POOL MAINTENANCE For Beginners [Step-By-Step ACTION PLAN]

POOL MAINTENANCE For Beginners [Step-By-Step ACTION PLAN] | Swim University

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Keep your pool clean and clear with our proven step-by-step plan for easy pool maintenance! And grab our free Pool Care Cheat Sheet at www.swimuniversity.com/cheatsheet 👍
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⏰ Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction to Pool Maintenance For Beginners
01:24 - 3 C's of Pool Maintenance: Circulation, Cleaning, Chemistry
01:57 - How To Maintain Good Pool Water Circulation
08:02 - How To Properly Clean Your Pool
10:44 - How To Maintain Good Water Chemistry
15:09 - Pool Maintenance Summary
15:48 - Pool Care Video Course
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@devitomichael 4 жыл бұрын

I live in South Florida and for the past 6 years I’ve been paying a pool company for half of the work that I was performing ANYWAY myself in the form of physically cleaning. With our newest house my wife suggested that I (just) do it all myself and save the money. Literally all that it took was this video and a trip to my local pool supply store less than a mile away. THANK YOU!!! I spent at least $100 per month, per year, for the last 6 years (not counting any extra chemical, filter, or pump costs) which totals about $7K which I could’ve used on drugs and hookers!!!

@liksrus 4 жыл бұрын

I feel you. I'm having mine resurfaced this week, and I'm trying to move to taking care of it myself. I'm in South Florida too.

@maryjane9842 4 жыл бұрын

and ya wife also could have spent that $$$ on hookers, and drugs, your saying? LOL>> or ya being sarcastic?

@lollygagger9571 3 жыл бұрын

LMAO 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@shmulyeng 3 жыл бұрын

Not sure that's what the wife meant 🤔

@nancyelizabethlopezramirez7057 2 жыл бұрын

Wow‼️😂🤣😅

@OleensEmbroidery 10 ай бұрын

73 and a first time pool owner. For over a year the water is crystal clear in my hot NC backyard. Circulation and cleaning makes keeping the chemistry easy. Circulation and cleaning is made easy by robotic vacuum for the floor/sides and cordless robotic solar skimmer for the top.

@rinchenaaya8671 4 жыл бұрын

it would be so easy if you could just fill it up with water and it be fine.

@terrabarnett3395 2 жыл бұрын

Well, ya may wanna become a chemist after thinking about - after pool is full the water stays there for 3 - 5 years. . .how many times would you share the same bath water as those you share your pool with?

@joet7136 2 жыл бұрын

Whoever invents a machine that can handle ALL aspects of maintaining a pool will be a gazillionaire!

@mannurse7421 2 жыл бұрын

I have considered converting my pool into a pond by abandoning it entirely but my wife doesn't like leeches. 🤷‍♂️

@brandonc9541 2 жыл бұрын

@@NattyBoys95

@heavenisfordogs 2 жыл бұрын

My fantasy when I imagined having a pool. Now that I have it I realize I have to be a chemist 😮‍💨😮‍💨

@brinepacer 4 жыл бұрын

I'm in the process of buying a house with a pool and have been looking around for some tips on pool care - your videos are badass i really appreciate them. Thanks dude!

@Cardsfan316 3 жыл бұрын

I just bought a pool today, and when I tell you that finding this video, made my entire day, it did! I don't feel so intimidated by having a pool now. I feel confident that I can learn to take care of it!

@joet7136 Жыл бұрын

Can you give us a 1 yr update?

@Batlas 2 жыл бұрын

Started this video. Clicked on one with a guy wearing a pool company polo. His video was just an ad for his company, so came back here and now I regret not giving you a chance at first. Very informative

@benrajoo 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. One of the best tutorials I have ever had online. Simple, to the point, speed of instruction...perfect. Thank you again!

@yancyscott9295 4 жыл бұрын

Great Great video and even better info. I'm a new pool owner and now I really feel confident that my family can keep this pool in great shape adhering to the 3 Cs!! I've already ordered several of the products you recommend. Big Thanks!!

@reneeodayok859 2 жыл бұрын

I find taking care of a pool very relaxing .....now that I know what I'm doing thanks to your webpage. Never give up pool nubes!

@sheheryarkhan5567 3 жыл бұрын

I'm a new pool owner and just purchased your Video and handbook! Really exited and looking forward to viewing the content :)

@bonbonmon75 3 жыл бұрын

New above ground pool and learned so much from your videos! Thx for what you do

@misspandesal Жыл бұрын

Very informative, simple to follow, and professionally done. Amazing job! You are awesome at what you do.

@gdeleon4711 3 жыл бұрын

I used to hate having to net our pool everyday, but I’ve actually found some type of peace in it. Loose the gadgets go out before you hop in the pool work up a little sweat circling the water a couple times. Pool looks good you feel good!

@estjunk 4 жыл бұрын

What a well informed and orchestrated video. I am moving into a new house with a pool and was so nervous on how to care for them properly but after watching your video I feel like I can really do it myself! Thank you for making it so easy to understand:)

@juanagorospe7487 Жыл бұрын

how's your pool now?

@truehelper5590 5 жыл бұрын

By far the best pool tutorial I've ever seen. Thank you for this. We're going to buy the course just for the money you helped us save from your videos. Thank you once again and take care.

@jimower24 3 жыл бұрын

Best video I’ve watched as a new pool owner!! Great job, 👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👊🏻

@darleenfarnsworth4862 10 ай бұрын

I just wanted to say Thank You Swim University...Your videos have helped me through this entire summer with my pool care. You've taught me so much. Thanks again. 💙 🏊‍♀️

@terrivandiver8381 2 жыл бұрын

You did a great job explaining EVERYTHING. You are a great teacher and communicator👍

@rface4612 3 жыл бұрын

Wished I would have found Swim university a few years ago. Very helpful. Great info on several videos I’ve watched from SU

@opiumextract2934 5 жыл бұрын

Just the video I was looking for, thanks !

@SwimUniversity 5 жыл бұрын

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@billgates6795 4 жыл бұрын

Matt, this is a really well-done video. I will subscribe, watching the other videos, and head over to your website, which I love without even seeing it. Great idea. Thanks for showing that at the end.

@juliejarvis8584 4 жыл бұрын

I have recently purchased an above-ground pool that a pool company installed. Unfortunately, they do not provide very good instruction for pool novices. Thanks so much for your informative videos!

@59vanity 5 жыл бұрын

This is our first year with a pool and I must say it’s been very trying! The people who shut down our pool (we moved in the fall last year) never told us to turn off the motor so when we finally figured it out, it was 2 months later. Needless to say, we needed a new motor when we opened the pool this year. We got new people to open our pool and install the motor. It’s a week later and the pool is still green! My husband took a sample to the pool store yesterday and they told him he needed 10 bags of shocks. He came home and mixed them in a bucket and walked away to clean up some debris and boom! There was a yellow cloud of smoke overhead! I was not outback with him but he was drinking a ton of water because I guess he inhaled some of the gas! He could have been killed! He said the guy in the store never explained that he should mix the shock one at a time. We are so aggravated and over this pool! We just feel like everyone who came here basically took the money and then left us to figure it out for ourselves!

@SwimUniversity 5 жыл бұрын

Taking care of a pool can be difficult when you have no one you can trust. I recommend sticking to a single source of info. Our website is one, but you can also find a single person at the pool store who knows their stuff. It's important to have a pool mentor when you're first getting started. After that, you'll quickly become an expert. It's easy once you get the hang of it.

@Pouncerman 4 жыл бұрын

59vanity a

@ivanbaires5727 4 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@luvsanatra7907 2 жыл бұрын

you bought it tho 😭

@reneeodayok859 2 жыл бұрын

It's ok. Just think. You are learning something new it can be really fun and rewarding . You are learning simple water chemistry so just research, take it slow and don't beat yourself up. Happy swimming!

@sandmansleeps 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. Very informative. I'm new to all of this and will be checking out more of your channel.

@Intheskyes1 4 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial and awesome graphics. Super helpful. Thank you.

@wmurch3 3 жыл бұрын

thank you for this video! My return jets were not at 8 o'clock angle which is why my pool was not cleaning effectively. I also realized one of my return jets didn't have the directional flow inlet needed to push the debris towards the skimmer basket.

@kmatt420 2 жыл бұрын

I just finished my first week as a pool tech. I have absolutely NO experience but I feel like I’m slowly getting the hang of it. I’m still a little nervous so I hope these videos can help ease my stress a little! Thanks 🙏🏽

@andrewnunnes 2 жыл бұрын

What’s the cost in total for everything you needed? Looking to start in the summer

@kmatt420 2 жыл бұрын

@@andrewnunnes I work for a company and all the tools are provided. I would imagine it wouldn’t be that expensive though!

@andrewnunnes 2 жыл бұрын

@@kmatt420 alright and what are the steps for just basic cleaning? Skimmer and vacuum, anything else?

@kmatt420 2 жыл бұрын

@@andrewnunnes skimmer, baskets, filter for the pump, netting the pool, chlorine tabs, and liquid chlorine. “Shock” is good to have too!

@andrewnunnes 2 жыл бұрын

@@kmatt420 thanks, hope it goes well for me when I start cleaning. Any tips on finishing quick and efficiently?

@annatorres3506 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, very useful information. Much appreciated.

@TorrezIII 5 жыл бұрын

Great video and information. Answered a lot of my questions. Keep up the awesome work.

@SwimUniversity 5 жыл бұрын

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@HeartzFate 2 жыл бұрын

This is very helpful. I'm surprised. I clean pools and got curious of more tips and it's just nice to hear it all out on basics. THANK YOU for the video.

@genevievegonzales1990 Жыл бұрын

Wow you make it so clear to understand, I have had so many problems with pool guys and over paying, I live on a fixed income so Im going to give it a shot to do my self. the only thing i worry about is the equipment but will try with your tips.

@BABYswmtchr 3 жыл бұрын

Your course and your videos have helped me so much! Thank you!!!

@maxflight777 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve just purchased a property in the Algarve. We spent £30K on having the pool re tiled and a nice electric slatted cover installed. Despite having a lovely infinity edge pool, I hadn’t expected it to cost so much! I’ve been shocked at the cost of chemicals ... Thank you for posting this video

@user-tj4dn5mk6n 5 ай бұрын

I just wanted to say Thank You Swim University...Your videos have helped me through this entire summer with my pool care. You've taught me so much. Thanks again. ️

@SwimUniversity 3 ай бұрын

That is awesome to hear!

@millybieth8388 3 жыл бұрын

thank you thank you and thank you ! totally new to pools... i will be doing the 3C's myself. Wish me luck !

@SuperMarthvader 3 ай бұрын

Great video! We are purchasing a house in the Caribbean that has a pool and we've never had to deal with one before. This has been so helpful.

@CarmenLopez-yc5vj 2 жыл бұрын

Perfect.Just what I needed Thank you !!!!

@jordytrinhy974 3 жыл бұрын

New pool owner. So clueless. Love your videos. You got a new follower!

@Vassimau 3 жыл бұрын

Bout to start as a pool maintainece guy. This helped me get a head start thanks

@orangeholder 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Clear and to the point.

@johnlewington8673 2 жыл бұрын

Just had a pool installed in Spain great tutorial thank you I’m gonna get your handbook

@ayowser01 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the basic tutorial 👍

@SwimUniversity 5 жыл бұрын

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@TimHPop776 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your time. New pool owner for 8 months. I have a Viking fiberglass pool and really like it. The mineral system... is that like our Cooper Ion system?

@ajheiskell4313 3 жыл бұрын

That's great that you called skimming "zen". I've been saying that same thing for the last 2yrs

@SineYouTubeChannel 2 жыл бұрын

I just found this in 2021 and it’s still quality! Thank you!

@BrianFox 2 жыл бұрын

Just want to add a comment about your new brush offered in your store. I know how a cheap brush can ruin a good day. When I was a kid I was helping my dad clean the pool by brushing down the sides when we opened the pool in the spring. The cheap plastic brush broke and I cut a hole in the liner. Spend the money on good quality pool equipment. Pools liners aren’t cheap. And spending a few extra dollars on quality tools is well worth it in the end. I’ll bet my dad thinks so now. A cheap brush will cost $10. I think PUs brush was $18. I’ll spend $18.

@phittable 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. getting my pool in oct. ill be ready to save and do it myself!!

@superskunknl 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I just bought an above ground pool. This video is very helpful

@ericsouther1027 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all the great vids!

@volpswagen_marco 2 жыл бұрын

New pool owner here. Is there a video in which you talk about what chemicals to use to treat pH and alkalinity and whatever else’s is required. There are so many products out there but I find it so overwhelming to choose what I need. Above ground, salt water pool

@1averageamerican 4 жыл бұрын

New pool owner, new subscriber. Thanks for the info. I need it.

@exzid 3 жыл бұрын

Average American same

@noaclaessens7101 4 жыл бұрын

talking about chlorine, is it good or bad to keep a clorine float (with clorine ofcourse) during the entire winter in a winterized pool? thanks

@bradsutter5928 3 жыл бұрын

First time pool owner. This helped so much

@taramathews7134 Жыл бұрын

Best video ever i have seen about pool maintenance... thanks a lot

@andreasteevens2094 3 жыл бұрын

Could you make a video on smaller pools like the 6ft Intex? How many days do you recommend before emptying and what chemicals to use? Love your vids! Thank you!

@reneeodayok859 2 жыл бұрын

Depends on how much money you wanna spend but I personally would fill it, test it, and if anything a way out of wack adjust and then just keep a tablet or even half a tab in there all the time. Good thing is it's easy practice if you wanna mess with water chemistry but cheap to just refill if you just wanna use a tablet and refill if things get wacky.

@user-du4ir2gn4g 4 ай бұрын

Bro, I just bought a house here in West Texas with a nice pool, and I was kind of hesitant about doing the maintenance myself. This video is gold, my brotha!

@SwimUniversity 3 ай бұрын

Glad I could help!

@vijayrumpal8032 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the very informative video. I really like the way you have explained step by step.

@Humanumikey 4 жыл бұрын

Omg thank you so much for this vid!

@emil6882 4 жыл бұрын

@swim universality Hi. I love your videos and I wanted to ask your opinion about the best auto vacuum I could buy for my semi above ground pool. Thanks in advance

@lilithfairlady 4 жыл бұрын

Love love love that this guy gets to the point right away!

@Carls_World 4 жыл бұрын

I'm new to the pool scene but I'm a digital marketing expert and I'm glad I found you. I wish I would have found you quicker. I'm subscribed but have a lot to learn. I'm gonna "Deep Dive into your content" (hahahaha). LMAO

@emmac2274 5 ай бұрын

Moms buying a house with an in-ground pool. This helps so i can teach her and help her care for it as well. Very informative 👍🏻

@SwimUniversity 3 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@adorablecats9891 Жыл бұрын

This was super helpful. Thank you MUCH.

@SwimUniversity 5 жыл бұрын

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@willdyck8698 4 жыл бұрын

I do now! thanks Swim University 😁

@windyvd 4 жыл бұрын

Any simple plan for a humble 8ft paddling pool with no filter? Please share, thank you so much!

@jlb9663 4 жыл бұрын

Swim University hello I am newly subscribed to your channel, is their anyway for me to build a swimming pool with no filter, pump system? I am trying a to do a diy for my kids. Thanks.

@sarahfaith6531 4 жыл бұрын

My son is immunocompromised but I want to teach him to swim. I don’t feel safe letting him learn in a public pool. What is the safest chemical to use for the absolute cleanest pool water? We live in Florida.

@jonaspeterson5040 4 жыл бұрын

Oh man great video. Thanks so much

@JuanMartinez92 2 жыл бұрын

So so beautiful explanation! Thank you so much for your help. I really wish you the best in teaching. Realle really nice my friend. Greetings from Colooooooombia!

@jrprieto1 4 жыл бұрын

I'm planning on buying a home with a pool, any information is greatly appreciated, thanks to you and your team, for taking the time, definitely subscribing

@xxcheesethiefxx782 3 жыл бұрын

Same :|

@michaelellis627 3 жыл бұрын

I'm in a similar boat. I just about 10 minutes worth of research and I concluded that the first thing I would do if I bought a house with a pool is convert it from a chlorine pool to a saltwater pool. Apparently much cheaper and easier to maintain.

@CammedFox 3 жыл бұрын

Just inherited a very nice in ground pool and the seller paid for two months of pool service from a local pool company. I was hoping they'd stop by and show the basics but they just ghosted us all so it's time for me to learn to do it myself

@babymarcus123 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent. Thanks

@stephaniehalligan 4 жыл бұрын

So helpful - thank you!

@SwimUniversity 4 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome!

@pbf1940 4 жыл бұрын

New pool owner. Subscribed because you were awesome! I learnt so much in such a short time.

@xmrpgp Жыл бұрын

First time renting a house with a pool and this is the perfect video for me!

@anngreen3673 4 жыл бұрын

Always such great advice Matt!!

@DUSaggin 4 жыл бұрын

also not just your pressure gauge but check your flow if you still have really great flow you could probably go a bid longer before back flushing your sand. because sand doesn't clean as well after being back flushed and washed/rinsed.

@EoeSantinny 14 күн бұрын

Thank you very simple! great video!

@elizabethdiaz9304 Жыл бұрын

Thank you I need this so much .

@pablovalencia5497 Жыл бұрын

This video made my day. Thank you

@mneraasen224 4 жыл бұрын

I have been watching/ listening to your videos for a few years now. Thank you for all of your help! I just replaced my sand in my Hayward above ground filter, should I be back washing after I vacuum every time? And when the sand gets older should I be back easing every time I vacuum? Or just when the pressure is up?

@laxgirl7728 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid! Been interested in learning the past few years with how much they charge my mother 😅 the only thing is heaters and pumps information is what kinda scares me off

@artcoin9699 4 жыл бұрын

1st Time listening to you great info thanks 🙏 I’m starting fresh as I’m quitting my job and starting a pool service business. Recommend a startup kit and recommend a good/ inexpensive truck? I’m in California ? Thanks again

@dtantilla1 4 жыл бұрын

Arthur Badalian Hey Arthur! Here for the same reason. Starting a pool service biz and will phase out of my other business. I hope you crush it man!

@caseykiel8712 3 жыл бұрын

This video was very helpful. Do you have more videos specific to care to mineral pools?

@gigglepuss1988 5 жыл бұрын

Ok so talking about circulation I would like to know why on above ground pools like Coleman and intext why the 2 hoses running into the filter are at the same height wouldn't it be more logical to have one close to the bottom and one in the middle

@poolguykp1990 4 жыл бұрын

If you knew how these filters are designed on the interior, you would understand why the lines go in and out of the filter where they do.. Also you didn’t specify what kind of filter you have. Any additional information you share, I could better explain so that you might understand.

@yamabamajama 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Matt. Watched your Pool Maintenance for beginners video. Very good video. Do you have a video of explaining the different valves and what they do? I don’t know what all the valves do and what should be turned on/off or what the do exactly.

@chengkhang2804 4 жыл бұрын

take a sharpie and start turning to see what they do. take notes, you don't want to forget what you did and drain the spa or dead head the pump.

@leedavid490 3 жыл бұрын

Best video ever i watched!

@DadBot9k 3 жыл бұрын

Matt, Great videos. You've taken me from knowing NOTHING to being able to keep my kid in the pool all summer. Still, I'm new to pool care as of 2 months ago. I have a 18ft x 48in (6660 gal) above ground pool. When the heck am I supposed to put a floater with a chlorine puck in there? I tried once, the day after a shock, and it clouded my pool up for several days. I tried when chlorine levels were low and it didn't seem to correct them, it really just threw out the balance. So, I have just been shocking every time the levels are too low (usually about once a week). Water is crystal clear, but I want to know if the floating chlorine tab can mean less shocking and still have clear water.

@bikboi8002 2 жыл бұрын

Tablets contains stabiliser which when the stabiliser levels are too high can cause cloudiness in the pool water. Some shock also contains cyan acid which will also raise those levels. Liquid chlorine is your best bet if you don’t have a chlorinator imo

@Bernardory 4 жыл бұрын

Great videos! Why shock weekly if all your testing stays in the parameters? I heard it was hard on the plaster if done too much.

@HedelTorres 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for these videos.. you've been very helpful.. I'm a new inground pool owner. Never had a pool, total newb..

@HedelTorres 3 жыл бұрын

Funny.. i've been treating my pool like a Zen garden.. even gotten pretty good at it.. :)

@seascape0881 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the simple, straightforward video! 😁

@vishalchand9109 Жыл бұрын

Your contents are very helpful. Thank you very much.

@puertoricotesaluda 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video I have a pool 15*36.the pump is rx600 can I leave on all the time.

@sofiejensen3804 2 жыл бұрын

Thank for the cheat sheet and thank for also have it in Spanish so my family can understand.

@rhdtv2002 3 жыл бұрын

Just curious..would these be the same steps from Day 1 after a pool is installed and the pool is now full of water?

@garylong7096 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you my friend. :).

@jackyy7831 4 жыл бұрын

thanks for this video!

@j.r.g.burritoman5108 3 жыл бұрын

MY POOL WAS EMPTY AND RE-PLASTERED AFTER 6 YEARS, I NEEDED TO REFRESH MY SKILLS. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!

@ucaryildirim 3 жыл бұрын

Matt Great video thanks for sharing we are also doing chlorine-free chemical manufacturing we are appreciated for your effort ,well done !!!

@jeremiahblow3319 4 жыл бұрын

Need a video on the best pool test device!!! Thanks

@dameronlyon6740 3 жыл бұрын

Eclipse and a hairnet in the skimmer basket has saved me tons of headache!

@alyssapeters6271 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! This helped me tremendously! My main problem is our sand pump doesn’t have a pressure gauge! How do I measure the pressure? Or maybe I’m not looking in the right place? Previous tenants damaged pump and we have replaced several pieces but don’t see any sort of pressure gauge. Tagelus is the brand I’m going to research. The info on the main sticker on it is blank. 🤷‍♀️ 🤦‍♀️

@descendantoffools9767 3 жыл бұрын

Back when I worked with them Tagelus was made by Pac Fab, I think they were bought out by Pentair. The multiport valve on the top of the filter should have a small threaded hole on the side for the pressure gauge. And for future reference, the pump and the filter are two separate things. So you have a sand filter and then you have a pump.