I kept my pool so clean it looked like drinking water. I used a chlorinator. I swear by them. Putting a new pool here in this house and will definitely have an in-line chlorinator. I also ran my pump 24/7 all summer , every year.
Great video sir, my pool is green now it's frustrating lol I bought some brand 4 in 1 stuff but since my filter that came with the pool is small or basic it does no good so tomorrow I'm draining the whole thing and cleaning it. Hopefully this time around I'll use 2 chlorine tablets a week hopefully that'll do the trick. Buying another filter pump is expensive 3-400 is the quote I got today.
I dont know i seem to be having a problem with this . 18ft round pool , little bit of this forming on bottom of the pool. Put chlorine in it all the time . 7 day tab, sometimes 1 day tab . Algecide, bout 4 ozs or so for my pool was told that only last a couple days. I srub the pool with a brush and vacuum. What is wrong. Also 2 pool places say water chem is great . Nice and clear water. Any suggestions. I also run my pump every day. 8 to 10 hours a day.
First off I'd like to say that your videos are so helpful and easy to understand and for that I really appreciate you! Question: I just installed our first above ground 24'X52" with the exact same sand pump as that's in a lot of your videos, I have no idea where to start with chemicals! I added 2 small bags of shock checked the water the next day and everything read good. Do I need to add any chlorine or any other chemicals? Sorry if that's a dumb question but I have 0 experience with pools! Thanks again
That's not a dumb question but it is a huge question. I would highly recommend you take your water sample to a pool sore and let them test it and teach you what you need to know.
We live in the desert. Think a huge cat box. Hot, windy and dusty. My pool turned green but I’m not sure if it was from the intense heat (105*) and wind (tons of sand and debris) or because I kept is it covered some of the days. Should I keep it covered when it’s super windy and if so do I up the chlorine or skip the cover?
I don't have algae problems and I don't use chlorine. It's too harsh and poisonous. I use Baquacil. It's a hydrogen peroxide product that's easy to use with no skin irritation and no chlorine smell. Plus no fading, clothes or pool.
Denny use to buy Baquacil for years but we had a difficult time getting it here is SC. No one will carry it. Because we could no longer get Baquacil we went to Soft Swim supposedly the same as Baquacil but it is not. We had so many problems fighting algae with Soft Swim. I now just recently switched to chlorine and I am not sure I am going to like it. We will see but I loved the Baquacil for sure.
Hi... So it's been over 100° in Lancaster and my kids have been in the pool everyday almost all day.. I buy the 1gallon liquid pool chlorine it's says to put half a gallon I think weekly. Should I just add the whole gallon or should I add half a gallon every couple of days.. It's turning a little green already. Thx
Awesome!! Do I need pool test strips? This is year 2 for me with our pool. Last year I never tested, kept tablets in it and was fine. This year I'm battling algae, already watched your other video, but if I get it clear is it worth testing? Or just follow your tips and keep my tablets in? I have a 24ft and 3 floaters with a total of 7 tablets between them.
Put a piece of pilliw batting into the skimner & the basket it will keep the iron back & just swap the brown batting for a new piece every hour or so. This is what I had to do for mine because I use well water
I have a 26 ' Coleman I did 7 shock bags in a very green pool it took 3 days of running pump 24/7 to get it to lite green i vacuumed it did 5 more bags now it is very lite green and i can see the bottom what do i add now ?
So our pool was green last week and I cleared it using your Clearing up a green Above Ground Pool video - it turned blue over night but it never cleared up from being milky - it got better but never turned clear as I was hoping to have the water clear by this weekend to swim. We have run the pump (that came with the pool - an Intex 15' by 4' round) 24/7 for weeks now -clean the filter and the skimmer every day, vacuumed several times, I used clarifier twice with not much difference... this morning it is starting to turn green again. My problem is that we seemingly have to put chems in everyday - our ph is usually through the roof and the chlorine is almost completely dissipated everyday. We live in Az so it has been over 100 almost everyday - we did get quite a bit of rain last month (a lot for us anyway), we had some decent wind as well which in Az means lots of dust & dirt carried in the air and also the pool is in full sun most of the day because we have no trees in our back yard. We got our pool last year and it never turned green last year and honestly we were a little lax on the chems last year. I have questions - is it normal in our conditions to have to lower Ph and add chlorine everyday? and now in trying to adjust the ph level down in preparation for trying to clear it from green this evening I over did it on the muriatic acid and now it is way too low - what is the best way to raise it to the proper level? What is the best way to keep the ph at the proper level? We stopped using the the chlorine tabs in the floater because somehow our cya levels have gotten up 50-70 - is there anyway to lower it without partially draining it? I guess that's all my questions - I am just so tired of not being able to swim in our pool!
+Above Ground Pros you are a MONEY SAVER!!! Thank you for putting together a VERY informative video!! I watched the whole thing, took notes and learned sooo much! Is the mustard algae video out yet?
I live in South MS and it's between 90-100 all summer here, torrential downpours almost every other day, and my circle of family and friends is huge! Should I keep a little more chlorine than normal at all times? I'm not exaggerating about the heat or rain. I have a 15x30 AGP
I’m beside myself trying to get our pool clear. We just moved to the country, set up the pool, and hooked up our saltwater system. The water was dirty, because my husband cleaned the inside of the pool as the water was filling. smh We shocked it, it got rid of the dirt, but the water stayed green. Added the salt too. Shocked it again, same thing. There are no pool service businesses in the area, and I have no clue what to do now. Any suggestions on what to do, or who to call? We used the test strips, and it says high alkaline? Never had that before. In the city it worked perfect. With the salt water system, I’m not sure what chemicals are safe, or what to use. Thank you so much if you reply.
Bleach is 5% chlorine and normal chlorine is 65% so I don't recommend bleach. The amount you use would be determined by your size pool. Follow instructions on the chlorine.
Clorox has such a low chlorine content that you end up putting a lot of junk in the pool and little chlorine, which will cause problems down the road, so I don't recommend it.
I have a 24 ft round above ground pool after a heavy rain it got cloudy and now has a green tint to it and is very slimy on the bottom and sides what is your advice to clear this up?
This helped me a lot. Now I know how to keep it clear. These videos are so helpful.
I continue to watch your videos every year as a refresher. Thank you for what you do.
Thanks for that info really helps me a lot especially for me being my first time having a new pool..Thanks again!
Thanks for your advice, it was helpful, I never thought of this problem that way.
Very much appreciated.
Thank you for explaining it like that . Finally I understand
I kept my pool so clean it looked like drinking water. I used a chlorinator. I swear by them. Putting a new pool here in this house and will definitely have an in-line chlorinator. I also ran my pump 24/7 all summer , every year.
You are 100% spot on!
Love your videos. Started watching other content first. Love the passion and simple explanations. Thank you
Great video sir, my pool is green now it's frustrating lol I bought some brand 4 in 1 stuff but since my filter that came with the pool is small or basic it does no good so tomorrow I'm draining the whole thing and cleaning it. Hopefully this time around I'll use 2 chlorine tablets a week hopefully that'll do the trick. Buying another filter pump is expensive 3-400 is the quote I got today.
Amazon has some cheaper good filters! :)
Just starting. Lots of rain and heat here in NC 2020 grean twice already. Spent some bread at the pool stare too. Thanks for the vid
I dont know i seem to be having a problem with this . 18ft round pool , little bit of this forming on bottom of the pool. Put chlorine in it all the time . 7 day tab, sometimes 1 day tab . Algecide, bout 4 ozs or so for my pool was told that only last a couple days. I srub the pool with a brush and vacuum. What is wrong. Also 2 pool places say water chem is great . Nice and clear water. Any suggestions. I also run my pump every day. 8 to 10 hours a day.
Florida weather; lots of heat, lots of rain, lots of moss from the trees LoL
First off I'd like to say that your videos are so helpful and easy to understand and for that I really appreciate you! Question: I just installed our first above ground 24'X52" with the exact same sand pump as that's in a lot of your videos, I have no idea where to start with chemicals! I added 2 small bags of shock checked the water the next day and everything read good. Do I need to add any chlorine or any other chemicals? Sorry if that's a dumb question but I have 0 experience with pools! Thanks again
That's not a dumb question but it is a huge question. I would highly recommend you take your water sample to a pool sore and let them test it and teach you what you need to know.
Do you have a video or quick ref guide for your version of weekly pool maintenance/chemical (we have a 24’ round above ground also). Thanks!
Do you have a video about French Drains or drainsge ideas?
No I sure don't
We live in the desert. Think a huge cat box. Hot, windy and dusty. My pool turned green but I’m not sure if it was from the intense heat (105*) and wind (tons of sand and debris) or because I kept is it covered some of the days. Should I keep it covered when it’s super windy and if so do I up the chlorine or skip the cover?
this is the video i was looking for thanks a lot amigo...
I don't have algae problems and I don't use chlorine. It's too harsh and poisonous. I use Baquacil. It's a hydrogen peroxide product that's easy to use with no skin irritation and no chlorine smell. Plus no fading, clothes or pool.
Denny use to buy Baquacil for years but we had a difficult time getting it here is SC. No one will carry it. Because we could no longer get Baquacil we went to Soft Swim supposedly the same as Baquacil but it is not. We had so many problems fighting algae with Soft Swim. I now just recently switched to chlorine and I am not sure I am going to like it. We will see but I loved the Baquacil for sure.
I like your tips and videos .. really clear and helpful, so thank you so so so much. GREAT WORK :-)
thanks for the video got lots of info and plenty of knowledge once again thanks
Hi... So it's been over 100° in Lancaster and my kids have been in the pool everyday almost all day.. I buy the 1gallon liquid pool chlorine it's says to put half a gallon I think weekly. Should I just add the whole gallon or should I add half a gallon every couple of days.. It's turning a little green already. Thx
Awesome!! Do I need pool test strips? This is year 2 for me with our pool. Last year I never tested, kept tablets in it and was fine. This year I'm battling algae, already watched your other video, but if I get it clear is it worth testing? Or just follow your tips and keep my tablets in? I have a 24ft and 3 floaters with a total of 7 tablets between them.
You want to test the water once a week to stay on top of pH and chlorine levels. This will keep you from falling behind and having issues.
Hi, you are so on point.
THANK YOU FOR THIS INFORMATION!!!
What is your take on cyanuric acid and how to add to the pool
Thank you in advance
Dc
Thank you! Love your videos
Unfortunately adding Chlorine turns out pool water brown due to iron so we do t add chlorine- we add Algaecide and lower the Ph
Put a piece of pilliw batting into the skimner & the basket it will keep the iron back & just swap the brown batting for a new piece every hour or so. This is what I had to do for mine because I use well water
Who the hell is giving this guy a thumbs down? Flat earthers?
I have a 26 ' Coleman I did 7 shock bags in a very green pool it took 3 days of running pump 24/7 to get it to lite green i vacuumed it did 5 more bags now it is very lite green and i can see the bottom what do i add now ?
If you still have green in the water then you're probably going to have to shock it again.
So our pool was green last week and I cleared it using your Clearing up a green Above Ground Pool video - it turned blue over night but it never cleared up from being milky - it got better but never turned clear as I was hoping to have the water clear by this weekend to swim. We have run the pump (that came with the pool - an Intex 15' by 4' round) 24/7 for weeks now -clean the filter and the skimmer every day, vacuumed several times, I used clarifier twice with not much difference... this morning it is starting to turn green again. My problem is that we seemingly have to put chems in everyday - our ph is usually through the roof and the chlorine is almost completely dissipated everyday. We live in Az so it has been over 100 almost everyday - we did get quite a bit of rain last month (a lot for us anyway), we had some decent wind as well which in Az means lots of dust & dirt carried in the air and also the pool is in full sun most of the day because we have no trees in our back yard. We got our pool last year and it never turned green last year and honestly we were a little lax on the chems last year. I have questions - is it normal in our conditions to have to lower Ph and add chlorine everyday? and now in trying to adjust the ph level down in preparation for trying to clear it from green this evening I over did it on the muriatic acid and now it is way too low - what is the best way to raise it to the proper level? What is the best way to keep the ph at the proper level? We stopped using the the chlorine tabs in the floater because somehow our cya levels have gotten up 50-70 - is there anyway to lower it without partially draining it? I guess that's all my questions - I am just so tired of not being able to swim in our pool!
Jennifer Thibodeau You need a sand filter. The ones that come with the pools don’t keep the water clean.
Great video!! Do you know how to clear up a cloudy pool? I can't seem to get it cleared up. Thanks!!
+Stilletto77 Check out this free video series for all the details: easypoolacademy.com/freealgaeseries
+Above Ground Pros you are a MONEY SAVER!!! Thank you for putting together a VERY informative video!! I watched the whole thing, took notes and learned sooo much! Is the mustard algae video out yet?
+Stilletto77 We'll send it out about 3 days after the first video for you. I'm glad it's helped you.
+Above Ground Pros THANKS!!
Thank You for the video
And I speak from experience!
DO you just add tablets? I use the thing that floats around with tablets in it, or add powder to skimmer?
No I shock the pool once a week with powder and keep chlorine tablets in it throughout the week.
Use liquid shock chlorine. Its 12% bleach liquid chlorine in a 1 gallon jug
Also put a mr clean magic eraser in the skimmer basket. It gets rid of algae!
That only gets rid of scum and enzymes . And barely
Thanks .👍🏻
Great video!
can i use liquid shock on a vinyl above around..if so how much for roughly 3000 gallons
Yes you can but the amount of shock is going to depend on what you're trying to do. You can always follow the instructions on the back of the bottle.
I live in South MS and it's between 90-100 all summer here, torrential downpours almost every other day, and my circle of family and friends is huge! Should I keep a little more chlorine than normal at all times? I'm not exaggerating about the heat or rain.
I have a 15x30 AGP
Absolutely
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Thank you very much!
Great Video How long does an Above ground pool last clean
+BACKYARD Freekickerz indefinitely if you keep it clean
+Above Ground Pros thanks
Ours is 15 years old....the pool deck is going out & we just replaced the pump! But the pool is standing strong still :-)
I’m beside myself trying to get our pool clear. We just moved to the country, set up the pool, and hooked up our saltwater system. The water was dirty, because my husband cleaned the inside of the pool as the water was filling. smh We shocked it, it got rid of the dirt, but the water stayed green. Added the salt too. Shocked it again, same thing. There are no pool service businesses in the area, and I have no clue what to do now. Any suggestions on what to do, or who to call? We used the test strips, and it says high alkaline? Never had that before. In the city it worked perfect. With the salt water system, I’m not sure what chemicals are safe, or what to use. Thank you so much if you reply.
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Where do you get steps like the one in your preview picture of the video?
Online
So how do I remove old chlorine particles that stay in the water?
Shock the pool
How do you test the water ?
+Noel Torres buy a water test kit or take a sample of water into a local pool store and let them test it.
I'll see how I feel after breakfast,
Ok cool so im leaving out a town for a week what the best time to add anything
+Derrick H just before you leave
+Derrick H just before you leave
Ok cook thanks
you did not say how much chlorine can you use bleach .
Bleach is 5% chlorine and normal chlorine is 65% so I don't recommend bleach. The amount you use would be determined by your size pool. Follow instructions on the chlorine.
can you use Clorox as a shock treatment?
Clorox has such a low chlorine content that you end up putting a lot of junk in the pool and little chlorine, which will cause problems down the road, so I don't recommend it.
I have a 24 ft round above ground pool after a heavy rain it got cloudy and now has a green tint to it and is very slimy on the bottom and sides what is your advice to clear this up?
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Damn 8 kids