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@jbmann52 Жыл бұрын
This video is EXACTLY what I was looking for in vacuuming. I picked up a few pointers watching this video. I have same pump/filter equipment as you so this video was very helpful to this first time pool owner. Thank you.
@DIYJIM Жыл бұрын
Thank you again Barry for watching my videos.
@jcramirez773 жыл бұрын
first summer with my 13,000 gallon pool and youve helped more than the pool store, ive kept the water clear without having the stench of chlorine, also thanks for your service or if youre still serving
@DIYJIM3 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help, I retired a couple years ago
@asphyxedinside2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tutorial. When I started watching this video I thought this guy sounds familiar. I checked your videos and I noticed I watched your pellet stove cleaning video to learn how to clean my harman. Very thorough helped tremendously. Have a great day.
@DIYJIM2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching my videos
@ltsnotspill68463 жыл бұрын
I did this for a few years, then I bought the dolphin you pictured. I love my dolphin! It does such a wonderful job, kids named it Bob! lol
@DIYJIM3 жыл бұрын
That is what everyone that I know that has one says that they work awesome. Maybe one of these days I will get one. Do you have a round pool with steps? I wonder if the steps will mess it up?
@ltsnotspill68463 жыл бұрын
@@DIYJIM I have a 21' round with steps, the cleaner bumps into them and goes back into the pool.
@DIYJIM3 жыл бұрын
@@ltsnotspill6846 awesome maybe I’ll have to save some money and buy one thanks for getting back to me.
@pattyflinn32822 ай бұрын
@@DIYJIMno it doesn’t
@moniquetellier21592 жыл бұрын
This has been so helpful as a first time pool owner. Thank you!!
@DIYJIM2 жыл бұрын
You're so welcome!
@raha24702 жыл бұрын
I’m losing my mind… 🤬🤬🤬 so what does the filter have to be on?
@barbaradunn17783 ай бұрын
Thank you for the step-by-step instructions. I didn't know to take off that flap!
@DIYJIM3 ай бұрын
Welcome
@claudiaburton282 Жыл бұрын
I am a new above ground pool owner. Thank you very much, your video is very informative. I am a visual person so reading the manual and watching your video really helps me out.
@DIYJIM Жыл бұрын
Glad I could help thanks for watching. I recommend as soon as you can afford it buy a pool vac, they are awesome. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/sLZkmM2I2pfWgp8.html
@freespirit7683 жыл бұрын
Thank you for doing this. I just bought a house with a pool and I have been struggling to vacuum my pool and your video showed me that I do not have enough suction going on and now I know what to check.
@DIYJIM3 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help!
@thikill942 жыл бұрын
You have provided me tremendous assistance with your videos! These have been a great crash course for me as a new pool owner!
@DIYJIM2 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help
@stevewockenfuss68242 жыл бұрын
I agree with the others who commented on what a great help this video is for a first time pool owner, thank you very much !!! - great video - simple and very informative
@DIYJIM2 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help thanks for watching
@AC-uq3uu3 жыл бұрын
Great video 10/10 recommended to anyone who needs to vacuum it their above ground pool!!!!
@DIYJIM3 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@tinathepisces1485 Жыл бұрын
Yes. We like your deck very much 😂
@DIYJIM Жыл бұрын
Thanks 😅
@QuantumLegal2 ай бұрын
Love your vids, as pool novice you have been extremely helpful😊
@robynknight90416 сағат бұрын
What a great video. Thanks!!!
@DIYJIM3 сағат бұрын
You bet! Thanks for leaving a comment
@ohio6558Ай бұрын
Thanks for the vid. Very helpful!
@DIYJIMАй бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@Johnebegood Жыл бұрын
You are phenomenal at explaining everything my friend
@DIYJIM Жыл бұрын
Thank you John for the nice comment
@InTheKitchenWithSandy Жыл бұрын
Great video, I have watched several of your videos since purchasing my first pool. Thanks for making them easy to follow for dummies like me. You have been a great help, as I knew nothing about pools. Your set up is SWEET!, so clean and neat. Great job on all your hard work. Thanks again for creating such great content!
@DIYJIM Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
@peterjohnson84693 жыл бұрын
Pool looks great with the deck coming right up to it. That’s my project for next spring. Thank you!
@DIYJIM3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching maybe I’ll make a video on how I built my deck
@britnemoss77142 ай бұрын
Exactly the explanation i needed. Very helpful!!
@DIYJIM2 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching
@jackiesmith11973 жыл бұрын
Thanks DIY Jim. I’m a first time pool owner and you have been most helpful.
@DIYJIM3 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help
@MrSuperMoran2 жыл бұрын
your videos have been super helpful since we just installed an above ground 24'. we have the same liner, too, but different filter. You touch on all the small details!
@DIYJIM2 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help
@kimberlymatos88234 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@DIYJIM4 ай бұрын
You're welcome!
@chargermopar3 жыл бұрын
Of course with an underground pool the process is almost the same but the pump will not purge air by loosening the strainer as the pump is above water level. You do have a helper it seems!
@DIYJIM3 жыл бұрын
Thanks again, wish I had an inground pool maybe someday
@alejandroperalta9955 Жыл бұрын
Thank u for ur information,it really helped me out
@DIYJIM Жыл бұрын
Glad to hear that
@RUsure Жыл бұрын
Great video thank you from a newbie
@DIYJIM Жыл бұрын
Welcome
@warriordugan7236 Жыл бұрын
The swivel end of the vacuum hose goes on the vacuum. And the moment you turn off the filter when done vacuuming, the skimmer plate will lift itself and the skimmer basket debris will start to get back into the water, so you gotta be fast, especially if you vacuumed up lots of large debris and leaves and stuff.
@DIYJIM Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip, and thanks for watching
@Nora-xu8ge2 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@DIYJIM2 ай бұрын
Thank you very much for the special thanks, very much appreciated.
@garymontgomeryguitars31533 жыл бұрын
Hey Jim I like that roof you have over the deck., nice.
@DIYJIM3 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@rickeysims4508 Жыл бұрын
Great Knowledge, thank you
@DIYJIM Жыл бұрын
Welcome
@juliogrivas3377 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video
@DIYJIM Жыл бұрын
Thanks and thanks for watching
@croatiaoutlander56263 жыл бұрын
Hi how are you? The thing I like to do when I vacuum is leave the pump running, while the hose is still in the skimmer, pull the vacuum head out on the deck and 2 or 3 seconds after disconnect the hose from skimmer. That way pump will still be sucking water, and it will drain the hose. So when it’s running, quickly lift the pole and vacuum head with the hose attached on the deck and then listen for the air entering the hose and after 3 or more seconds pull it out from the skimmer. That’s the thing I’ve been doing for the part 5 years, you always get few bubbles in the pump but that’s ok. All right, have a great day ~Sven
@DIYJIM3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the different way to hook up your hose. Guess there is a few ways you can do it. Hope your summer is going good.
@croatiaoutlander56263 жыл бұрын
@@DIYJIM yeah summer was great. Hope yours was too. For now we have above ground pool that we wanna replace so these days we will be draining the old and putting the new one. Rectangular this time haha. Gosh I’m so happy lol. Anyways, have a great time and rest of the summer and yes keep that pump running on high more often. When you vacuum, put chemicals or backwash.
@shatshatington3 жыл бұрын
Awesome deck and roof!
@DIYJIM3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@ltsnotspill68463 жыл бұрын
Awesome Video Sir! Thank you!
@DIYJIM3 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@fullerfamily Жыл бұрын
To disconnect I like to pull just the vacuum head out of the water while pump is running to get air, as I am ready to pull the vacuum plate over the skimmer, i am waiting and once pressure releases I pull the plate for the vacuum, as I do this I can pull out the basket and the debris doesn’t fall or float back into the pool and If u do it fast enough u won’t loose prime or pressure in pump and don’t have debris from the basket floating in pool, this is an easy way by urself and not losing prime or turning off pump. Then u can slowly take out ur vacuum hose the rest of the way Granted u need to empty ur pump basket w the pump off.
@DIYJIM Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip, thanks for watching
@peterbrann73672 жыл бұрын
Nice one
@DIYJIM2 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@dr.charlenecrump96512 жыл бұрын
Thank you for a thorough explanation. I have a question I cannot seem to find answer. I have a sand filter but BO SKIMMER, so where do you put other end of hose? On A or C? Please help😎
@DIYJIM2 жыл бұрын
I’m not sure if I understand what you have. Sorry. All pools have a suction and a discharge. The suction should be connected to the pump and the discharge should be connected to the filter. Hope this helps.
@dr.charlenecrump96512 жыл бұрын
@@DIYJIM yes it did. Where I said BO” was meant to say “NO” skimmer. I realize it is “C” port. Thabks
@anabellarosario77413 жыл бұрын
This video was so helpful! I just got a 15feet above ground pool and was wondering how to use this. How often do you vacuum it? Your pool looks so clean!!
@DIYJIM3 жыл бұрын
Depends on how much you swim in it but I try maybe once a week
@anabellarosario77413 жыл бұрын
@@DIYJIM ok thanks Jim 🤗
@ruthray85772 жыл бұрын
Good informative video. Thanks! Is there something you should do after you vacuum - like backwash or rinse? I have a 27' round and this is my first season caring for it. Also, do you recommend any particular way to test the water - kit, pool store, etc???
@DIYJIM2 жыл бұрын
Did you see this video I made? kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gsieqKeV1szKZp8.html
@bracetwin86 Жыл бұрын
Dang it, I need to figure out why sand keeps coming theu the return while vacuuming and after back washing, I have 4 years on in ground cartridge and DE pools but no above ground or sand filter lol the struggle is real lol
@DIYJIM Жыл бұрын
I would change out the sand sometime and see if anything is broke inside.kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ea13pq2DzZvJkmg.html
@Stilclassy Жыл бұрын
Hi, what pool steps do you have? Did you have any issues getting them not to float?
@DIYJIM Жыл бұрын
kzfaq.info/get/bejne/kLFolrCHtsizZJs.html there is a link in the description. Here is how I keep the from floating kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jtqRZ86L3p3SaYE.html
@ss_websurfer2 ай бұрын
Is it neccesary to backwash your filter after? Is there any setting my filter should have?
@DIYJIM2 ай бұрын
probable a good idea. Always turn your filter valve in a clockwise direction. I have a video on how to back wash.
@ss_websurfer2 ай бұрын
@@DIYJIMcan you share the link please ? You explain very well ! Also do I need to move my valve handle to a specific position? Or it doesn’t matter?
@guadalupealaniz7447 Жыл бұрын
Have above pool with intex pump how do I hook mine up in new to pool owner
@DIYJIM Жыл бұрын
I never owned an index pool sorry but, maybe if you join a couple aboveground pool groups on Facebook. I am sure someone can help you. Sorry I can not help
@REGGIETPLUS2 жыл бұрын
Hey Jim I just got my pool installed and in seeing some black spots and black lines that come back even after a vacuum any ideas?
@DIYJIM2 жыл бұрын
Not sure sorry can not help.
@hablaboquitaspeechtherapy6242 Жыл бұрын
Is there a link to that manual vacuum?
@DIYJIM Жыл бұрын
No it came with my pool. Sorry
@Aj85234480 Жыл бұрын
I don't have a skimmer in my Intex pool. I just have the vacuum lines that goes to the filter. Will it work that way? Do I have to block off the other vacuum side?
@DIYJIM Жыл бұрын
Not sure but that sounds right. Hope you get it figured out
@bradpetress9765 Жыл бұрын
The whole reason I watched the video was to find out the proper setting on a sand filter. Waste or filter?
@DIYJIM Жыл бұрын
Leave it on filter unless you want the water to pump out of the pool.
@louisd957142 жыл бұрын
I don't do this any more. I have a robotic pool vacuum, and whatever it misses I also have a Pool Blaster that attaches to my pool pole.
@DIYJIM2 жыл бұрын
I also have a pool vac so worth the $$$
@mitshyetienne9255 Жыл бұрын
Is water supposed to come out from the blue hose that's attached to the pool when vacuuming? I think I'm doung something wrong 🤦♀️
@DIYJIM Жыл бұрын
Not 100% sure what you mean. Water should not be coming out any hose. The water should be going through your filter and back into your pool, unless you are vacuuming to waste. Hope you get it figured out
@mitshyetienne9255 Жыл бұрын
@@DIYJIM Thanks 🙏🏾
@joshuabrown70342 жыл бұрын
Vacuum on waste or recirculation?
@DIYJIM2 жыл бұрын
I leave my filter on filter. thanks for watching
@joshuabrown70342 жыл бұрын
Thanks man!
@FlowPat3 жыл бұрын
First by far
@DIYJIM3 жыл бұрын
you and your brother must have commented at the same time
@meloneyvictory10622 жыл бұрын
May I ask what setting your pump is on for vacuuming? I’ve heard to put it on the waste function.
@DIYJIM2 жыл бұрын
I put my pump on high, thanks for watching
@christygarland86642 жыл бұрын
Can you please tell me where you got your pool steps?? Thanks
@DIYJIM2 жыл бұрын
I bought my steps from a pool store in Williamsport. There is a link in the description of this video kzfaq.info/get/bejne/kLFolrCHtsizZJs.html. Hope this helps
@pattyflinn32822 ай бұрын
U need a dolphin for your pool
@DIYJIM2 ай бұрын
I have a pool robot
@HF-id9wp3 жыл бұрын
I can't believe your equipment is under the deck.. omg.. how do non-flexible people get to it
@DIYJIM3 жыл бұрын
I does last longer keeping it out of the sun but your right it kills my back
@AC-uq3uu3 жыл бұрын
First comment!!!
@DIYJIM3 жыл бұрын
you and your brother must have commented at the same time