I like how this guy explains stuff. He gets right down to business! He doesn't waste time talking about his life, how his day was, etc. unlike some amateur utubers. And he is very clear in his explanations and he keeps it simple. Thanks Hallmark Pools!
Mark, I am a new pool owner and I went searching on RU-vid for a video to show me how to hook up the vacuum. I found your video and I must say that it was the best I found! I am all about the easiest. THANK YOU for posting this excellent video!
You have the best pool videos on youtube !!! I had a pool back in the 70-80's (in-ground gunite). Fast-Forward - I am now taking care of my daughter's pool, I need these refresher courses !!!! THANKS SO MUCH !!!
I am not making this up, I had to come here to say, you are literally the very first RU-vid how to that I not only understood, but was clear, concise, and to the point💯, I’m 5 foot 1,so I thought it would be harder, it wasn’t , so from Florida ,a truly truly big thank you, 😇I love doing things myself without bothering my roofer husband😂,,✌🏻😎
We got a new house with a 18,000 gallon pool with 0 pool experience and the previous owners closed the pool with a leaf cover.... this video helps tremendously thank you!!
I also got the same experience. The previous owner kept a 24ft round pool for me with damaged Sand filter with heads with old pump. We changed the sand filter with new Hayward one and using the old pump. Need to start vaccuming.
Thank you for this video new pool owner and still trying to learn all the things I need to. This video is so simple and straight to the point anyone could follow it!!! PERFECT!
Excellent video!!! I haven't vacuumed a pool since I was a kid and he made it easy with step by step directions anybody could follow. AND Hallmark is right up the road (within driving distance) from where I live in South Carolina!! You have just made a new customer Mark!! Thank you for your help!!
Bro explained it so well! The guy that sold me the pool made it seem so complicated makes me think that he just wanted me to buy the $600 robot vacuum 🙃
Great video! Only question it didn't answer for me is what to set the Vari-Flo to for vacuuming. Mine does not have that as an option. The rest is perfect - detail, concise, and demonstrated. Thanks!
Thank you for this! This answer all of my questions except one: I don't have a waste setting on my filter, only filter, backwash, rinse and winter. What is the correct filter setting for vacuuming a pool?
If this is an above ground pool and you have a sand filter, it sounds like you need to backwash and rinse the system thoroughly. 25 psi is high for starting pressure. As far as a green pool, take a water sample to your local pool store and have it tested so you can get the proper chemicals. Thanks for watching.
For normal cleaning you would vacuum in the filter position, pools that are really dirty or algae infested you would vacuum in the waste position. When vacuuming in waste you will have to add water to the pool.
@@HallmarkPoolSupplies thank you very much. I used waste and had the pool filling at the same time!!🤣🤣🤣 also I'm short so I had to get in the pool!!🤣🤣🤣
Hey I vacuum pool and it's clean... after filter runs at night I notice dirt comes right back in the pool, re circulated from, the filter/pump... what can possibly be the cause of this? It is a cartridge filter system
You may need to clean the filter cartridge thoroughly, or replace the filter cartridge depending on the quality. If you have any questions, give us a call.
When I do mine I have it filled an inch above the max line and i can usually only vacuum for 14 min then the water is to low for the pump to work near or under the min so then I spend 2 hours filling it does that sound right does everyone have that problem? Suggestions?
Normally when you vacuum, you vacuum in the filter position. If you vacuum on waste, you will lose water in the pool. You only vacuum on waste when the pool is extremely dirty.
@@HallmarkPoolSupplies that makes sense. Google said it puts unnecessary stuff in your sand filter but ill doube check the manual. Your way makes alot more sense. Thank you!
Hi Matk I'm a new pool owner (came with the house and I am learning thanks to your videos!!) Do I keep the filter on as filter when I vacuum? When do I use the "waste" setting? Thank you again for all of your help! ❤
For normal cleaning you will vacuum in the filter position. If a pool is really dirty or algae infested then you would vacuum in the waste position. When vacuuming in waste you will have to add water to the pool.
With the pump running you don't have to feed the hose hand over hand like that into the pool. Just hold the vacuum down and put the other end of the hose over the outlet of the pool, it'll push all the air out of the hose quickly and easily. If you're not holding the vacuum down? The forced out aiwill cause the vacuum to raise to the surface and you'll drop the pole in lol. But it is easier than feeding the hose into the water little by little
@@macdiddyyy8084 I just attach the hose to the vacuum head, and hold the other end of the hose to the inlet jet of the pool. That blasts water onto the hose forcing all the air out. Keep the hose under the water and feed it right into the skimmer. Perfect prime....every time.
