INTEX POOL MAINTENANCE For Beginners (Step-By-Step PLAN)

INTEX POOL MAINTENANCE For Beginners (Step-By-Step PLAN) | Swim University

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There are 3 Rules of Intex Pool Maintenance:
1. Balancing your water chemistry. This means knowing what chemicals you need to have on hand and when to add them to your pool.
2. Maintaining good pool circulation, like how often to run your pump and filter and how to keep your system clean.
3. Sticking to a simple pool cleaning routine. This includes how often to vacuum and brush and what types of cleaning supplies work best for a smaller pool.
Once you master these 3 basic rules of Intex Pool maintenance, you'll be able to keep your Intex, EasySet, Quickset, Coleman or any smaller above-ground pool clean and clear all season long.
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⏰ Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction to Intex Pool Maintenance
01:56 - Rule #1. Balance Your Water Chemistry
02:34 - Chemicals For Intex Pools
03:10 - Balance Alkalinity and pH
04:12 - Adjust Your Cyanuric Acid (CYA)
05:05 - Add Sanitizer (Chlorine Granules or 1-Inch Tablets)
05:49 - Supplement With Mineral System
06:14 - How Do You Need To Wait After Adding Chemicals?
06:38 - Shock Your Pool Once A Week
08:01 - How Much Shock Should You Add?
08:46 - Should You Test Calcium Hardness
09:02 - Chemistry Checklist and Summary
09:30 - Rule #2. Maintain Good Pool Circulation
09:42 - Run Your Filter Pump 8 Hours Daily
09:58 - Aim Return Jets 45 Degrees Towards Bottom
10:24 - Cartridge Filter Cleaning and Maintenance
11:09 - Sand Filter Cleaning and Maintenance
12:07 - Empty Skimmer and Pump Baskets Weekly
12:23 - Circulation Checklist and Summary
12:54 - Rule #3. Keep A Simple Cleaning Routine
13:11 - Cleaning Supplies For Intex Pools
13:23 - Skim Pool Every Other Day
13:37 - Brush Pool Every Other Day
13:52 - Vacuum Pool Weekly
14:37 - Wipe Down Surfaces Weekly
14:52 - Cleaning Checklist and Summary
15:09 - Pool Care Cheat Sheet
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@MidnightOrganFight 2 жыл бұрын

Boy, did I bite off more than I can chew lol

@ladilondon1213 2 жыл бұрын

Actually not that bad once you get the hang of it. Those test strips help great.

@GodsChild145 2 жыл бұрын

It’s extremely simple! Add a chlorine puck in your floater once a week and put the correct amount of shock in and all of your levels should stay good as long as you are keeping it clean and rinsing off your pump filter once a week. Also try not to get in the pool if you have lotions etc. all over your body because that can throw things off.

@joselozano356 Жыл бұрын

I feel your pain😢

@SomeYouTubeTraveler Жыл бұрын

I hate pools. Hate hate hate, with a passion. But my wife and kids love them so here I am

@cnotes1790 Жыл бұрын

My wife bit now I'm chewing

@arunballie Жыл бұрын

This video made me decide against getting a pool.

@blzecheeky3557 2 ай бұрын

Pool company here, ain't as bad as you think.

@LeeAnnHarris-dm5xc 19 күн бұрын

Give it a try. I'm an older gal and just set up mine for the first time a couple of days ago. It's not hard. I used a hose filter to fill the pool and have tested the water several times today. The test strips make everything easy. Tells you exactly what you need to add, if anything. There is another great video called How I Keep My Pool Water Crystal Clear All Summer. Vince makes it REALLY easy. Honestly. It all falls into place.

@paigepauley4938 11 күн бұрын

I've had pools for 20 years. It's not hard and thus video is a tad overboard.

@valsudbury Жыл бұрын

Jeeeezzzzz... sooo complicated... going to the lake. Cheers...

@user-jm1nm9ej5p 10 күн бұрын

Me too

@qwertyuiopasdfgh9328 Жыл бұрын

Who’s here trying to get their pool ready for the 4th of July weekend? Jesus take the wheel

@kcjames365 17 күн бұрын

Stay out my thoughts 😅😅

@olvinheredia5268 14 күн бұрын

@@kcjames365lol

@katiesmith8586 9 күн бұрын

Me hahah

@kasperalbothele5499 Жыл бұрын

Never thought when I bought my son his swimming pool that I'll end up like walter white from breaking bad 😮😅 lol

@user-jt1jv8vl9r 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, I never realised how much effort goes into keeping a small pool!

@user-jt1jv8vl9r 2 жыл бұрын

I feel like I need to go on a course!

@kizzybrenda 2 жыл бұрын

Ikr! The maintenance is making me second guess purchasing a 10x30 Frame pool lol

@heatherm5405 2 жыл бұрын

Right?! We bought our first above ground pool this year and I'm truly regretting it.

@heatherm5405 2 жыл бұрын

@@GodsChild145 Yeah Colorado weather doesn't allow for year round use or set-up 😔

@jamieabnerhernandez8692 2 жыл бұрын

@@heatherm5405 really? our water comes on Friday and now I’m scared lmao

@user-ie1pu6zq1p 6 ай бұрын

THIS is the one and only know-all video for vinyl pools.

@wendymanning3860 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video! I worked as a pool attendant in a gated community 20 years ago. I knew about testing chemical levels, emptying baskets, and vacuuming; but I never had to do anything with the filtration system. This video was very straight forward and helpful.

@michaelrich5501 Ай бұрын

That a lot of information in one go. I just purchased a cover, chemical starter kit and pump. All I’m after is keeping the water in the pool for the 6 week school summer holidays in the 8’ pool

@cherylraby7 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making a video specific to these kinds of pools and highlighting the differences!! So hard to find appropriate info online when you’re a beginner - you make it straightforward & less overwhelming, thank you!!

@SwimUniversity 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@xxpeanutbuttercupxx 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! This is my second year with a pool, but first year with a bigger 10ft pool with pump. I'm learning as I go but you make it seem alot easier. Thanks again!

@roccigarcia6675 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I just got an intex pool and had no idea how to maintain it. This helps a lot.

@sopraltenass13 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! So much great info. I feel like I'll be back over and over again to this vid over the rest of the summer. Thanks!

@MamaTthaOG 9 ай бұрын

Oh wow! We just set one up a few weeks ago and boy are we in for it! Had NO idea how much work this is, and we don’t have a clue! Thank you for your videos! We need all the help we can get! 😂

@Kirkhamedia 3 жыл бұрын

Perfect. Exactly the guidance I needed. Thank you.

@here_4it 24 күн бұрын

Soooo.... hire a pool person. Got it!

@xq8152 15 күн бұрын

From what I hear most Pool people will not touch these because of the liner.

@guitarq359 Жыл бұрын

Currently working on leveling my plot by hand to install an 18’ above ground vinyl pool. I’ve never owned a pool before so the chemical aspect has always been daunting to me, but your videos have helped calm my nerves.

@laureng5307 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the information regarding calcium hardness I was about to add it to my pool intex pool today.

@HeatherZepeda-p6d 18 күн бұрын

Perfect!! First time pool owner and I found this extremely helpful. Thank you!!!

@boaty9714 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thank you!

@jackiemoon1244 2 жыл бұрын

What an informative, thorough video.. thanks!

@sarahgillardkingma8083 2 жыл бұрын

As a newbie, I so appreciate how clear, straightforward and engaging this overview was! Well done! It saved me a ton of time and mental energy.

@shells4079 Жыл бұрын

This saved your mental energy? It just took away all of mine. I just want a small pool, now I feel like Walter White

@Superman-xr1oh 10 ай бұрын

@@shells4079LMFAO But you have to remember, Swim University is a business. They run an entire online store dedicated to selling you anything and everything chemical related for pools, so of course they're going to make a convoluted video telling you how you need this chemical, how you need that chemical, etc. They're running a pool chemical business, that's where they make they're bread and butter.

@doravaron6374 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video it was very helpful!!

@donrodriguez92 3 жыл бұрын

This was absolutely awesome and helpful i hope to use this and see how it turns out thank you

@truemetaljesus Жыл бұрын

THIS is the one and only know-all video for vinyl pools. 👏

@missdalith 3 жыл бұрын

Very useful! Thank you!👍🏼

@greysunarmory8750 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks!

@lilith7711 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you we just got an above ground pool and it was a little overwhelming how to keep it clean and swim worthy. This video and cheat sheet help A LOT.

@simonrivera-vu1rg Жыл бұрын

It is my kids got a pool and it works

@Sabryna513 3 жыл бұрын

Love these videos- Thanks!

@SwimUniversity 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@angelfrankenfine Жыл бұрын

mannnnn im still confused af

@sasha19801 Ай бұрын

Hahaa same here!

@andreapage7198 Жыл бұрын

Setting up my pool today and this is just what I was looking for! Great video!

@SwimUniversity Жыл бұрын

Glad we could help!

@jamieabrahamian6382 2 жыл бұрын

This was very helpful. Thank you

@needsmorecowbell1758 12 күн бұрын

thank you for this vid. I got one of the blowup intex pools for my kids. it's alot of water! and I didn't follow any of this and we emptied it out after 2 days, and that was it. we live in CA and just use the community pool lol. we moved, so i'm thinking to bring out the intex again, but don't want to drain it everytime. looked it up, and wow that's alot more than i thought! I appreciate your videos though, easy to understand.

@doriswest9572 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, very informative.

@mikegreatoutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, setting up our intex pool tomorrow and I have been stressing about the maintenance as I've never had a pool before.

@GodsChild145 2 жыл бұрын

It’s not hard at all!!! Test, keep the chemicals right, keep it clean and you will LOVE having it.

@tipsreviews7476 3 жыл бұрын

Needed this

@fiyepjio6194 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for explaining this :)

@Ashley_Christine 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks for the help!

@SwimUniversity 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@shannonfowler7660 2 жыл бұрын

This was super helpful!!!! Have a new above ground pool… hard to find cleaners, so I watched this!!!

@GodsChild145 2 жыл бұрын

Tips: buy in BULK and I use my prescription pill bottles once I’m done with them and use a scale and measure EXACTLY what I need for shock and another for chlorine and then you don’t have to open and pour things or mess with chemicals every week, just grab the bottle and distribute it evenly in the pool with the filter on and it takes care of itself and makes things super easy. If you use chlorine pucks buy the 3” and break apart to save money. Last year was a nationwide chlorine shortage and if you wanted to buy any you had to buy it online from someone who was charging 10 to 20 times the price! It was absolutely crazy, so definitely stock up save money and always have what you need to keep your pool perfect ❤️

@chrispotter5433 5 күн бұрын

Easyand understandable thanks

@kristenalmonte1110 Жыл бұрын

Truly the most informative video

@dennischristen8402 Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for all the information I learned more than I ever have asking questions from somebody else

@sandycureton3666 Жыл бұрын

Have to do this much!

@MsGoodloe Жыл бұрын

Thank you, we needed that info!

@SwimUniversity Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@ABESuperKiteDay 3 жыл бұрын

Great tip about the garden hose filter. I will order one of those for sure. 😎👍

@erinwatts6322 3 жыл бұрын

They have them at Walmart for $20. Way cheaper then Amazon!

@HaikatrineKat 3 жыл бұрын

Could've saved us so much trouble with the hard water. Our house is on a well in Florida (we call it sulfer water) and the hoses are not hooked through the main residence line. No treatment, straight out of the ground like an artisan well. He talks about adding silver. I'm pretty sure this water has iron in it. Little manganese. And of course, sulfur, sulphates. Calcium. Lots and lots of calcium. You need iron and calcium supplements? Drink a little Florida hose water. Ffs. What a lifesaver, this video. Build OP a lifeguard stand.

@timpage5021 2 жыл бұрын

You'll need about 20 of em if you wanna use em. Those filters only work for about a 100 gallons. They work great for about 40 gallons then parts per million start climbing back up.

@arleywillingham6397 11 ай бұрын

First time ever taking care of pool have an index 2000 gallon pool . Listened to your videos over and over . So when I set up and started to use 5 weeks ago it’s been a breeze . Water is clear clean excellent water so far . I accident over shocked it when I first did it just had to wait an extra day but since my alkalinity has been about 125 my ph. Around 7.5-8.5 My chorine has been 3-4.5. I skim and brush every day . I use a strip everyday to see my levels every 3rd day take to pool store to get accurate reading . Lastly I clean cartridge filter 2x weekly and clean it. Been so happy with pool so thank you to swim university for all the information I got from you .

@arleywillingham6397 11 ай бұрын

Also run my pump 16 hours a day .

@SwimUniversity 10 ай бұрын

Wow! You're crushing it! 👍

@alyshabrown4128 Жыл бұрын

Wow!!! Amazing thank you!!! Thank you for spelling it all out for us I’ll gonna go to the site right now! Thanks again

@SwimUniversity Жыл бұрын

You're so welcome!

@andrewryan7954 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for all the info. I've been using too much shock!

@kristene1974 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@juankaramirez 3 жыл бұрын

Great tips! Any thoughts on the Remington solar shock free device for Intex pols? Thanks

@WalterBooth-sl9sk 11 ай бұрын

I love this vacuum

@KimmieB. 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so very much for putting out such a great, very informative video. I honestly did not know where to start since I set my index 15ft x 48 in deep round pool the one that has the round inflatable ring all the way around the top. Thanks to you I now know where to start so I can start enjoying it. Oh but I’m sure I will be back for more info, maybe even have some questions if ya have time. Take care n Happy 4th of July 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

@JohnWickkkk Жыл бұрын

Hey 👋

@doboily2630 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, very helpful!

@SwimUniversity Жыл бұрын

You're so welcome!

@user-bx9qb3hm6k Жыл бұрын

I am a new owner of an above ground pool. I found this video to be extremely informative. I will be referring to it often.

@SwimUniversity Жыл бұрын

Glad we could help!

@ciarancoyne9104 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this

@martinkoche4375 6 ай бұрын

Nice video. Thanks for sharing

@lmedina9394 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this!

@SwimUniversity Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@JupiterMoon1954 3 жыл бұрын

Suuuuuper helpful video !

@SwimUniversity 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@KVegasA 2 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@jefferysmith6982 28 күн бұрын

Awesome. TY

@jsilva9994 Жыл бұрын

YOURE THE BEST

@khiFLY Жыл бұрын

I just purchased a 10 x 30 pool and after watching this video I regret my decision. The pool was 150, gathering everything I need to maintain the pool cost more lol

@Melanie3581 9 ай бұрын

You really don’t need all that much except chlorine for a pool that small

@dac7046 7 күн бұрын

I never had a problem using just chlorine tablets in our 10x18 above ground pool. Then I started watching pool maintenance videos and adding balancers, adjusting pH etc to get all the colors in range on the test strips and the headaches began. Now I’m back to just chlorine and it’s all good. I think our municipal water is probably better than typical though and the city doesn’t jack up the pH like some cities do.

@blueybabe 2 ай бұрын

I luv my Intex pool ❤

@charliegill8937 Жыл бұрын

This is a fantastic video and resource--thank you so much!! I was SO stressed about my new pool, but your video put me at ease. Thank you again! :)

@madebyfpv7408 Жыл бұрын

Very good video 👍👍

@muxahx3096 2 жыл бұрын

Спасибо!

@esraalmane4430 Жыл бұрын

Thanks .. That was realy helpful👍

@SwimUniversity Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@bobstavinskithe3rd695 3 жыл бұрын

tq for the infos

@samelo916 3 жыл бұрын

Your videos are so helpful! I have been looking for one specifically for starting up and maintaining saltwater for my intex. (15'x48"). We used chlorine last year, and water kept going green. Switching to salt this time around. Hoping for a better season. Would love a step by step video that shows what to do once we fill the pool.

@suprfly99 Жыл бұрын

How did the salt go?

@Hi-DefCreative Жыл бұрын

How did the salt season go?

@loric3455 Жыл бұрын

very helpful thank you

@SwimUniversity 10 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@TucalotaLongears Жыл бұрын

Please do a video on swim spa set up. We are getting a two sided swim spa today. (Pool area on one side and spa on the other separated by a wall) I don’t know if I treat it as 1 2100 gallon system or do I treat each side as an individual when doing set up and maintenance? There is very little information for swim spas out there, and yet their popularity is growing and dealers are selling more of them than 10,000-20,000 gallon pools. Thank you for doing such a good job of explaining things it is really helpful.

@refineme 3 жыл бұрын

Ditch the paper filters and get a sand filter. This is what made it night and day difference.

@bonniebowman758 3 жыл бұрын

Easy to understand and love your sheet to help us out

@zr20s 2 жыл бұрын

What I've found with my Hottub is once I get my alkaline where it needs to be that everything else holds fine. I use the frog smartchlor/mineral floater

@ryanboudreaux1753 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great videos. My family and I inherited an Intex pool with a salt water system. I've gone through the "green salt water pool" video, and now I'm trying to combine that one with this one. Any differences I should look out for?

@SwimUniversity 3 жыл бұрын

We'll be putting out a Salt Water Pool Maintenance video soon!

@poonman420 3 жыл бұрын

There’s enough cya in your tablets. I only recommend stabilizer for salt pools bc there’s no tabs in the summer.

@lpattenaude1716 3 жыл бұрын

I didn’t realize you need to do a rinse after backwashing, this explains why I’d see debris going back into the pool. Thank you

@bobbyd4218 3 жыл бұрын

I was told to adjust the calcium hardness to keep my metal ladder from rusting, any thoughts?

@debbiefox9454 Жыл бұрын

My summer wave softside pool has pink spots on the bottom of it , they are in the vinyl . Is there anything I can do to remove these and is it ok to swim in it ?

@user-zf8vf5ds4e 13 күн бұрын

I’m going to add an ionizer to my pool pump. I have set it up my pool up yet what chemicals I would need for when I fill up my pool?

@GodsChild145 2 жыл бұрын

The questions on your videos kill me! I love just going through the comments and reading this and laughing 😂 people are clueless and not using common sense anymore.

@rhino11261980 Жыл бұрын

Ok, I'm calling a professional!

@luther7541 Жыл бұрын

very helpful and organize. Is there no shortcut to maintenance of a pool?

@zardoz2627 2 жыл бұрын

In the hot TX sun I lose chlorine and free chlorine fast. In 3 days it will go from perfect to almost non detectable on the test strips. Been thinking of getting an ionizer. Is this a good idea?

@Itz_blosoom_ 3 жыл бұрын

Do you need to use CYA if you are using chlorine that’s stabilised? I couldn’t quite tell…

@helsan74 3 жыл бұрын

Perfect tutorial! Kudos!

@nativeamericanfeather9948 3 жыл бұрын

Great video & info. Thank you! What about the fill line? I had my pool filled but level was over skimmer so stuff on top of water wasnt being sucked in. I let a lot of water out to be closer to the skimmer intake but now water level is a foot lower. Am I doing it right?

@GodsChild145 2 жыл бұрын

Fill it up! You get all the floating bugs etc by using the net aka pool skimmer net every other day.

@Graeme91 2 жыл бұрын

See for having a pool up for 5-7 days, Scottish summer 😂 is there any point in using chemicals?

@dayinthelifeoftheresac6830 3 жыл бұрын

How do you get rid of the-small tiny particles in the pool

@NikkiNARZ Жыл бұрын

How much powered chlorine shock should I add to a 1800 gal pool? Shocked it for the first time tonight and think I needed 2oz but I didn’t know how to measure and did 4 tbsp.

@pixholic 2 жыл бұрын

for the cartridge filter. Do i need a bleach or plain water if i soak it monthly?

@Warren1138 Жыл бұрын

Is there a way I can modify my Coleman filter so it will run for longer than 10 hours.

@helsan74 3 жыл бұрын

Can Spa Alkaline Booster be used in a pool 12 feet intex pool?

@mrfreezey1 3 жыл бұрын

What about for salt water systems..ive got a 15ft intex

@anthonymonte159 Ай бұрын

What is the order of chemicals after filling an intex pool. And how long do you wait between adding chems?

@4ry4m12 3 ай бұрын

Is the shock considered the sanitizer, I'm confused about that part, i try to look up pool sanitizer and it pops up the shocks. Or can I do a liquid chlorine and then shock it with non liquid shock once a week?