adding extra rocks around it when it explodes?

SO right!! This is our second year at our homestead. Paid the deed and got a pool. We are facing the brown water blues this year after adding our Chem on a full refill! Oof!! This couple and the redneck filter may have just saved the day here in Michigan going into what sounds like the hottest heatwave ever!!

fuck you beat me to it ... lol

Mesh bags are a good idea; I was thinking a screen or something when I saw him reach in and pull that bit out of the pipe.

Thats exactly what i was going to say.... And look online for a twist top bucket

Needs a check valve keeps water from back flowing 🤷‍♂️

People have been doing this same method for koi ponds. Check valve and the mesh laundry bags is a great idea. You also can use rinsed clean lava rock.

Just curious if this will help filter the incredibly poor B filters from the pump- even with city water??

I use pillows for my pond filter, too. A great use for My Pillows.

That’s crazy that it works better than the sand filter the thing intended to filter the water. Good to know thanks for sharing that. Do you think this will work to filter out dry algae?

@@dylanstack8710 yes.

CYA that is rocket science. The average pool owner doesn't know about these concepts

Cya isn't rock science, let's be honest the intex filters aren't made for filtering well. Adding a pre filter before filling would have solved about most if not all of the iron from their water source. I'm not an expert ohhh wait I am.

@@briannichols7399 you blowing minds with common sense.

@@briannichols7399 I was thinking Iron as well. If they filtered it out to begin with they could have saved the cost of the chlorine used to turn all of that dissolved Iron into Iron oxide....maybe.

Thanks, I always wondered why the acid was added.

& the adults after working in that brutal heat!

Horrible for the environment tho. Alot of microplastic in that water i bet. Using something natural would be better, like cotton. But altso more expensive. You could throw the cotton in the compost pile, cannot do that with the polyfill

Well that's similar to what they use in aquariums. But I don't actually know what the fiber filters for aquariums and ponds that are sold commercially are made of. I would imagine it's not just plastic

This economic crunch has forced my husband and I to work to have to work together more effectively too. I'd say that's actually benefit so far. Actually a de-stressor to just pick a job and get it done, and each time we have a success I think that builds trust for next time. Anyway glad you commented that because I noticed that too.

@@KKIcons Mostly agree but we are of slightly off a key point, good husbands and wives ARE partners. Good husbands don't expect wives to put forth the same PHYSICAL effort but on the same note? What goes on in the head is pretty equal? Not quite as women DOMINATE in most social skills but here is the actual problem. Men can muscle and think through MOST problems but the social connection? Men are usually too busy to invest the extra energy. But women? They are NOT expected to work SERIOUS manual labor. If they could? They wouldn't need men to begin with. But like it or not most men are left with the heavy lifting (PHYSICALLY DEMANDING JOBS). But I'm NOT making light of women, put one in construction and her very lack of strength will get her killed when it already kills lots of men already. But I'm getting side tracked, men EXPECT their women to actually be partners. Most men have their 'ladies' back so they expect the same back and that is where 'modern' ladies are missing the point. They too must work into keeping the relationship working themselves. It is NEVER a one way street when one says he 'the king' so all responsibilities are his. Honestly MOST men can't do it and do it right but that is where REAL partnerships come in. You do what you can for each other and shore up your partner's weaknesses. But the fact you help him out when he is feeling off and isn't doing as well as he should be in his personal opinion? Do you realize how 'God sent' you are? Men are NOT used to their 'ladies' manning-up or should I call it womaning-up? Won't lie, it's harder for 'ladies' but real women put aside being 'ladies' when family is in a crunch. The fact you enjoy supporting him is a bonus cause as like him? You have his back to when his best isn't enough. Same note men shouldn't take their ladies support for granted either. You both have a good thing going and THAT'S what I enjoyed the most. Despite his fumble and that's LIFE'S hard curve ball, you are backing him when he actually needs it. He isn't the best nor perfect but you do know he IS trying his best. What better way to appreciate him than to return the favor? By the way? I know you are not perfect either but? That is exactly why your husband is there too, despite fumbling with how life has been going lately. A REAL husband is there to back his wife too and with you BOTH covering each other's backs? There isn't much that life can throw at you that BOTH of you can't handle. The thing I truly enjoyed see the both of you? It was a REAL partnership, both working towards a common goal without holding your partner RESPONSIBLE for it all. One always leads the the second in command? Better not be a air-head cause simple fact? Even second in commands have LOTS of important decisions to make too that SERIOUSLY impact the entire family also. Like I said, a man CAN'T do it all himself but on the same note? Neither can women. As a team though? The rest of the world's 'couples' are in trouble because THEY forgot to keep each other's back. Sorry I'm rambling but saw a good thing between you and your partner as I RARELY see it anymore... you BOTH actually enjoying each other's company. I always had a SIMPLE rule with dating, when there is more BAD than GOOD in it? BAIL!!! You can TRY to fix it but if the other side isn't listening? Go while to going is good. I might not be good 'socially' with people but I still recognize a bad deal with a partner that ISN'T acting like one. Not saying I have to be in control but I DO STILL get a say. Oops, just slipped I'm an Ex-beta male. Got burned hard enough I'm NEVER dating again, married the first one (she divorced ME and we BOTH had growing up to do yet SHE shut down marriage counseling) and by the time I got away for my Ex-girlfriend after that? I was ready to KILL myself. She literally had all my income supporting HER family when she point blank kicked me out. With friends of course that I had ZERO ideas who THEY were. Guess I can call them HER cheering crowed as I NEVER got to tell MY side of MY story to them. You KNOW it's bad when the ONLY time your girlfriend DOESN'T have eyes on you is work and STILL finds the time to accuse you of cheating on her?!? Who doesn't have a job as a stay at home mom collecting child support for two different fathers AND STATE support????!!!??? She REALLY almost got me to kill myself as the ONLY thing I owned and paid for was my motorcycle. Besides that? Her family was a black hole of my PERSONAL EARNINGS I worked my ass off for and when I tallied what I spent on myself AFTER SIX MONTHS besides paying the mortgage on my motorcycle and insurance? Around $215.00 OVER SIX MONTHS?!? Maybe five plus or minus but I was definitely in the 210 plus zone. Sorry to bum you out but I DIDN'T run into a partner and the two brief ones I knew? Serious disappointments despite me being flawed too. Said we BOTH needing growing up to do and I'd admit I WAS immature but the same note? She never told me ONCE and completely blind-sided me. Guys can be a bit thick when we are focused on the basics, like a place to live, transportation and a job to support the first two points you know? The big money items? If we would of LEAST had a counselor, we would of had a GREAT chance to repair our relationship. Well water under the bridge... and I still believe we WOULD of made a great couple save? She didn't give it even a remote chance. Learned an important lesson. It takes TWO to make a relationship work. Anyways ONCE a woman CLAIMS physical abuse despite you NEVER striking her ONCE... good luck, ALL MEN NEED IT. Thought I do think I did it accidently once. I ran her heals over with the scroller with our child in it, does THAT count? And temper? When you lose you car and quickly your home BECAUSE you live off of a super highway? Yes I was distressed but I never directed it at my wife... but I wasn't pretty either. I was working FULL time while driving her to and from her job that was part time save? It was literally taking me forty five minutes EACH trip while I watched OUR child while she worked. Guess who WASN'T getting sleep? Oh well, that's real ancient water under the bridge and I had my quirks too as in liking gaming too much but it wasn't like I could do too much of it because between the hour and a half of driving her to and from work and watching my daughter? I was TIRED ALL THE TIME. Even fell asleep quite a few times simply driving to and from but thankfully woke up before we got into a SERIOUS ACCIDENT. God was smiling on us BOTH that month or probably my daughter most likely... What annoyed me the most on those drives? Despite being obviously exhausted? Talking to me would of kept me focused. 45 minutes is a long time to drive in silence fighting off sleep deprivation. If only she would of spoke sooner... we'd probably still be a happily married couple with our own bumps in the road. Sadly that didn't happen. Trust is a two way road and even men need help when we hit OUR limit too. It's there and by the time we break? It isn't pretty either. Never is for EITHER party. Sorry about the ramble but my failed marriage HAS bothered me for like forever and will bother me until the day I die. SO many what if's if either of us were truly communicating to each other and that was OUR failure. Even I won't sidestep the blame the end end result was a team FAILURE on both our parts. She didn't tell me what I needed to know and apparently I didn't tell her she needed to know either. That's why I HATE the fact she totally side stepped a marriage consoler... that could of easily opened up doors if only an effort was made. Well, getting OLD so that regret? Is OLD but despite that? Will stay with me. Guess they are SOME things in life one never gets over. Like to think she has become wise enough to realize her own. LOL, who am I kidding? She would of called back a long time ago as much as I can't because she keeps her data hidden. Sorry to be so depressing but not all couples are created equal and it's potluck to run into a REAL partner and even when you do? You BOTH have to realize it for it to actually work. The guy isn't responsible for everything, it just isn't possible and women? They need to be responsible too. Most take the second seat but DON'T undervalue it and if you wear the pants in the family? Ugh? You opted for that HARDER position. Trade offs and being a man? Isn't a great one either. It's hard on ALL SIDES. It's about time BOTH sides realize that. And if you don't want to because you are cruising? That makes YOU part of the problem, man or woman... Sorry about the rant again but there are basic truths worth point out cause nobody else IS anymore. The most basic truth between a couple? They are BOTH equally responsible for keeping the relationship alive. If not? That is NOT a partner you want because once a partner does not want to BE REPONSIBLE? That is NOT a partner, that is a LEACH. Even a man's MAN can't support those... goes in reverse too, even a woman (hear me roar) can't support a man child that never wants to be responsible for HIS actions. It's just too expensive versus his very actions and his very STUPIDY.

That sounds like EXACTLY my story right now. We have well water & I’ve done all of the exact steps you mentioned. So today I searched how to diy pool filter & found their video! Soooo glad I found their video & your comment. Thanks

@@hannahcline2398 I'm glad to have helped ease your mind. As I recall, I'd spray off the paper filter daily, and instead of green (like the water) the filter was shedding brown, almost like rust. I never researched what mineral does that, but it may be both iron or manganese.

I believe it's iron. I fill our pool with well water each year and I discovered the poly-fill trick during my 2nd year of owning a pool. I spray my filter cartridge daily (multiple times a day at first) and attach piece of pantyhose with poly-fill inside. Nothing but crystal clear sparkling water since I started using the poly-fill!

I like both your design and cotton socks as re-usable filters. I want to do this on a smaller scale for an outdoor bath.

I love both ideas but need a visual

I love these ideas as well, and I also need a visual. Do you have a video or even a few pics @matthewpeterson3329 ?

Dad's always do that. Sorry that your neighborhood suk''d

@@SportVidzeos You’re wrong. I live in good neighborhoods. I’m married to a guy who prefers his phone over spending time with his family. It seems to be a real trend.

@nattamused9074 It's only a trend with those types (selfish, distracted, wondering-eyed, lazy, 'swamped w/ work', etc). Get you an honest, family-oriented, hard-working but well-balanced, home-loving dude. That type is trending as well, just found in different places. Whatever the case, I wish you and your family happiness & contentment. ❤️

@@l.a.picasa I’ve been married for 23 years, and do not believe in divorce except in cases of actual abuse or adultery. Some people take their vows seriously.

there is fire retardant in that fiber fill that is not good for fish.....been there done that

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Make sure it's fish safe. Well that's if u have fish in your pond

@@rob77ist thank you, I will do.

Happy to help 😃

It really does work!! Been using this method for 3 yrs now, and it truely is the ONLY thing that works. I also use to use expensive chemicals to get my ph and alkalinity down....this year, muriatic acid has done it, add a little chlorine and all is good. Thank God for videos like this!!

@@SimpleLifeReclaimed we've built the system as you have and it's working so great! But we do still have quite a lot of sediment. Too small for a vacuum bag to help with. Any other tips? We've run it 2 days now.

A question for you, Mr. Bill. I want to start a fish pond and I worry about the poly fill causing issues like a microfiber does with gumming up the fish's gills and killing them. do you have fish in your pond? Would love to know if this would work with fish.

@@renaissancewomanfarm9175 I have gold fish in there. I don't leave the filter in all the time, I haven't had any issues

@@CrabbyBill Thank you

It looks like it did a pretty good job, what more could you ask for.