I'm 3 yrs late..but I decided to take on the above ground swimming pool hobbie the end of July. Today I finally got the pool up. I've been working every single day in the Central Texas heat. I've given up four times. I'm a 60 yr old GiGi. I had no clue how much work this was gonna be!!! Grass dug out about three inches down. Finally found a company to deliver sand. I think my circle is level. Now I need to put my ladder and sand pump filter together. Then water. Yay!! Can't believe I made it!! I said all that to say thank you sir for your great videos. Today I will be learning what chemicals I will need.
You are the best teacher on almost any subject. Your videos really motivate me. I built my pool myself and learned how to do it watching you. I got my ground plowed and I did it all myself. Dug it all up and leveled the land. I had to work hard cuz my yard is sloped. Now the pool is up and it’s balanced and level. Next project is learning about the chemicals. Then I gotta build a deck, just like yours. Thank you and God bless you. You are so kind to share this wisdom.
Hello Ivanna, Thanks for dropping in and commenting. I have 3 videos coming up very soon of me opening my pool this year after being closed for 6 months. The trick to pools is to never leave anything in the pool and keep it clean at all times. It is a chore, but it will pay off by not having to buy so many chemicals.
This video has been an absolute miracle for me! I’m married to a modern day Clark Griswold who randomly bought a pool the last week of April for our kids to enjoy this summer. He put it together & filled it up with ZERO chemicals.🤦🏻♀️😂 Needless to say I found your video while searching for what the heck to do with this darn pool before it gets nasty.🤢 This video saved my sanity & my husbands ears from hearing anymore of my griping lmao!🤣🤣 Liked & subscribed! Thank you again sir & God bless!♥️
Hello Ms. Kasey and thanks for the kind words, like and Sub. I have other pool related videos in my pool related play list that you may also find helpful. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. Thanks again and God Bless! Tell your husband he owes me one for saving his ears. 🤣🤣
Finally, a simple and straight forward explanation of how to do these pools. We've had 4 of the small intex ones with the inflatable ring and I never get the balance right and end up tearing it down because its so nasty and not worth saving. Just put up a 17x52 and I am not doing that this time. I do have a sand filter pump and am hoping with your instructions I can keep this one clean and clear.
You will need to keep it tested and stay on top of things. After Rains, swimming with lotions, sun blocks and such you can't forget about it. Good Luck.
Ol Son I’m loving the videos, I’ve got the neighbor watching yr videos. The wind chimes, the hummingbird feeders, the garden, the pool & the most important part the family.
Thank you! I realized I'm not cleaning nearly enough. AND I need to get rid of my rinkey dinkey pump. But thanks to the video I understand why and how I maintain my pool. Excellent job once again.!!God bless you brother!
Hello Ms. Carolina, I don't know why people stress over the hardness and then go get in the bathtub fill with hard water. LOL It's a money scheme from the pool supply peoples just to sell more chemicals I believe.
Let that pump run 24 hours a day until its clean. Then I have mine set on 4 hours on 4 hours off and my pool has stayed clean. The timer I'm using is in the description below the video / Amazon Link.
I’m glad I came across your videos. Very detailed. I have that same pool. I wish mine was as leveled as yours! A pool guy told me exactly what you said. Watch your alkalinity, ph, chlorine, and free chlorine. Thank you!!
Thank you so much for this video! I purchased the same exact pool and have been doing research on pool care before actually setting it up. Very informative!
Another great how to I'm just now filling my pool and so far it's super clear I got a sand filter I'm also going to get a water pump to move the stuff around when I'm not swimming.
Thank you sure great video help me alot and enjoyed watching got my first pull its a summer wave 18x48in got the floor level with sand and was gonna use a roll of felt bottom for use for the top of the sand and maybe a plastic tarp cover to use on top of the felt then set the pool on top and put the concrete blocks like you did on each leg? Will that work also what sand filter you recommend for my pool under $250
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Use a saltwater chlorinator instead. After initial investment which pays for itself after the first year or two enjoy savings and much better feeling on the skin. Also seems to keep the balance better.
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Hey there Pawpaw, we recently put our 22x52 Coleman up. I’m having some troubles, we have a lot of dirt in the bottom of pool. I’m having hard time vacuuming it out. I’m waiting on new sand pump and Polaris vacuum. Any suggestions?I’m currently using Intex vacuum. Also can’t get chemicals right.
If you plan on getting a polaris65 vacuum and a skimmer don't go less than the Sand Pro 75D. andy thing any smaller will not pump the water needed the run the skimmer and the polaris65.
You are no longer using your pump? If you aren’t using your pump what are you currently using to circulate the water. Just curious. Thanks and thanks for your video.
@@papawsplace thanks I must’ve missed it my son was talking. That pump about $400 according to internet 😯. I’ll have to stick with rinky dink pump for now.
Most people want to see certifications and titles after a man's name but by God you can't argue with results. When you see results that the same conditions have run other folks off after weeks of trying and failing to fix, you sit down and hush with a piece of paper to take notes.
On the hth shock that says it treats 12,000 gallons, it doesn’t. We have the Coleman 22 foot pool. And I had to start putting 2 bags of shock every time I shock. The tablets, we run 2 chlorine floaters, and I put 4 tablets in each floater. I’ll be switching to a chlorine feeder soon tho. Our kids throw the floaters out of the pool. We get rain fir days here. Our pool holds about 12,000 gallons. When we get sun it’s like for 4 days then rain for the next week.
Your correct, when the manufactures label things they label them for the perfect situations which is a pool that is already clean and the water testing good. Also manufactures are scared to say you can use more due to being afraid of lawsuits if someone has health issues or pool damage. That's what I believe for everything nowadays not just pool related.
@@papawsplace very true. I got caught last summer with green water a couple times believing I could just use one bag. I always think they put things on the label for a selling point. It’s to get ppl to buy their product. But it could definitely be what you said too. Nobody can be honest now days without getting their head chopped off.
You have metal in your water that’s what the orange rusty marks are on your filter you got, but getting a better filter pump is definitely a better thing to have! I have to use metal out stuff in my pool because we run on well water..
Surprised he didn’t have chemical burns on the pool bottom. Always mix up the product in five gallon of how water to dissolve of granules. Total overkill on products.
I agree with you I should have dissolved it BUT I did as per the directions said. Then when I seen it was not dissolving I again did as per the directions said to brush the bottom of the pool. As far being and overkill, maybe but in the end my water tested good and was cleared up. Thanks for your comment. we all live and learn. God Bless
I'm 3 yrs late..but I decided to take on the above ground swimming pool hobbie the end of July. Today I finally got the pool up. I've been working every single day in the Central Texas heat. I've given up four times. I'm a 60 yr old GiGi. I had no clue how much work this was gonna be!!! Grass dug out about three inches down. Finally found a company to deliver sand. I think my circle is level. Now I need to put my ladder and sand pump filter together. Then water. Yay!! Can't believe I made it!! I said all that to say thank you sir for your great videos. Today I will be learning what chemicals I will need.
Glad to be of help and as I always say, If I can do it anyone can do it.
You are the best teacher on almost any subject. Your videos really motivate me. I built my pool myself and learned how to do it watching you. I got my ground plowed and I did it all myself. Dug it all up and leveled the land. I had to work hard cuz my yard is sloped. Now the pool is up and it’s balanced and level. Next project is learning about the chemicals. Then I gotta build a deck, just like yours. Thank you and God bless you. You are so kind to share this wisdom.
Thank you for the kind words. Hope everything goes well my friend. God Bless!
This is so hard😭 I had no idea how complicated it was gonna be 🥲 Great tutorial sir! You have a lot of patience!👏🏼
Hello Ivanna, Thanks for dropping in and commenting. I have 3 videos coming up very soon of me opening my pool this year after being closed for 6 months. The trick to pools is to never leave anything in the pool and keep it clean at all times. It is a chore, but it will pay off by not having to buy so many chemicals.
This video has been an absolute miracle for me! I’m married to a modern day Clark Griswold who randomly bought a pool the last week of April for our kids to enjoy this summer. He put it together & filled it up with ZERO chemicals.🤦🏻♀️😂 Needless to say I found your video while searching for what the heck to do with this darn pool before it gets nasty.🤢 This video saved my sanity & my husbands ears from hearing anymore of my griping lmao!🤣🤣
Liked & subscribed! Thank you again sir & God bless!♥️
Hello Ms. Kasey and thanks for the kind words, like and Sub. I have other pool related videos in my pool related play list that you may also find helpful. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. Thanks again and God Bless! Tell your husband he owes me one for saving his ears. 🤣🤣
Finally, a simple and straight forward explanation of how to do these pools. We've had 4 of the small intex ones with the inflatable ring and I never get the balance right and end up tearing it down because its so nasty and not worth saving. Just put up a 17x52 and I am not doing that this time. I do have a sand filter pump and am hoping with your instructions I can keep this one clean and clear.
You will need to keep it tested and stay on top of things. After Rains, swimming with lotions, sun blocks and such you can't forget about it. Good Luck.
He is such a great storyteller to…along with being a very smart, intuitive man!! Thank you for all the advice!!
Thank ypou for the kind words Ms. Nik. Hope you're having a Blessed Weekend!
Best info yet on this subject. Thnx! Side note, I sprinkle baking soda in the garage, around exterior of house and other out door places to kill bugs.
I've never used it for bugs. Do you have any tips for keeping flies away?
Stabilizer actually keeps your chlorine from evaporating so fast in the sun. Love your videos.
That's Correct
Ol Son I’m loving the videos, I’ve got the neighbor watching yr videos. The wind chimes, the hummingbird feeders, the garden, the pool & the most important part the family.
Thank you, Mr. Troy. If you every have any questions, feel free to ask. Thanks again and God Bless!
@@papawsplace God Bless you
Thank you so much! My son bought this same pool. You're videos are so easy to follow. Thank you and God Bless
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@@papawsplace Done deal!!
Thank you! I realized I'm not cleaning nearly enough. AND I need to get rid of my rinkey dinkey pump. But thanks to the video I understand why and how I maintain my pool. Excellent job once again.!!God bless you brother!
Rinkey Dinkey pump LOL, 👍
Lol...you are right. There are no other words for that pump😂
Very informative. Thank you, now I know not to worry about the hardness of our water, since we’ve had it all our lives.. lol
Hello Ms. Carolina, I don't know why people stress over the hardness and then go get in the bathtub fill with hard water. LOL It's a money scheme from the pool supply peoples just to sell more chemicals I believe.
You seem like a trustworthy individual. I will get back with you next month and give you an update on if my pool is clean
Let that pump run 24 hours a day until its clean. Then I have mine set on 4 hours on 4 hours off and my pool has stayed clean. The timer I'm using is in the description below the video / Amazon Link.
I’m glad I came across your videos. Very detailed. I have that same pool. I wish mine was as leveled as yours! A pool guy told me exactly what you said. Watch your alkalinity, ph, chlorine, and free chlorine. Thank you!!
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Omg thank u I have seen a million videos and u have explained the best ❤️ just subscribed
Thank You Very Much. God Bless!
Thank you so much for this video! I purchased the same exact pool and have been doing research on pool care before actually setting it up. Very informative!
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Yeah me too. Really nervous about it. Thank you for these videos, your content is much appreciated. :)
Another great how to I'm just now filling my pool and so far it's super clear I got a sand filter I'm also going to get a water pump to move the stuff around when I'm not swimming.
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Thank you awesome information please more 🙏
Thank you very much!
Your videos are such a blessing 🙂
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So true thank u
I have the same pool for three years. I immediately purchased the sand filter. I use my pump that came with it for a pool fountain ...
👍 I thought I could used the little pump by it's self just for a hand vacuum but it would not even do that..LOL Thanks for your comment.
Thank you for such a informative video, so easy to follow.
Thank You.
Thank you sure great video help me alot and enjoyed watching got my first pull its a summer wave 18x48in got the floor level with sand and was gonna use a roll of felt bottom for use for the top of the sand and maybe a plastic tarp cover to use on top of the felt then set the pool on top and put the concrete blocks like you did on each leg? Will that work also what sand filter you recommend for my pool under $250
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That should work just fine. As per the sand filter, the only one I ever owned is the GAME Sandpro75 but it was more that $250. Thank you W.R.C.
@@papawsplace oh ok yea saw the one you got but they go for 450 kinda in a tite budget at the moment but i may go with the intex 2800
I understand, everything cost way too much.
Thank you very helpful!
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Use a saltwater chlorinator instead. After initial investment which pays for itself after the first year or two enjoy savings and much better feeling on the skin. Also seems to keep the balance better.
I'm not having any issues with my pool in order to make that investment. Thanks
How long were you running the original pump for before switching to the sand pump?
2 to 3 weeks, just long enough to get my water clean and for me to order the SandPro75D.
Do you have a video on the skimmer you purchased and how to hook that up?
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Hey there Pawpaw, we recently put our 22x52 Coleman up. I’m having some troubles, we have a lot of dirt in the bottom of pool. I’m having hard time vacuuming it out. I’m waiting on new sand pump and Polaris vacuum. Any suggestions?I’m currently using Intex vacuum. Also can’t get chemicals right.
If you plan on getting a polaris65 vacuum and a skimmer don't go less than the Sand Pro 75D. andy thing any smaller will not pump the water needed the run the skimmer and the polaris65.
That’s what I ordered. It should be here today. About the sand. Will the Polaris 65 get that up from the bottom?
The Polaris65 is not good at getting sand up, but it does great at everything else.
You are no longer using your pump? If you aren’t using your pump what are you currently using to circulate the water. Just curious. Thanks and thanks for your video.
🤔 LOL. Sandpro75d Sand Filter, 9:18 to 9:22 I say before I got sand filter I had this pool clean...Thanks.👍
@@papawsplace thanks I must’ve missed it my son was talking. That pump about $400 according to internet 😯. I’ll have to stick with rinky dink pump for now.
The little pump will work as long as you don't add a skimmer, vacuum or anything else on it and clean the filter everyday.
Is the Sandpro 75d Sand Filter the pump? I am so confused.
The Sandpro75D is a sand filter and pump ua-cam.com/video/EQ7yH8xxr5A/v-deo.html
The Sand Pro 75d is a bit pricey for me. But I sure don't want to be cleaning that filter twice a day.
Yes, it was, but I had purchased the Polaris65 Vacuum and the little pump would not pump enough for the Polaris and the skimmer.
@@papawsplace Thanks for the information. I'm going start saving my money I reckon. I don't know much about pools but thank goodness for UA-cam 👍
Whst vaccum you using on pool I have same pump
That is the Polaris65. Here is a video on it. ua-cam.com/video/RrWd8YcQX2U/v-deo.html
How do I replace the hose fitting after cutting to length on my Polaris 65 ?
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Most people want to see certifications and titles after a man's name but by God you can't argue with results. When you see results that the same conditions have run other folks off after weeks of trying and failing to fix, you sit down and hush with a piece of paper to take notes.
Thanks, and keep me updated how it works for you. I've had good luck by keeping it simple.
This is why I got a sand filter as soon as I bought the pool the filter that comes with the pool is junk
I'm using the little pump that came with the pool to circulate the water this winter. That way if it freezes, I haven't lost anything.
Nice 👍
Thank You!
Roman's 6:23 bible verse I love that verse also 🙂🥰
Where do u keep your ph and alkaline levels??
I just use the color tape testing strips so the PH is around 7 and the alkaline is around 120.
On the hth shock that says it treats 12,000 gallons, it doesn’t. We have the Coleman 22 foot pool. And I had to start putting 2 bags of shock every time I shock. The tablets, we run 2 chlorine floaters, and I put 4 tablets in each floater. I’ll be switching to a chlorine feeder soon tho. Our kids throw the floaters out of the pool. We get rain fir days here. Our pool holds about 12,000 gallons. When we get sun it’s like for 4 days then rain for the next week.
Your correct, when the manufactures label things they label them for the perfect situations which is a pool that is already clean and the water testing good. Also manufactures are scared to say you can use more due to being afraid of lawsuits if someone has health issues or pool damage. That's what I believe for everything nowadays not just pool related.
@@papawsplace very true. I got caught last summer with green water a couple times believing I could just use one bag. I always think they put things on the label for a selling point. It’s to get ppl to buy their product. But it could definitely be what you said too. Nobody can be honest now days without getting their head chopped off.
You have metal in your water that’s what the orange rusty marks are on your filter you got, but getting a better filter pump is definitely a better thing to have! I have to use metal out stuff in my pool because we run on well water..
Your correct, Miles of old rusty pipes in the ground.
I am in the same boat, I didn’t choose to have a pool my wife just brought it home.
Funny how that works.🤔. LOL
We have this pool
This was me 😫😫 even coming home on my breaks to clean that stupid filter. 😭😭😭
LOL
Never mind on my other comment, then. 🤣
Surprised he didn’t have chemical burns on the pool bottom.
Always mix up the product in five gallon of how water to dissolve of granules.
Total overkill on products.
I agree with you I should have dissolved it BUT I did as per the directions said. Then when I seen it was not dissolving I again did as per the directions said to brush the bottom of the pool. As far being and overkill, maybe but in the end my water tested good and was cleared up. Thanks for your comment. we all live and learn. God Bless
Like your video very much!
Thank you much!