Summer Waves: How To Vacuum & Clean Above Ground Pool w/Tips & Tricks *Full Video

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  • Опубліковано 6 чер 2021
  • How to vacuum and keep your above ground pool clean with tips & tricks. #summerwaves #intex #abovegroundpool #crystalclear
    Email if you have any questions. Meligcountrylivin@gmail.com
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  • @courtneylovesmaccompact9047
    @courtneylovesmaccompact9047 2 роки тому +8

    Thank God I found you. I just set this pool up and I'm already freaking out about how to clean it. I've never had a pool before

  • @nicolasaguilar3588
    @nicolasaguilar3588 2 роки тому +2

    Very helpful video and very detailed. Thanks for putting the video together!

  • @wampuskatlove1450
    @wampuskatlove1450 2 роки тому +1

    Before I had a sand pump, and using the cartridge filters like that, I'd wrap a knee high panty hose over the cartridge, twist it, and wrap it back over again. Really saved the filters. But I love my sand pump because of the 6 way valve that allows you to vacuum to waste, recirculate, backwash, never have to buy cartridges no more! Love the little deck!

  • @N3WERHamRadioElmer
    @N3WERHamRadioElmer 3 роки тому +3

    Love it and Thanks for saving peoples time doing other things. You have a knack at making great tips videos and you have awesome tips on pool care.

    • @meligcountrylivin
      @meligcountrylivin  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you!!! I really appreciate your feedback!

    • @jackiesoto83
      @jackiesoto83 3 роки тому +1

      @@meligcountrylivin I can’t get my pump to suck anything up. I have everything you have and it’s not working.

    • @meligcountrylivin
      @meligcountrylivin  3 роки тому

      Is it suctioning before you hook the hose to the vacuum attachment?

    • @burgandy8240
      @burgandy8240 2 роки тому

      @@meligcountrylivin same problem, but my vacuum is set up exactly as you did yours but it is pushing the dirty vacuumed water back into the pool

  • @BetoFromLA
    @BetoFromLA 2 роки тому

    WOW, U DID EVERYTHING WITH ONE HAND 👏👏👏👏

  • @elypelowski5670
    @elypelowski5670 3 роки тому +4

    Your cadence is very similar to Bob Ross ... you have a very relaxing way of explaining this process. Cheers !!

  • @kelvinmontilla8306
    @kelvinmontilla8306 2 роки тому +2

    Very helpful video and very detailed Thanks for putting this video i was thinking about buy a another pump for clean the bottom of me pool that have a lot of sand and ground
    thanks

  • @beastrod00
    @beastrod00 3 роки тому +1

    I had one of these had to rig up filter and skimmer got a 3000 gph pump worked great water was clean all the time

  • @joeblow5598
    @joeblow5598 Місяць тому

    This is the best video! Thank you so much!!

  • @itsrach08
    @itsrach08 2 роки тому

    Thanks so much, this video was so helpful!!!!😎

  • @UluwehiBoone
    @UluwehiBoone Місяць тому

    Thank god got your video because I was going crazy trying to figure out how to use that thing from Walmart lol

  • @felixcruz3665
    @felixcruz3665 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for all your info. But can you tell me where you bought the filter hose connector to attach the hose that would helpful for me 😊

  • @pamortega2466
    @pamortega2466 2 роки тому +3

    Thanks for your very well done explanation!!! Where can I get that brush or vacuum with all those attachments? Please

  • @carebear1O1
    @carebear1O1 Рік тому

    By the way thank you so much for this video, it has shown me how to vacuum my pool. I have had different summer waves pool from 15 ft, 12 ft, 10 ft, and 8 ft. I had a 15 ft, 10, ft, and 8 ft, inflatable pools. I have had a 15 ft, 12, ft, and 10 ft. frame pool. This year I got a 10 ft. metal pool andI have all of the chemicals and accessories, so have the same square vacuum attachment for my pool. Can you please tell me what size hole I need to connect to the square adapter and the vacuum hose and vacuum head that will go to my pool and where to buy it please????

  • @susangray6259
    @susangray6259 3 роки тому +4

    The best cleaning video, thank you so much! Will try to water hose method today. 😃👌🏼

    • @meligcountrylivin
      @meligcountrylivin  3 роки тому

      Let me know how it works for you. It can take a while, but it works the best to get rid of all the dirt.

  • @heatherlea1552
    @heatherlea1552 3 роки тому +1

    Look at getting a solar cover. I have one for mine and with 80mph winds it stayed put. Just floats on the water.

  • @carebear1O1
    @carebear1O1 Рік тому

    I have the same square vacuum attachment for my pool. Can you please tell me what size hole I need to connect to the square adapter and the vacuum hose and vacuum head that will go to my pool and where to buy it please????

  • @CaLi_Rose
    @CaLi_Rose Рік тому

    Great instructions! Can you Please send me the link to where I can buy the black plug thingys. Thank you! 😁

  • @seanconkey3719
    @seanconkey3719 Рік тому

    Where can I get the attachment for the hose to connect to the filter like you have?

  • @madelinedaniel2720
    @madelinedaniel2720 Рік тому

    I have problems with my pump leaking from the bottom. I've taken it apart and put it back together but water always leaks from around the seal and eventually I'll have to add more water to the pool

  • @Tazman67899
    @Tazman67899 2 роки тому

    What did you put under your ladder on the inside of the pool? And what does it do?

  • @6aengland
    @6aengland Рік тому +2

    How do I find the attachment

  • @Star_Bloom_
    @Star_Bloom_ 2 роки тому

    Can you do this of where you got the attachment and names

  • @TzUuup
    @TzUuup 3 роки тому +3

    Wow great video. I need that cover piece over the skimmer. An hour trying to vacuum almost blew my head off lol. Thank you. Great video

    • @meligcountrylivin
      @meligcountrylivin  3 роки тому

      I have been there myself! Thank you!

    • @houstonseven1373
      @houstonseven1373 2 роки тому +1

      Where did you buy that cover or what is it called?

    • @TzUuup
      @TzUuup 2 роки тому

      @@houstonseven1373 bought mine on Amazon. Works miracles but too frekn bad my filter doesn't catch the algae. Really sucks

    • @houstonseven1373
      @houstonseven1373 2 роки тому

      @@TzUuup does it catch up the dirt/debris though. I get a lot of “dirt” build up at the bottom I’m assuming the chemicals and that’s what I want to vacuum up mostly to make the water clear looking again not all hazy

    • @TzUuup
      @TzUuup 2 роки тому

      @@houstonseven1373 it does pick it up. Idk about the haze though. I'm still fighting the algae

  • @Cvargas1303
    @Cvargas1303 2 роки тому +1

    Hey there I would like to know where did you find the black plug for the skimmer intake opening?

    • @hannah15080
      @hannah15080 2 роки тому

      I seen one on amazon the other day

    • @meligcountrylivin
      @meligcountrylivin  2 роки тому

      It came with the pool but you can order them on amazon and even ebay.

  • @cheriehewitt733
    @cheriehewitt733 2 роки тому

    Ty for the video. I was stumped at how to clean it, I assumed they om would have included that piece with it. Mine however did not come with the plugs, so I will be improvising those.

  • @stephaniebarringer8060
    @stephaniebarringer8060 Рік тому

    What is the piece you have in the vacuum...

  • @masiahmusic8361
    @masiahmusic8361 2 роки тому

    What is the thing you used inside the skimmer to cover and connect the hose to my pool did not come with w.e it is... nor did my vacuum

    • @javagurly
      @javagurly Рік тому

      Vacumn suction plate adapter maybe

  • @erikrenteria7623
    @erikrenteria7623 2 роки тому

    Where can I find the filter attachment that connects to the filter? I would appreciate the help. Thank you

    • @Mr_brut3
      @Mr_brut3 2 роки тому

      I know right i need it too

  • @veroardon6190
    @veroardon6190 3 роки тому +1

    help! I cleaned out my pump for the second time in a week because the filters were filthy. but this time i cant stop a leak, i've done it over and over again and still a small leak. I'm thinking it has something to do with that black gasket. I've tucked in on the bottom or put it over the tip of the motor before tightening and nothing stops it. Can you tell me how exactly the gasket goes? Please.

    • @meligcountrylivin
      @meligcountrylivin  3 роки тому

      What black gasket? Is the black that goes around the intake?

    • @dylanmarket2389
      @dylanmarket2389 2 роки тому

      This is happening to me right now what do I do

    • @Karmicpeace
      @Karmicpeace 2 роки тому

      I had this issue and it was just a matter of twisting/rotating the whole apparatus just a bit, to change how it sits against the liner. A bit precarious and worrisome, but our leak stopped. Must be about the way it lines up with the liner.

  • @CeGloworm
    @CeGloworm 2 роки тому +4

    Omg, you did an amazing job. Explained in detail. So what's the name of the piece you put in the pump to connect to the hose? It fit perfectly inside to get the suction. This is my first time as well. It's amazing but a lot to learn. Thank you for helping all of us.

    • @Firewalkwithme84
      @Firewalkwithme84 2 роки тому +2

      I was wondering the same thing…

    • @itscuccos8917
      @itscuccos8917 2 роки тому +1

      I just bought this and I'm struggling so hard I googled how to vacuum summer waves pool and found this there's one step I didn't do with output I hope that fixes my issue . I bought one that is automatic one it says the pump can handle it but maybe not . I may need to get this one I'm stressed lol ruined the 4th of July kids can't swim yet I'm in need 😂😂

    • @itscuccos8917
      @itscuccos8917 2 роки тому

      It fits perfect I have a summer waves 18x46

    • @itscuccos8917
      @itscuccos8917 2 роки тому +1

      @@Firewalkwithme84 I posted where I bought my piece :)

    • @Firewalkwithme84
      @Firewalkwithme84 2 роки тому +1

      @@itscuccos8917 I went and got mine at Amazon, I didn’t know where she had got it at? So I took matters into my own hands and ordered the part just waiting for it to come.
      Mine is a 14x48 I hope this piece fits.

  • @kellylebert5144
    @kellylebert5144 2 роки тому +2

    So the black pieces that come with the pool are not needed to vacuum?

    • @meligcountrylivin
      @meligcountrylivin  2 роки тому

      Hi...No, the plugs will not allow the water to flow and burn up your motor. The plugs are to seal the block the water from flowing.

  • @breckynmurphy1550
    @breckynmurphy1550 3 роки тому +3

    Question: when I do this all for vacuuming I always see dirty water coming out of return hole coming back into the pool while vacuuming. What do I do about it??

    • @hannahcaradine9333
      @hannahcaradine9333 3 роки тому

      same ! i’m guessing we put the black piece into it while vacuuming? i’m not sure

    • @meligcountrylivin
      @meligcountrylivin  3 роки тому +4

      The filter is supposed to filter the dirty water before coming back out of the out take. Leave it unplugged or it will not work properly. A tip: I sometimes put a sock on the out take securing it with a rubber band or zip tie. That will add an additional filter.

    • @jackiesoto83
      @jackiesoto83 3 роки тому

      @@meligcountrylivin leave what unplugged?

    • @meligcountrylivin
      @meligcountrylivin  3 роки тому +1

      @@jackiesoto83 I was referring to the the comment of the “black piece” which is the plug to the outtake. If you plug the outtake, it will not allow the pump and vacuum to work correctly. You leave the plugs/stoppers to both intake and outtake off to allow the pump to work as normal for vacuuming.

    • @TzUuup
      @TzUuup 3 роки тому +1

      @@jackiesoto83 you might have to replace your filter or clean it.

  • @hanna4944
    @hanna4944 2 роки тому +3

    Where did you get the right vacuum/vacuum hoses?

    • @lisahill9941
      @lisahill9941 2 роки тому

      Why my hose doesn’t pit the attachement have to rig it

  • @AlmightyPyro
    @AlmightyPyro 2 роки тому

    how is it called the thing that goes in the skimmer to connect the vacuum or where can i buy it?

  • @meligcountrylivin
    @meligcountrylivin  3 роки тому +4

    I just uploaded a new video about the pump issue regarding the ceramic rod breaking. I have a really cheap and easy fix!

    • @Tara-po9rt
      @Tara-po9rt 3 роки тому +1

      Question- my pool pump has started a leaking a bit after I set up this summer. Also feels like the return water (in the pool) is weak or not existent. Ideas how to fix?

    • @meligcountrylivin
      @meligcountrylivin  3 роки тому

      @@Tara-po9rt I have only had it leak a few times and it was because it was not twisted on good enough. I thought it was, but after I checked it again, it was not. The bottom of the pump will leak if it is slightly off the grooves and I have had to take it off and re-twist it back on and very tightly.

    • @Tara-po9rt
      @Tara-po9rt 3 роки тому

      @@meligcountrylivin ok thanks. Right now I am awaiting a stopper to plug the filter so I can try again without draining lots of pool water

    • @Tara-po9rt
      @Tara-po9rt 3 роки тому +1

      @@meligcountrylivin did the o ring fit snug on the pump? Our didn’t

    • @meligcountrylivin
      @meligcountrylivin  3 роки тому

      @@Tara-po9rt yes..I haven’t had any problems..yet.

  • @musiqero
    @musiqero 3 роки тому +1

    Can you put a link for vacuum head and hose and lid you put in pump

    • @meligcountrylivin
      @meligcountrylivin  3 роки тому +1

      Yes. I just finished a video answering questions and will put all the links in the description. It takes a little bit to upload and process in UA-cam. It should be up in the next couple of hours.

    • @meligcountrylivin
      @meligcountrylivin  3 роки тому

      I had a lot of internet issues yesterday and the video did not upload. I just uploaded it and all the links are in the description of the video. If you have any problems, let me know.

  • @neilarnold9662
    @neilarnold9662 Рік тому

    Amazing I knew there had to be a missing attachment 😊

  • @drewstephens2642
    @drewstephens2642 2 роки тому +2

    Your set up is exactly like mine, down to the vacuum head. I've followed your steps, but we only get debris coming out of the outflow and nothing else

    • @boogerbear090
      @boogerbear090 2 роки тому

      Having the same problem

    • @drewstephens2642
      @drewstephens2642 2 роки тому

      @@boogerbear090 so we sort of improvised. We put a hose coming from the output out to the yard, while connected to the pump. So it's vacuuming out. We also have a garden hose supplying new clean water

    • @boogerbear090
      @boogerbear090 2 роки тому +1

      @@drewstephens2642 I have thought about this. Wasn't sure how well it would work. Thank you for letting me know

    • @drewstephens2642
      @drewstephens2642 2 роки тому +1

      @@boogerbear090 it's a little bit more of a pain, but the plus side our grass gets watered 😂

    • @Myersag5
      @Myersag5 Рік тому

      Same my debris goes right back in the pool as I vaccuum

  • @halo_army2861
    @halo_army2861 3 роки тому +1

    I have a question how much chlorinating liquid would you use for this pool?

    • @meligcountrylivin
      @meligcountrylivin  2 роки тому

      I have not used the liquid yet. I would have to see the instructions.

    • @KCJohn316
      @KCJohn316 2 роки тому

      We have an inground pool store near us that has a water testing desk where they give you a printout of your water assessment and amount of chemicals to rectify plus steps to take, how much time to wait between chemicals etc. Not sure where you live but that store has simplified things immensely! They also have a pool school once per week for new pool owners (,in- and above-ground)

  • @chelseyshipp7766
    @chelseyshipp7766 2 роки тому +1

    I’m having a problem with the dirt coming back out into the pool thru the output. Any help?

    • @jengasca789
      @jengasca789 2 роки тому

      Same here!

    • @stephenbarber6908
      @stephenbarber6908 2 роки тому

      I can only assume the filter isn't good enough to catch it. I really done know what you can do about it though other than upgrading your pump and filter.

    • @KCJohn316
      @KCJohn316 2 роки тому

      Is that why people upgrade to sand filters? Wish I had known that before purchasing the pool. Next year will upgrade the pump

  • @cassidy165
    @cassidy165 3 роки тому +1

    My vacuum has three holes what’s the third one for?

  • @lme30122
    @lme30122 3 роки тому +1

    Cant u secure stopper without holding it

    • @meligcountrylivin
      @meligcountrylivin  3 роки тому

      It will fall off unless you drain some of the water out of the pump. It’s not made very well and falls off because it doesn’t suction with water on both sides. I have actually had a huge mess before when I did not hold it until the water was below the intake hole on the outside. This technique has worked for me that is why I continue to do it.

  • @heatherclark6318
    @heatherclark6318 3 роки тому +3

    Where did you get the part you put in your filter

    • @brianthaynes3536
      @brianthaynes3536 3 роки тому +1

      Did u find it cause I need one to??

    • @meligcountrylivin
      @meligcountrylivin  3 роки тому +2

      I bought it on Amazon but Walmart online has them too. Also Summerbackyard.com.
      www.amazon.com/Summer-Waves-Replacement-Vacuum-Adapter/dp/B01IXC1ZFA
      summerbackyard.com/products/summer-waves-sfx-vacuum-adapter?variant=19070110596&sfdr_ptcid=23699_4_337206000&sfdr_hash=ae919f66d75af1ad0f2ccbf9a67853d1

    • @nicoleberglund8715
      @nicoleberglund8715 3 роки тому +1

      @@meligcountrylivin can you do this without that little vacuum thing in the filter?

    • @meligcountrylivin
      @meligcountrylivin  3 роки тому

      @@nicoleberglund8715 you have to have the vacuum attachment in order to vacuum this way, but you can youse your water-hose as a vacuum if you are unable to purchase the attachment.

    • @meligcountrylivin
      @meligcountrylivin  3 роки тому

      I had a lot of internet issues yesterday and the video did not upload. I just uploaded it and all the links are in the description of the video. If you have any problems, let me know.

  • @Tara-po9rt
    @Tara-po9rt 3 роки тому +1

    Can u explain how the pump assembly is put together after cleaning?

    • @meligcountrylivin
      @meligcountrylivin  3 роки тому +2

      I have to hold the motor in place and start twisting the bottom plate back on. Once it is turned a couple of times and can let go of the motor from the top. After a few times, it becomes really easy.

    • @sharieseweatherspoon2731
      @sharieseweatherspoon2731 2 роки тому

      I can't get the bottom of the pump on to save my life it won't stop leaking as I try to get ot back on there. It's laching good on one side and the other isn't going into the grooves I been trying for 30 mins now . I should have just left it alone 😔

  • @estelleharrington3866
    @estelleharrington3866 2 роки тому +1

    Boy wiuld it help if we could actually hear you. 👽🤔👍💖

  • @amaurysantiago7420
    @amaurysantiago7420 3 роки тому +1

    There should be a cover

  • @mikeiniguez7621
    @mikeiniguez7621 2 роки тому

    Where can i find that adapter?

  • @romangarza3195
    @romangarza3195 2 роки тому +4

    You work to hard..I use my riptide cleaner..clean it in 5 to 10 min or less

    • @SWMOWoodsman
      @SWMOWoodsman Місяць тому

      Hard work is not a bad thing 😉

  • @johnmcook1
    @johnmcook1 3 роки тому +1

    IM GOING COME FISH YOUR POND SO IF YOU SEE ME JUST WAVE AND MAYBE BRING ME A DRINK AND SAMMICH.

  • @stevevalley6531
    @stevevalley6531 2 роки тому +2

    Omg ...mostly just talking. Total waste of time.

  • @shaneberry3287
    @shaneberry3287 Місяць тому

    And you cadence speak at a normal pace lady lol

  • @jenniferrichie5160
    @jenniferrichie5160 2 роки тому +1

    Your video is great but you do way too much chatty on it. Try making one with just instructions and not talking so much!

  • @sylviatilsley7285
    @sylviatilsley7285 26 днів тому

    Painfully slow to watcg.