang in there, it will work.
lon t appreciate it, we filled our 18x48 foot pool up with well water and I've just about lost hope with chemicals and 2500 filter pump. Until I saw this I was about to give up and have city water brought in. Is it safe to run pump 24/7 ?
It's a pump, so anything can fail, but I can tell you that I have ran mine when I first started doing this process for at least 12 hours without any issue. If you are concerned, just do it for 12 hours or so, and stop for an hour or two and than start it back up. You should be fine. I have also used this filter system to clear out algae that built up over a weekend when I was gone as we lost power. This system cleared it right up. It definitely works. Now the only thing I do in the beginning of the season is shock it, and I am good to go. I very rarely have to add additional chlorine. All depends on how many people are using it during the season. Let me know if you have any other questions as I am glad to offer support if I can.
Please i cannot understand the exact materials you put in the bucket. Please spell them out for me. Thanks
The material is polyfil and you can usually get it at any department store like Target, Walmart, etc. It is the same material that is used in pillows.
will this work if its iron in the water? my water turned kind of green/yellow...have been shocking it for days, used algicide and its no better....
Hi Beth. Yes, this will definitely work. The shocking is what turns your water greenish/yellow. It's the chlorine reacting with the iron. Setup the filter as in the video and watch the magic happen. I would not put anymore chemicals in right now as the poly-fill material will filter out iron as well as algae, but your problem sounds like mainly iron. Hope that helps.
i set up a mini version last night using a juice jug and what a difference after just a few hours. Thank you for the help :)
Glad I could help.
pool is sparkling clear!
I want to use well water also for my intex 18 x 9x 52. I want to use the intex saltwater system. I have read somewhere that the minerals and iron from the well water will brake the saltwater system. Do you know maybe how i can make your system work with the saltwater system and sand pump?
When you find out can you let me know as well. Im in the same exact situation.
Polyfill?
It is typically used for filling in pillows, cushions, etc. You can find it at Walmart, Target, etc. Comes in a large bag. Soft and fluffy.
does it mean my sand filter cant catch all this rust,? how can i make my pool clear if the water coming out has a little brown color. but 3 days filtering, my pool turned from dark brown to light brown or yellow i can see now clearly the bottom of my pool and the rust settled after 3 days filtering, now i dont know if it eill turn into green light green then blue and crystal clear.
Hello toby. Unfortunately, I do not have any experience using the sand filters, nor have I had to use them since the filter solution I mention in this video works like a champ, and really there is no need for the other filters. I don't know the size of your pool to be able to comment on the length of time it is taking you to clear the iron from the water, but my suggestion would be where the return comes back in to the pool, I would connect that hose to the filter solution I have in this video. It should solve your problem and take much less time to clear. Let me know if that helps. Good luck.
Get a bottle of vitamin c tablets 1000 mg. Put it in a pantyhose keep it in your skimmer to remove stairs and rust stains.
what kind did you get