I would love to learn about different filter media like glass etc, not just sand. :)

So glad we can help!

Awesome. You're doing it right!

Glad it's helpful!

Add enzymes to the pool to break down the oil. Then clean your filter with a phosphate free degreaser spray (Purple Power). Bathers showering before entering pool is best prevention

It is perfectly fine to run the pump while the solar cover is on the pool. I'll have to go back and clarify that in the old video!

Yeah algae particles are too small for your filter! Vac to waste then add water or add a little extra water before vacuuming to waste so you don't vacuum below your skimmers and can still run your pool pump and filter immediately afterward.

Yes get the water sucked OUT, it will go through even the ultra ultra fine mesh nets so yeah pump it OUT of your water and refill whatever you lost.

CYA is no different than all other chemicals - they are most effective within an ideal range. CYA is just harder to fix when high

@@drdrew3 agreed i normally drain some water and put in some new

Run pool during the day. That’s when algae is trying to grow and water temp is highest

That's ideal to keep your pool clean and clear! Not everyone can afford to do that. As your pool water is turning over once a day, you're good. But running things 24/7 is the best 👍

If you run a single speed pump 24x7 your electrical energy use will be 400% higher and the motors service life will be severely shortened. Your water will be clear but at great cost. With a variable speed pump you can run 24x7 and actually SAVE money - the ability to optimize the rpm to your pool is a game changer

So you pressure tested your pipes...

@@mattlane2282 no how do I do that?

​@@ameensnipez you need a rubber blow though plug (uses the same valve as your car tire) and a air compressor with regulator (+ a plug to cap the other threaded end)... air it up to 10- 15lb (BE CAREFUL OF THE PLUG GET IT IN GOOD AND STAY BACK) at some point air should stop flowing from the tank to the pipe... take off your air chuck... wait 5 min... 10 min... press down on that valve... you should get alot of air... 0 air = leak somewhere in that pipe(s) your testing or your plugs (look for bubbles under water or use soapy water on anything above water to confirm it is not a plug leaking)... NEVER REMOVE THE PLUG WITH OUT DEPRESSING OR REMOVING THE VALVE TO RELEASE THE AIR PRESSURE IN THE PIPE Some air... = refill to 15 make sureeeeeeeee its totally full wait the same amount of time.. try to add air if it takes none or almost none... odds are pipe is fine. Try to test one pipe at a time, depending on your plumbing setup this could be hard... if you have a main drain the ideal way to test is capping it off however it should hold air pressure (once you see bubbles) but will not hold 10-15lb. if you find a leak do not assume valves are sealing perfectly... If you find a pipe you believe is leaking see if you can isolate it via valve / plug and see if the pool still loses water... This is just for checking pipes you could be leaking in many other places... EX if you have a de / sand filter make sure the multiport is not bypassing to waste... This is a rough idea of how to pressure test, you should have an experienced person do it, it is risky as you are working with pipes under pressure and plugs that can blow out. (disclaimer) If you are losing water to the skimmer level focus on pressure testing the skimmer pipes (should be the most easy) you can also PLUG one skimmer (assuming more than one skimmer and a main drain so you do not starve the pump for water) see if you lose water, if so swap skimmers... if you do not leak found if you do... could be both pipes leaking... run off the main if you can or pressure test (ideal)...

You have a skimmer leak. Very very common. Don’t waste your time looking elsewhere. Call a guy who resurfaces pools - he’ll have a guy that fixes these. I had 4 leak detection companies fail and the resurfacing crew fixed it pronto

Liquid chlorine isn’t perfect but it solves all the problems that you are complaining about

Or you can just keep the pump running on filter while its raining to get rid of new contaminants and backwash is only for cleaning the filter if you want to empty out a pool then set it to waste if you set it on backwash all the debris that enter the filter is going to come back into the pool since the water reverses flow through the filter

No. Liquor makes people pee in the pool. I speak from experience

If you're not using it in the colder months or it's at risk of freezing, you need to close it.

@@SwimUniversity Just curious, why do you ''Need to close it''? It only costs a few dollars a month in chemicals and power here in Oregon.....

@@tobin669 Water expands when it freezes and can blow out your underground pipes. Expensive price to pay for not properly closing the pool. Depends upon your climate

@@drdrew3 Of coarse it does that's why it goes into freeze protection below 36 deg

Spending less = saving money

@@drdrew3 owning a pool= optional financial liability

@@stanmondzelewski9253You sound broke. Pools are awesome luxury items

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Baking soda is definitely cheaper. For example, Walmart’s Great Value baking soda 4 lb box is $2.54. So 4 of those boxes (which would equal the 16 pounds in your HD example) would cost just $10.16, versus the $25 you stated. So much cheaper.

Sam’s Club sells a 15 pound resealable bag of Arm & Hammer baking soda for $8.92. Boom!!!