Pool Start Up - Chemicals and How to Add Them

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In this video I'll show you the chemicals you need for a pool water start up and how to add them.
List of Chemicals - In Order (based on a 10k-15k gallon pool)
1. 5lb tub - Cyanuric Acid (also called Stabilizer or Conditioner)
2. 4 Gallons Liquid Chlorine
3. 3" Chlorine tablets (if chlorine pool).
For Adjusting Ph:
4. 2 Gallons liquid Muriatic Acid
5. 5lb tub Soda Ash
For adjusting Alkalinity:
6. 5lb tub Dry Pool Acid
7. 5lb tub Bicarbonate of Soda
All of these should be available at your local pool supply store or online. Just to a google search. I found all of these items on Amazon.
Video Links to watch:
Changing your Pool Water, Why and When: • Changing your pool wat...
Testing Your Pool Water: • Testing Your Pool Water
Cyanuric Acid - What You Need To Know; • Cyanuric Acid - What Y...
Adjusting The Ph of Your Pool: • Adjusting the Ph of Yo...
Adjusting The Alkalinity of Your Pool: • Adjusting the Akalinit...
Other helpful videos:
About Chlorine Tablets: • Chlorine Tablets - Wha...
Adding Chlorine Tablets to Your Pool: • Adding Chlorine Tablet...
Getting To Know Your Pool: • Getting to know your pool
My Pool Chemical List: • Pool Chemicals - My Ch...
Hope you’ll subscribe to my channel and also, please check out my website poolschooler.com for exclusive DIY pool maintenance tools and more direct and priority communication with my for your pool maintenance needs.
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@robertb7362 2 месяца назад

What is great about this video is that you will check in 20 years from now(2024) and the steps still will be the same. I am watching it 5 years after he posted it.

@PoolSchooler 2 месяца назад

I appreciate your comment. Thanks for watching. Hope you subscribed to my channel and hope you will share it with others.

@seanworsfold4496 Месяц назад

Same. I refer to this often.

@DawnSuCallahan 4 года назад

Am so glad I found someone that speaks my language w pool tools... have had a pool for 3 yrs now & this year I actually just drained a little & covered. Mid December we had a mishap with my cover ripping, brand new cover. But.. now I do have a little more of a mess. So am hunting a cheap but good vac to begin to open. Thank u for this info

@billschroedel5249 3 года назад

I just wanted to say how much I enjoy your vids. I find you very easy to listen to and follow. Thank you. I just bought a house in AZ and this is my first pool ever. I know absolutely nothing and your vids are greatly helping.

@PoolSchooler 3 года назад

Thanks so much for you comments. I'm glad to hear my videos are helpful.

@brendatrimble9528 2 года назад

You're great! You explain things at a good pace and make it understandable...unlike like going to the pool place and having them speak at you 100 mph in Chinese! Thank you. You are my new go to guy for pool info!!!

@PoolSchooler 2 года назад

Thanks Brenda. Glad to be of help. Hope you'll check out poolschooler.com too.

@LMR65 4 года назад

This is great. Was trying to find a video on how to get started with a new pool. Thanks for the detailed information.

@PoolSchooler 4 года назад

LMR65 glad it was helpful. Don’t forget to subscribe.

@doubledragon2074 4 года назад

The biggest thing you have taught me so far is phosphate and how it effects the water. I never knew this was food that algae needed to survive and so far phosphate remover has made a major difference!

@richardbrhel 2 года назад

I watch this video each year, for the past couple of years, at the start of summer when opening our pool. It's very helpful as a guide for understanding when and how to add chemicals. Thank you.

@PoolSchooler 2 года назад

Glad to hear that. Thanks for commenting. Hope you'll share my channel with friends.

@jackbquick123 4 года назад

Thank you so much for this. I had asked you the other day and you took care of me. I really do appreciate all your help. Out of all the channels I have watched your is the best explained and just over all genuinely the best of All. Thanks and God bless

@PoolSchooler 4 года назад

jackbquick123 thank you for your kind words. I’m so glad the videos are helpful.

@davidmcmillan5219 26 дней назад

I watched this a dozen times (and countless of your other videos) trying to get my pool started after I had to do a chlorine wash. Massive amounts of information and clearly delivered in easy, short lessons (like school)! I followed these exact steps to start up my 20k gallon pool (I can’t believe you just dump the cya in the skimmer)! Thank you so much, I feel like I have a much better understanding of what I need to do to take care of my own pool now!

@PoolSchooler 26 дней назад

Thanks for watching and commenting. I hope you’ll subscribe to my channel and share it with everyone you know who owns a pool.

@amazingbrothers5857 4 года назад

I just subscribed! My pool will be installed Friday! Its a 30' round extruded aluminum! We are exited! We'll need lots of guidance!! Yey! Your video is great.

@AmatriceBand 3 года назад

God ! I don’t know anything about pools and bought a house with a pool watched videos about this subject for hours and it scared the hell oit of me. This is the most straightforward no none sense video Kenny. Thanks so much.

@PoolSchooler 3 года назад

You are so very welcome. Thanks for watching and for your kind comment. Hope you subscribed. I've got a special new program coming out this April and you won't want to miss the announcement.

@dameronlyon6740 2 года назад

I struggled with my pool until my aunt introduced me to eclipse 3 and showed me how putting a hair net in my skimmer will help filter smaller particles.Its a learning curve but google and test strips are your friend.I love any advice I can get so thank you pool school!!

@PoolSchooler 2 года назад

Glad you find my channel helpful. Hope you will subscribe to it and share it with others. For more great money saving pool stuff check out my membership website poolschooler.com

@Lenatrujillo77 4 года назад

Thanks Mr. Kenny, all your videos are really helpfull. Can wait for more!

@PoolSchooler 3 года назад

Hope you're a subscriber.

@rachelwylie349 3 года назад

Thank you for this first time pool needed this today!

@skamakaloy06 4 года назад

OMG!! Best video ever!!!! Thank you!!!!

@narwhalgames897 4 года назад

Great video! The easiest and most helpful video I've found on this!

@PoolSchooler 4 года назад

Thanks for your comment. Hope you'll subscribe and share my channel.

@ravenclawrenee 2 года назад

Thank you so much for making this video! It took me forever to find a video explaining what to do to start up a pool!

@PoolSchooler 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful. Thanks for your comment. I hope you'll subscribe to my channel.

@eleanorbruce2136 3 года назад

Thank you for your clear explanations. We just drained our pool and will follow your instructions. BTW... love the verse on your mirror!

@PoolSchooler 3 года назад

Thanks.

@marieclaires.5686 3 года назад

Thank you ! Great. New pool owner.

@PoolSchooler 3 года назад

Thank you too!

@jeffreygriffith6470 4 года назад

I have owned my pool for about 10 years and this video cleared up so many questions I have had and was not able to get answered by "big pool stores". thank you...

@PoolSchooler 4 года назад

Great to hear!

@Mh-zookeeper6 2 года назад

Aa a E

@josecastro-tn8ug 3 года назад

You explain it very well congrats....

@PoolSchooler 3 года назад

Thanks a lot!

@jcmendoza8285 Год назад

Thank you for your knowledge and attention to detail.

@PoolSchooler Год назад

You’re very welcome thank you for watching. Hope you subscribed to my channel.

@EpicChubs05 4 года назад

Thank you very much for the helpful information. Very informative

@PoolSchooler 4 года назад

EpicChubs05 you are most welcome.

@scottscott5301 4 года назад

Great job! Thanks for all the info not many videos on this topic.

@PoolSchooler 3 года назад

Glad to be of help. Hope you'll subscribe.

@thepainter357 3 года назад

Kenny, I have had a pool for 42yrs!! Thanks so much, this is the first time I have had someone tell me how to control the Cyanuric Acid. Even people at the pool store, I guess because they don't know, say don't worry about it. Also loved how you explained everything else. Thanks Again!

@PoolSchooler 3 года назад

Thanks for your comment. Glad my videos are helpful. Hope you subscribed.

@cerralvo80 3 года назад

Finally found a video that it’s going to help me with my pool. I have watched so many videos and not helpful at all! Thank you.

@PoolSchooler 3 года назад

Cristela I do hope it is helpful.

@marwan6767 4 года назад

Hi Mr Kenny Thanks for your great video as usual. Since I started using the tabs my chlorine stayed good. Less liquid chlorine. Thanks again. Can’t wait for your next video about tabs and liquid chlorine.

@PoolSchooler 4 года назад

So glad it's working so well. Thanks for the comment.

@The1withlogic 2 года назад

After being screwed by 3 different pool companies I decided to clean my pool myself. Thank you for your videos my pool has never looked better. My neighbor asked me who I used to clean my pool because mine looked so nice and his looked like crap. Now I take care of both of our pools. Thanks once again.

@PoolSchooler Год назад

I'm delighted to hear that. That's exactly the reason I created and continue to add to this channel. It's also why I created Poolschooler.com you may want to check it out, but honestly if you're doing great with just this channel it may not be worth the extra $99 per year for that membership. But go check out the video on the website and see what ya think.

@mzhes786 Год назад

Thanks for the info. I purchased a home with a pool and let it sit for over a year before using it. We're filling up with fresh water, so hope this works!

@PoolSchooler Год назад

You got this. Take your time adding the CYA 1 pound at a time test after an hour or two and repeat if you need to. that way you’ll prevent overdosing it.

@steveeckert8396 Год назад

Thanks so much for taking the mystery out of this. I drained my pool and couldn’t find anyone explaining how to refill it. Not sure if I need you anymore but I did watch it to the end, like and subscribed to help you out.

@PoolSchooler Год назад

Thanks so much.

@atzimier6896 3 года назад

I drained and filled my pool by following your very thorough video instructions. Thank you so very much ! I have learned so much about maintaining my pool from your videos.

@PoolSchooler 3 года назад

I'm so glad to hear that. Hope you subscribed to my channel.

@atzimier6896 3 года назад

@@PoolSchooler I have !

@PoolSchooler 3 года назад

@@atzimier6896 thank you.

@macmama122 2 года назад

Thanks a bunch. This was really informative.

@PoolSchooler 2 года назад

Glad it helped. Hope you'll subscribe to my channel.

@georgetterafidi6218 2 года назад

I have enjoyed watching your video and learned a lot. Thank you very much for sharing this information.

@PoolSchooler 2 года назад

Thank you for watching and for your kind comment. I'm delighted to hear that. Hope you subscribed and will share my channel with friends.

@ybedair 2 года назад

Great, thank you

@aldana264 4 года назад

THANK YOU! Your videos are very informative.

@PoolSchooler 4 года назад

Glad you like them!

@gmoney9068 3 года назад

Great info. Thanks, buddy!

@PoolSchooler 3 года назад

You're welcome. Thanks for the comment.

@CasuallyObservant 2 года назад

Hi Kenny, first time watcher. Enjoyed your video and learned something. Will subscribe. Thanks!

@PoolSchooler 2 года назад

I appreciate the comment and thank you for subscribing.

@Surf62 3 года назад

I agree with most of what I've seen on these videos. I'm here in Tempe and I'd hire this guy. He let's the pool stores off way too easy though. The local chain store (you know the one) has very few competent sales people. I was convinced that I needed to change the water and Pool School confirmed that. But the guys at the store kept telling me more shock. Three weeks and 36 pounds of shock later (48,000 gallon pool), I never got a reading with any free chlorine. Finally went to Checker Pool (better independent store) and got significantly different chemistry results. This time, I found that I had TDS at 2800 ppm and CYA off the chart. Replaced water and started up the pool (based on what Pool School suggested and NOT what I the chain store "strongly recommended"). Water is perfect now. Thanks.

@PoolSchooler 3 года назад

Thanks for your comment. I’m so glad my channel was helpful to you. 36 pounds of shock WOW! I’m glad you broke free of that store.

@droid2816 3 года назад

Thank you for the great videos by the way

@PoolSchooler 3 года назад

You're welcome

@carsongrogan2 3 года назад

Great video from a pool tech

@PoolSchooler 3 года назад

Thanks. Hope you subscribed

@mikebast 3 года назад

Clear and concise, as always! Thanks!

@PoolSchooler 3 года назад

Thank you.

@arcorob 3 года назад

Again my thanks to you. I have another curve. I realized I have a Salt Chlorine generator unit...so I gather I would follow your steps with that unit OFF ..get everything balanced and then check the salt level (add as needed to make it happy PPM ) ? Sorry, but mine got more complex and i am TOTAL newbie :-) WHich is why I was so impressed with your video - made perfect sense

@PoolSchooler 3 года назад

It would really depend on the brand of salt generator. To be sure I'd recommend reading the manufacturers recommendations on at what point to turn on the salt system. Typically it's best to get ph and alkalinity and salt levels to ideal before firing up the salt system. But I'd double check with the brand's manual.

@rinagetsreal6189 4 года назад

Thanks!! We have a 5000gal cheapie pool so I'll take all your measurements in half or maybe slightly less than half and go from there.

@descendantoffools9767 4 года назад

We used to tell all our customers when they were new pool owners, you can always add more, but you can't take it out. Until you get good at understanding your pool chemistry, add a little with the pool running, wait about an hour and test and see where your at.

@emeilegypt 3 года назад

Great video!! Thanks for sharing such information.

@PoolSchooler 3 года назад

You're welcome. Thanks for watching and commenting and please subscribe to my channel.

@emeilegypt 3 года назад

Pool School Hello, I have almost 20k gal pool wand SPA, I just had a new plaster, I’ll really appreciated if you have any video explain the best program I can set it to have an effective cleaner. I just installed Pentair VSP. Thanks

@PoolSchooler 3 года назад

Emeil Nasralla The Pentair VSP is a good pump/motor. Usually it has a default setting that I recommend. But I did a video on filter run times and I discuss the run times for swim season and off-season whether you have a single speed pump or variable speed pump I would highly recommend watching it. Just do a RU-vid search puncheon “filter run times“ and then punch in pool school and it should show up.

@emeilegypt 3 года назад

Pool School I really appreciated your quick feed back. Thanks I’ll check

@bengroshong7521 2 года назад

Currently replastering my pool thank you for this info

@PoolSchooler 2 года назад

Glad to help. Hope you’ll subscribe.

@adonismom61 3 года назад

This is so helpful I bought a pool and don’t know what I’m doing lol you are so helpful and right to the point new subbie

@PoolSchooler 3 года назад

I'm so glad my channel has been helpful. Stay tuned for an exciting announcement coming at the end of this month. And thanks for your kind comments and for subscribing.

@charleylagarce1156 3 года назад

Definitely look this stuff up. My dad has worked in the pool industry my whole life and has said everything this guy does. I love it and the channel it makes me happy to see people save money!

@PoolSchooler 3 года назад

@@charleylagarce1156 Thanks for the "nod" I appreciate it.

@sylassaint6820 2 года назад

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@melvinerik6565 2 года назад

@Sylas Saint Instablaster ;)

@leahrodriquez1349 2 года назад

All the videos I watched from you last year my first yr with pool and read and read and I'm right back! I just can't remember this stuff correctly! As I expected same as last yr refilling my pool my pH high need calcium hardener and alkalinity low.

@PoolSchooler 2 года назад

Check out my membership website poolschooler.com. It's got a lot of stuff including chemical and maintenance check lists for your particular type of pool/filter system.

@nodaysoff23 3 года назад

Subbed. Thanks!

@markmitchelle9240 Год назад

This was worth the like and subscribe. I’m doing so now.

@PoolSchooler Год назад

Thank you.

@markmitchelle9240 Год назад

@@PoolSchooler Yw thank you

@romkamatush 4 года назад

Also.. using those text strips you have to have PH in range, other wise the strips won’t give you proper reading on CYA, right under directions in the note section on the strips container it’s there written and I have experienced that manny times where CYA wasn’t reading because PH was too low. As soon as I got the PH in range CYA was showing up on the strip.

@dr.figvideos3303 4 года назад

Thanks for this video. How about placing chlorine tabs in the skimmer basket?

@ethanjacob123 3 года назад

You can but it isn’t recommended because the chlorine over time could possibly corrode your lines. You want to get a floater or a chlorinator.

@tukulitozakayamas2103 4 года назад

this video was great.thanks for the information. my pool is 5000 gals.i did this process wrong. when i started my pool.the CYA was IDEAL. so i putted baking soda to raise ALK, and than add borax to raise PH. but my mistake was that i putted like 5 pounds at once for each base on the information from poolcalulator. tested and PH and ALK were high.so i than add muriatic acid.tested again and PH and ALK were IDEAL, but now my CYA was LOW.so i just add liquid chlorine and add one chlorine tablet. now my T and F CHLORINE is 3..... PH is 7.2.... ALK 120 but CYA is still low.

@PoolSchooler 4 года назад

You may want to watch these three videos. 1. Adjusting just the alkalinity: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-60J-OcocMPo.html Adjusting just the pH: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-l71Iii4uZgY.html Cyanuric Acid-What You Need To Know: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-_z55SBsjadw.html I think these will be helpful. And please subscribe to and share my channel.

@yayalu5140 2 года назад

Thank you for this much needed info. One question: does this info also applies to above ground pools?

@PoolSchooler 2 года назад

It does, just take note most above ground pools are smaller so don’t add really quite as much as you would a typical pool

@jessea4280 2 года назад

Another great video. After all the chemicals are balanced. How long should I run the pump for? Thanks

@PoolSchooler 2 года назад

This video will tell you: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-RRAHlbfYjwg.html

@monicabegley6793 4 года назад

Glad to have found your videos! I have a question about the trichlor, and PRT1000 you mentioned. Can those products be used on vinyl pool?

@PoolSchooler 3 года назад

You can use the PR10000 but with the trichlor you need to make sure it doesn't settle on the bottom and sit there or it can harm the liner. Try putting the Trichlor granules in the skimmer basket with the pump running so it can erode/dissolve it that way.

@blakelunsford4482 3 года назад

Great video, quick question. Different videos including to a small extent yours use different terms that are not used by manufacturers. You mention soda ash, another uses "metal out" and it's a little hard to translate those terms into commercially branded products. Again your video really helped so thanks for that. Going to watch again to see if I can continue to figure it out.

@PoolSchooler 3 года назад

Soda ash is basically sodium bicarbonate. I'm actually launching a member website that's an extension of this channel where I provide product lists (with links) of the products I use for my own clients and much more. Stay tuned for the big announcement for that new membership program.

@daphnietudor2953 4 года назад

Also i done the google search but i also remembered what the water was from the bigger 5000 gallon pool we had

@killatyler 2 года назад

Installing my pool next week. Seen a lot of videos, getting nervous about the chemicals. You’ve helped a lot. What about algaecide? Seen some people talk about that? Is that something to add or will it screw up my levels.

@PoolSchooler 2 года назад

NO you don't need to add algaecide as a start up chemical (or ever). Keep the phosphate levels low, and maintain your pool chemistry, keep the filter media clean and run your filter pump long enough and you should have no issues with algae.

@jenniferkrouse2290 2 года назад

Doing a drain and refill of a 30ft round pool. Watched video and took notes in preparation to balance chemicals correctly but I do have two questions please. First, we have well water, so obviously orange/brown with metals. We have always used a bottle of metal out. Do you recommend and do I do that first? Let pump circulate so long before proceeding with next steps? Next, I did note you said you do things differently than others. Everyone else 100% swears by balancing alkalinity first, but you say ph? And, differently do cya as first step prior to ph, alkalinity? I really want to use your method just have those questions. Thank you so much, your videos are clear and precise.

@PoolSchooler 2 года назад

Hi Jennifer. With regards to the Metal Out I'd suggest following the label directions. And yes, I typically add the CYA first but most of the time when I do a start up, (since I"m only there once for the process. I typically add all the chemicals at once (or within a 1/2 hour time span) with the equipment running. I do it in the order I show in the NEWER video I did. Here's a link: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-1a4a2PGQc5E.html. Hope that helps.

@arcorob 3 года назад

THis was awesome !!! You get the SPARTACUS award for easily explaining start up (which I am about to do in the next two weeks - new pool 18x36). Question, mine will be filled with my irrigation water which comes from Moses Lake WA. Do I need any additional chemicals? I also had a pool person say check the iron content of the water right away ? Is that because of lake water ? Thank you and again, awesome video

@PoolSchooler 3 года назад

Probably you do. Especially phosphate remover. I'd make sure you get the chemistry right before swimming. But as long as your filter media is clean and you have your basic chemicals in the ideal ranges I think the big one would be making sure you get rid of the phosphates too. Try PR10,000

@zombieepx1933 3 года назад

Great video, one concern I have is that I’m not sure if my water source is suitable for re filling the swimming pool. It’s a well and not a super deep one so a lot of rust like minerals. Is it possible I need to have water delivered or can the chemistry be properly balanced despite the water not being the greatest. What do you suggest?

@PoolSchooler 3 года назад

In a situation like yours it is probably best to have water delivered. I know a few friends in other states that have to have that done as well.

@petersmith7945 3 месяца назад

Really appreciate your videos. So simple to understand. Quick question for you -- I put 4 lbs of cya acid granules in the skimmer as you show in your other videos...into my pool which was just emptied and refilled. My color on my strip test is still not registering on the scale. How long should it take to show up in the water? I'm afraid of overdoing it...

@PoolSchooler 3 месяца назад

Typically only an hour or two as long as the pump was running to erode the CYA in the skimmer basket. At that point ad one pound of CYA in the same way, wait a couple of hours and test, repeat until your CYA reaches 30 ppm.

@dmitriyfridman78 3 года назад

Great video. Ibhave above ground pool about. 1,100 gallons, how do i calculate the ammount you were talking about? Just divide it by 10?

@PoolSchooler 3 года назад

I'm not sure you have to be that exact. Just start with less, and retest adding as needed.

@adandmikeshorts6842 4 года назад

Hello, I have a question about just using the above ground chemical starter kit. The instruction says don't just put the tablets in the pool. Use a dispenser....what kind of dispenser are they referring to?

@PoolSchooler 4 года назад

I did a video on this here's a link: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-CLsvXnZFkZI.html I'd suggest the floating tablet dispenser I show in this video.

@peoplezcash4336 4 года назад

I'm starting out with a 15x42 summer waves pool ... what would be my first step to adding chemical

@PoolSchooler 4 года назад

Watch my video on start up chemicals.

@elvinapereira4116 Год назад

Can you please do a starter chemical instruction on saltwater pools is which I have in a salt chlorinator

@PoolSchooler Год назад

That is a great idea. I will definitely work on one and get one out in the next month, so please turn on your notifications for my channel.

@daphnietudor2953 4 года назад

So imma take what ur suggesting and divide it by 10. And treat my pool at 1000 gallons bc its 1400 and id rather use less than more bc less is more lol. My oh is at 6.8 my alkalinity is low it shows up green i think 40ppm is what it is.

@hubiefigueiredo4056 3 года назад

Great video. I've just replastered and refilled with water. In your list of chemicals, you end with needing Dry Pool Acid. Why buy this when we are already using Muriatic Acid and Cyanuric Acid. Can't we just add those to lower Alkalinity? Thanks.

@PoolSchooler 3 года назад

For some reason (which I can't explain because I'm not. a chemist, the dry acid lowers the alkalinity without affecting the pH. And Muriatic acid lowers the pH without affecting the alkalinity.

@daphnietudor2953 4 года назад

Before the video i use baking soda shock chlorine tablets sodium carbonate and 1in chlorine tablets and stabilizer thats it

@estrella123ificatify 2 года назад

What type you can Recomended for salt water a use baquacil ? I’m getting new now we you please tell me how much of each one a put it appreciate

@PoolSchooler 2 года назад

I'm not a fan of any salt system as they just don't hold up well. So I really can't recommend any particular one. Nor can I really be accurate on how much each one is. That really depends on the person installing it. Sorry I can't be of more help.

@jjoser62 3 года назад

Do you have video on salt water pools?

@PoolSchooler 3 года назад

I actually did a three part series on them. Here's links to them in order: Salt Systems Part 1: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-o_NRYkFHuBg.html Cleaning Your Salt Cell: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-DZuMcj7UydM.html Testing Salt Levels: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-30xvXoSAS4c.html Hope these help.

@daphnietudor2953 4 года назад

Stabilizer was the first thing i added funny thing is my pool didnt register it lol. And I've used 8 test strips bc I'm not sure of how much to use. And unable to do the math lol

@klandmeir 3 года назад

Did you ever do a video on how much cyanuric acid pool Tabs are adding to your water chemistry? I'm in the process of bringing my levels down from 145 and I'm just curious whether or not the three years my pools been going whether or not that rather large amount of cyanuric acid was a result of pool tabs or trichlor

@PoolSchooler 3 года назад

I have not. It definitely does slowly increase the CYA in a pool but the trade off is the convenience of the tablets. Granular or Liquid chlorine requires more frequent testing and adding (daily for liquid and either daily or every other day for granular).

@MikeyTor101 4 года назад

Question, you can add all of these chemicals at the same time? Or one chemical at a time run the pump for a hour then add another chemical etc

@descendantoffools9767 4 года назад

You always add with the pool running and the only 2 chemicals you don't want to add on top of each other is acid and liquid chlorine(very bad). Add one wait an hour and add the other. Or when I was in the industry we couldn't stand there and wait an hour, so we would add one at one end of the pool and the other at the other end.

@zeusinaz4571 3 года назад

Thanks for your videos! Is there a pool store you recommend in the paradise valley area?

@PoolSchooler 3 года назад

I actually don't recommend pool stores. For tablets, liquid chlorine, acid etc try Lowes, Home Depot or Walmart.

@PoolSchooler 3 года назад

For more on supplies check out my website www.poolschooler.com

@beckymadon582 3 месяца назад

Do I do exactly what you did in video on a 24x52 above ground pool 13,500 gallon

@PoolSchooler 3 месяца назад

I would say yes, except when it comes to the cyanuric acid you want to probably dilute that in a big bucket of water first, then distribute it in your Above Ground Pool. Because if any of those granules settle on the bottom, it could damage the vinyl liner.

@natashawright948 2 года назад

Newbie who just bought a pool and watched this video. What problems should I look out for in a humid as opposed to a dry climate? (I live in Florida)

@PoolSchooler 2 года назад

Typically it's the same things. Florida may have an abundance of phosphates due to the vegetation there. You may want to watch this video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-MzGoK4Cd7tc.html Also you probably will have a bit less evaporation of your pool water as compared to a dry hot climate like Arizona. But other than those two it's relatively the same.

@rich6845 Год назад

Love your videos! Do you have any people in Dallas that do pool service?

@PoolSchooler Год назад

Unfortunately I don't know of anyone in Dallas for pool service. Sorry.

@rich6845 Год назад

@@PoolSchooler No worries Brother.

@HS-ce6rw 3 года назад

How soon after adding each chemical can you swim? Is there a video regarding a salt system and chlorine?

@PoolSchooler 3 года назад

It really depends on how much of that chemical you add to the pool.

@chuckn.1426 3 года назад

I have really enjoyed and learned from your videos. I find your instructions clear, the videos seem to flow well, and you are easy to listen to. I just opened my brand new pool (Thursday Pools Sandal Beach Entry 12,000 gal). I went from green to clear in just over 36 hrs following your instructions. Pump ran the whole time on high, cleared the skimmer and strainer 3 times and just backwashed once at the end of the 36 hrs.CYA is still just a little low, but I am sneaking up to barely be in the 30-50 range. I have an automatic chlorinator but will be changing to salt (IC40) with an Easytouch 8 automation system (Doing it myself when they are finished as they wanted over $6K for an IC20 and easytouch 4 and I paid $2500). Any suggestions on how to clean the Beach Entry part? I figure I can vacuum about half way up before the vacuum starts sucking air. I was thinking just take the brush and sweep the rest to the deeper part.

@PoolSchooler 3 года назад

Beach entry's are tricky to clean. It's hard to keep the sand out of the main pool and out of the filter. Best thing to do to keep the sand out is to brush towards the sand. Then vacuum what you can below it. Check out poolschooler.com for more helpful tools and checklists.

@PrettyGoodLookin 2 года назад

@@PoolSchooler You forgot to tell them to add the Muriatic to a half bucket of water AND to brush the pool afterwards. ( Muriatic Acid is heavier than water and sinks to the bottom ) Muriatic will etch the plaster if not brushed around.

@PoolSchooler 2 года назад

@@PrettyGoodLookin I’ve never had to do that nor have I ever heard of any of the pool service guys or gals in my area ever doing that.

@PrettyGoodLookin 2 года назад

@@PoolSchooler The Pool Guy that does my neighbor's Pool told me to brush the Pool after adding Muriatic Acid. He stated that the acid is much heavier than water and will sink like a rock to the bottom and will etch the plaster or possibly pit. Also diluting the MA helps with spreading it out and not pooling in the bottom. Seems legit to me. I did read it is best practice to put water in a bucket and add 1/2 Gallon of MA on top....then pour in pool to help with all of the above. Just a fyi. Coming from Arizona The Mecca of Pools.

@PoolSchooler 2 года назад

@@PrettyGoodLookin I have never in over 20 years of doing this ever heard that. From not only pool service experts but suppliers as well. If the liquid M/A is poured into the water and the pump running the circulation would distribute it around the pool so I don't think one would need to brush it to "stir" it up.

@thapeoplesfam 2 года назад

What should I set my filter timer on

@PoolSchooler 2 года назад

This video will answer that question: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-RRAHlbfYjwg.html

@joleneweaver7578 2 года назад

I have a 5100 gallon pool can I use these measurements for this thank you

@PoolSchooler 2 года назад

You can. If you're concerned about over dosing the pool then reduce them a little bit (ie: instead of 1 pound use 2/3 of a pound) etc. Also for more great DIY pool maintenance stuff check out poolschooler.com

@amandadixon8965 2 года назад

Would you use these same guidelines for starting up a new, in-ground plastered pool? Adding of course brushing it multiple times per day and cleaning the filter after a few days? I've read it is also best to wait a week or so to add chlorine? We did an owner build and can't seem to find a reputable local company to do a pool start up.

@PoolSchooler 2 года назад

I would follow the Plaster manufacturers guidelines on how long to wait after filling the pool before adding chlorine or any chemicals for that matter. Sometimes the plaster needs a certain out of time to cure the water. So check the manufacturer is labeling on that. As far as the chemicals go yes the same chemicals would be use for the start up of a brand new pool. And you already have a handle on making sure that you clean the filter to get out all the residual plaster powder.

@yare28188 3 года назад

Can i put the stabulizer first then shock and have the pucks on a floatie for a 6,021 pool

@PoolSchooler 3 года назад

sure.

@yare28188 3 года назад

@@PoolSchooler can do this all at the same time or do i gotta do gaps in between i just set up 2 days ago fresh water. Thank you so much for taking time out of your life to reply back i truly appreciate it

@chasefilm1 Год назад

Hi pool school, We have never owned a pool. We have just had an existing below ground pool refurbished. It has been filled with our well water. I have now realized how hard it is to get the chemicals correct , words I've never heard of. I think my head is going to explode 🥺

@PoolSchooler Год назад

Don’t panic, take your time did your chlorine levels up quickly get your stabilizer in the low part of ideal and then deal with your alkalinity and pH

@HS-ce6rw 3 года назад

What changes for new swg pools regarding the chlorine? Do u have a video that addresses the salt cell vs. Adding chlorine. This is so Greek to me :)

@PoolSchooler 3 года назад

I’m sorry I’m not sure what you mean by SWG, i’m assuming it is a salt pool. Typically we starting up a salt pool you need to find out from the builder The gallonage of your pool and then a pool supply store can tell you how much salt you need to add to it to get your levels up to where they need to be and so the cell can utilize it. Then you typically run the pool 24 seven possibly using the “24 hour boost“ selection on the salt system if it’s so equipped. That way you get your chlorine/sanitizer levels up quickly. You’ll have to monitor it daily till your levels get to where they need to be. I do know some people when they start up their pool again after draining and refilling it they have added some liquid chlorine to raise the levels just until the salt system can’t function again. It’s really your choice.

@avaltewarehous 2 года назад

Hi, Kenny - is some form of algaecide necessary at any point? Thanks!

@PoolSchooler 2 года назад

Not if you get your phosphates down, have a clean filter and proper pool chemistry. You may want to add some trichlor granules to help kill off any visible algae, BUT I DON'T USE NOR RECOMMEND ALGAECIDES EVER. I think I say why in this video.

@MrWilsonC203 3 года назад

Hi, Im new to pools. I have a 25k gal salt system pool. will this start up work for a salt system? thanks

@PoolSchooler 3 года назад

It will but you won't need to put in chlorine. Instead you would add pool salt. Ask your local pool supply company how many pounds you need to add to get water for a pool the size of yours to the proper salinity. (usually it's between 2700 and 3400 PPM).

@rosariobracero5023 3 года назад

Would the chemicals measurements be the same for a 6000 gallon above ground pool

@PoolSchooler 3 года назад

They may be slightly less as far as amounts because a typical play pool is between 10k and 12k gallons.

@mav_4404 2 года назад

How often do you brush the pool and when?

@PoolSchooler 2 года назад

Typically I brush my pools on a weekly basis when I do my weekly maintenance visits. This link will tell about my weekly pool service regimen: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-IEkFSunjRvs.html

@Larter138 2 года назад

Does this apply to above ground pools also?

@PoolSchooler 2 года назад

It does but keep in mind the gallonage of the pool. When I did this video I was basing it on a typical play pool of between 10,000 and 12,000 gallons. So if your AGP is less than that make sure you reduce the amounts accordingly.

@Mikey_pizza Год назад

Quick question. After you add the liquid chlorine, are you supposed to use another test strip to determine the ph level at that point before attempting to stabilize the ph level? Or am I using the data provided from the original test strip before I added any chemicals at all?

@PoolSchooler Год назад

It's typically recommended to get the alkalinity and pH leveled first then add the chlorine and CYA. However most techs I've worked with, know of and/or worked for typically test the water once the pool's filled. Then add CYA (to the skimmer basket), chlorine, and adjust ph and alkalinity that same day. ALL WHILE RUNNING THE PUMP MOTOR to help distribute the chems. Then we usually go back the next day and make any needed adjustments. Mainly cause we usually can't go back to each pool every two hours etc. As a pool owner, you can check your water every hour or two so I'd suggest that order. Alkalinity, pH, then CYA and Chlorine. Shouldn't take you more than a day or so. Hope you’ll subscribe to and share my channel and also, please check out my website poolschooler.com for exclusive DIY pool maintenance tools and more direct and priority communication with my for your pool maintenance needs.

@TherealStewey Год назад

Is this same start up for pebble tec pools?

@PoolSchooler Год назад

It is except you should check with whoever put in the pebble tech, i.e. the pool builder and find out if there is a “curing“ time needed for the pebble Tec once the water is in the pool. Sometimes they recommend that once you have the water in but before you add chemicals to allow the pebble tech to cure properly, so check with the manufacturer or builder first and follow their recommendations as to when you can add the start up chemicals after the pool is filled

@sarassilva9938 3 года назад

Hi, I service pools in Vegas and Im starting to notice purple staining on some of my pools. Yes a few are fiberglass with high cyanuric acid levels but Im noticing purple staining on tiles and plaster. I know of high copper levels. How or what do you suggest in removing the purple staining and what is causing it to happen? Thank you for your videos

@PoolSchooler 3 года назад

The staining is caused when the water has formed something called copper cyanurate. Copper cyanurate occurs when excessive levels of cyanuric acid combine with non-chelated copper that is present in the water. This problem is most common in that have cyanuric acid levels measuring above 100ppm

@PoolSchooler 3 года назад

This article may help: aquamagazine.com/features/avoid-opening-pools-to-copper-stains.html

@googleplusgoogle135 3 года назад

It's safe to put 1 lb of Cyanuric Acid in the skimmer while the system running?(concentration in just one place in the skimmer)? What's happen if someone at home accidently opens the skimmer during that time?

@PoolSchooler 3 года назад

You would want to make sure someone doesn't. Just like you would have make sure someone wouldn't open a chlorine tablet floater and mess with the tablets inside.

@dudleydooright 2 года назад

Do you always just use strips? When I go to troublefreepool, I see many members calling them 'guess strips' and they seem to all advise using them, but would sure love to just use them if you think they are sufficient? Clearly, you've done this stuff long enough to know. Thanks for the great vids. Been enjoying them!

@PoolSchooler 2 года назад

I’ve been using test strips for as long as I can remember when I finally gave up using the liquid test kits. I say at least the past 10 or 12 years. I’ve never had an issue with them being in accurate. Noting that pool chemistry has ideal ranges and so it doesn’t have to be micromanaged. And that is not hard to keep accurate with test strips at all. Like I said and all the time I’ve been using test strips I’ve had no issues whatsoever with them. I prefer them hands down over the liquid test kits. But, with all of that said I tell people that you have to use what you were most comfortable with and what allows you to have peace of mind and sleep well at night without having to worry about your pool. So whether that is test strips or the liquid test kits either one is sufficient.

@dudleydooright 2 года назад

@@PoolSchooler Thank you for the quick and thorough reply. Much appreciated!

@crystallong8406 4 года назад

My total chlorine is always is always bottomed out but my free chlorine stays pretty level. I keep the PH balanced and use shock granules weekly and chlorine tabs as well. I can figure out how its always low.

@descendantoffools9767 4 года назад

Your total chlorine is the sum total of free chlorine and combined chlorine.

@PoolSchooler 3 года назад

Is your CYA level high or low?

@TheRules73 29 дней назад

Hi Kenny , just a question, I want to raise the CYA in my pool but I don’t know if I should trust the products from a regular store like Chlorine stabilizer, do you recommend a specific one or should I trust the one from lowes or walmart?

@PoolSchooler 29 дней назад

most any CYA or stabilizer will do as long as it's CYA (Cyanuric Acid).

@TheRules73 29 дней назад

Thanks. 👍

@millerlitedrinker 3 года назад

Any particular brand of bicarbonate of soda? Where can this be purchased? Thanks!

@PoolSchooler 3 года назад

Not particularly. If you have a Home Depot or Lowe’s nearby they carry some or any pool supply company. I know arm and Hammer makes one that’s pretty good.

@ashtonolfert190 3 года назад

I jut bought a 6,021 gal. above ground pool with a sand filter. Are the proportions you say to add all around the same or do i need to do calculations for the capacity of my pool?

@PoolSchooler 3 года назад

Congratulations on your above ground pool. I’m pretty sure I know the type it’s probably similar to the one that we used to have which is actually in one of the first videos I did called “getting to know your pool“ or understanding your pool. With regards to amounts. Because I stayed in the video that you should add them in small amounts I.e.: 1 quart of acid at a time or 1 pound of CYA at a time, you should be fine. Just remember to test every couple hours after adding chemicals so you don’t overdo any other chemicals. Especially the cyanuric acid

@ashtonolfert190 3 года назад

@@PoolSchooler thank you very much!!