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    00:00 - Introduction To Fixing Green Pool Water
    03:06 - Day One: Assess The Algae Color
    04:17 - Day One: Shock And Clarifier
    09:40 - Day One: Vacuum To Waste
    11:52 - Day One: Brush Your Pool
    12:56 - Day One: Test Your Water
    14:31 - Day One: Shock Your Water And Run Filter
    18:31 - Day Two: Assess The Algae Color Again
    20:09 - Day Two: Add Clarifier
    21:55 - Day Two And Beyond Steps
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  • @jamestlynn
    @jamestlynn Год назад +6

    25k gal Pool was dark green. Took 36 yes 36 pounds of cal hypo shock over 3-4 days to clear up. The lesson was: You don’t save money by neglecting your pool because “we don’t use it” whatever $ you didn’t spend on maintenance chemicals you will spend 2-3x when it comes time to clearing it back up.

  • @AereForst
    @AereForst 2 года назад +11

    Just cleared my pool following Leslie’s treatment plan which is pretty much what you are saying. From dark green to 100% clear in two days from brushing, running pump constantly, algicide and shock alone. I then backwashed the filter. Still several steps to go but the pool actually looks totally normal.

  • @mariabrown6444
    @mariabrown6444 3 года назад +10

    This is very useful, a lot of work and discipline but it totally worth it. We went from green to clear following your plan. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

  • @jochetaman23
    @jochetaman23 2 года назад +10

    This is my favorite video from Swim University
    Every time I need to refresh the instructions to clean my pool, I come over to this video, so perfect on everything to do and How to. Love the explanation and the Why’s.
    Amazing content and effort. Thank you !

  • @catherinepandhiani5753
    @catherinepandhiani5753 3 года назад +25

    Matt is so informative and animated in that he keeps your attention to detail and makes it easier to learn the very confusing way to keep your pool clean. This course is what I have been looking for.

  • @cindyharris6248
    @cindyharris6248 2 года назад +5

    I love your videos and the step by step detailed instructions you provide to everyone. I can't express enough how much I appreciate Swim University for all you do to help us ALL who need help. Pools are not cheap and having Swim University helps tremendously with not having the added expense of purchasing unnecessary chemicals that are not needed as well as the freedom from the frustration trying to clear our pools and quickly. Thank you so much!!!!

  • @jzburke28
    @jzburke28 3 года назад +5

    This video helped us so much! I had a green to crystal clear pool in about 3 days. Just follow the steps and it will work!!

  • @1frankvilla
    @1frankvilla 3 года назад +7

    Thank you. I had a green pool til I came across this video. It took about 3 days but it cleared up.

  • @christinegleason3392
    @christinegleason3392 2 года назад

    We came back on Friday from a week-long vacation to find our pool green (teal to very green). I thought I’d added enough chlorine to the chlorinator before we left to prevent this problem but apparently hadn’t. I watched all Matt’s videos pertaining to killing algae and followed each direction. Fortunately, now on Sunday - day 2 - I’m happy to report my pool is cloudy blue. I’m running my sand filter 24/7 and have added some clarifier. The other chemicals are balanced per his recommendations and I’m hopeful, in another day or so, my pool will be back to crystal-clear water. Thanks, Swim University!!

  • @nancykilian8631
    @nancykilian8631 3 года назад +15

    Wow, blown away! Such a great illustration and your instruction is very helpful. That really helped us with our indoor pool. Thank u very much!

  • @chelseavantlin4764
    @chelseavantlin4764 Год назад +1

    Thanks!! Worked 100% first time.. I'm a beginner in pool management & it's definitely been easier since I found your videos so thanks for information ☺️

  • @jennifermartinez8036
    @jennifermartinez8036 5 лет назад +5

    Thank you so much, very simple and understandable vid

  • @anacrespin8222
    @anacrespin8222 3 года назад +1

    omg!! finally I understand, my pool is green so I opt to drain it, so now i will have to clean it but this class will help me in the future. thank you so much!!

  • @troybowman221
    @troybowman221 3 года назад +1

    AWESOME VIDEO my friend. Thank you for demystifying the process. Your the best

  • @bababooey5314
    @bababooey5314 3 года назад +12

    You can add me to the millions of people who have benefitted from this video! You saved my summer.....Thank you...
    I opened the pool this year and had an enormous amount of issues. Pump blew up upon starting so I needed a new one. The water had nitrates that were off the chart so I dumped a lot of water. The color was a mean dark (almost black) green. I learned a great amount of useful information from this. Especially the sanitizing at night and using warm water in a bucket.
    Your method cleared my pool in 2 days......since I have a sand filter it took a long time but you were right; patience.

    • @marysteeves1882
      @marysteeves1882 2 года назад

      My pool is super dark green / black 😫

    • @armandomeza3501
      @armandomeza3501 2 года назад

      wait not even 500k people have watches this lol

  • @divemor
    @divemor 2 года назад +1

    Well done. This is the best of the pool care videos I have watched. I'm at the finally turned blue stage and trying to get clear water again. Thanks for the help.

  • @polo2268
    @polo2268 5 лет назад +7

    Thanks for the info. Great video.

  • @Aquieu07
    @Aquieu07 2 года назад

    I've been cleaning my pool for seven years and only now learned about the night shock and safety of cloudy blue. Thanks!

  • @MariaMartinez-fg4nr
    @MariaMartinez-fg4nr 2 года назад +3

    Thank you very much. My pool was dark green. Tried algicide, did not work. Tried skill it a whole gallon and did not work. I even thought of emptying the pool but then decided not to do this. Saw your video and tried it and it is working. Thank you!!!!

  • @tiffanygoldberg9463
    @tiffanygoldberg9463 3 года назад +1

    Opening my pool, & it’s neon green! I’ll be using the info from the video. Thanks!

  • @juan3212
    @juan3212 3 года назад +12

    Thank you the 2 pounds of shock work much appreciated pool looking better withing 4 hrs

  • @darylwiley8853
    @darylwiley8853 Год назад

    We have a 27 ft above ground pool and it had turned very green. I followed your directions as instructed. Added 6 bags of shock the first night and pool turned teal or lighter the next day. I added 6 more bags the second night and achieved the cloudy blue. Just need to add clarifier and I can close pool. Thanks you for this video.

  • @adrianunwin8305
    @adrianunwin8305 Год назад +1

    Going to do this for first time this week, really hope I can get my pool looking clean

  • @margem4754
    @margem4754 4 года назад +1

    Thank you for your clear (no pun intended) instructions. No more green pool.

  • @jamestlynn
    @jamestlynn Год назад +1

    completely agree that you HAVE to use Cal hypo. 25k gallon pool here. Neglected completely from May until AugustI. Dark green algae. I couldn’t find any Cal hypo and put 12 pounds of regular dichloro shock and it did literally nothing. It wasn’t until 2 weeks later I finally found cal hypo at Walmart. Day one I did 12 pounds at 10pm, next day the pool was cloudy teal. So day 2 I put an additional 10 pounds of cal hypo and that finally did the trick. Cloudy blue! Skipped the clarifier, I just let the pump do it’s thing and it cleared after a few days.

  • @ferdinanddorville1256
    @ferdinanddorville1256 3 года назад +1

    Worked perfectly. Thank you!

  • @scottyblanchette9409
    @scottyblanchette9409 Год назад +2

    followed the instructions, 48 hrs later blue pool, just need to vacuum now, thanks a bunch!!

  • @josephinehills6802
    @josephinehills6802 3 года назад +1

    Thank you .This advice worked for me

  • @davidshettlesworth1442
    @davidshettlesworth1442 3 года назад +1

    Well done and very informative. A big help.

  • @irismulcahy5518
    @irismulcahy5518 2 года назад

    Thank you we bleached everything thing we used when we had heavy algae, got new brush and started cleaning. We are determined to get it the best it can be. Whew getting it back in shape is a lot of work.

    • @lindabradford9591
      @lindabradford9591 2 года назад

      Yes it is. I'm trying to get my sons pool from light green to clear. Mine at my house is clear.

  • @angelagoodson4590
    @angelagoodson4590 3 года назад

    It's working! It's working! 3,300 gallons (15'x42" intex) I'm new to pool care and I was between a teal and a green. Thanks!

    • @randifrey2753
      @randifrey2753 3 года назад +1

      Did you use two bags

    • @angelagoodson4590
      @angelagoodson4590 3 года назад

      @@randifrey2753 1 bag the 1st night calculating that 2/3 of the 1lb. bag was a double shock. It didn't quite do it by next morning but I think I was in denial about my level of green and so I used a 2nd bag the next night for a 2nd double shock and it really does turn cloudy blue/gray with no hint of green by morning. I changed my filter and have been rinsing and rerinsing my filter cartridge since to help it keep up. My pool was AMAZING between the chlorine tabs and baking soda for half the summer and then I think a friend's spray sunblock and some rain just knocked things all out of balance!

  • @JM-rs2hc
    @JM-rs2hc 3 года назад +2

    Great presentation!!!! Learned a lot

  • @janedoe8452
    @janedoe8452 2 года назад +1

    This worked sooo well, thank you!!!!

  • @lorrainewojchik1379
    @lorrainewojchik1379 3 года назад +10

    I learned so much from this presentation. Thank you.

  • @mo9749
    @mo9749 2 года назад

    Thank you so much!! This was very helpful

  • @mits_6131
    @mits_6131 2 года назад +1

    Great video. Your video is very informative. i'm having a 10,000 gallon pool installed as I write.

  • @aileengurbuz6456
    @aileengurbuz6456 4 года назад +13

    Thank you very much! Our pool was green at our new home. With your advice, we got cloudy blue water. Almost there to a clean pool.😁

    • @corazonpartido4946
      @corazonpartido4946 4 года назад

      How much clarifier did you put in your Pool? And what size your Pool is?

    • @aileengurbuz6456
      @aileengurbuz6456 4 года назад +1

      @@corazonpartido4946 Honestly, I didn't use a separate clarifying solution. I added Clorox Shock treatments, Arm & Hammer baking soda pool tablets, then scrubbed the pool with a brush. I also used a few gallons of regular normal unscented chlorine bleach. I tested the water then added calcium as needed. Our pool is 16800 gallons of water.

  • @ryansheehan3732
    @ryansheehan3732 2 года назад

    This really works, if it doesn’t then you have other pool issues.
    Check pump, change the sand, clear return lines, skimmer lines.

  • @jeremyellismusic
    @jeremyellismusic Год назад

    I love how my pool store told me to purchase $200 of algicide and various other products and all it took was a few bags of shock and some PH down. Good video, thanks!

  • @chrislicciardi729
    @chrislicciardi729 3 года назад +3

    Excellent info as always!
    Can I put my solar cover on at night after shocking? I'm trying to retain as much heat as possible and one uncovered night will drop me 5 degrees. The cover is cheap so I'm not too concerned about damaging it.
    Thanks!

  • @carrilloinc
    @carrilloinc 4 года назад +36

    You know what would be great...if you guys could add a picture of cloudy blue in the video. We see teal, green, and black, but we don't have a reference of cloudy blue.

    • @davidj4529
      @davidj4529 Месяц назад

      Cloudy blue is just as it sounds. You dont see any green, but clarity is poor. Cant see 2nd or bottom step on stair. Hope this helps.

  • @damonbeddingfield2958
    @damonbeddingfield2958 Год назад

    Thx for the video man, helped me a lot.

  • @scott-emilydunford3217
    @scott-emilydunford3217 3 года назад

    Thanks for the help!

  • @sylviebrindamour6980
    @sylviebrindamour6980 2 года назад +1

    This was very informative. Just learned that I was doing the steps wrong.

  • @PUBLICIDADECOS
    @PUBLICIDADECOS 4 года назад +26

    ¡!!WOWWW!!! NO WONDER ITS CALL UNIVERSITY…ITS THE BEST AND BEST EXPLAINED VIDEO I EVER SEEN TNKS!!!

  • @Stratusfaction
    @Stratusfaction 3 года назад

    Great video, thanks

  • @SharonF10781
    @SharonF10781 Год назад

    Thank you Very Much! So helpful!

  • @annmarie3520
    @annmarie3520 2 года назад

    It worked!!! Thanks!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @spitters1251
    @spitters1251 2 года назад

    You are the best. Thank you!!! 🙏🏾 😊

  • @FarmerC.J.
    @FarmerC.J. 2 года назад +9

    We had a huge storm here yesterday...my pool went from crystal clear to green in a matter of moments

  • @ohsherrie5372
    @ohsherrie5372 3 года назад +1

    Thank you so much for you help. You stopped me from pulling my beautiful hair out!

  • @davidprice9224
    @davidprice9224 3 года назад

    i like to add shock and liquid chlorine as a combo i have a 18k pool... diver deep so after the two feet of rain we had during hurricane eta i added 3 jugs and 6 shocks . ran pump without filter because it dissolves faster.

  • @GoldsberryGirl
    @GoldsberryGirl 2 года назад +1

    thanks !!!

  • @Dnyce07
    @Dnyce07 3 года назад +2

    Thank you for simplifying this in plain English, 👏🏿👏🏿 I followed all of your directions and it killed the algae and cleared up,great video Sir!

  • @lencarter1460
    @lencarter1460 4 года назад +2

    Excellent video/tutorial. Thank you!

  • @Dr.Pepperlady
    @Dr.Pepperlady Год назад

    Super educational thank you so much ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @joyjackson662
    @joyjackson662 4 месяца назад +1

    Thank you for your expertise. I'm a new pool owner, and your university is very helpful.

  • @daveydid
    @daveydid 3 года назад +1

    thx Matt. .I owe you one mano!

  • @Blues16073
    @Blues16073 3 года назад

    OMG THANK YOU THANK YOU.

  • @michaelhasychak6288
    @michaelhasychak6288 2 года назад

    you rock...was a my wits end...now clean

  • @deplorable2767
    @deplorable2767 3 года назад +2

    What advice would you give for above ground pool with green water? Would vacuum-ing damage it?

  • @SwimUniversity
    @SwimUniversity  5 лет назад +13

    We hope this video helps you clear up your green algae-filled pool! For more help with pool cleaning and pool maintenance, check out our Pool Care Course at www.SwimUniversity.com/pool (Use The Promo Code VIDEO for 10% Off!)

  • @judythornburg2240
    @judythornburg2240 4 года назад

    Great video,thank you for your information.I am trying to clear my green pool right now..I didn’t do such a good job with the vacuum.I have added the ph increased and need to add borax for alkalinity..Do I run the pump on recirculate TIL the levels come up ,before adding shock?

    • @judythornburg2240
      @judythornburg2240 4 года назад

      .ph increase.I used 4 lbs of Baking soda the ph was low

  • @shirellediana
    @shirellediana 2 года назад

    You sure do break it down, I am buying the book or video

  • @baharali3502
    @baharali3502 4 года назад

    Excellent

  • @nicolekramer9721
    @nicolekramer9721 3 года назад +1

    If you are running the filter over night after doing shock treatment to remove "green" color. Would you recommend leaving cover on or off?

  • @christinebubb6658
    @christinebubb6658 3 года назад

    Awesome video and exactly what I needed, thank you!!

  • @Pennsylvaniastrong
    @Pennsylvaniastrong 3 года назад

    Hi I had a lime green pool and used 4 bags of shock. Overnight, it turned to the teal green, I checked the ph and alkalinity and it was low, so I added alkalinity increaser. It's good now, but it's still teal, how long do I wait after alkalinity increaser until I could add more shock to clear it? Would this work? Ty so much.

  • @aimbot8912
    @aimbot8912 5 лет назад +2

    Any info on Cooper and silver ionizer are they any good

  • @petercraw8188
    @petercraw8188 4 года назад +1

    Di you have any info about algae in non- chlorine , bacquacil pool?

  • @nilkaginessoles3003
    @nilkaginessoles3003 Год назад

    Your awesome!

  • @gvndual84
    @gvndual84 3 года назад +7

    Your videos are awesome. Fun and informative. (Though I believe you meant “Assess” the color, not access. I access it by lifting off the cover, then I assess it by looking at it and deciding.)

  • @raphaelrivera6063
    @raphaelrivera6063 5 лет назад +3

    I actually learned something. Will buy the videos in the future.

  • @lisadyer5151
    @lisadyer5151 Год назад

    Thank you so much for this clear, detailed description of how to get rid of algae. Before watching this video, I bought a bottle of Silver Algaedyn on the recommendation of an inground pool store owner. My pool is above ground. Should I use this in my pool? She said it has iodine in it. Will it turn my brand new pool liner colors?

  • @gladstonfranklyn5518
    @gladstonfranklyn5518 2 года назад

    Thanks much sir

  • @lequadricolore
    @lequadricolore 2 года назад

    Hey like your video. Where can I get graphical elements like yours in your video. Is there a place to get such thing for any niche ?

  • @pattijesinoski1958
    @pattijesinoski1958 2 года назад +1

    Does this work for a inground vinyl also? Do I use less chlorine to not destroy liner?

  • @barrrylincoln
    @barrrylincoln 4 года назад +4

    The Pool Store always recommends 12 gallons of liquid chlorine for our 20,000 gallon pool, sometimes we have to get more.. Is 6 bags of shock as good? Not opening in 2020, know it's gonna be ugly next year. Should I open it just for nobody to swim in it?

  • @riosmariel
    @riosmariel 3 года назад +1

    Can these solutions be used on a pool treated with Baquacil?

  • @angeli0986
    @angeli0986 3 года назад

    Thanks thanks thanks 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @RustyBallz
    @RustyBallz 2 года назад +1

    Been watching your videos for a couple years now. I have a major algae problem and I'm using this guide to help with the problem. I'll keep you up to date on the progress. Thanks a bunch for all the help and information you have provided over the years. 😊

    • @user-bj1ez7wr7n
      @user-bj1ez7wr7n 2 года назад

      Any luck?

    • @RustyBallz
      @RustyBallz 2 года назад +2

      Worked like a charm for killing all the algae. I had some issues clearing the pool though. The clarifier available in my city are terrible though. I ordered some new stuff off Amazon. Hopefully it'll help. I really don't want to use flocculant

  • @silvercollector434
    @silvercollector434 4 года назад +4

    Ok I’m about to start day 2 in a couple of hrs , I hope it works because it still looks the same color as yesterday.....fingers crossed 🤞🏻

    • @corazonpartido4946
      @corazonpartido4946 4 года назад +1

      It’s work?

    • @vanessaacosta7822
      @vanessaacosta7822 3 года назад +1

      I have the same issue right now. I am on day 2 and it still looks the same. Did it go away? And how long did it take ?

    • @annagarcia7644
      @annagarcia7644 3 года назад

      I took my pool water to pool and spa and they just told me to add ph decreaser and 5 bags of shock. I did that last night and my pool still looks green. Idk what else to do

  • @marcihill4662
    @marcihill4662 2 года назад

    How long do I need to wait after adding chemicals to get my PH and alkalinity balanced before I shock it? Also, if I need to increase alkalinity and ph can I add the baking soda and PH increaser at the same time or one chemical at a time? It’s going to rain tonight and in the morning so Ik I’m going to be out of balance. Right now my pool is teal green.

  • @glisciousful
    @glisciousful 2 года назад

    Day 3 this morning after shocking for two night finally starting to turn from green to teal green there still like a hint of green though , should I shock it one more time ?

  • @wudgee
    @wudgee Год назад

    Assess not access but wonderful video, thanks.

  • @Izya001
    @Izya001 10 месяцев назад

    Thanks!!!!!!!

  • @asyaangeles8294
    @asyaangeles8294 2 года назад

    What are the products you use ? My pool is like medium green and I tried a bunch of stuff and it’s still green

  • @seanameitler556
    @seanameitler556 3 года назад

    I have a 2500 gal pool that has turned green for the first time this summer. The tests show high chlorine and low ph... so I am confused. Please help.

  • @rtrbrown
    @rtrbrown 3 года назад +1

    My sand filter doesn't have a vacuum to waste, only backwash, rinse, filtration, and winterize. So what do I do since I don't have a waste??

  • @5layerinmybelly
    @5layerinmybelly 3 года назад

    I put 12 bags of shock in my pool in 2 weeks its really grey now the leafs on the bottom turned white lol but my total cholrnie an free cholrnie are good the ph is right there at being good acid an aklinty or what ever are good . now I just need to get the freaking cloudyness out an ill be crystal clear

  • @dakdur1126
    @dakdur1126 3 года назад

    After 2 rounds of shock, clarifier, algicide, my Pool is grey, yay it’s dead but it’s stuck on like super glue, I’ve brushed, I’ve vacuumed and still stuck. Vinyl Intex pool, I desperately need help to remove the caked on dead algae

  • @buddycromer7393
    @buddycromer7393 3 года назад

    My first pool. Everything was on day one. But I was not sure the order. I am thinking Test water, Add what's needed, brush, vacuum, Shock, Clarifier

  • @donnaparsons4371
    @donnaparsons4371 3 года назад +1

    What if i do all this and my pool is still green. Help! I have spent so much money its August and haven't used my pool bit once this year.

  • @nvalerio23
    @nvalerio23 4 года назад +4

    Hello! my alkalinity is at 170 and ph is at 7.8.... if i have a green pool and im going to triple shock it, do I have to lower my ph and alkalinity first? or should I skip it since the shock will lower it? Thank you in advance (:

  • @adelinaperez5316
    @adelinaperez5316 2 года назад +1

    Love, love this video, Thank you! Can liquid chlorine be used to shock the pool instead of the bags of powered shock?

  • @tnstylz37
    @tnstylz37 2 года назад

    What to do if flocculant doesn’t work? And how long will I know of the floc is not working?

  • @Siggy4844
    @Siggy4844 3 года назад +4

    Assess, the word is assess (to evaluate or determine something) as in assessment. Access means to approach or enter as in accessibility.
    Great information though, very helpful.

  • @colemanhuskey4175
    @colemanhuskey4175 3 года назад

    Whenever you're vacuuming a black pool. What filter setting should I be in? Backwash?, waste?, Or filter. I'm new to sand filter system.

  • @scampe78
    @scampe78 Год назад

    How long after I use copper 7 until I can use pool rx? Or do I need to get metal remover

  • @randygarza186
    @randygarza186 2 года назад

    So do you run a sand filter on recirculate or filter setting?