Opening up our above ground Saltwater pool after Winter for the first time!
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- Опубліковано 4 жов 2024
- This is our First Season, opening up our Salt Water Pool. Last season when we first opened up our pool it was still a 100% Chemical pool.
In this video, we will go through the super simple steps that we take to open up our saltwater pool along with some pool opening tips.
Amazingly, it was easier than we ever imagined. We are still so thankful and happy that we switched last season from Chemical to Saltwater Pool.
We have no regrets at all and for those who always ask us, we have absolutely no evidence of any deterioration or rust anywhere on our pool's framework or legs.
With a few important items that you will purchase before each pool season ends, it is super easy to keep your pool covered all year long and open it back up with clear blue water that only needs some light vacuuming and very little if any balancing of the pool water.
All the items we had used during the winter are pictured here in the video.
They were all purchased on Amazon (See the links below).
In The Swim Pool Winterizing and Closing Kit - Up to 7,500 Gallons
Includes: 1 Qt. Winterizer, 1 Qt. Winter Stain-Away, 1 Lb. Chlorine Free Pool Shock, 1 Winter Sorb, and 1 Winter Pool Floater
Slow-release floater keeps your pool oxidized all winter long
Also larger capacity pool kits available through this link
amzn.to/3ok4jHo
SALT WATER CHLORINE GENERATOR TEST STRIPS 40 CT amzn.to/371fPQk
AQUACHEK 551236 7-WAY 100 COUNT POOL WATER TEST STRIPS (Great Buy for the quantity and price! ) amzn.to/3tMX3Gf
Intex 28620EP Rechargeable Handheld Vacuum, Grey
We Love this Vacuum and it's Perfect for quick jobs!
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DIRT ERASER SPONGES (Just like Magic Eraser Brand)(20 Pack) Extra Large Eraser Sponge - Extra Thick, Long Lasting, Premium Melamine Sponges in Bulk - Multi Surface Power Scrubber Foam Cleaning Pads - Bathtub, Floor, Baseboard, Bathroom, Wall Cleaner
amzn.to/3abyTNH
WINTER POOL PILLOW
4’ x 4’ Pool Cover Pillow for Above Ground Swimming Pools. Extra Thick, Ultra Strong and Airtight to Last All Season. Stays Centered for Easy Cleanup. Cord Included. amzn.to/2MVoCMU
COVER YOUR POOL WITH A WINTER POOL COVER
Robelle Winter Pool Cover for Round Above Ground Swimming Pools, 18-ft. Round Pool ( This link works for Other size pools too! ) amzn.to/3tLu1Xs
ENSURE A TIGHT SEAL WITH POOL COVER SEALER (like Saran Wrap for your pool cover)
Horizon HVWCS-12 Winter Cover Sealer for Above Ground Pool Covers, 500-Feet SARAN WRAP ON TOP OF YOUR COVER FOR THAT EXTRA SEAL amzn.to/2Nn00N6
VACUUM all debris
Intex 28003E Deluxe Maintenance Kit for Above Ground Pools
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BACKWASH the Pump
Milliard 50 ft Heavy Duty Backwash Hose, Great for Water Disposal - Weather and Chemical Resistant - 2-inch Diameter
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STEPS TO OPEN YOUR POOL
• Get the Pressure washer out/Set-Up
• Get Blower out /
• Remove Pool Cover
• Wash both sides of the cover with a pressure washer
• Use a blower to dry it off.
• Remove strings from pool and pool pillow.
• Remove Air from pool pillow
• Use light pressure to clean the pool pillow
• Pillow strings - After they are dry, place them in a zip lock freezer bag to store
for next year.
• Label in case you forget what they are for.
• Remove any winter pool kit floaters and discard in the trash
• Pressure wash exterior of the pool
• Hook up any Solar lighting around the pool
• Bring pump out and hook up to pool
• Bring Skimmer out and hook up to pool
• Bring Saltwater System out and hook up to pool
• Bring Waterfall out and hook up to the system
• Add Water to the desired level
• Remove any debris seen
• Vacuum poolside walls and the bottom to get
any slime off and removed.
• Check your pool with a pool test kit or test strips to determine what you will need to add to get the water balanced before ever turning on your saltwater generator's boost cycle for 24hrs.
• This could take short time or even longer depend on your pool's current chemistry.
• Once your pool is reading normal range levels (balanced) it is time to
• check your saltwater content with a saltwater test
• strip and determine how much salt you will need to add to your pool.
• Turn on your pump for FP settings and then turn on your saltwater system
• for the required time for your size pool capacity/size.
• For your pool boost cycle time and/or if you are putting salt in, it is 8x the amount of time you normally run your saltwater system based
on page 19 of your Intex manual.
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What can I say? We were flabergasted about the fact that our Saltwater Pool did not require one single additive as it was already 95% balanced. We expected to have to show you a lot more detail about getting the water balanced but we didn't need to. Are we elated? Absolutely. Can I say it again ? Make the saltwater switch. Less worries, less time maintaining, less money out of your pocket. Hands down the best decision we ever made to make that switch from chemicals to a Saltwater pool.
Mover and Shaker you are 100 % spot on about the IN THE SWIM WINTERIZING KIT we took our cover off 2 weeks ago because temp was 80 degrees here in Chicago and knew the kit says it last 6 months so we wanted to start getting it ready the water was crystal clear and water temp was 58 when uncovering currently were at 68 degree water temp but air temp to be in mid 80s this weekend might have to go for that first swim of 2021 as always GREAT VIDEOS BY YOU AND THE HUBBY!!
Oh thank you! Yes, it is exciting isn't it? We have not had to add anything to our water. Temp is gonna be 85 here tommorow. We are looking forward to the possibility of getting in the pool. Good luck and we hope you will be in it too! We should just go ahead and buy the winter kit ahead of time before the price goes up. 😉
@@MoverandShaker shhhh lol i think your right i know it wont affect you because of tbe saltwater filter but we even stocked up on the liquid chlorine because of a possible shortage i uploaded a opening video myself hope you seen it i get stage fright though lol HAPPY SWIMMING!!
I’m brand new to owning a pool/saltwater system. When you say getting the water balanced…what are you adding to achieve that?
@@jordanwilliamson3797 Your measuring Total Hardness, Total Chlorine, PH, Free Chlorine, Alkalinity, and Stabilizer. So if you have pool test strips for a chemical pool you would test the water to see what you are low on and then purchase the products in your nearest home improvement store or pool store. If you have a Leslie's pool store in your area they are amazing at testing your pool water and spitting out a report on exactly what you need, how much you need and then at what time and what order to put it in. So once the water is balanced, you put salt in, then you run your pump for 24hrs, and then you will begin boosting depending on the chart specifications for your size pool. Ours boosted 32 hrs I believe but everyone's is different. Once your pool is in this stage, you will probably very rarely ever have to add much to your pool as long it continues to stay balanced.
Your videos are so very helpful. My husband and I are so greatful to you for taking the time to creat these videos to help people like my husband and I.
You have helped prevent a lot of errors and saved us a ton of time.
Figuring the pump and filter, the amount of salt scares me, but with your help, I feel more at ease.
Wishing you and your family a beautiful 2023 full of beautiful memories . Thank you again for sharing your knowledge!❤
Wow! thank you for being so appreciative. Yes, in the beginning we were scared too but you keep studying that manual and you will get it and then it will smooth sailing! It is intimidating at first and confusing and the manual doesn't make a lot of sense. Everything worked out. For our pool we run the pump 6 hours and the saltwater system 4 to 5 hrs . Have a great Summer!
Wow just look at that water 🙌 👏 amazing
I know!!!! Thank You and we are feeling so lucky.!
Very Impressed. Good job. Thanks for the link for the winter pool kit. I am going to switch to that one this fall. My kit did not have the same results as yours.
Thank you!
Wow finally opening video. I haven’t watched yet but I am going to. 😍. First to comment yaaaay
We didn't have to do anything whatsoever to our water we were just as shocked!
Opening mine tomorrow!
Well I hope you get as luckly as we did. We didn't expect our pool to be so ready to go. I love my Saltwater pool!!! LOL We are now only waiting for the water to warm up. Congrats on the pool opening! Have a great summer!
@@MoverandShaker I've learned so much from watching and rewatching your videos!! Im opening my 18x52 (14" sand filter and salt water chlorinator) for the first time. Would have been lost without you guys! Im here in Savannah GA. Cant wait to get it up and running!!
Oh wow thank you so much. We thought we messed up the initial saltwater video we did and were so worried about everyone getting mad because we explained things not all correctly in that video. Thank God you were able to get yours going. I remember the anxiety we had about learning the whole saltwater switch but we made it through all of that.
@@MoverandShaker i sure appreciate your transparency....i am new to all of it! Following in your foot steps!
@@MoverandShaker wish i could buy yall a shot!!!! Come down to GA!!??!!
Great start up video. This is going to be our first season with the sand filter and salt system so I will follow your lead in the fall. I did install a Hayward skimmer along with the sand filter and I’m pretty happy with it so far. Our cover wouldn’t stay on so our pool was essentially uncovered all winter. As you can imagine it was a mess but it’s finally almost ready.
I would sell that pool cover that won't fit and get you one that will and buy the saran wrap stuff to wrap around it and a pool pillow. It opens up so crystal clearn and less headache for you next time, plus during any rainstorms salt water won't be splashing all over the metal supports where they connect because it will be covered.
Do you have to have a sand filter to go with the salt water pump or can I just use the salt water filter?
Pool looks amazing. I found your videos from searching salt water startup videos (purchased the system this year) to know what I need to do even I fill pool up (get water tested before adding salt or not). I'm also glad to see that there's someone on here from VA that leaves their pool up. I've been nervous about doing that so I take mind down every year. Im over at the foot of the blie ridge mountains side.
I do have one suggestion tho if pool supply prices ever go down. You should upgrade your inlet strainers to 1.5" to get the most out of your sand filter. I did that to my previous pool and to skinner pulled so much better. I also upgraded to a Hayward inwall skimmer last year which is nice also.
Thanks for watching our videos. Yes, we love our saltwater pool! We were insanely nervous at first with mostly confusion but now we realize we made the best decision we could have ever made.. Now we have so little to worry about. Thanks for your suggestions we have always wanted to accomplish your ideas as well but just nervous about cutting into the pool to make the Hayward skimmer switch and switch over to the 1.5" hoses to the pump as well. We are planning on relocating in the next few years so this equipment and the pool will stay but we will try it on our next new pool install.
@@MoverandShaker I was also nervous about cutting into the pool to do the 1.5" inlets (done them on my first pool) but I was given a free pool so honestly wouldn't be out anything if I messed up. Now the skimmer on the other hand is a different story. We bought a bigger pool last year so cutting into a brand new one was unsettling lol.
What??!! Uncovered my pool and its green!!
Well you're gonna have to get your pool balanced anyways in order to start fresh so you might want to take a look at our green pool video video that might help.
Hi! I jist came across your video - so helpful! I need to winterize our saltwater pool for the first time. Do you have a video about your winterizing process? I can't seem to find it if you do. Thanks in advance!
ua-cam.com/video/kvh7KATxi58/v-deo.html. We did this last year. We We'll probably do another one in a few days just so that if anything is changed it would be updated
We have an 18’ x 48” about 7500 gallon above ground (best way) we did chlorine last year and I bought a salt cell to use this year instead of buying chlorine. We took it all the way down (drained and put away) I have never used a salt cell - when we get it all set up and filled again, I was told to run the pump for about 24 hours with about 4 bags of salt before turning on the cell. What do you suggest I do to officially open with no water and having to start fresh?
You should fill up your pool 1st and circulate the water for 8hours with the pump on and then get a water sample to your local pool store with a sample of your water. At this point, you need to follow the suggested add-ins in order to get your water completely balanced before starting the salt water chlorinator. And yes that means you have to put certain chemicals in your pool first. Once your water is completely balanced then Then slowly add your salt per the saltwater manual and you will need to let it Circulate for the amount of hours for your size pool to make sure everything has dissolved very well. Then you need to check your salt levels with salt water strips to make sure It's in the range for your size pool after that you should be on cruise control. The only time we've had to add more salt is if there are heavy rains or we do more backwashing than usual. We very rarely ever have to add anything 2our pool again.
Can you link what test strips you use also the winterizer kit
Any links we have will always be in our video description
1. SALT WATER CHLORINE GENERATOR TEST STRIPS 40 CT amzn.to/371fPQk
2. AQUACHEK 551236 7-WAY 100 COUNT POOL WATER TEST STRIPS (Great Buy for the quantity and price! ) amzn.to/3tMX3Gf We use both of those about once a week or after two or more days of rain in a row. The winterizer kit we used was this one...
3. In The Swim Pool Winterizing and Closing Kit - Up to 7,500 Gallons
Includes: 1 Qt. Winterizer, 1 Qt. Winter Stain-Away, 1 Lb. Chlorine Free Pool Shock, 1 Winter Sorb, and 1 Winter Pool Floater
Slow-release floater keeps your pool oxidized all winter long
Also larger capacity pool kits available through this link
amzn.to/3ok4jHo
Thanks for watching!
Do u drain past the ports , with winterizing? How does the salt water affect your vinyl liner? I'm thinking about switching to salt water this summer 🤔
The salt has not had any effect on the vinyl liner itself. Yes we drain past the ports but that is not required with the use of strainer hole plugs however for safety sake since our pool is near the house we do it as a precaution
@@MoverandShaker ok.is that an Intex salt generator?
amzn.to/4alTknN. Yes, it is! Here it is.
Also, do you recommend a salt water system? I am wanting to convert mine over. I see Intex makes an EOC and an Ozone one... thank you!
We're not familiar with the ozone one however we switch to salt water and once you get past the learning curve of the initial setup it is the best decision you'll ever make because you spend less time worrying about the chemical content of your pool and you also save money because you're not buying chemicals all the time so yes recommended as long as you are willing to put in the effort to take care of your pool to keep the salt off of your pool after every use by rinsing It
How long do you run filter before checking levels. Do you add sanitizer before checking levels?
If you mean testing the water, then that would be once a week but we have a saltwater system now so we don't typically ever add anything at all and we are loving life in our salt water pool.
Where do you live ? Do you get freezing temps like us in Canada?
Thanks for the video
Chesapeake, VA and we have mild winters in comparison to Canada 🇨🇦 and the water temp drops dramatically in Mid Sept until the end of May before it is warm enough to swim.
Hi!! What type of weather do you have in the winter?? Do you have snow?
We have snow! (See on our channels Community tab a few photos down)We also have freezing rain, temps in the low teens, cold winds etc...
@@MoverandShaker I had an inflatable pool for 5 years. This year, I bought a Summer Waves metal frame model. My plan is to leave it up during the winter. I'm hoping it will not ruin it. I will watch your other videos 😉 Thanks!!
What size sand pump filter do y’all use
16" PUMP INTEX MODEL NUMBER - SF60110-2 IT'S THIS ONE at this link but when we purchased it didn't have cleaner combo purchase required. amzn.to/3w3ePYK
Did you have to bond and ground this pool?
No I paid an professional electrician to come out and knock a hole in the wall On the outside of the house Which connects to an outlet on the inside of the house that's grounded. He put like a weather Box around it
Where did you buy the pool at please and thank you.
So I set my pool up and im missing a leg sleeve!
What?!!! Was that a return??? was everything sealed only one strip of tape all the way across? Call them ASAP and tell them you have family coming in next weekend and this is Urgent
@@MoverandShaker yep sealed box from academy sports.... everything else looks good. Worst case I will just put the leg behind the belt like the older style pools. Still pretty strange
If it was sealed then intex need to replace it ASAP you can't add water that pool without those Unless you can find one on Amazon and get faster and then when you get the 1 from intex just sell it back on Amazon or eBay
@@MoverandShaker I've looked for a replacement and can't find one. Will contact them Monday morning.
@@MoverandShaker did you end up putting the pavers on top of the tarp or burying them?
How long is your off season?
8 months
Doesn’t it say not to run the pump more than 12 hours straight?
I've never heard that. how else would you boost your Pool for over 24 hours When the salt water system relies on the pump to be running with it at all times
@@MoverandShaker in my Manuel it says not to run the pump no more than 12 hours at a time constant. I agree with you, seems silly to me but maybe they are worried about cheap internals inside the pump
We’re do you live? I live in Wisconsin
Virginia
We tried salt water last year but ours got green. Not sure why. I have the same pump and that salt water pump thing. Is it supposed to produce it's own chlorine?
Yes we LOVE our SALT WATER SYSTEM. So much money saved on NOT BUYING Chemicals, not worrying, never having to research anymore and never been unsure again. Yes, we did have a slight green pool scare but sometimes rain, and neglect can do that. We have a Green Pool Scare Video if you want to watch. It will show the before and after at the end and what we did to get it back to normal.
Salt Water is the way to go. At first we were very intimidated but it we were able to get through it all and now we do make sure we vacuum every other day or so and we run our pump 8hrs and 6hrs on the chlorinator. We manually plug it in each day. We aren't that high tech. The timer would work but we don't like the outlet being exposed if it rains.
You really should reconsider. The Salt Water System does produce it's own Chlorine and santizes the pool but you still have to vaccuum and remember that the pool has to be Balanced before you ever run that system in boost mode for the set up. If you don't your wasting your time. Good luck if you try again.
@@MoverandShaker thank you. I did watch that video. So we had to reopen ours and drain and fill. We didn't cover it last year so we have already used liquid chlorine. What do I need to do to change it now to salt if that's what we wanted to do?
@@natalieveal3450 Your water has to be balanced before converting. We use. these test strips. amzn.to/3woVjUEe You need to make sure everything on the test strip is in the o.k. range. Whatever isn't you need to fix it first. Once balanced, look at your chart in the Salt System book to find out how much salt for your size pool. Add one bag first with only the pump swirling it around with a brush so there is no chunks. Add next bag, do the same thing and so forth. Don't over salt or you will have to drain a portion of your pool water in order to get the salt back out. Put your pump on FP (free pump). Let pump run for 24 hrs to circulate salt. The next stage will be to run pump in FP, Turn on Chlorinator and set timer for the desired time based on your manual instructions for normal operating time. Then Hit boost. The System will run 8x the amount you set it for. Once this cycle is over. Use SALT WATER CHLORINE GENERATOR TEST STRIPS 40 CT amzn.to/371fPQk and make sure your PPM is within range based on your manual's specifications. We run our pump 8hrs and Chlorinator for 6hrs everyday but everyone's times are different based on pool size and equipment so make sure you follow your manual. Also, you have to be diligent in vacuuming your pool at least every couple of days, otherwise neglect will create problems. when you are in your pool, you do some cleaning for a few minutes on the surfaces and the liner while you stay cool. Good Luck.
@@MoverandShaker thank you guys so much. You are very helpful. How much would you say you have to add salt in a pool season. Where did you get your pool cover? Do you cover it every night?
There is no need to adjust hardness in a vinyl pool.
Interesting perspective.