Hi Mike. Watched your videos. I've got to say, I am impressed. We're one of those easy folks who are not going to take it to the level you have. We're out in western Nevada and the past two days we've had a winter storm come through. Yesterday and today was going to be pool set up day. Oh well. Next week. Nice job. Thank you for your videos.
Dude you are king!!!! Love love love. You're so creative! Enjoy!!!! I've been trying to convine the people to get this pool, hopefully your tutorial will convince him.
Thank you, I finally got the nerves to buy and set up my pool after watching your videos. Mine isn’t leveled, it’s slightly off, but I’m hoping to get it fix next year. Your videos gave me the confidents to do it, thanks again from VA
This is so funny....Started out loving this video and decided I needed a pool. Studied everything about all the pool sizes intex makes. I've got the cement pad. And after all the stress of worrying what could happen I settled on the intex 9ft by 6 ft 33in pool!!!! With a little waterfall and lighted blue beach umbrella. I'm starting small.....................
Hey Mike another Sanchez here. I want to thank you for your videos it’s the first season with the pool in our new house and I’ve gone back-and-forth I love your set up right now I have a Intex easy set up that I owned for two years in the box and I was thinking about stepping up but after hearing about the wasp I don’t even know how I could combat that. So yep we’re starting wasp free, and peer pressure can kiss my Cuban ass! LOL
Don’t feel bad … I stared setting mine up late 7pm and I’m crossing my fingers I did it correctly bc now I can’t sleep bc I keep checking on the slow rising water. My 14 year old daughter had the water house on medium lol!!! No wonder it’s taking forever to fill. Ima ring her neck.
@@Mixermafia23 The only thing I did was add one bag of chlor-bright shock when I first filled the pool. And I use 3 inch chlorine tablets once a week to keep it super clean and clear. I don’t use any other chemicals - but my water might be different than yours. You should try just chlorine in the beginning and if you have problems keeping the water clear, THEN try adding different chemicals - because you may not need all those other chemical, just chlorine.
I absolutely loved this video. Thank you! I have an easy set 16x 43 discontinued that was bought in 2019 I took out of the box and set up and it’s still filling up. I’m loving the thickness and durability so far!! I’m a beginner but I’ve done a week of research first so I admire your energy you put into this! Thank you.
somewhat of a side note, I really like the setup and organization of your shed. 👍 Thanks for this video. We are in our second year with ours and could have used some of these tips last year lol.
What a fantastic video! You are a brilliant speaker and very thorough and super helpful in your detail and explanations. I'm installing the Bestway Hydrium Splasher Steel Wall Pool (12ft x 36 inch) this summer in my garden in Melbourne, Australia .... and so looking forward to it!
A tip for you that I learned when opening my pool stop by your local pool store and buy some Chlorine Stabilizer and upon startup add the amount for the size of your pool shown and run your pump nonstop at least 24 hours and do not back flush for at least 48 hours. Doing this will help your chlorine last longer. My pool is much bigger than yours and I use two floaters with 2-3” pucks in each floater and the water stays sparkling clean and my chlorine level never dips. Of course you should occasionally add algaecide and balance your PH but you will only occasionally need to put shock in your pool.
Because I grew up with our above ground pool set up every year for summer, it was only second nature that when I moved out of home as a young adult into a home with my partner and had our first child, I bought our first pool that had a liner and steel supports and it was a 15 foot x 3 foot and we would shut it down during winter and cover it and once summer came around again, we would get it ready again every year. Then my brother in recent years, he's a pool and pump specialist and he built me from scratch a salt water pool system with a low chlor chlorination system and and 2HP Pump, this system was an equivalent system to use for a 60,000 litre inground salt water pool,and the 15x3 pool only holds 6,300 litres, so every time the pump is turned on, it would fully recycle and treat the pool in 15 mins tops. It would make a vortex ring pumping around in a circle like a white water river current. Our kids could get in and lay on their backs and be moved swiftly around in circles whilst the pump was running.. 4yrs ago we moved into a private lifestyle resort with 2 pools so I advertised it with pics and got so many calls. I sold the whole pool and system to a young couple wanting to buy their 1st pool for the kids. The husband was chuffed cause he knew the bargain he was buying. My daughter n I have sinced moved back out of the resort and back into a regular rental again and I want another pool system set up, so my brother doesn't know yet but I'm about to hit him up for a salt water low chlor pump system. I'm so used to putting the pool together, doing it since I was a kid with my parents, so I'm able to set just the pool fairly quickly. It's the middle of winter here in Western Australia,but I will start my prep n laybuying the pool and accessories etc.. Let the fun begin..
Talked to Austin Building and Safety Dept. Over 3000 above ground pool permits have been issued in Austin this year alone. The majority of above ground pool permits also included an outside ground fault circuit permit. Those pools are really getting popular.
Wow. Read every comment on accident. Awesome infrastructure, it's a great multiuse space. Pool wise, I just use my compact soil it's level and has no weeds, ever! or rain... anyways... I went opposite of you and switched from framed to easy set. I live in the brutal Texas sun but I just slapped a coat of uv protectant on the blue ring and covered the area in a 50% shade cloth. I found the metal framed pools way too cumbersome and I'd never want to set it up or put away because of the hassle so I just switched to the easy set. Your other pool looks cooler and fits your infrastructures better but the easy set... idk something about it makes me happier. Sheds dope 2 PS: 1500?!?! Dude I was debating returning my 18x48 easy set at 220 bucks... scalpers...
Nice its up! Now just nagging my dad to order the sand filter, inonisor, and Hayward thru-wall skimmer he wants to put a gorilla pad underneath....probably for cushion on the bottom.
Intex is such a better quality than the Summer Wave, the filter is tiny and the liner much thinner. But I thought I give it a try since pools In general are hard to get. I like your set up you did a nice job!
This is a great video. I'm very impressed with the set up and that fountain? I love it! How hard was that. Your correct it's a blow up you have to treat it accordingly. We are empty nesters and for two adults it's a perfect solution to the crazy expensive underground pool yet with care kids too can enjoy as long as they don't abuse it. I like also the deck and I noticed the ladder real nice 🙂 btw how deep is it when the pool is filled? Thank you
Hello Dry thorough set up a video!!! Well done- your outdoor summer pad looks fantastic!!!can you please advise “How much” you fill the air ring???? It says in the instructions firm to the touch??? Was it hard when you press on it or still pliable??? Thank you.
Hey Mike. Thank you so much for all the pointers and advice you provided in your video. I would love to know how to build things like you do. I can do some carpentry but not much. Maybe some day..... My question is, how thick a concrete pad is essential for a pool the size of yours? It looked like maybe 3-4 inches. Is that necessary or would less be sufficient? My budget wants to know. Thank you! ;)
Patricia, It really depends on how many gallons of water your pool holds - water weighs 8 pounds per gallon. My pool was roughly 6,000 gallons when filled to the maximum - which is 48,000 pounds. So I have a 6 inch thick slab with lots of rebar - to ensure it will never crack.
Birds will not cause holes, squirrels on the other hand... haha. My inlaws have this easy set pool and they have a couple of squirrels that steal stuff from their garden, and the damn things run around the ring to get from the tree/fence to the garden, lol. They're on their 6th or 7th easy set pool, not sure why they don't just go for a metal frame, but to each their own i suppose!
First off your setup is amazing! Lots of attention to detail in everything about it. My question is about how much did it cost you for the slab and deck? If u don't mind me asking
OMG! I wish you could see it now - it's beautiful. It looks better than when I bought it. It plan to have a quick discussion about it's comeback on my next video so don't forget to subscribe. . .that way you'll get a notification when that next video gets posted.
If you end up with lots of wrinkles, is that bad for the pool??? I did the whole thing myself and I set it up close to perfection but the wrinkle thing got away from me.... I am now wondering if the wrinkles hurt the pool or is it just an annoyance? Thanks!
I don’t think it would hurt the pool - but just do your best to smooth them out. It really helps having no wrinkles to vacuum. . . and the wrinkles seem to catch sediment.
Dude Nice Real Nice. Question did you install the deck. And why no place hand rail on both sides and also FYI if you want to make it a heated a HEATED POOL Amazon has floating heaters for above ground pools yup 🤔 🙂
Hey bud! I did it Poured a 34x30 slab and put up an index pool. Bought same ladder Bought same everything Question Did you ever line out your CHLORINE addition. I have same chemical feeder What are your settings? Thanks!
Hell Yeah. . .I knew you'd get after it. Ok. . . so on the chlorine feeder I dialed it down to 25% because after a single season of having it on 100%, the printed mosaic blue and white pattern on the bottom of the pool basically bleached out because I had the chlorine too high. Unless you're having weekend parties at your house where EVERYONE is in your pool, you don't need a high concentration of chlorine. Dial it down to 25%. On mine with 8 tablets stacked up inside, that will last almost 2 weeks before you need to add more. Remember, chlorine is an acid that basically prevents algae from growing in your pool and turning the water green. But, it also keeps everyone safe from catching each others icky stuff, like dirty buttholes, boogers, open sores, etc. It's not pleasant to think about, but humans are nasty creatures by nature. Let me know if I can help with anything else.
That's good. Keep in mind there are many variables that contribute to needing more or less chlorine. My wife and I have extra oily skin, the dogs sometimes swim with us, and the Texas sun is extra intense. Chlorine dissipates quickly in direct sunlight - which is why you can't just add it once and forget about it. . . you need to keep adding it on a weekly basis. People in hotter regions like Arizona need more chlorine weekly in the summer than people in Michigan. So, everybody's pool will have different needs depending on where you live and how you use the pool.
I realized pretty quick that the pool just wasn't going to last - mainly from the brutal summer sun in Texas. Depending on where you live this may not be an issue - just be aware that the sun was really hard on the inflatable ring and this is essentially the "backbone" that holds the pool up. I eventually got rid of this Easy Set pool and invested in a much better pool from Intex - same size and price but 1000% better. This video you watched is an older one of mine and you need to see my latest video with the new pool. Once you see what I swapped it out with, you'll change your mind about the East Set pool for sure Type in: "Mike's Intex Pool & Deck Update" After you watch it respond back and tell me what you think.
Just curious did ur pull come with 1-1/4 inch inlets or did I come with the 1-1/2 inlet I have the 18×36 easy set pool but it has the smaller inlets now last yr i got another pool 18×48 steal frame with a bunch of other pool stuff a a sand filter and pump the pool liner was no goodice got to it and parts the frame was bent or missing I was more after the pump and filter now I have a question with the other pool I had got there is adapters from smaller inlets to the bigger Intex shut off valves but there is the 1-1/2 inch upgrade inlets I've seen a couple guy put them in bit it's a framed pool mine like it's to ring can I use those replacement inlets or no
My Easy Set pool came with 1-1/4" inlets. . .almost all pools from Intex come with that size. That's why you see so many people changing their inlets to 1-1/2" because the originals are too small for a better sand filter and pump. Definitely upgrade to bigger inlets if you want more water flow and better filtration. . .just be careful when cutting a slightly bigger hole in the liner for the adapter. It's not difficult, just use the large rubber washer as a template and use a pen to mark the circle - I used an Exacto-Knife razor blade. The vinyl pool fabric surrounding that inlet is very thick - so your cut needs to be in this area.
Nice video. One small question though. Fairly certain any pool shock should be premixed in a bucket before adding to pool. This is especially necessary with Intex pools because the higher grade chlorine content can damage your liner early. Keep them coming I appreciate a lot of the small upgrades you have done and plan to order one of those dock ladders this year as well.
This added step of pre-mixing the shock is unnecessary if the pump is on and circulating the water at the time shock is being added. Without the pump running, all you have is standing water. . . and in this situation I can see where a high concentration of shock would prematurely shorten the life of the pool liner. But basically you are correct - it does need to be added correctly or the pool won't last very long. Also, you're gonna love that ladder!
Hi Mike, I’m in Austin NW hills. We have one. Any chance we can hire you for assistance with set up? Video is awesome but still a bit overwhelmed. Rolling up our sleeves is exciting.
Hi Mike this is my first try at setting up my 18 footer. the ring how full should it be right now i can squeeze and it is not stiff. what sort of feel should I expect? I have to hand pump it. the pool has a foot and half of water in it already. will i have to start over?
It should feel like a hard beach ball - if you’re using a hand pump, try to get as much air in as possible - it should not feel “soft” because that blue donut is what holds the pool up.
@@mikesanchez9654 thank you Mike doing this from scratch by my self. fun they said it will be easy they said. It is a challenge and fun just to do something different for a change.
Did you put in a grounding rod/wire? I have my pool also on concrete and was told by the home renovation/electrician guy that I did not need a grounding rod since it was on concrete. But I'm not so sure, even though he is the professional and should know.
That’s a good question. I’m not an electrician, but I installed a ground rod 3 feet into the ground for a good reason. I am a home builder - and every home has a ground rod or ground plate - which is code by the way. Home Depot and Lowe’s both sell copper ground rods, why?. . .because every home needs one. Even homes that have copper plumbing - metal pipes must be grounded as well. So if a home must have a ground rod, why wouldn’t a swimming pool - especially when we’re talking about a body of water, an electrical motor, and 120 volts of electricity. Look at it this way - does it hurt anything to add a ground rod? Just do it.
I watched your first video last year with keen interest. It did surprise me that you went as all out as you had for an easy set pool, but in the end, for a place that isn't florida, it does make sense to have something that is more temporary and still provides easy set up when pool season comes round. I think everything is simply beautiful, in fact! My only question/comment is this: What made you ultimately opt for the easy set pool, versus, say... an Intex metal frame pool like the prism or a coleman swim vista? I know in one of your vids, you mention how metal and acids don't mix well, but I wasn't sure if that was directed at the pool versions with the rolled steel sides and more permanent installations, or just any AGP with metal components. I have the coleman swim vista and man oh man... I just keep thinking your setup would compliment that pool so incredibly well. All the same, I am so very impressed and appreciative of your work here and your landscaping around the pool pad is to die for. Fantastic job!
Jessica, Thank you so much for your comments and great questions. I plan to post another video in the coming weeks showing that I eventually swapped out the pool for an Intex metal framed version (I'm actually filling it up as I type this). Apparently Intex received too many bad reviews concerning premature rusting with metal components, so they started powder coating the insides of those pipes as well as the outsides. Also, I'm impressed that you know what "rolled steel" sides are - this is Greek to most people when discussing above ground pools. One of my reservations about these steel sided pools is that, although the sheet-metal is coated on both sides during the manufacturing process, it shows up later as a massive roll at the assembly plant and is cut down in the factory to the size they need - and those exposed metal edges become the issue. Even though you don't see those cut edges after the pool is completely assembled, this is where the rust starts to form. My new pool has just the pipes around the perimeter and support legs - and it's still an 18' x 24" which replaces the Easy Set. The old pool I took down didn't have any issues, in fact I replaced it for other reasons. For starters the skimmer wasn't very efficient and the second reason is, although it was classified as an 18' diameter pool - in reality it was only 16' on the inside of that blue donut. A vertical wall pool classified as 18' is almost always a true 18'. . . and I wanted to maximize the surface area of that 20' diameter slab while still giving me 1' to walk around the pool for hand skimming when needed. For this new pool, I purchased a Hayward "wide-mouth" skimmer that installs on the outside of the vertical side wall - something I could never do with the Easy Set pool. . . and this should resolve the shortcomings I had with that other cheesy skimmer. I'm also adding a "sail shade" to the deck area (rather than a standard shade umbrella), that will cover the entire deck. I'm having to come up with a bit of structural engineering to make it work because I want it to be permanent but I don't want it to take flight in high wind. It's a commercial grade and custom ordered shade like you see at some car dealerships and car washes - so once installed it will look absolutely fabulous! And finally, thanks for the compliment about the area around the pool. . . not bad for a guy who knows absolutely nothing about landscaping - I'll admit I cheated by looking at plenty of backyard "dreamscape" pictures for ideas :) Don't forget to subscribe to my channel so when the new video comes out you'll get a notification to watch it. Take it easy!
@@mikesanchez9654 Oh man... I can't wait to see the new pool installed and the sail shade! With such a superb job thus far, it's going to be the envy of all! One of the things people complain about AGPs is the lack of aesthetics, but I am here to say that your backyard looks awesome and inviting, so you did a fantastic job! I am on a quest to have the ultimate staycation backyard, on a loooong timeline and a tight budget, so I spend a lot of time scouring instagram, pinterest and youtube for ideas, which is how I came upon your first video. :) Since I have way more time than money, that avid reseach is also how I know about the more "traditional" above ground pools, with the rolled steel walls and all the pros and cons of those. I consider my Coleman the "starter" pool, a regular AGP or even a Radiant or other branded semi-in ground pool as the long term and then a gorgeous (end expensive) lagoon style resort pool as the one day ultimate. I know a lot of people did complain about the rust issue on the Ultra frame and prism pools, so I am glad to hear that Intex stepped it up to powder coat the inside of the supports! Goes a long way into getting multiple seasons from a temporary AGP, for sure. Also excited to see your Sago coming back to health! All pools deserve a nice palm tree to accent. :D I'll deff be on the lookout for the new video! Happy Saturday!
Nope. . .when I built the deck, it was 107 degrees in Austin Texas and it was brutal. Plus, I hadn't bought the GoPro yet. . . making UA-cam videos wasn't even on my radar at the time. Thinking back I wish I had some reference to the work I did, but my wife tells me mid July that she wants a pool, so I was scrambling to get it completed before summer was over. As it turned out we only got about 2 weeks of swim time before the season was ended last year.
@@mikesanchez9654 Darn ! Well beautiful deck God Bless I understand the heat here in central Cali and its been 105 here the last couple days (why we got a pool )
Funny you ask - my wife and I were talking about it just this morning and we decided to keep it. Today it's even bigger and greener so I cut off those dead brown fronds and it looks good. . .by the middle of summer it will have completely bounced back.
The name of the product I use is "Mold Armor" (it's in a lime green container) from Home Depot. This stuff is an absolute miracle - spray it on, leave it for 10 minutes, spray off the mold like it was never there!
@@mikesanchez9654 Long story, but I now have this exact size pool coming tomorrow. I want to follow your exact setup. I don't have a man to help me, so I may ask some silly questions (but I really have no clue). Where and how to I get concrete in my backyard? How much do I need poured for a pool the size of yours?
@@shannonkirk9229 The entire process is very simple actually. The first step is determining what diameter of slab you need - always think 2 feet larger in diameter than your pool, so there will be one foot of walking space around the perimeter. Then, search online for local concrete contractors. After contacting a few, (3) is the minimum, explain what you want and where. They should come to your home and look at the backyard before quoting you a price - do not trust any contractor that gives you a price over the phone without first looking at your backyard, and all estimates should be free. The slab you want needs #4 rebar, 12 inches apart going both directions - like a grid. You also want a smooth finish, not a brushed or rough texture. The slab needs to be 4-6 inches thick depending on how many gallons of water your pool holds. My pool is an 18x48 and holds 6,000 gallons of water. A gallon of water weighs 8.3 pounds. . .so my pool when filled weighs almost 50,000 pounds, so I got a 6 inch thick slab to hold the extra weight. This way, I have a 100% guarantee the slab will never crack. When you have made a decision on who will do the work and for what price, get the estimate in writing and do it. After the concrete is poured you should wait at least a week before setting the pool up because the concrete needs to cure - just because you’re able to walk on the slab the next day, it is not fully cured a couple inches down. After one week you are ok. I painted my slab with anti-skid paint from Lowe’s prior to setting up the pool (it’s paint mixed with sand), otherwise it will be very slippery with bare wet feet. And order an “Above Ground Pool Felt Pad” from Amazon to spread out and set the pool on - rather than a crappy plastic tarp.
@@mikesanchez9654 thank you so much!! You are AMAZING for sharing this detailed information with me!! I am calling local concrete contractors today. Also, did you build your deck? I love it!
If I may ask couple more questions how long did you have the pool? You seem like he went all out with the deck and pad. Did you replace it with something more permanent? Did you ever have any leaks/puncture issues? Any afterthoughts Now that you completed the cycle of getting it, using it and getting rid of it? Wife wants a pool told her we’re not spending $40,000 on a pool (That we’re probably only going to use but once or twice). Maybe start with above ground want to see if we use it… Then I thought about this inflatable that once we’re done using it for the season we can stored away for next season.
@@greginfla7211 There was nothing wrong with the easy Set pool I had, I just wanted something a little better. Watch my latest video showing the new pool. "Mike's Intex Pool & Deck Update"
Thank you for being so thorough with the setup, and maintenance of your gorgeous pool. Very helpful.
Your pool is a BIG step up from my 10ft Intex pool over here in London, UK! Looks awesome!
As an ISTJ, I really appreciate this level of organization and fore-thought to potential mishaps!
Hi Mike.
Watched your videos. I've got to say, I am impressed. We're one of those easy folks who are not going to take it to the level you have. We're out in western Nevada and the past two days we've had a winter storm come through. Yesterday and today was going to be pool set up day. Oh well. Next week.
Nice job.
Thank you for your videos.
By far the best setup i've ever seen! Beautiful yard too!
Dude you are king!!!! Love love love. You're so creative! Enjoy!!!! I've been trying to convine the people to get this pool, hopefully your tutorial will convince him.
Thank you, I finally got the nerves to buy and set up my pool after watching your videos. Mine isn’t leveled, it’s slightly off, but I’m hoping to get it fix next year. Your videos gave me the confidents to do it, thanks again from VA
Cool. Just remember that it’s a learning process. It took me two summers to get it dialed in the way I wanted it.
I'm a single mom and it's easy:) I've put up mine every year for my kids
So glad to see this comment! I just ordered mine and am nervous as heck because I am a single mom too, and will be putting it up myself!
@@mommyontherunyo7079 it's ok you will get the hang of it wont be that hard👍🏾
My pool is up we just have to refill and clean and have fun also I suggest buy two pool covers because the first one could rip apart.
W Mom good job
Would the pool be perfectly proportional when filled up with water ? Or it would be tilted a bit ?
I would love to have you as my neighbor. You’re so thorough. Love your backyard.
We so appreciate the time and effort you put into your videos! So helpful for us, just beginning with Intex. Thanks for sharing your expertise! 🤗
Absolutely love your set up and ty for showing this.
****Thank you so much for going over this in detail! This will help greatly!
You are right
This is so funny....Started out loving this video and decided I needed a pool. Studied everything about all the pool sizes intex makes. I've got the cement pad. And after all the stress of worrying what could happen I settled on the intex 9ft by 6 ft 33in pool!!!! With a little waterfall and lighted blue beach umbrella. I'm starting small.....................
Your yard is beautiful.
First time buying a pool thanks for the tips man really help
Soo much detail 😳we thank you for your time ☺️
What a beautiful and organized yard🤗 ... very good taste✨
Your pool area is very nice ☺️ Thanks for showing 🌟
Hey Mike another Sanchez here. I want to thank you for your videos it’s the first season with the pool in our new house and I’ve gone back-and-forth I love your set up right now I have a Intex easy set up that I owned for two years in the box and I was thinking about stepping up but after hearing about the wasp I don’t even know how I could combat that. So yep we’re starting wasp free, and peer pressure can kiss my Cuban ass! LOL
Nice set up !!! I’m over here struggling with mine 😂
Facts
Don’t feel bad … I stared setting mine up late 7pm and I’m crossing my fingers I did it correctly bc now I can’t sleep bc I keep checking on the slow rising water. My 14 year old daughter had the water house on medium lol!!! No wonder it’s taking forever to fill. Ima ring her neck.
This is an amazing video!!! Thank you so much!!
This man is the diy king!!!!! Beautiful yard
Thanks Ricardo
@@mikesanchez9654 do u Tun just chlorine and Chlor bright or do u use other chemicals with the sand pump looking into buying one thank you
@@Mixermafia23 The only thing I did was add one bag of chlor-bright shock when I first filled the pool. And I use 3 inch chlorine tablets once a week to keep it super clean and clear. I don’t use any other chemicals - but my water might be different than yours. You should try just chlorine in the beginning and if you have problems keeping the water clear, THEN try adding different chemicals - because you may not need all those other chemical, just chlorine.
@@mikesanchez9654 thank you Mike appreciate the response you got one hell of a backyard!
I absolutely loved this video. Thank you! I have an easy set 16x 43 discontinued that was bought in 2019 I took out of the box and set up and it’s still filling up. I’m loving the thickness and durability so far!! I’m a beginner but I’ve done a week of research first so I admire your energy you put into this! Thank you.
somewhat of a side note, I really like the setup and organization of your shed. 👍 Thanks for this video. We are in our second year with ours and could have used some of these tips last year lol.
Mike you are incredible!
What a nice backyard!❤
I love your pump and chlorinator system
Thanks. . .it's nice having a hassle-free chlorinator. It was worth the money.
First Class set-up & primer, Mike---KUDOS !
What a fantastic video! You are a brilliant speaker and very thorough and super helpful in your detail and explanations. I'm installing the Bestway Hydrium Splasher Steel Wall Pool (12ft x 36 inch) this summer in my garden in Melbourne, Australia .... and so looking forward to it!
A tip for you that I learned when opening my pool stop by your local pool store and buy some Chlorine Stabilizer and upon startup add the amount for the size of your pool shown and run your pump nonstop at least 24 hours and do not back flush for at least 48 hours. Doing this will help your chlorine last longer. My pool is much bigger than yours and I use two floaters with 2-3” pucks in each floater and the water stays sparkling clean and my chlorine level never dips. Of course you should occasionally add algaecide and balance your PH but you will only occasionally need to put shock in your pool.
Because I grew up with our above ground pool set up every year for summer, it was only second nature that when I moved out of home as a young adult into a home with my partner and had our first child, I bought our first pool that had a liner and steel supports and it was a
15 foot x 3 foot and we would shut it down during winter and cover it and once summer came around again, we would get it ready again every year.
Then my brother in recent years, he's a pool and pump specialist and he built me from scratch a salt water pool system with a low chlor chlorination system and and 2HP Pump, this system was an equivalent system to use for a 60,000 litre inground salt water pool,and the 15x3 pool only holds 6,300 litres, so every time the pump is turned on, it would fully recycle and treat the pool in 15 mins tops.
It would make a vortex ring pumping around in a circle like a white water river current.
Our kids could get in and lay on their backs and be moved swiftly around in circles whilst the pump was running..
4yrs ago we moved into a private lifestyle resort with 2 pools so I advertised it with pics and got so many calls.
I sold the whole pool and system to a young couple wanting to buy their 1st pool for the kids.
The husband was chuffed cause he knew the bargain he was buying.
My daughter n I have sinced moved back out of the resort and back into a regular rental again and I want another pool system set up, so my brother doesn't know yet but I'm about to hit him up for a salt water low chlor pump system.
I'm so used to putting the pool together, doing it since I was a kid with my parents, so I'm able to set just the pool fairly quickly.
It's the middle of winter here in Western Australia,but I will start my prep n laybuying the pool and accessories etc..
Let the fun begin..
Awesome! I would love to see a video of the whole thing when you get it set up.
Talked to Austin Building and Safety Dept. Over 3000 above ground pool permits have been issued in Austin this year alone. The majority of above ground pool permits also included an outside ground fault circuit permit. Those pools are really getting popular.
Yeah, I'm guessing the spike is partly due to Covid-19. . .and lots of people are working from home now.
Wow. Read every comment on accident. Awesome infrastructure, it's a great multiuse space. Pool wise, I just use my compact soil it's level and has no weeds, ever! or rain... anyways... I went opposite of you and switched from framed to easy set. I live in the brutal Texas sun but I just slapped a coat of uv protectant on the blue ring and covered the area in a 50% shade cloth. I found the metal framed pools way too cumbersome and I'd never want to set it up or put away because of the hassle so I just switched to the easy set. Your other pool looks cooler and fits your infrastructures better but the easy set... idk something about it makes me happier. Sheds dope 2 PS: 1500?!?! Dude I was debating returning my 18x48 easy set at 220 bucks... scalpers...
OMG My dad has bought the pump, and filter, ioniser, and Skimmer!!!
*Great Job for beginners. 😁😁😁* Sharon in SC
Professionally set up!!
This is a really good job 👍🏻
Nice its up! Now just nagging my dad to order the sand filter, inonisor, and Hayward thru-wall skimmer he wants to put a gorilla pad underneath....probably for cushion on the bottom.
awesome video. this is what i want to do
Thank you for this comprehensive and well structured video! Really appreciate you uploading this!
Intex is such a better quality than the Summer Wave, the filter is tiny and the liner much thinner. But I thought I give it a try since pools In general are hard to get. I like your set up you did a nice job!
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That is a sweet set up. Can you give me some advise on how to use PVC with pool hose and how you made your connections?
This is a great video. I'm very impressed with the set up and that fountain? I love it! How hard was that. Your correct it's a blow up you have to treat it accordingly. We are empty nesters and for two adults it's a perfect solution to the crazy expensive underground pool yet with care kids too can enjoy as long as they don't abuse it. I like also the deck and I noticed the ladder real nice 🙂 btw how deep is it when the pool is filled? Thank you
Thanks . . . the actual water level is about 42" because (48") is to the very top of the pool lip.
great job!
Beautiful yard
Can you also show us how to pack drain it and pack it away at the end of the season.
Working on that video now - gimme a few week weeks
Nice yard man
Hello
Dry thorough set up a video!!! Well done- your outdoor summer pad looks fantastic!!!can you please advise “How much” you fill the air ring???? It says in the instructions firm to the touch??? Was it hard when you press on it or still pliable??? Thank you.
Hey Mike. Thank you so much for all the pointers and advice you provided in your video. I would love to know how to build things like you do. I can do some carpentry but not much. Maybe some day..... My question is, how thick a concrete pad is essential for a pool the size of yours? It looked like maybe 3-4 inches. Is that necessary or would less be sufficient? My budget wants to know. Thank you! ;)
Patricia,
It really depends on how many gallons of water your pool holds - water weighs 8 pounds per gallon. My pool was roughly 6,000 gallons when filled to the maximum - which is 48,000 pounds. So I have a 6 inch thick slab with lots of rebar - to ensure it will never crack.
AWESOME INFO. THANKS
Nice pool man imma ask my dad if he can do a little balcony like you have
Birds will not cause holes, squirrels on the other hand... haha. My inlaws have this easy set pool and they have a couple of squirrels that steal stuff from their garden, and the damn things run around the ring to get from the tree/fence to the garden, lol. They're on their 6th or 7th easy set pool, not sure why they don't just go for a metal frame, but to each their own i suppose!
I never considered squirrels - those little bastards!
First off your setup is amazing! Lots of attention to detail in everything about it. My question is about how much did it cost you for the slab and deck? If u don't mind me asking
The slab was $5,500 and all the decking material including paint was about $6,000 (minus labor).
I see some green in the palm tree, looks like it’s gonna make it after all. That’s great!
OMG! I wish you could see it now - it's beautiful. It looks better than when I bought it. It plan to have a quick discussion about it's comeback on my next video so don't forget to subscribe. . .that way you'll get a notification when that next video gets posted.
What kind of filter did you buy for yours? We heard we should buy a new one because the one provided isn’t great.
I bought a 14ft by 42 inch pool so I should be good for the next couple years
I bought. a 19ft by 60inch pool l should have it for 6 years
Love your set up and love your Deck. What are the dimensions of your deck just roughly. I want to build one for my 18 by 52 pool. Thanks
Alright Mike, I am coming over 😂😂😂
If you end up with lots of wrinkles, is that bad for the pool??? I did the whole thing myself and I set it up close to perfection but the wrinkle thing got away from me.... I am now wondering if the wrinkles hurt the pool or is it just an annoyance? Thanks!
I don’t think it would hurt the pool - but just do your best to smooth them out. It really helps having no wrinkles to vacuum. . . and the wrinkles seem to catch sediment.
Dude Nice Real Nice. Question did you install the deck. And why no place hand rail on both sides and also FYI if you want to make it a heated a HEATED POOL Amazon has floating heaters for above ground pools yup 🤔 🙂
Did your fill valve on the deck not work out or do you just use it after the pool is filled when the water gets low?
Correct, I just use it when the pool gets low.
Hey bud! I did it
Poured a 34x30 slab and put up an index pool.
Bought same ladder
Bought same everything
Question
Did you ever line out your CHLORINE addition.
I have same chemical feeder
What are your settings?
Thanks!
Hell Yeah. . .I knew you'd get after it. Ok. . . so on the chlorine feeder I dialed it down to 25% because after a single season of having it on 100%, the printed mosaic blue and white pattern on the bottom of the pool basically bleached out because I had the chlorine too high. Unless you're having weekend parties at your house where EVERYONE is in your pool, you don't need a high concentration of chlorine. Dial it down to 25%. On mine with 8 tablets stacked up inside, that will last almost 2 weeks before you need to add more. Remember, chlorine is an acid that basically prevents algae from growing in your pool and turning the water green. But, it also keeps everyone safe from catching each others icky stuff, like dirty buttholes, boogers, open sores, etc. It's not pleasant to think about, but humans are nasty creatures by nature. Let me know if I can help with anything else.
Wow we just use 2 tablets a week in our 16x48 summer waves pool. And our levels are perfect
That's good. Keep in mind there are many variables that contribute to needing more or less chlorine. My wife and I have extra oily skin, the dogs sometimes swim with us, and the Texas sun is extra intense. Chlorine dissipates quickly in direct sunlight - which is why you can't just add it once and forget about it. . . you need to keep adding it on a weekly basis. People in hotter regions like Arizona need more chlorine weekly in the summer than people in Michigan. So, everybody's pool will have different needs depending on where you live and how you use the pool.
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Nice setup
I'm thinking about the 15'x42'' Intex from Amazon. Two years later, what do you think of the quality?
I realized pretty quick that the pool just wasn't going to last - mainly from the brutal summer sun in Texas. Depending on where you live this may not be an issue - just be aware that the sun was really hard on the inflatable ring and this is essentially the "backbone" that holds the pool up. I eventually got rid of this Easy Set pool and invested in a much better pool from Intex - same size and price but 1000% better. This video you watched is an older one of mine and you need to see my latest video with the new pool. Once you see what I swapped it out with, you'll change your mind about the East Set pool for sure Type in: "Mike's Intex Pool & Deck Update" After you watch it respond back and tell me what you think.
Just curious did ur pull come with 1-1/4 inch inlets or did I come with the 1-1/2 inlet I have the 18×36 easy set pool but it has the smaller inlets now last yr i got another pool 18×48 steal frame with a bunch of other pool stuff a a sand filter and pump the pool liner was no goodice got to it and parts the frame was bent or missing I was more after the pump and filter now I have a question with the other pool I had got there is adapters from smaller inlets to the bigger Intex shut off valves but there is the 1-1/2 inch upgrade inlets I've seen a couple guy put them in bit it's a framed pool mine like it's to ring can I use those replacement inlets or no
My Easy Set pool came with 1-1/4" inlets. . .almost all pools from Intex come with that size. That's why you see so many people changing their inlets to 1-1/2" because the originals are too small for a better sand filter and pump. Definitely upgrade to bigger inlets if you want more water flow and better filtration. . .just be careful when cutting a slightly bigger hole in the liner for the adapter. It's not difficult, just use the large rubber washer as a template and use a pen to mark the circle - I used an Exacto-Knife razor blade. The vinyl pool fabric surrounding that inlet is very thick - so your cut needs to be in this area.
Thank very much I wasn't sure if those adapters would work with a ringed pool just the steel framed ones
How did you make that gray slab underneath the pool? I have grass and thatd be perfect
Great set up! How come you didn't go with a salt water system?
I just wanted it to be as simple as possible - we're not gonna be here at this house much longer since wet are looking for land
beautiful deck and great video...whats the size of this easy setup pool? it looks tall.
I will have this pool today too
Hell Yeah !
Nice video. One small question though. Fairly certain any pool shock should be premixed in a bucket before adding to pool. This is especially necessary with Intex pools because the higher grade chlorine content can damage your liner early. Keep them coming I appreciate a lot of the small upgrades you have done and plan to order one of those dock ladders this year as well.
This added step of pre-mixing the shock is unnecessary if the pump is on and circulating the water at the time shock is being added. Without the pump running, all you have is standing water. . . and in this situation I can see where a high concentration of shock would prematurely shorten the life of the pool liner. But basically you are correct - it does need to be added correctly or the pool won't last very long. Also, you're gonna love that ladder!
nice setup
Hi Mike, I’m in Austin NW hills. We have one. Any chance we can hire you for assistance with set up? Video is awesome but still a bit overwhelmed. Rolling up our sleeves is exciting.
Hi Mike this is my first try at setting up my 18 footer. the ring how full should it be right now i can squeeze and it is not stiff. what sort of feel should I expect? I have to hand pump it. the pool has a foot and half of water in it already. will i have to start over?
It should feel like a hard beach ball - if you’re using a hand pump, try to get as much air in as possible - it should not feel “soft” because that blue donut is what holds the pool up.
@@mikesanchez9654 thank you Mike doing this from scratch by my self. fun they said it will be easy they said. It is a challenge and fun just to do something different for a change.
Does sunlight damages the pool fabric if we left out pool in sunlight for everyday?
Nope, but I don't have this pool anymore so I can't say long term effects
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Did you put in a grounding rod/wire? I have my pool also on concrete and was told by the home renovation/electrician guy that I did not need a grounding rod since it was on concrete. But I'm not so sure, even though he is the professional and should know.
That’s a good question. I’m not an electrician, but I installed a ground rod 3 feet into the ground for a good reason. I am a home builder - and every home has a ground rod or ground plate - which is code by the way. Home Depot and Lowe’s both sell copper ground rods, why?. . .because every home needs one. Even homes that have copper plumbing - metal pipes must be grounded as well. So if a home must have a ground rod, why wouldn’t a swimming pool - especially when we’re talking about a body of water, an electrical motor, and 120 volts of electricity. Look at it this way - does it hurt anything to add a ground rod? Just do it.
@@mikesanchez9654 ....Thank you....I believe I will !
I watched your first video last year with keen interest. It did surprise me that you went as all out as you had for an easy set pool, but in the end, for a place that isn't florida, it does make sense to have something that is more temporary and still provides easy set up when pool season comes round. I think everything is simply beautiful, in fact! My only question/comment is this: What made you ultimately opt for the easy set pool, versus, say... an Intex metal frame pool like the prism or a coleman swim vista? I know in one of your vids, you mention how metal and acids don't mix well, but I wasn't sure if that was directed at the pool versions with the rolled steel sides and more permanent installations, or just any AGP with metal components. I have the coleman swim vista and man oh man... I just keep thinking your setup would compliment that pool so incredibly well. All the same, I am so very impressed and appreciative of your work here and your landscaping around the pool pad is to die for. Fantastic job!
Jessica,
Thank you so much for your comments and great questions. I plan to post another video in the coming weeks showing that I eventually swapped out the pool for an Intex metal framed version (I'm actually filling it up as I type this). Apparently Intex received too many bad reviews concerning premature rusting with metal components, so they started powder coating the insides of those pipes as well as the outsides. Also, I'm impressed that you know what "rolled steel" sides are - this is Greek to most people when discussing above ground pools. One of my reservations about these steel sided pools is that, although the sheet-metal is coated on both sides during the manufacturing process, it shows up later as a massive roll at the assembly plant and is cut down in the factory to the size they need - and those exposed metal edges become the issue. Even though you don't see those cut edges after the pool is completely assembled, this is where the rust starts to form. My new pool has just the pipes around the perimeter and support legs - and it's still an 18' x 24" which replaces the Easy Set. The old pool I took down didn't have any issues, in fact I replaced it for other reasons. For starters the skimmer wasn't very efficient and the second reason is, although it was classified as an 18' diameter pool - in reality it was only 16' on the inside of that blue donut. A vertical wall pool classified as 18' is almost always a true 18'. . . and I wanted to maximize the surface area of that 20' diameter slab while still giving me 1' to walk around the pool for hand skimming when needed. For this new pool, I purchased a Hayward "wide-mouth" skimmer that installs on the outside of the vertical side wall - something I could never do with the Easy Set pool. . . and this should resolve the shortcomings I had with that other cheesy skimmer. I'm also adding a "sail shade" to the deck area (rather than a standard shade umbrella), that will cover the entire deck. I'm having to come up with a bit of structural engineering to make it work because I want it to be permanent but I don't want it to take flight in high wind. It's a commercial grade and custom ordered shade like you see at some car dealerships and car washes - so once installed it will look absolutely fabulous! And finally, thanks for the compliment about the area around the pool. . . not bad for a guy who knows absolutely nothing about landscaping - I'll admit I cheated by looking at plenty of backyard "dreamscape" pictures for ideas :) Don't forget to subscribe to my channel so when the new video comes out you'll get a notification to watch it. Take it easy!
@@mikesanchez9654 Oh man... I can't wait to see the new pool installed and the sail shade! With such a superb job thus far, it's going to be the envy of all! One of the things people complain about AGPs is the lack of aesthetics, but I am here to say that your backyard looks awesome and inviting, so you did a fantastic job! I am on a quest to have the ultimate staycation backyard, on a loooong timeline and a tight budget, so I spend a lot of time scouring instagram, pinterest and youtube for ideas, which is how I came upon your first video. :) Since I have way more time than money, that avid reseach is also how I know about the more "traditional" above ground pools, with the rolled steel walls and all the pros and cons of those. I consider my Coleman the "starter" pool, a regular AGP or even a Radiant or other branded semi-in ground pool as the long term and then a gorgeous (end expensive) lagoon style resort pool as the one day ultimate. I know a lot of people did complain about the rust issue on the Ultra frame and prism pools, so I am glad to hear that Intex stepped it up to powder coat the inside of the supports! Goes a long way into getting multiple seasons from a temporary AGP, for sure. Also excited to see your Sago coming back to health! All pools deserve a nice palm tree to accent. :D I'll deff be on the lookout for the new video! Happy Saturday!
What did you use under the liner?
Could you do a video on how you prepare to store it plz?
Do you have a link for the product? What’s the size of this pool?
Intex Easy-Set 18 x 48
Love the waterfall ❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍
Do you have a video on how your built your deck ? And material list 😁
Nope. . .when I built the deck, it was 107 degrees in Austin Texas and it was brutal. Plus, I hadn't bought the GoPro yet. . . making UA-cam videos wasn't even on my radar at the time. Thinking back I wish I had some reference to the work I did, but my wife tells me mid July that she wants a pool, so I was scrambling to get it completed before summer was over. As it turned out we only got about 2 weeks of swim time before the season was ended last year.
@@mikesanchez9654 Darn ! Well beautiful deck God Bless I understand the heat here in central Cali and its been 105 here the last couple days (why we got a pool )
I see your palm is turning green again. Are you going to keep it or still let the nursery exchange it?
Funny you ask - my wife and I were talking about it just this morning and we decided to keep it. Today it's even bigger and greener so I cut off those dead brown fronds and it looks good. . .by the middle of summer it will have completely bounced back.
@@mikesanchez9654 that's good news! I guess we all just need a little patience for Mother Nature to do it's magic. Take care.
What base did you use over the stone?
Can you please show us what kind of cleaner do you use to get the mold on the side of the pool.
The name of the product I use is "Mold Armor" (it's in a lime green container) from Home Depot. This stuff is an absolute miracle - spray it on, leave it for 10 minutes, spray off the mold like it was never there!
@@mikesanchez9654 Thank you!
Mine even came in small plastic bags and it is still strong. Be Safe.
Thanks
What size round slab did you get?
20 foot. . .so I could set my 18 foot pool on the slab and still have one foot of walking space around the pool for hand skimming when necessary.
Mine was always unleveled even if it was on leveled ground
Where did you get the deck ?
Nice Vdeo, I really like your set up, can you please tell me the size?
The pool is 18 feet diameter and 4 feet deep
@@mikesanchez9654 thank you :)
What size is this? Never seen an easy set this big
how much did it cost?
By the way excellent video full with details 👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏
What size did you say this was? I just purchased an Intex Inflatable 15 X 42
Mine is an Intex Easy Set Inflatable 18 foot diameter x 48 inch deep
@@mikesanchez9654 It's beautiful! =)
@@mikesanchez9654 Long story, but I now have this exact size pool coming tomorrow. I want to follow your exact setup. I don't have a man to help me, so I may ask some silly questions (but I really have no clue). Where and how to I get concrete in my backyard? How much do I need poured for a pool the size of yours?
@@shannonkirk9229 The entire process is very simple actually. The first step is determining what diameter of slab you need - always think 2 feet larger in diameter than your pool, so there will be one foot of walking space around the perimeter. Then, search online for local concrete contractors. After contacting a few, (3) is the minimum, explain what you want and where. They should come to your home and look at the backyard before quoting you a price - do not trust any contractor that gives you a price over the phone without first looking at your backyard, and all estimates should be free. The slab you want needs #4 rebar, 12 inches apart going both directions - like a grid. You also want a smooth finish, not a brushed or rough texture. The slab needs to be 4-6 inches thick depending on how many gallons of water your pool holds. My pool is an 18x48 and holds 6,000 gallons of water. A gallon of water weighs 8.3 pounds. . .so my pool when filled weighs almost 50,000 pounds, so I got a 6 inch thick slab to hold the extra weight. This way, I have a 100% guarantee the slab will never crack. When you have made a decision on who will do the work and for what price, get the estimate in writing and do it. After the concrete is poured you should wait at least a week before setting the pool up because the concrete needs to cure - just because you’re able to walk on the slab the next day, it is not fully cured a couple inches down. After one week you are ok. I painted my slab with anti-skid paint from Lowe’s prior to setting up the pool (it’s paint mixed with sand), otherwise it will be very slippery with bare wet feet. And order an “Above Ground Pool Felt Pad” from Amazon to spread out and set the pool on - rather than a crappy plastic tarp.
@@mikesanchez9654 thank you so much!! You are AMAZING for sharing this detailed information with me!! I am calling local concrete contractors today. Also, did you build your deck? I love it!
Any video on the use? How many does it fit; the primary use of the pool? Kids, adults?
Hard to say. I no longer have this pool, we don't have kids, and the only people that go in the pool are my wife and I.
If I may ask couple more questions how long did you have the pool? You seem like he went all out with the deck and pad. Did you replace it with something more permanent? Did you ever have any leaks/puncture issues? Any afterthoughts Now that you completed the cycle of getting it, using it and getting rid of it?
Wife wants a pool told her we’re not spending $40,000 on a pool (That we’re probably only going to use but once or twice).
Maybe start with above ground want to see if we use it… Then I thought about this inflatable that once we’re done using it for the season we can stored away for next season.
@@greginfla7211 There was nothing wrong with the easy Set pool I had, I just wanted something a little better. Watch my latest video showing the new pool. "Mike's Intex Pool & Deck Update"
Hey would you mind telling me how much this whole project cost you?
And.. in which way would you get out of the pool?