Same here, I'm from the Netherlands, waterparks aren't really a thing here with our climate. We only have a few indoor ones but nothing like where these videos come from 😭
A simple overhand knot will hold two extension cords together and keep them from pulling apart. Just wrap one cord end once (or twice) around the other before plugging them into each other. Now when you pull, it actually draws the two ends of the cords more tightly together rather than apart.
Thank you pool guy and your team for all you do at the park. My family and I have enjoyed a summer of fun. Best after work get away. Kids loved it when I walked in the door and said get your trunks on. We're going to the park. Glad the storm didn't hit as bad as they thought out here. Hope to see a follow up video on how the park did. Did the floats fly away?
Good hack on the pump float, but I think I would add a piece of plastic tubing above the zip tye to keep it from moving up the shaft. Hope you guys and gals ride thru safe and sound!
I wonder if the zip tie will stay on its own. would be nice, cuz then it's adjustable. if it does move, the worst case is the float just moves up to the factory position. the way it looks, the pump doesn't turn off until the float reaches the bottom. by changing the level the float activates the pump, be aware, it can cause the pump to short-cycle.
Liberty pumps are good, do not buy zoeller. But any pump in stock is better than none. Love that catalog, never seen the store! Be safe love to see the aftermath.
Sumppumps are designed like that for a reason the bodies of them are cooled by the water so it doesnt overheat and fail putting a zip tie on them will not have it fully submerged in the water thus creating a higher chance of failure granted if you guys are expecting lots and lots of water to be in there it might not be an issue but just food for thought
Hello I’m currently in the middle of tropical storm Nicolas and thought I would say hi because my power keeps going back on and off so I won’t have time to watch this probably but just wanted to say hi see y’all when I have power again Edit: you guys I'm ok I was without power for a very long time but after a lot of clean up and repairs we made it out ok! I wish the best to everyone who was effected by the storm!
Seeing this is “just” a tropical storm, tubes were left out and umbrellas left standing (but zip tied). I’m guessing those would be taken in with a hurricane? What other preps would there be for a hurricane? (Great channel, BTW)
Everything that could basically break or plow away would be removed Into restrooms, pools would be drained more than a foot, all water going into park would be shut off, all signage would be removed, canvases from shade structures would be removed.
Seeing as it's the last full weekend, would it be an option to deflate a portion of the tubes and just leave enough for the event? I'm guessing the tubes will get deflated anyway for the end of season.
@@thepoolguy can you do a video on deflating tubes in creative ways? fire and a harpoon launcher might be a good starting point. keep up the good work and videos
For the filters, the check valve sometimes doesn't seat correctly, and over time the filter will drain back into the surge pit. Something for the attraction pumps. So, to save us work for restart, we just close the valves.
Dumb question; why not throw all the chairs in the pool too? Those will sink to the bottom and come out squeaky clean when it's over! I'd bet the tubes are going to go AWOL though...
Hey just for laughs, I know you have all the emergency power panels labelled as such but just for shits and giggles you can get RED receptacles that will identify an emergency source of power without question..... That and they are available in commercial and "hospital" grade.. Far superior to the residential grade junk you can get anywhere.
@@REWYRED Electrician. I’ve installed a couple red outlets for this exact reason (battery or generator backup). I’ve also dealt with the orange isolated ground receptacles in server rooms. A red GFCI would be nice for them since their pump house clearly has wet conditions and is partially exposed to weather, unless their breaker already covers that type of protection.
@@joeythefoxxo Hey right on! I am an electrician in a hospital and deal with these almost daily, both these and orange isolated outlets as well as isolated systems... Amazing how many people on staff that SHOULD know what red outlets mean do not have a clue🤷♂️ I agree with having a red GFCI here BUT, I'd only worry if it's being used to supply back up sump pumps, and it trips as we know can happen if something merely gets damp that it could knock out said pumps and now you run the risk of the room starting to flood..... Just my 2 cents though.
@@REWYRED That is very true. In that case that would be the time to mess with higher tolerance GFCI’s. It’s true that there is a risk for flooding should they trip, but if there’s a fault to make them trip, it’s better to at least have human life be safe. Plus with two different GFCI’s and two pumps it’s unlikely both would trip, I think. Also just wondering, you ever mess with the blue voltage suppression outlets? They’re just surge protector outlets with a fancy name. I know some hospitals use them.
@@thepoolguy Thanks for taking the time to reply. I’m in England and other than heavy rain (which is probably just moderate to you guys) we don’t really get extreme weather. Makes sense for them to be on the pool. :-)
We’re all the life jackets you were removing kids life jackets or did all of them Kid and adult have a crotch strap on it? Just something odd I know Just being observant : )
Do you really think throwing the tubes in the water will save them??? NO... it will not. Soon as you start getting wind gusting, they will be out of the water and flying all over the park. Why do you not have netting to put over the entire stack and secure the net???
I'm only 2 mins into the video... I know it's cost, but wouldn't it be worth it to just drain the water from the pools and tanks, cancel the 1 corporate event (I'm sure they'd understand given the storm) and begin the closed season early? We all know climate change is a thing now, if you're a climate change denier or not, so, some "seasonal" operations may have to change. If I owned the park, that's what I'd do tbh. Hide everything away, drain the water, lock the doors and let nature have at it, then open the park if needed, within the time I have allowed (that's why I say possibly cancel the corporate higher) and let the off season begin. I dunno, perhaps I'm too much on the "prepare for the worst" side of things, but my life motto from my grandparents was "brace for the worst. Expect the worst and anything you get is just a bonus" and as a guy living with depression, honestly, life is better when you expect nothing, because anything you get seems amazing. Perhaps that's just me, but, yeah, im not in the water park industry, you can guess why based on my comment lol.
Be safe my guys. I have no idea how I got hooked on American waterpark maintenance videos but here I am 😅
😂 thank you thank you
Same here, I'm from the Netherlands, waterparks aren't really a thing here with our climate. We only have a few indoor ones but nothing like where these videos come from 😭
Me neither lol
🤣
Cause you want a new job!!
Keep that river motivated! GO RIVER!!
you can do it river, don't let your dreams be dreams, just do it!
A simple overhand knot will hold two extension cords together and keep them from pulling apart. Just wrap one cord end once (or twice) around the other before plugging them into each other. Now when you pull, it actually draws the two ends of the cords more tightly together rather than apart.
Dude I so sorry😢❤❤stay safe and all of you friends and coworkers stay safe
Thank you pool guy and your team for all you do at the park. My family and I have enjoyed a summer of fun. Best after work get away. Kids loved it when I walked in the door and said get your trunks on. We're going to the park. Glad the storm didn't hit as bad as they thought out here. Hope to see a follow up video on how the park did. Did the floats fly away?
Awesome, glad you enjoy the park. We do our best... looks like we had some cabana damage and not floats lost
ThePoolGuy uploads. I click! It's simple! Hope the storm doesn't go too badly!
Hope things fared well. Will we get an after the storm video?
Good hack on the pump float, but I think I would add a piece of plastic tubing above the zip tye to keep it from moving up the shaft. Hope you guys and gals ride thru safe and sound!
I was thinking the same - or enough zip ties to fill the gap to keep it from creeping!
I wonder if the zip tie will stay on its own. would be nice, cuz then it's adjustable. if it does move, the worst case is the float just moves up to the factory position. the way it looks, the pump doesn't turn off until the float reaches the bottom. by changing the level the float activates the pump, be aware, it can cause the pump to short-cycle.
LOL, I love it when I herd "Trovis is here."😂 He is a friendly of mine and I cant wait to call him that.
You have to ask him why that's his nick name
I wish you all the best as you fair this storm. Stay safe you and your family
Liberty pumps are good, do not buy zoeller. But any pump in stock is better than none. Love that catalog, never seen the store! Be safe love to see the aftermath.
I love the International Harvester sign you have on one of the fences
Thanks for the video, looks like you've prepared as best as you can. Hopefully nothing gets damaged and you all stay safe!
Stay safe. Awesome to hear you have open discussions with your team. You will go far. God speed.
love to see after
and good luck
Stay safe! Thanks for showing
I hope you don’t have too many issues with yourself or at the park… best wishes!
Sumppumps are designed like that for a reason the bodies of them are cooled by the water so it doesnt overheat and fail putting a zip tie on them will not have it fully submerged in the water thus creating a higher chance of failure granted if you guys are expecting lots and lots of water to be in there it might not be an issue but just food for thought
Thanks for sharing. Love seeing the inner operations.
Best of Luck from England
I know this park!! I’ve been here so many times, it’s a smaller park but still good!
good luck guys!
Good luck
Cant wait for the aftermath after the storm
I love your videos !! I am also totally hooked !!
Hello I’m currently in the middle of tropical storm Nicolas and thought I would say hi because my power keeps going back on and off so I won’t have time to watch this probably but just wanted to say hi see y’all when I have power again Edit: you guys I'm ok I was without power for a very long time but after a lot of clean up and repairs we made it out ok! I wish the best to everyone who was effected by the storm!
Stay safe there bud!
Yup
Hopefully you guys just get some rain and are safe! Looking forward to the follow up video :)
I really love your channel. Where can I learn to do this stuff so I might be able to work at a Waterpark?
I hope you guys make it through
Seeing this is “just” a tropical storm, tubes were left out and umbrellas left standing (but zip tied). I’m guessing those would be taken in with a hurricane? What other preps would there be for a hurricane? (Great channel, BTW)
Everything that could basically break or plow away would be removed Into restrooms, pools would be drained more than a foot, all water going into park would be shut off, all signage would be removed, canvases from shade structures would be removed.
@MewSn0wk1tty no, imagine getting hit by something like a flying chair or getting killed by a flying table. That's why
I like Northern Tool. It's like a high class Harbor Freight.
I worked tube rentals for 2 summers at Raging Waters San Dimas. I know what it's like to throw and stack 1000+ tubes a day. I feel your pain
Check out Tsurumi Pumps if you want some sump pumps that will last longer.
Send some of that rain over this way to AZ. Could definitely use some rain
Seeing as it's the last full weekend, would it be an option to deflate a portion of the tubes and just leave enough for the event? I'm guessing the tubes will get deflated anyway for the end of season.
Ehh, not sure how busy this weekend will be, but don't feel like doing all that work now....
"Praise Texas" indeed. Kinda wish I lived there these days. Lots of neat things about Texas.
Rode it out here in SE Tex, where is this water park? it looks like a great place to visit.
KATY
Terbaik 👍
Stay safe
Random question... what's the old car @ about 1:10 in?
That's an old 16' flat bed that is part of the stage.
Is there an overflow on all the pool sumps
Is the only reason for shutting down the pumps is to prevent the controls & VFDs from getting hammered by power surges?
probably also if they get wet; to prevent shorts
I live 45 mins away and I never knew this park existed
be safe out there :(
This was on my recommended lol
How do you guys typically deflate your tubes for the end of the season? Or do you not even deflate them at all?
Put a straw into the air port
@@thepoolguy That is an awesome tip. Now if I can just remember it the next time I need to deflate something.
@@thepoolguy can you do a video on deflating tubes in creative ways? fire and a harpoon launcher might be a good starting point. keep up the good work and videos
12:48 Me trying to plug my charger in every night.
A raise for B for yeeting the tubes into the river, and for Miguel because zip-ties rule.
The one downvote for this video was from "Nicholas" because they did a good job.
Need an update as how it ternd out after it pass thow
The weather is normal for us brits
Why do you have to shut off the valves on the pumps?????
I was wondering the same thing
For the filters, the check valve sometimes doesn't seat correctly, and over time the filter will drain back into the surge pit. Something for the attraction pumps. So, to save us work for restart, we just close the valves.
Better safe then sorry,
You might hope for a flood if you keep wrapping all those cords around each other. 🔥 lol
Wait you own the park?? Bro I never knew
nop just high level managmemt
wait you own this water park
Dumb question; why not throw all the chairs in the pool too? Those will sink to the bottom and come out squeaky clean when it's over!
I'd bet the tubes are going to go AWOL though...
first keep up the good vids
Please Sta Safe!!!
I am actually sitting at home with no power because of the Hurricane
Hey just for laughs, I know you have all the emergency power panels labelled as such but just for shits and giggles you can get RED receptacles that will identify an emergency source of power without question..... That and they are available in commercial and "hospital" grade.. Far superior to the residential grade junk you can get anywhere.
Even GFCI’s and stuff can be bought in red.
@@joeythefoxxo Yep! Switches, covers Etc in standard and "Decora" types..
You must work at a supplier, electrician or work in a hospital?
@@REWYRED Electrician. I’ve installed a couple red outlets for this exact reason (battery or generator backup). I’ve also dealt with the orange isolated ground receptacles in server rooms. A red GFCI would be nice for them since their pump house clearly has wet conditions and is partially exposed to weather, unless their breaker already covers that type of protection.
@@joeythefoxxo Hey right on! I am an electrician in a hospital and deal with these almost daily, both these and orange isolated outlets as well as isolated systems... Amazing how many people on staff that SHOULD know what red outlets mean do not have a clue🤷♂️
I agree with having a red GFCI here BUT, I'd only worry if it's being used to supply back up sump pumps, and it trips as we know can happen if something merely gets damp that it could knock out said pumps and now you run the risk of the room starting to flood..... Just my 2 cents though.
@@REWYRED That is very true. In that case that would be the time to mess with higher tolerance GFCI’s. It’s true that there is a risk for flooding should they trip, but if there’s a fault to make them trip, it’s better to at least have human life be safe. Plus with two different GFCI’s and two pumps it’s unlikely both would trip, I think.
Also just wondering, you ever mess with the blue voltage suppression outlets? They’re just surge protector outlets with a fancy name. I know some hospitals use them.
Bro I work at a northern tool 🤣
Hope the transformer dose not fail again.
Just out of interest… why would you not take the tubes and jackets inside to prevent the risk of losing them?
Life jackets were put away. The tubes were easier to out in the pools, and didn't go anywhere
@@thepoolguy Thanks for taking the time to reply. I’m in England and other than heavy rain (which is probably just moderate to you guys) we don’t really get extreme weather. Makes sense for them to be on the pool. :-)
Summer is over 😒
Disgrace where is the American flag next to the Texas flag
We’re all the life jackets you were removing kids life jackets or did all of them Kid and adult have a crotch strap on it? Just something odd I know Just being observant : )
Do you really think throwing the tubes in the water will save them??? NO... it will not. Soon as you start getting wind gusting, they will be out of the water and flying all over the park. Why do you not have netting to put over the entire stack and secure the net???
Interesting that we didn't have any tubes leave the pool.
I'm only 2 mins into the video... I know it's cost, but wouldn't it be worth it to just drain the water from the pools and tanks, cancel the 1 corporate event (I'm sure they'd understand given the storm) and begin the closed season early?
We all know climate change is a thing now, if you're a climate change denier or not, so, some "seasonal" operations may have to change.
If I owned the park, that's what I'd do tbh. Hide everything away, drain the water, lock the doors and let nature have at it, then open the park if needed, within the time I have allowed (that's why I say possibly cancel the corporate higher) and let the off season begin.
I dunno, perhaps I'm too much on the "prepare for the worst" side of things, but my life motto from my grandparents was "brace for the worst. Expect the worst and anything you get is just a bonus" and as a guy living with depression, honestly, life is better when you expect nothing, because anything you get seems amazing.
Perhaps that's just me, but, yeah, im not in the water park industry, you can guess why based on my comment lol.
Stay safe