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New pool owner here; I've been binge watching pool videos for days and most of them have too few nuggets of good, concise information and too many cheap production flourishes. This video was so refreshing to watch. Great info, great on-camera presence, great audio and camera work, great editing. Head and shoulders above the rest. Well done.
Hi, I'm a new pool owner as well and I'm looking to open my pool. I have the same hayward filter. It's in the winter position, the water is green. Is there anything else I need to do before back washing? Thanks in advance for your help.
I have owned my above ground pool with sand filter for the last 37 years, and NEVER have I known exactly how my filter works until NOW! Thank you for a VERY comprehensive narrative... I learned so much! This last filter was installed with the handle not having clearance to go completely around, which, had I known this, I would have had the installer move it. He told me it doesn't matter that I can't use the "recirculate" position... so I accepted it the way it was. Now I hear you say that it should NOT be that way! So now, I guess I can expect the pump to break sooner than it should because of his error! It's pretty bad when you can't trust an individual who is supposed to be a "professional" and know what the heck he is doing. I wish I'd seen this video YEARS AGO!! Once again, this video is better than any instruction manual. GREAT JOB, Mark!!!
The only video on the internet that explains it properly to a noob. Now I understand. Noobs get the waste outlet mixed up as the one that goes back to the swimming pool.
We had a 'toad strangler' of rain here in Florida at our house a couple years ago that dumped almost six inches in under an hour! The way our yard is in back, and with ground already saturated from prior rain, the mud came up OVER the edge of the deck, and INTO OUR POOL! And it was a LOT of mud. I fretted over this for a day and wondered what I was going to do. A friend told me to let the dirt all settle to the bottom, then, use a manual attachment sweeper, put filter on 'waste' and sweep it out. It worked great! Once it was about 95% clear of dirt, I put on filter, put in coagulant and then swept it again a few days later. The water was back to sparkling clean after about a week.
Hi Mark, new pool owner here as well and I must say that your video was very informative and appreciated. Thanks for the step by step guide and providing real life examples on how to use this filter. I had to replace mine this year and no one explained any of this to me :)
This video was an absolute lifesaver! I’m going to use this info to put together a “pool maintenance for dummies” kind of folder to refer back to when I need to refresh! You’re a legend 🙏🏼
Yo can I get that folder I've had this pool for 4 years and this video saved me 400$ on a plumber and pool guy so I definitely need that folder you don't have to though : D
Very well done! I am completely new to pool maintenance and operation. The self developed step-by-instruction instructions that I was provided are in Spanish. There is no explanation for why I was doing each step. However it is all now crystal clear. Thank you! Now I am off to understand pool chemistry!!
Recommended...!! At first glance 12 min, almost had me skipping it, if it weren't for the words "Very Informative"... I would have done so. Truly well explained, quick to the point, easily understood, & clearly demonstrated. 12 min felt like 5 min, I'd definitely consider watching more videos... thumbs up..!
Oh, man. I wish I had found this video last year when we moved into our home. I'm pretty sure my pressure gauge doesn't work since it's always at 10psi. I had figured out the trick of keeping an eye on the returns, though
Owned a house with an old pool in Australia for 11 years now. This tutorial video is an absolute must for anyone with a pool. Clear, concise explanations extremely thorough in detail 👌. Wish I found this years ago, thanks for sharing.
Awsome overview ! As a new pool owner this was exactly what I needed . The pool company gave a basic overview but no where near as detailed as this . Many Thanks 😊
Thank you for all your no nonsense and concise instructions! I’m going to be helping a friend who’s had a stroke take care of her pool because the pool guys in this area don’t do above ground pools for some reason and this helps me understand what I will need to do! Thanks again!
Absolutely the best informational videos, we just built our 18ft x 50ft inground pool and information out there is very lacking. Your videos are very helpful to say the least.
Incredibly helpful! Just bought a house that has one of these and wasn't sure how to know if it was even configured correctly. Glad I came across this video.
i never turn the pump off either, guess there is a chance of blowing an O ring, but as soon as on pushes the handle down it starts relieving pressure. Well have only been doing it that way for 15 years.
Very very helpful video by someone who knows what they are talking about. I wish every RU-vid video I came across were this pinpoint on. One day we will be able to filter videos to this degree
Good Video and good info. My pool installers did not cover, (or I forgot) the rinse position. I always wondered what it was for. Now, I will backwash shut off and go to rinse for 30 sec. My pool is has been sparkling clean for over four years of operation. Next, I need to change out the sand in the spring. Thanks maybe you could cover sand changeout if you have not already.
Glad the video helped you out! We have a video demonstrating an above ground sand change, and will be making one soon for the in-ground pools. You can check it out here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-K0Gxxl_PQHw.html
Great vid. A couple of notes for the advanced filter user... : 1. Pressure gauge does not always indicate filter pressure, it can be a manifestation of system backpressure too. EG only one return jet on a 1hp pump and 25 inch filter (see, I'm talking inches not mm for you americans!) will often increase pressure gauge reading by 30 or more kpa. (sorry, I know you guys use PSi not kpa but I don't know the conversion data). Pressure gauge pressure can also be dependant on suction line, as in a Kreepy Krawley or Autocleaner slows water flow through system so KPA drops. So you can't always trust the gauge for an honest reading. Also a leaking draw line can cause filter to fill with air faster than the pressure can dispose of it through the laterals, so an air pocket can gather at the top of the tank. Due to the elasticity of air it can throw the pressure gauge way off and a 10 second backwash may be needed to eradicate the air before filtration pressure can be ascertained. 2. In 25 years as a pool troubleshooter in Perth Australia I have never found a need to rotate the MPV handle any particular direction, so long as the pump is not running when you manipulate handle. MPV valve rotors are symmetrical so I can't think of any reason to turn omnidirectionally. If you have any data I would be happy to hear it. Always willing to learn more. 3. Waste cycle is great, but if you have a chlorinator cell there is a third cable which is the gas sensor, and modern chlorinators will disable the system if the cell is not full of water. So when vacuuming on waste you may have to trurn the system on again every 6 or so minutes to bypass the gas shutdown. This is common on systems here is Oz, but you may not have it there? 4. Recirculate/circulation/bypass setting is also used as diagnostic tool by isolating filter or to start pump easier if pump is struggling to prime. It's also great if you have cracked your filter or the tank O-ring is leaking, it allows you to keep circulating water while you work out your repair/replace/burn house down options. 5. Thanks for explaining the "winter" setting. It is not used in our country as it is too hot to completely disable pool for winter season, and I always assumed it was to allow water to exit the MPV upwards in the event of the water inside freezing so the filter tank doesn't crack. Appreciate the new information. That said, I would not use it anyway, as the mPV rotor is not pushing down on the spider gasket so I suspect the spring might warp out of shape, and if the rotor stem o-rings are not between the stem and the top assembly plate evenly could they not become warped? Maybe not, but food for thought. Surely it is less risky to just open the bleeder at the bottom of the filter tank instead, most filters have one now. on even just take the pressure gauge out? 6. Rinse is recommended but I have found it unnecessary as a follow-up to backwash mode, so long as the backwash is long enough to clean the filter out properly, maybe 2 minutes on a 25inch filter. A rinse is required if a backwash cannot be completed due to a limited disposal capability to waste water, or iuf the valve is grinding as it moves indicating sand between the robot and internal walls of the MPV, but other than that is is not a must. 7. Those Hayward filters are great, we have them here too. But be careful, they look big and so people stick 2hp pumps on them, but the valve diffuser his not strong and has a tendancy to blow right off the valve so the filter is not internally cleaning.
Thank you so much for describing how everything works. I really appreciate it because I'm getting charged over $400. Just for a company to spend 10min to open & put little chemicals in my pool. I'm a new pool owner & your video did help me. 😁😊😁😊😁😊
I just got a sand filter that I am planning to add to my above ground pool system this summer but I had no idea how to operate a sand filter so I totally appreciate your walk though. I look forward to more videos like this.
I can’t tell you how much I love you for this video! I am so thankful that I found you!! I started with zero knowledge about anything related to pools when I moved to a house with an inground vinyl pool about 7 months ago and it’s been a rough ride. I have spent an embarrassing amount of time trying to learn everything I can so that I can understand how the pool works, maintaining it, water chemistry, troubleshooting, etc. I have about 6 binders and 2 notebooks full of notes and I feel like I’ve been to a million sites, read a billion articles, & watched a trillion videos and out of it all - your vids I have seen so far are the best out there. I can’t wait to watch all your vids and to check out your website. I hope you know how super appreciated you are!!
Excellent Video thank you so much. We bought a house with an above ground pool and it has a sand filter. We’ve been trying to learn how to use the system so we can get the pool cleaned and be able to use it
Hello, I just say this video and want to say Thank You!!! I just purchased a home with a pool and I have never owned a pool before. The people I bought it from haven't used it in at least 3 years and it hasn't had a cover over it for about a year so you can only imagine what kind of mess I inherited. So Thanks again as I now have a good understanding of basic pump functions and will be on the lookout for other videos.
@@stephaniehoward9885 thanks for the reply! I did in fact drain it, out of frustration, lol. I was quite impressed with the amount of crap I removed from the pool. It has now been cleaned thoroughly, several cracks patched and I purchased a new pump and filter. It is now usable and I just need to get the hang of all the cweekly cleaning it needs. But none the less, we are able to swim!
It is good practice to backwash and rinse your system prior to vacuuming and when finished. There are no guidelines for pressure when vacuuming however, all pressures on swimming pools will vary depending on size of filter, size of pump, as well as the plumbing.
So in your opinion which do you recommend or prefer, cartridge or sand filter? Above ground 14,000 gallons. Thanks. I have always used cartridge filters
Thanks again for sharing your knowledge and experience. This video has answered so many of my questions. Now I understand what to do when adding the flocculant. It said not to run through the filter but that really confused me.
Just got my sand filter after owning a cartridge filter for 20 years. Excellent tutorial! Exactly the info I was looking for, with no added fluff, or trying to sell something. Just subscribed.
Why is the pool sand coming in yo the out of jet? What is broken can you show me in your deduction video But poll guy said to put it on recursion untill someone has time to come out look at pool. Help I think I need sand 2 and pipe
summary: Every 2 weeks or so, backwash for 1 min then rinse for 30 sec then leave on filter Shut off system before switching rotate clockwise don't go backwards
We just had a Hayward filter installed like in your video above because we needed a new pool heater and the installer said to backwash about once a month, yet you say much sooner. We have an inground fiberglass pool. I've read some comments below where installers seem to give differing opinions on other subjects, as well. I'm a bit confused on the backwashing timetable, but I think I'll listen to you as we have a Hayward, like I said. Love your concise info. VERY well made video! Thanks!!
I’m thinking of getting a sand filter. Does it work with the filter setup that comes with the pool I got from Walmart? I have the 18’ Coleman above ground
There are some small sand systems that are compatible with those pools, however finding any right now is difficult due to Covid. If you are wanting to get a larger sand filtration system it can be done, but will require some modifications for the hook up. If you are interested give us a call.
