Just subscribed and liked. Best video for beginners. I’ve watched 4 videos before finding this one. And this is by far the most detailed one. And you kept It real. I wouldn’t need a pool guy. But my dad would. Liked and subscribed
I’m thinking about accepting a job in this field. I have an interview this Friday. Thanks for the crash course! I got a little worried when the manager says Jody applicants quit after the first month
@@SPL I have a question When you use pool pump to vacuum how do you clean filter? What setting do you use while vacuuming and can you back wash filter after?
Thank you for posting this. My dad has a pool cleaning business he's maintained for over 20 years but he recently suffered a stroke that has left him paralyzed on his right side and unable to continue working. I've decided to take over the manual labor of it but I have no basis to learn from because he was very private. This is will be instrumental to keeping his business alive!
Hi Rebecca, sorry to hear that. Very tough situation. Hope he has a full recovery. Email me at david@swimmingpoollearning.com and I will give you a free copy of my eBook.
Dave I just wanted to let you know that you have helped me tremendously over the past few years. I started Englewood Pool Care in Englewood Florida 2 years ago with only the knowledge from your videos and having my own pool for 5 years. I have learned so much from your experience and I am so grateful. I am now at a point where I am at full capacity with a customer waiting list making excellent money. You are a true blessing for anyone that needs this info. I just felt like I had to say thank you because this journey would have been much more difficult without your videos as a guide. You're the best! Thanks again.
Congratulations! I was a branch manager for a commercial pool company for 7 years and finally decided to go out on my own. I'm glad you are successful. I'm hoping for the same results.
Lmao I knew someone was going to say that lol x). Let me write that down killed me lmaoooooo! And when he said this is a pool of course , like no shit lol
Just bought a house with a pool and was clueless about all the components and maintenance.... but this video gave me alot more confidence maintaining myself .. thanks 👍🏽
As someone new to pool maintenance and just obtaining my CPO certification I really appreciate your tips. Thank you! I love the battery operated filter bag vacuum on the cart. So much easier than trying to prime a vacuum hose where I work. No turning several valves. So convenient!
The only bit of constructive criticism for this guy that I have is that in this video he is running back and forth from different subject. The video would be better if he focused on one thing at a time
nckwrn yes. But as he said many time's this videos a quick guild for this other man looking to do pools as well as yards... We were told he has 5 years worth of pool service information..
I just purchased a home with a pool, honestly I came here without knowing anything! Thanks to you, I'm learning a lot. I'm subscribing to your channel to learn even more. Thank you so much for been easy and helpful 👍
My advice coming from someone who has been servicing pools for 10 years. DO NOT TAKE POOLS THAT ARE SURROUNDED BY LOTS OF TREES AND BUSHES. Your life will be hell come fall/spring and the occasional bad storms. I understand if you are starting out you take any pool you can but overtime you can start to be picky.
This is why I want to own my own pool business. I work for a company that gets clients from Home Advisor. It's all the left over crap that nobody else want. $15 per swamp I clean :-(
handicapitation sorry to hear that! Learn as much as you can and just venture out on your own in the future. That's what I would do, then you can make over double $15 an hour easily when the pools are relatively easy.
Dude- you rock. Some of the best videos I have seen on pool care (I am a new owner of a 25k gallon inground ). I appreciate you taking the time and effort to video and post.
One of my favorite high school Jobs was cleaning pools one summer. Will never forget when the wind changed directions and I got a full gasp of the acid as I poured it in. Butt puckering 😂
This was the first video I watched after starting at pinch a penny pools in Florida and 6 years later I have my own company doing commercial and residential pools and bringing in 10k a month, thanks bro!
I have been watching your videos since yesterday. I knew allot of stuff but the great indepth knowledge you into everything is super great I really appreciate all your videos greatly! I have a plaster company but for years I been trying to expand on the service maintenance side and now that I found your videos I feel more confident to do so. Thank you!
Man, I watch your videos every now and again just to keep me inline with my pool maintence schedule. I have NO IDEA how I've missed the part about opening the filter to prime the pump... WOW, really... Thank you that's absolutely mind-blowing to me
Thanks for making this video. It was really helpful. We just purchased a new home with a pool for the first time. I'll be going through your channel regularly for a while to get a head start before we move in. Thanks so much again.
Johnny Chingas yup! I had above ground pools before but this large in ground one that came with My home has me scratching my head. He didn’t winterize the system and it’s got algae etc. loads of elbow grease so far. Fingers crossed.
First video I found with you and instant subscriber. Thank you for making these videos bro your explanation of everything is crystal clear and detailed. im gonna have to get your ebook brother. im thinking of starting my own pool service and maintenance. I currently live in Texas and work on remodeling but im thimking on moving back to California and start my pool service company.
Extremely helpful, thank you! Just moved to the South and dealing with a pool for the first time. Trying so hard to learn what I'm doing, and now extra motivated because the service we hired is acting like we didn't pay them & pool guy is treating us like we're jerks☹️ Want to know how to care for the pool anyway, but sheesh....
Your channel helped me save $400 that’s what Leslie Pools would have charged me to unclogged my pool when my pool became clogged last weekend with the wind storm we had . I just followed the steps to unclog pool lines
Thanks for your video's, I'm a new home owner with a pool and have learned alot by watching you show me what I'm looking at.....I had no idea how a pool worked and how to keep clean. ...Thanks
I have a question When you use pool pump to vacuum how do you clean filter? What setting do you use while vacuuming and can you back wash filter after?
To circulate the whole pool daily depends on the pump speed. Best to have a variable speed pump. For a pool with a dedicated suction inlet for a bottom cleaner the pump has to be in high speed. On low speed it just sits there.
Great info I was pool guy a few years ago for a summer in Florida and am looking to do it again now so I watched a lot of your videos and I found the most helpful certainly a needed refresher course so thanks
Love your vids man! I've been servicing pools for just over a year now and all my pools are perfect now thanks to you. Probably watched all your vids. haha I want to eventually branch out and start my own pool business.
Wow. Thank you so much for this video. I live in Tulsa and I just put in a pool. This video was great for just learning the basics. I plan on buying the Ebook too!
Im a pool guy in california and vac about 2 pools a year. All the pools here have pool sweeps and cleaners. So I just brush. Not vac. And hardly any pools in my city have heaters or spas. That equip. At the beginning of the video was so crammed in there you can hardly take off the pump lid. I have seen 1 like that before. Out of about 1200 pools. Im glad I live here! Exept for when its 108 degrees.
We just bought a house that has a 4 pump system, previously had a saltwater system, also has waterfalls, heater, auto valves, etc. I have no idea how any of these work, but I am determined to learn it. I heard you mention Rancho, how likely would it be to pay for some of your time to come teach us our system nearby? Riverside area Either way, I’ll probably be watching all these videos to figure out what I can.
This is a great video. Do you have suggestions for business insurance, do we need contractors license, what types of equipment do we need to start and where do we get it? Thanks (I'm going to buy your book-do you have a print version or PDF I can print?)
Wow I cringed when I saw that pump basket lid buried under all those pipes. I can't believe you just bang at the sides like that, my hands hurt just watching. I get on the ground and use my feet if I have to haha. I've been cleaning pools in South Florida for 3 months now and I loved this video. The basics were explained really well. I wish my supervisors were that clear and organized when they trained me for 2 weeks. I really want to be good at my job and maybe even get into repairs someday. Will definitely buy your ebook, thanks dude!
Bought a house with a pool that has both salt and a chlorine tablet holder. My guess is previous owner added the chlorine tablet thing when the salt cell failed. Been trying to get up to speed on all the pool tech. Some say salt is too corrosive and that it can get into the rebar and metal mesh and cause it to corrode. Is this true? What are the PROs and CONs of keeping the salt cell? About once per week, in summer, I have to fill my chlorine tablet holder. In the winter months in Florida (60 and 70F) the chlorine tablets last longer ar about 2 to 3 weeks I noticed.
good info for my man, I'm going to get my hands on a 30k gallon vinyl pool, hopefully I can bring it back, and love how you showed the piping and filtration
Great video, as well as all of the videos that you do. I have gone from a first time pool owner no nothing, to considering starting up a small pool cleaning business and your video's were a constant and consistent source of valuable information. I just wanted to let you know that your efforts have not gone unappreciated. My only suggestion on this video, would be to start the video off with a clean illustrated diagram of a pool only and pool only with spa and heater with the main equipment and circulation, and/or show a well set up clean example of pool equipment. You probably already have these videos and diagrams in your ebook or separate videos. Thanks again?
Hello. I have green pool where do I start to get it blue. Is household colorox okay to start. Please send the procedure and items to purchase and apply. Thanks for great videos
I'm new to pool cleaning very helpful. I've been cleaning pools in florida for like 6 months now. I have a salt cell union I can't get off. It's vertical and I can't get the top one off any tips?
God I wish my clients would watch this. Can't tell you how many times they say I have a leak on the pressure side of my equipment and it's sucking air. Lol. No clue how it works. Good video and very well explained. I install a ton of automation with apps and it honestly is to difficult for most people to comprehend. I sometimes regret installing them as I spend to much time with it.
I just subscribed. I just got my CPO certificate and will be starting out. I wanted to get more tips to fill comfortable. These videos are very helpful.
You have earned a Subscriber :) I am starting a new maintenance job at a hotel tomorrow, that has a pool. Now I feel like I have some sort of understanding and its much less daunting. Thanks! 😁
I just bought your ebook thank you for that. I have a question about my pool. I can’t find any information about the valves and what way the go. Everyone I try to use the Manuel clean on my pump I move the valves and my spa drains. I need help I’m so damn lost lol.
In summer season water gets green faster so what precautions shall we take ,also Chlorine get evaporates fastly, so which disinfectant is good that is stable in pool.
Thanks for the vids. I'm a new pool owner and your videos have been very helpful. Is your ebook still available and how much is it? Is it compatible with android tablets?
Planning a move to Cambodia when our daughter starts college a pool won't be top of our to do list but it will be once we're settled & I can only imagine there's not many pool guys there plus I'll be doing everything for ourselves so I'm very thankful for all the information you have given off to watch as many video's as possible... I don't think our daughter would come out to us till we had a pool, she's not a fan of very hot countries & when abroad lives in the pool...
Tell your viewers to never store muriatic acid in their garage the gallon jugs vent fumes that will corrode all of your tools and your cars. I wish somebody would have told me before so much of my things were destroyed. It’s OK to store liquid chlorine in your garage as it doesn’t corrode anything. Now here’s the kicker you pretty much have to store your muriatic acid outside and a nice looking container made for pool equipment but remember anything that’s metal inside that pretty container will be destroyed by the venting muriatic acid.You do not want to store liquid chlorine outside with the muriatic acid because the heat where I live in the desert just basically turns the chlorine to water and Macy useless so I have turned to using chlorine tabs which can be stored outside and won’t be harmed by the heat so when you’re doing it yourself sometimes it has and I’m noxious learning curve. Just a heads up
Clear off pollen on the top with the Polaris hose and guide it into the skimmer by spraying the water left and right creating waves. Can clear the top of the water with thatt trick in 3 mins instead of wasting 20 min netting !
Have 16' x 32' Doughboy that is out of control after years of adding copper sulphate etc. Draining it as we speak...very low maintenance for years...always stayed clean. This year PD dropped to 6.5 and copper is out of control and still it turned green. Problem? My young grand children coming out of the pool with funny rashes here and there and water has a "bite" to it. So...pool is being drained, walls to current liner wiped of green and any stain. Pool refilled with fresh water an first 10min or so will be fresh water backwashing the 250lb sand filter to waste to help clear it of any chemicals that may still be in there. Question: I'm thinking of converting to salt system or just go back with what I was doing but watch the copper ppm a bit better as well as the PH. Your thoughts? Tks Greg in Augusta, GA PS I am a new subscriber to your very informative videos.
I would say to just use chlorine - liquid is the best choice for your pool type. Then add borate to bring the level to 50 ppm. Forget about using copper going forward as the Borates will prevent algae growth. See if that works for you as salt is an expensive alternative. I would get everything working like that first and once you have it dialed in then think about upgrading to salt.
Hi got a question we just got a new pool build and one of the maintenance guys was telling us we should not use the pool that much during the first 30 days to protect the plaster and to last longer. Is there any truth to that?
Yes. He is exactly right. It is like wet cement still for the first 3 weeks.Any touching of the plaster except to brush it will potentially leave marks. Standing on it in the first week - your foot print will be in it for the life of the plaster. Dog prints, manual vacuum wheel marks, I have seen it all.
absolutely enjoy your video's. I have learned a lot and my pool has benefited. Question? have you ever did a full pool acid bath? I have a dark plaster pool with some white calcium buildup and they are telling me to use 20 gallons of acid with the pools 20,000 gallons of water. Said it takes a week with scrup down and drain half fill fresh and enjoy the beginning plaster color. My pool is only 1 year old. My pool doesnt look crazy bad...i am just picky and watch all my chemicals and dont like imperfections. I also have been using an app that calculates LSI
Thanks for the positive Feedback. Not sure who is advising you but acid will not do much for any calcium build-up. I suggest contacting a local Bead Blast company. They are the guys who use high pressure and glass beads to remove calcium from your pool tile. They might be able to bead blast the entire pool when drained. If not they can also sand down the calcium on the plaster. But an acid wash will not remove any calcium deposits.
Jesus your a pool savior. Just bought a house with a pool and mine was in bad shape. (So I thought) Ended up paying $1000 to restore it. I was told by my neighbor I over paid By $500 It’s funny bcs We all want the nice house and having a pool feels like your royalty and have struck gold until you don’t know a thing a about maintenance for a pool. But I’m about to learn and save a ton
Thankyou for all the info I'm starting a business and i owe majority of my knowledge to you from techniques on cleaning to chemical and ph level but this video is gold thanks again
Thanks for sharing your knowledge, I'm a new home owner with a pool and I'm gonna attempt to clean it myself, what chemicals you recommend to start with.
Watching a lot of these as im about to interview to work for a family ran pool service company I plan on staying with them if I get the job and eventually start my own business
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Just subscribed and liked. Best video for beginners. I’ve watched 4 videos before finding this one. And this is by far the most detailed one. And you kept It real. I wouldn’t need a pool guy. But my dad would. Liked and subscribed
Thanks for the great feedback!
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I’m thinking about accepting a job in this field. I have an interview this Friday. Thanks for the crash course! I got a little worried when the manager says Jody applicants quit after the first month
@@SPL
I have a question
When you use pool pump to vacuum how do you clean filter? What setting do you use while vacuuming and can you back wash filter after?
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Thank you for posting this. My dad has a pool cleaning business he's maintained for over 20 years but he recently suffered a stroke that has left him paralyzed on his right side and unable to continue working. I've decided to take over the manual labor of it but I have no basis to learn from because he was very private. This is will be instrumental to keeping his business alive!
Hi Rebecca, sorry to hear that. Very tough situation. Hope he has a full recovery. Email me at david@swimmingpoollearning.com and I will give you a free copy of my eBook.
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Dave I just wanted to let you know that you have helped me tremendously over the past few years. I started Englewood Pool Care in Englewood Florida 2 years ago with only the knowledge from your videos and having my own pool for 5 years. I have learned so much from your experience and I am so grateful. I am now at a point where I am at full capacity with a customer waiting list making excellent money. You are a true blessing for anyone that needs this info. I just felt like I had to say thank you because this journey would have been much more difficult without your videos as a guide. You're the best! Thanks again.
That is awesome man! You are very welcome and I am glad that I helped you out. Thanks for sharing! 👍👍
Congratulations! I was a branch manager for a commercial pool company for 7 years and finally decided to go out on my own. I'm glad you are successful. I'm hoping for the same results.
I just started as a pool service tech and all of this is very helpful !! Very helpful especially for someone like me who has no pool background
I love how you say "It's pretty basic" but it's kinda confusing when you first start. You give us great confidence 😂
“This is a pool, of course.” Wait, you’re going to fast.
Hold on, let me write that down...
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Lmao I knew someone was going to say that lol x). Let me write that down killed me lmaoooooo! And when he said this is a pool of course , like no shit lol
Reminds me of rainman 😅😅 "of course this is a pool"
You'd be surprised how many folks would require that information to continue...
“This is a pool, of course.”
LOL 😜
I’m just messing with you 😊. I appreciate the video.
Just bought a house with a pool and was clueless about all the components and maintenance.... but this video gave me alot more confidence maintaining myself .. thanks 👍🏽
1. Chemistry
2. Circulation
3. Removal of debris/foreign matter
It’s called “The Three C’s of Pool Care”. You got 2 out of 3. Not bad
#3 should be CLEANING (vacuum,brush, backwash filter)
@@drdrew3 your video helped me so much, a true gem!
Starting a pool cleaning business.. I will continue to watch your videos and learn daily.. thank you!
As someone new to pool maintenance and just obtaining my CPO certification I really appreciate your tips. Thank you! I love the battery operated filter bag vacuum on the cart. So much easier than trying to prime a vacuum hose where I work. No turning several valves. So convenient!
Why would anyone give this guy thumbs down The information he shares spot on.
Jealous hacks I'm guessing
Thanks for the nice positive comment! Doing my best but like everything there are Trolls and Eggs out there. 👍
The only bit of constructive criticism for this guy that I have is that in this video he is running back and forth from different subject. The video would be better if he focused on one thing at a time
nckwrn yes. But as he said many time's this videos a quick guild for this other man looking to do pools as well as yards... We were told he has 5 years worth of pool service information..
I just purchased a home with a pool, honestly I came here without knowing anything! Thanks to you, I'm learning a lot. I'm subscribing to your channel to learn even more.
Thank you so much for been easy and helpful 👍
Thanks for the positive feedback!
My advice coming from someone who has been servicing pools for 10 years. DO NOT TAKE POOLS THAT ARE SURROUNDED BY LOTS OF TREES AND BUSHES. Your life will be hell come fall/spring and the occasional bad storms. I understand if you are starting out you take any pool you can but overtime you can start to be picky.
Jason Stanton Agreed.
Exactly.
This is why I want to own my own pool business. I work for a company that gets clients from Home Advisor. It's all the left over crap that nobody else want. $15 per swamp I clean :-(
handicapitation sorry to hear that! Learn as much as you can and just venture out on your own in the future. That's what I would do, then you can make over double $15 an hour easily when the pools are relatively easy.
Everyone starts at the bottom. Some of my 1st pools years and years ago - Jiminy Cricket! The worst of the worst.
Dude- you rock. Some of the best videos I have seen on pool care (I am a new owner of a 25k gallon inground ). I appreciate you taking the time and effort to video and post.
Thanks for tuning in!
One of my favorite high school Jobs was cleaning pools one summer. Will never forget when the wind changed directions and I got a full gasp of the acid as I poured it in. Butt puckering 😂
This was the first video I watched after starting at pinch a penny pools in Florida and 6 years later I have my own company doing commercial and residential pools and bringing in 10k a month, thanks bro!
I have never owned a pool and although I have hired pool service this video was extremely informative to help me understand the basics
Omg, so happy I found you, best one out there. so clear, how I wish the pool cleaner company here are half as good as you.
Just started cleaning pools with a friend I love it I can't wait to start my own pool business thank you for your wonderful tips
Hi I wanted to start pool maintenance here in middle East, can you help me how to begin. Thanks
I have been watching your videos since yesterday. I knew allot of stuff but the great indepth knowledge you into everything is super great I really appreciate all your videos greatly! I have a plaster company but for years I been trying to expand on the service maintenance side and now that I found your videos I feel more confident to do so. Thank you!
Dude! Incredible! I know this has been posted awhile ago. Just ran across your video and my interest with pools. Thanks. U seem like the guru of pools
I’m looking to start up my own pool cleaning business. Glad I found your channel & your book is a must have
Man, I watch your videos every now and again just to keep me inline with my pool maintence schedule. I have NO IDEA how I've missed the part about opening the filter to prime the pump... WOW, really... Thank you that's absolutely mind-blowing to me
Thanks for making this video. It was really helpful. We just purchased a new home with a pool for the first time. I'll be going through your channel regularly for a while to get a head start before we move in. Thanks so much again.
Glad I could help!
As a new home owner with an inground pool this is so freaking confusing. I'm going back to school just to learn how to maintain my pool.
Ha. 😀
Swimming Pool Tips, Reviews & How To -MrDgvb1 Or just learn from you right.
Johnny Chingas yup! I had above ground pools before but this large in ground one that came with My home has me scratching my head. He didn’t winterize the system and it’s got algae etc. loads of elbow grease so far. Fingers crossed.
Same here just bought a house with a pool and a hot tub....no idea
@@RetiredArmyCW4-F Just make sure you hire a damn good looking pool boy and you'll be alright.
First video I found with you and instant subscriber. Thank you for making these videos bro your explanation of everything is crystal clear and detailed. im gonna have to get your ebook brother. im thinking of starting my own pool service and maintenance. I currently live in Texas and work on remodeling but im thimking on moving back to California and start my pool service company.
Best Chanel for any pool questions
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Ruben Ramirez Definitely!
Extremely helpful, thank you! Just moved to the South and dealing with a pool for the first time. Trying so hard to learn what I'm doing, and now extra motivated because the service we hired is acting like we didn't pay them & pool guy is treating us like we're jerks☹️ Want to know how to care for the pool anyway, but sheesh....
Your channel helped me save $400 that’s what Leslie Pools would have charged me to unclogged my pool when my pool became clogged last weekend with the wind storm we had . I just followed the steps to unclog pool lines
You’re awesome. New home buyer with in ground pool, trying to get smart on maintenance and operations
Just found this goldmine! Im a senior in college looking to start my own pool cleaning business. TIME to BINGE XD
Thanks!
Thank you for the generous tip! 🙏
Thanks for your video's, I'm a new home owner with a pool and have learned alot by watching you show me what I'm looking at.....I had no idea how a pool worked and how to keep clean. ...Thanks
Thanks for the comment. Glad to help.
Best video I’ve seen so far for beginners. Thank you!!!!!
Fantastic work! Thanks a lot for all the time in producing it and experience condensed in this video.
Highly impressed with this video and the honesty. Great job!
I have a question
When you use pool pump to vacuum how do you clean filter? What setting do you use while vacuuming and can you back wash filter after?
To circulate the whole pool daily depends on the pump speed. Best to have a variable speed pump.
For a pool with a dedicated suction inlet for a bottom cleaner the pump has to be in high speed. On low speed it just sits there.
I use that exact pole and it’s a beast. After going through so many other brands, I love that one lol! Great video.
Cool to know you are in Rancho. This is the best video for learners like me. thank you.
Just got hired to do pooling can’t wait , have much more to learn next year will be a year of learning forsure 💪🏼🙏🏼
Ive watched a lot of your videos and you are the best so far.
Great info I was pool guy a few years ago for a summer in Florida and am looking to do it again now so I watched a lot of your videos and I found the most helpful certainly a needed refresher course so thanks
My favorite is when the gardeners use their leaf blower and blow everything into the pool.
And they always seem to do it right after you get done the maintenance.
This is one of the most first world complaints I've ever seen... I love it. I hope to be in the same position one day.
Penelope McQueen Go work as a pool tech. You can be in that position 20 times a day and only make 25k a year.
@@dannyboy768 if you're only making 25k a year you're doing it wrong
Take your picture before they start if you can
I don't have a pool and I swear, I watched the whole thing!!! Nice video!
Love your vids man! I've been servicing pools for just over a year now and all my pools are perfect now thanks to you. Probably watched all your vids. haha I want to eventually branch out and start my own pool business.
Yes, that is the way to do it.
Wow. Thank you so much for this video. I live in Tulsa and I just put in a pool. This video was great for just learning the basics. I plan on buying the Ebook too!
Sounds good! 👍
Im a pool guy in california and vac about 2 pools a year. All the pools here have pool sweeps and cleaners. So I just brush. Not vac. And hardly any pools in my city have heaters or spas. That equip. At the beginning of the video was so crammed in there you can hardly take off the pump lid. I have seen 1 like that before. Out of about 1200 pools. Im glad I live here! Exept for when its 108 degrees.
Yes all great except Summer time heat! 🔥
We just bought a house that has a 4 pump system, previously had a saltwater system, also has waterfalls, heater, auto valves, etc. I have no idea how any of these work, but I am determined to learn it.
I heard you mention Rancho, how likely would it be to pay for some of your time to come teach us our system nearby? Riverside area
Either way, I’ll probably be watching all these videos to figure out what I can.
Thank you for posting this video. I wish RUclips was around back when we first had our pool. We've had so many headaches! Thanks again.
Thanks fro the positive feedback! 👍
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I'm thinking about cleaning pools next summer. Thanks for sharing.
VIDEOS... I should have counted how many times.
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Fantastic video for newbies. Thank you so much!
This is a great video. Do you have suggestions for business insurance, do we need contractors license, what types of equipment do we need to start and where do we get it? Thanks (I'm going to buy your book-do you have a print version or PDF I can print?)
You just need general liability insurance thesppa.com is a good one. It depends on your state really. A D-35 license is all you need in California.
Going for my first training day tomorrow morning 🤞 hopefully one day have a few pools of my own…
Really appreciate all of the information and resources that you've made available online. Thank you.
Thank you for the great feedback! 👍
Never thought I'd watch a 50+ minute ad anywhere.
I totally forgot what I had searched on RUclips. Hope you get at least a few cents from that 😅
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What's the music in the background when ur cleaning love it
Do you have a video showing a little more clearly how you got your vacs rigged up to that cart and the back of your bumper?
Yes. Riptide: ruclips.net/video/CrqxXE6ToFs/видео.html Service Cart:ruclips.net/video/dEi_dI5ewG8/видео.html
Do you have any videos on balancing chemicals after a drain and refill?
I did this one a few years back. ruclips.net/video/5OfCFAQobTQ/видео.html
Wow I cringed when I saw that pump basket lid buried under all those pipes. I can't believe you just bang at the sides like that, my hands hurt just watching. I get on the ground and use my feet if I have to haha. I've been cleaning pools in South Florida for 3 months now and I loved this video. The basics were explained really well. I wish my supervisors were that clear and organized when they trained me for 2 weeks. I really want to be good at my job and maybe even get into repairs someday. Will definitely buy your ebook, thanks dude!
Thanks Kristin!
Very helpful and well explained. Thank you very much. I'm looking to get into business kinda nervous and excited.
Bought a house with a pool that has both salt and a chlorine tablet holder. My guess is previous owner added the chlorine tablet thing when the salt cell failed. Been trying to get up to speed on all the pool tech. Some say salt is too corrosive and that it can get into the rebar and metal mesh and cause it to corrode. Is this true? What are the PROs and CONs of keeping the salt cell? About once per week, in summer, I have to fill my chlorine tablet holder. In the winter months in Florida (60 and 70F) the chlorine tablets last longer ar about 2 to 3 weeks I noticed.
Great video, thanks for posting. I'm thinking of doing it myself but trying to learn what it will entail.
You can do it! 👊
good info for my man, I'm going to get my hands on a 30k gallon vinyl pool, hopefully I can bring it back, and love how you showed the piping and filtration
"this is a pool of course" jajaja! I love it ❤ I could not stop laughing
Great video, as well as all of the videos that you do. I have gone from a first time pool owner no nothing, to considering starting up a small pool cleaning business and your video's were a constant and consistent source of valuable information. I just wanted to let you know that your efforts have not gone unappreciated. My only suggestion on this video, would be to start the video off with a clean illustrated diagram of a pool only and pool only with spa and heater with the main equipment and circulation, and/or show a well set up clean example of pool equipment. You probably already have these videos and diagrams in your ebook or separate videos. Thanks again?
Hello. I have green pool where do I start to get it blue. Is household colorox okay to start. Please send the procedure and items to purchase and apply. Thanks for great videos
Liquid chlorine form a local pool store is better. I have many green pool clean up videos including this one: ruclips.net/video/QLZtkyI9Jbg/видео.html
Thank you for taking your time to do this video.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge, skills and experience👍🤝
I'm new to pool cleaning very helpful. I've been cleaning pools in florida for like 6 months now. I have a salt cell union I can't get off. It's vertical and I can't get the top one off any tips?
A large pair of channel locks will usually do it, but it may also crack the plumbing. So be careful.
God I wish my clients would watch this. Can't tell you how many times they say I have a leak on the pressure side of my equipment and it's sucking air. Lol. No clue how it works. Good video and very well explained. I install a ton of automation with apps and it honestly is to difficult for most people to comprehend. I sometimes regret installing them as I spend to much time with it.
Sub....you're a great guy for making this easy for me to learn.
Are you still making videos?
I just subscribed. I just got my CPO certificate and will be starting out. I wanted to get more tips to fill comfortable. These videos are very helpful.
Great vid', thanks. Is there a diagram anywhere that shows the positions of the pump valves (on/off) for vacuuming, backwash and rinse??
All the owner’s manuals are online now. Can find any pump with a search in a minute or two.
I been working at least 2 days a week in pooling, helping my brother out. I knew most of this. But it really help me understand it better.
You have earned a Subscriber :) I am starting a new maintenance job at a hotel tomorrow, that has a pool. Now I feel like I have some sort of understanding and its much less daunting.
Thanks! 😁
I learned I have to watch his other videos. Lol 😆 great content. Thanks.
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Great stuff!! I’m hoping to get on your level one day! Keep up the great work!
I just bought your ebook thank you for that. I have a question about my pool. I can’t find any information about the valves and what way the go. Everyone I try to use the Manuel clean on my pump I move the valves and my spa drains. I need help I’m so damn lost lol.
Those can be challenging. If you email me some photos of the valves I can help. david@swimmingpoollearning.com. Thanks for buying the eBook!
Can baking soda be used to maintain a balance in the pool in place of the conditioner?
Negative. It needs to contain Cyunaric Acid to be effective.
In summer season water gets green faster so what precautions shall we take ,also Chlorine get evaporates fastly, so which disinfectant is good that is stable in pool.
The 3" tablets are good but you shouldn't over use them.
Thanks for the vids. I'm a new pool owner and your videos have been very helpful. Is your ebook still available and how much is it? Is it compatible with android tablets?
Yes it is and yes it is available here: www.swimmingpoollearning.com/swimming-pool-care-ebook
Planning a move to Cambodia when our daughter starts college a pool won't be top of our to do list but it will be once we're settled & I can only imagine there's not many pool guys there plus I'll be doing everything for ourselves so I'm very thankful for all the information you have given off to watch as many video's as possible... I don't think our daughter would come out to us till we had a pool, she's not a fan of very hot countries & when abroad lives in the pool...
Sounds like a plan. 👍
Tell your viewers to never store muriatic acid in their garage the gallon jugs vent fumes that will corrode all of your tools and your cars. I wish somebody would have told me before so much of my things were destroyed. It’s OK to store liquid chlorine in your garage as it doesn’t corrode anything. Now here’s the kicker you pretty much have to store your muriatic acid outside and a nice looking container made for pool equipment but remember anything that’s metal inside that pretty container will be destroyed by the venting muriatic acid.You do not want to store liquid chlorine outside with the muriatic acid because the heat where I live in the desert just basically turns the chlorine to water and Macy useless so I have turned to using chlorine tabs which can be stored outside and won’t be harmed by the heat so when you’re doing it yourself sometimes it has and I’m noxious learning curve. Just a heads up
Clear off pollen on the top with the Polaris hose and guide it into the skimmer by spraying the water left and right creating waves. Can clear the top of the water with thatt trick in 3 mins instead of wasting 20 min netting !
Have 16' x 32' Doughboy that is out of control after years of adding copper sulphate etc. Draining it as we speak...very low maintenance for years...always stayed clean. This year PD dropped to 6.5 and copper is out of control and still it turned green. Problem? My young grand children coming out of the pool with funny rashes here and there and water has a "bite" to it. So...pool is being drained, walls to current liner wiped of green and any stain. Pool refilled with fresh water an first 10min or so will be fresh water backwashing the 250lb sand filter to waste to help clear it of any chemicals that may still be in there. Question: I'm thinking of converting to salt system or just go back with what I was doing but watch the copper ppm a bit better as well as the PH. Your thoughts? Tks Greg in Augusta, GA PS I am a new subscriber to your very informative videos.
I would say to just use chlorine - liquid is the best choice for your pool type. Then add borate to bring the level to 50 ppm. Forget about using copper going forward as the Borates will prevent algae growth. See if that works for you as salt is an expensive alternative. I would get everything working like that first and once you have it dialed in then think about upgrading to salt.
Hi got a question we just got a new pool build and one of the maintenance guys was telling us we should not use the pool that much during the first 30 days to protect the plaster and to last longer. Is there any truth to that?
Yes. He is exactly right. It is like wet cement still for the first 3 weeks.Any touching of the plaster except to brush it will potentially leave marks. Standing on it in the first week - your foot print will be in it for the life of the plaster. Dog prints, manual vacuum wheel marks, I have seen it all.
absolutely enjoy your video's. I have learned a lot and my pool has benefited. Question? have you ever did a full pool acid bath? I have a dark plaster pool with some white calcium buildup and they are telling me to use 20 gallons of acid with the pools 20,000 gallons of water. Said it takes a week with scrup down and drain half fill fresh and enjoy the beginning plaster color. My pool is only 1 year old. My pool doesnt look crazy bad...i am just picky and watch all my chemicals and dont like imperfections. I also have been using an app that calculates LSI
Thanks for the positive Feedback. Not sure who is advising you but acid will not do much for any calcium build-up. I suggest contacting a local Bead Blast company. They are the guys who use high pressure and glass beads to remove calcium from your pool tile. They might be able to bead blast the entire pool when drained. If not they can also sand down the calcium on the plaster. But an acid wash will not remove any calcium deposits.
I wanna know how the piping works.
Jesus your a pool savior. Just bought a house with a pool and mine was in bad shape. (So I thought) Ended up paying $1000 to restore it. I was told by my neighbor I over paid By $500 It’s funny bcs We all want the nice house and having a pool feels like your royalty and have struck gold until you don’t know a thing a about maintenance for a pool. But I’m about to learn and save a ton
Very, very helpful! Thank you
Good video. I appreciate what you're doing. Going to go buy the ebook now.
Great tip for filling the pump basket!
Thankyou for all the info I'm starting a business and i owe majority of my knowledge to you from techniques on cleaning to chemical and ph level but this video is gold thanks again
Thanks for the great feedback!
Thanks for sharing your knowledge, I'm a new home owner with a pool and I'm gonna attempt to clean it myself, what chemicals you recommend to start with.
Just start with regular liquid chlorine and make sure the Conditioner level is at 30-50 ppm. Using the BBB Method is the easiest way to go.
Thank you
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Watching a lot of these as im about to interview to work for a family ran pool service company I plan on staying with them if I get the job and eventually start my own business
How is the job going?
Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Can I purchase your eBooks from abroad? I am not living in US.