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  • Опубліковано 14 сер 2024
  • I walk you through how I built my very own natural pool. A natural pool uses natural materials and plants to filter and clean the water. No chlorine or chemicals required. I give the details of how my pool is laid out and the equipment and materials used. If you have access to heavy equipment, the time, and the money, you can build your own pool for the cost of a typical aboveground swimming pool. I couldn't find any videos on the subject online so I created this video to help others who want to tackle such a project.
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  • @Sublime_37
    @Sublime_37 Рік тому +5

    This is one of the most detailed videos I’ve seen on how to build a natural pool.👍🏽👍🏽

  • @notawinemom8540
    @notawinemom8540 Рік тому +13

    That looks great 😊 There's a product you might want to look into, called rock-on-a-roll, that you could just drape over the top where the liner is exposed to the sun, & make it a natural transition to the rock. It would prevent UV rays from degrading the liner where it's exposed to the sun above the water. I bought some to wrap around a galvanized stock tank I turned into a pond & to hide the top rails of a semi inground doughboy pool & it's great stuff. It looks like real rock but it doesn't react with anything in the water.

    • @fixerjoe3283
      @fixerjoe3283  Рік тому +2

      That sounds like a good idea. I’ll have to check it out.

  • @jnac8857
    @jnac8857 2 роки тому +12

    I am just so amazed at how you took on and completed such a big and complicated project, the pool looks beautiful!

  • @ChrisLeeW00
    @ChrisLeeW00 Рік тому +1

    As many rivers got polluted and lakes dried up, there are always those that learned how to remake them. Great project!

  • @northerntranquility1614
    @northerntranquility1614 2 роки тому +12

    Absolutely beautiful much nicer than any in ground pool you would of had installed .Looks very natural excellent job

  • @elwynpupangpilyo7217
    @elwynpupangpilyo7217 2 роки тому +1

    Looks natural. Great job, you got all your families in the water now.

  • @mirandahoar8799
    @mirandahoar8799 2 роки тому +3

    Great video! I bought the book you referenced about a year ago when I couldn't find a good video showing the build process online. This video is just what I needed to visualize the process. Thanks.

    • @fixerjoe3283
      @fixerjoe3283  2 роки тому

      Very cool. Glad my video helped you. Good luck with your build!

  • @LeslieN317537
    @LeslieN317537 2 роки тому +9

    I can’t believe the price! Pond companies are charging over $50,000!

  • @jfree1074
    @jfree1074 5 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for going into and showing the detail that you did. So grateful to have found this video as it answered a lot of questions we had.

  • @affordabledesertliving3487
    @affordabledesertliving3487 2 роки тому +2

    Great video! That is a lot of work but think of the joy it brings to your family I figure!

  • @justinmorrow2932
    @justinmorrow2932 Рік тому +3

    Great job and thorough explanation of how you did it, well done. I'm sure you've inspired a few more people to give it a go.

  • @AccordingToAdam
    @AccordingToAdam 2 роки тому +3

    Awesome!.. I can't believe how much work this was, but it did turn out great!

  • @youtubecontent6394
    @youtubecontent6394 Рік тому

    This video changed my life. Thank you.

  • @bibleandbibs6407
    @bibleandbibs6407 2 роки тому +3

    Thank you this is very helpful as we prepare to do one next year.

  • @kateabercrombie3902
    @kateabercrombie3902 2 роки тому +1

    I'm planning on doing this myself have been for years and have been researching it for years like 6 years and this is one of the best videos I've seen thank you very much. I didn't catch where you got your liner.

    • @fixerjoe3283
      @fixerjoe3283  2 роки тому

      I think I forgot to include that. I got it from Everything Ponds.com. Good luck with the build and write me a note if you have any other questions.

  • @paparael766
    @paparael766 2 роки тому +3

    Thank you for sharing. This gave me alot of great ideas.

  • @natashaowens2177
    @natashaowens2177 2 роки тому +1

    There are a bunch of UA-cam videos how to build a pond pool. One guy on YT is David Pegan Buttler.
    Looks wonderful.

  • @COEXIST-ny4db
    @COEXIST-ny4db 2 роки тому +2

    What an amazing job you've done!! I WISH! Thanks so much for sharing!!

  • @koreanature
    @koreanature 2 роки тому +1

    My best friend, Enjoyed watching this video my friend Really awesome views Thank you Stay connected

  • @Antlers_life
    @Antlers_life Рік тому

    never gonna make one but here I am watching!

  • @antomano5623
    @antomano5623 2 місяці тому

    My son has the same t-shirt as that little child does, around the same age range too.

  • @Muntianbyahoo
    @Muntianbyahoo Рік тому +1

    This is so cool I would love to do this one day

  • @teichswimmer6746
    @teichswimmer6746 Рік тому +1

    Great project, thanks for sharing!

  • @carolewarner101
    @carolewarner101 2 роки тому +6

    Wow, that's amazing!!! My only question is about the exposed pond liner being subjected to UV rays. Won't that cause it to break down and eventually destroy it? Is there any way to conceal the pond liner better around the edges? We're dreaming of building a pool like this ourselves. Thanks so much for sharing!

    • @fixerjoe3283
      @fixerjoe3283  2 роки тому +2

      Thanks Carole. I went with polyethylene because it is not harmed by UV as a PVC liner would be. The company gives a 25 year warranty as well. Good question.

    • @fixerjoe3283
      @fixerjoe3283  2 роки тому +2

      There probably is a way to conceal the liner. A lot of ponds are lined with rock. I didn’t want to do that as it is a pool and needs vacuumed. You could probably attach rock to some type of wire mesh and hang it over the edge into the water. That would cover the liner but it’s additional work.

    • @dimask77
      @dimask77 2 роки тому

      Make a ledge or shelves at the waterline to place rocks or pavers to conceal the liner. ua-cam.com/video/uO94CeOS7wE/v-deo.html

  • @mark1622
    @mark1622 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks. You answered a lot of questions.

  • @DavidLopez-ek6dh
    @DavidLopez-ek6dh 9 місяців тому

    Great video! Detail was helpful!

  • @chrishouse5753
    @chrishouse5753 7 місяців тому

    Thanks for the info. Going to try to put into practice at my future home. b.t.w. when you said the units were not "english" I think you meant not American. Those are metric or SI units used in many english speaking countries around the world including your giant neighbour to the north. Cheers.

  • @Dadratrod
    @Dadratrod 2 роки тому +1

    Damn that looks pretty good I’ll give you five grand and build me one

  • @ponyrang
    @ponyrang 2 роки тому

    My best friend, that's a great video. I will always cheer for you in Korea I'm looking forward to a great video. Have a nice day.

  • @jmo2104
    @jmo2104 Рік тому

    So glad I found this. I've been hand digging and building one of my own but a much smaller one more for just hanging out in. My concern is the pump. And this may be a really stupid question so I apologize up front but if you submerge a pump in water it means it has electricity going to it right? Does anybody ever get shocked when they go in? I'm probably overthinking this but I finally finished digging and now I've got to think of this next step. I would appreciate anybody giving me some insight on this!
    And your pond is stunning!

    • @fixerjoe3283
      @fixerjoe3283  Рік тому

      Thanks. My pump is not submerged. You can use a submersible pump to move your water. I would highly recommend you power it off of a GFCI circuit for safety in case the motor casing develops a leak.

  • @brianwin5183
    @brianwin5183 10 місяців тому

    incredible! Thanks for sharing

  • @michaelsteele5495
    @michaelsteele5495 8 місяців тому

    Impressive, thanks for sharing. Anything thought about raising the skimmer higher? to the level of the rocks in an attempt to hide the liner?

    • @fixerjoe3283
      @fixerjoe3283  8 місяців тому

      Can’t go any higher as there is a hole through the liner now. That is one thing I would change.

  • @bridesnyc
    @bridesnyc Рік тому

    Beautiful! Great job

  • @waynemoodley9835
    @waynemoodley9835 2 роки тому

    Good stuff. Thanks for the information.

  • @janbrosh8444
    @janbrosh8444 Рік тому +1

    Great tutorial, I am about to start site preparation for my own natural pool. Can I ask where are you located ? I am in Northern Michigan and concerned about the pool freezing in winter.

    • @fixerjoe3283
      @fixerjoe3283  Рік тому +1

      Western PA. Just need to drain your pipes.

  • @logans3365
    @logans3365 Рік тому

    Much more beautiful and inviting than a more artificial pool, plus it’s more sustainable as well.
    I wonder if there is something you can line the pool with other than plastic though, clay perhaps

    • @fixerjoe3283
      @fixerjoe3283  Рік тому

      You can use clay. I have a friend who built a pond with a clay bottom. It holds water but the bottom is mooshy. I don’t like that feeling. Would be ok with rocks on top of the clay. That would be hard to sweep. That’s why I went the way I did.

    • @logans3365
      @logans3365 Рік тому

      @@fixerjoe3283 makes sense, it’s probably cheaper as well.
      Do you think stocking a few bottom feeding fish would relive the need to sweep the rocks?

    • @fixerjoe3283
      @fixerjoe3283  Рік тому

      @@logans3365 fish are a bad idea in pools because they create additional nutrients for the algae. Pond Guy sells muck eliminator that dissolves it

  • @allkindsofoutdooractivities

    Really great! Nice job

  • @buddtwin2
    @buddtwin2 2 роки тому +1

    So the level appears to be low is this just because it has not filled all the way or is there a reason behind this. Most natural pools iv been researching about has the pond overflowing into a shallow lip around the pool giving it a lot more of a natural appearance and also help with the filtration.

    • @fixerjoe3283
      @fixerjoe3283  2 роки тому

      Low level, but I have a low point for overflow which prevents the whole pool from filling up the whole way. In retrospect, the way you describe would be nicer. Less liner showing.

  • @richardbell5415
    @richardbell5415 Рік тому

    How deep should a natural pool be in west texas because of heat in summer

  • @lunark2440
    @lunark2440 2 роки тому +2

    Hi Joe- beautiful pool. We are going to build our own natural swimming pool here pretty soon. Wondering if you can expand on your decision to use a pool filter such as this, over a pond filter? I'm so torn about it. I do want a pump that can provide a lot of water movement. Thanks in advance!

    • @fixerjoe3283
      @fixerjoe3283  2 роки тому +1

      Hi LunaRK. My skimmer is a pond skimmer consisting of a net and woven plastic screen. The gravel in my pond along with plant roots acts as the filter. I could have incorporated a pool sand filter but I would need a larger pump and it likely would plug up too often and require backwashing. My setup is pretty passive. Just need to vacuum every so often. Hope this answers your question.

  • @antomano5623
    @antomano5623 Рік тому +1

    Why is the music in the background louder than you?

  • @tericarter2019
    @tericarter2019 Рік тому

    lovely!

  • @rosw-gd9555
    @rosw-gd9555 2 роки тому

    looks fab!

  • @Icleanpool168
    @Icleanpool168 Рік тому

    So good bro💓

  • @guygillmore2970
    @guygillmore2970 5 місяців тому

    Great job! How often do you need to hoover it?

    • @fixerjoe3283
      @fixerjoe3283  5 місяців тому +1

      Probably 2x a month during swim season

  • @lunark2440
    @lunark2440 Рік тому

    Hi Joe- question. You mentioned in your VID you shocked the pool with chlorine some? Is it safe to assume there is no aquatic life in the pool? Or have you added minnows or anything, and it's such a small amount of bleach it doesn't kill them? We are coming into spring and we have built our poop this past fall, and the water is cloudy. Unsure what to do at this point?

    • @fixerjoe3283
      @fixerjoe3283  Рік тому

      Aquatic life in the pool is not a good practice. Their waste will add more nutrients for algae and promote harmful bacteria. If you have life in your pool cloudiness could come from ammonia. It takes a while for silt to filter/settle out. I also used some activated carbon in net bags to help clean the water.

    • @lunark2440
      @lunark2440 Рік тому

      @Fixer Joe the only aquatic life in there are maybe 10 or 15 minnows. I doubt their playing any big factor into the health of the pool. I know a good amount of it is silt that has built up on the bottom and sides. I'm wondering if a partial water change, perhaps letting half tbe amount of water out, and refilling with hose water would be a good idea? The water was clear and healthy and we could see to the bottom, and we turned the waterfall system on and all the leaves and sludge got mixed up and now it's cloudy.

    • @fixerjoe3283
      @fixerjoe3283  Рік тому +1

      @@lunark2440 the leaves and sludge will definitely cloud it up. If you can vacuum that definitely helps. Let your pool sit still for a bit so everything settles first. If you don’t have a vacuum. Buy an inexpensive water jet leaf vacuum with a fine mesh bag on it.

  • @matheujew
    @matheujew Рік тому

    You should have had more pond shots and wetland filter shots

  • @EmilBrikha
    @EmilBrikha 11 місяців тому

    Did I hear that correctly? 30 mm thick liner? That’s 3 cm! How would that thickness even be flexible like that?

  • @laurajordan1882
    @laurajordan1882 Рік тому

    Omg I'm trying to make a small organic pond and small organic pool... don't supposed I can hire you ??!!

  • @Edward-rg8mh
    @Edward-rg8mh 2 роки тому +1

    Beautiful job. To me a natural pool would be one with no pump and no filter, and uses only water plants to clean the water. I'm going to build a totally natural pool with floating water plants. Also I could always turn it into a fish pond.

    • @kaydog890
      @kaydog890 Рік тому +1

      I don't think you've looked at still water in nature. Good luck. Post a video a month or two after it's done.

  • @kepakeepa-mulligan7241
    @kepakeepa-mulligan7241 Рік тому

    What's that book again?

  • @joeycaldwell8015
    @joeycaldwell8015 2 роки тому

    I would love to know more about the plumbing.

    • @fixerjoe3283
      @fixerjoe3283  2 роки тому

      I used polyethylene pipe except at the pump connections. I had to covert to PVC there. 1 1/2 for suction and return. 1” for the pond bypass/discharge line. I also converted to pvc for the pond inlet. That help?

    • @joeycaldwell8015
      @joeycaldwell8015 2 роки тому

      @@fixerjoe3283 It does because I was picturing all pvc,. So that is way less work. more flexibility, and probably easier to replace. I'm still curious about the occasional bleaching. I suppose when you said you make sure all bleach like stuff is out of the water before sending it to filter; did you just turn the pump that pumps to filter off?

    • @fixerjoe3283
      @fixerjoe3283  2 роки тому

      @@joeycaldwell8015 I have a tee on the pump discharge line. One end goes to the pond. The other end goes back to the far side of the pool to create a current towards the skimmer. I shut the valve on the line that goes to the pond so all water goes directly back to the pool. Then I add 1/2 gallon of bleach and let it recirculate for a few hours. I check the water with a pool test kit to make sure there is no free chlorine before opening the valve to send water back to the pond/treatment zone.

    • @joeycaldwell8015
      @joeycaldwell8015 2 роки тому

      @@fixerjoe3283 Thank you, and Wow only a half gallon for that huge pool so it is very effective filter. Thank you so much look forward to your next installments.

  • @Macca81
    @Macca81 9 місяців тому

    What do you mean by "standard international units, not English"?

    • @fixerjoe3283
      @fixerjoe3283  9 місяців тому

      The units in the book are SI. So being in the US, you will likely want to convert them to English units.

    • @Macca81
      @Macca81 9 місяців тому

      Oh, English uses SI, just like 99% of the world. You mean imperial! Gotcha!

  • @gabrielantal193
    @gabrielantal193 2 роки тому

    Hi...is that PVC liner?

    • @fixerjoe3283
      @fixerjoe3283  2 роки тому

      No. It’s reinforced polyethylene.

  • @sleepersix
    @sleepersix Рік тому

    How much to rent the machines?

    • @fixerjoe3283
      @fixerjoe3283  Рік тому

      Luckily it was my dad’s. It only cost me $400 for transportation.

  • @jamesrow3794
    @jamesrow3794 8 місяців тому

    Full of frogs

  • @Mosquito-balls
    @Mosquito-balls 2 роки тому

    Id rather not get giardia from bacteria

    • @fixerjoe3283
      @fixerjoe3283  2 роки тому +2

      Giardia is bacteria, not from bacteria. It’s known as beaver fever and there are no beavers in my pool. So it’s perfectly safe. Plus I didn’t invite you.

    • @ticker6027
      @ticker6027 2 роки тому

      🤣🤣🤣

  • @francus7227
    @francus7227 8 місяців тому

    Better than nothing. I have a much better design that's much cheaper....

  • @thenaturalswimmingpondco.1883
    @thenaturalswimmingpondco.1883 2 роки тому

    Looks like poo

    • @fixerjoe3283
      @fixerjoe3283  2 роки тому +4

      Mad you didn’t get my business.

    • @MimMim-hs2rs
      @MimMim-hs2rs 2 роки тому +10

      It seems you have a professional company that builds natural pools? Kind of sad that you would feel it's okay to tell someone who chose to take on a project of this magnitude for the enjoyment of his family that it looks like poo, the fact that it was his first and done by research and guidance of a book is quite remarkable, I'd have a lot more respect towards you if instead of knocking it would rather compliment and offer your help/service if ever need be, I'm sure others would feel the same. Best to you likewise.

  • @bluebuilding
    @bluebuilding Рік тому

    all that work to leave the plastic showing ?