how do you keep algae from geting under the steps

would a 6 inch flex hose be long enough to heat up get a coupler in between 2 hard pipes that have no flex?? I currently have a rubber boot like your showing with clamps in between two hard pipes. Not sure if it will hold it's on a hot tub plumbing under high pressure

Thank you

What size duct valve did you use for drain filter opening?

Great Video Tip - Thank You

Sir, what steps are those?

Did you use a patio stone under the buttress free end channel on the inside of the pool by the strap .so two stones per end channel one on the outside of the pool and one on tje inside ?

You said your in north Georgia how close are you to Chattanooga? I’m afraid if I do this I will ruin my pool because I’m not good at stuff like this. I was born and raised in Ringgold ga.

I thought pool steps were made to fill with water and that is what weights them down.

Thank you for this solution!

I bought some 10 pound weights at 5 Below & tied them to each side on the underside of the steps but I didn’t have quite enough weight. The pvc pipe is giving me some ideas. I need to add more weight this summer.

Hi! Thank you for the informative video. I need a little more info if possible. My husband and I recently separated. He left the pool turning green with many leaves in the bottom with the pool still running. I’m in NC it is pretty cold. But I don’t know what to do at this point because it is too late to clean the pool or put the stairs in the middle so I really don’t know where to start.

Yes, I do it every year. I have the wedding cake steps and have to remove one handrail so my leaf cover fits.

Can steps be laid down inside the pool for winter storage?

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Hey big al do i use that fitting for the bottom of the skimmer as well thank you im advanced

Just making sure , You used 6 test caps? Do I wait until cement dries to connect to 3/4" pvc bars? Did you only have 1 bar on the one side to connect all 3 weights? I also do better actually seeing it, But seems simple enough as long as I have correct supplies. I'm doing this tomorrow, I agree the sand is not the best idea. I'm ready for anything other than what I've tried. Oh please 1 more thing , is there anything other than the original step to deck support that might work.

You put your Teflon tape the wrong direction

Should I use regular glue for white flexible PVC piping?

moron! if youre wrapping anymore than thrice ya need to lay off the crack!

Don't the sand go in the steps?

How do you clean behind the pool steps?

the drain overflow hol eis very small. Plug that one. Drive a 1 inch hole and use a 45 elbow , add a hose and run it away from the pool to a drainage area.

Hi. I know this comment is late, but after you install the end caps with the rings, where do you hang them? You didn't show that part. Do you install hooks on the inside of the steps to hang them from?

I wish you included a list of parts in the description. 😢

Thank you for your ideas! Especially the test cap! Holy cow! We also drilled some extra holes in the front of the steps!

Hi Big Al! What filter system is that? Thank you.

Great video,did you take the caps off where the sand supposed to go so they would fill up with water or drill some holes thanks. Im making your tubes this weekend

Big Al, what did you put on the end of your pvc? Where did you get them?

overapplication of glue.

Hey big Al Paulding County, Dallas, Georgia here

This is such a solid idea! (Ba Dum Tiss!) Great video sir, ditching my sand bags today! Thanks!

This video inspired me to try this. My 25' of flex pvc finally arrived today and I'll be installing it tomorrow. Like your setup, i also have a salt chlorinator. I look forward to more tutorial videos from your channel.

Did you have to drain your skimmer so you could wash out any of the shavings from drilling the hole?

Can you please post a picture where you place the PVC pipe to attach the cement filled pipes

That looks very doable. And I don't have a truck so that flexible tubing means I don't have to pay to have it delivered. That's nice....

Great lesson!

I wish I knew this flex piping product earlier.

I need to make sure that my new pool pump not to be stressed due to differential in level between old n new pumps, I used a Nuprene rubber with stainless sheet shield Coupling with Supreme GE silicons Sealant n worked great.

Hi Big Al :) What is the hose spout near the edge of your skimmer for?

you made sure to say clockwise taping then you taped it counter clock wise?????

Love that dog, is she a mix? Lab/Boxer? She looks like a fun doggy.

Thanks for the tip....I have been shoving bags of pea gravel in my wedding cake stairs for years and they are a pain to deal with. I leave my steps in year round because I have a dog that will jump in even during the winter on a worm day. I live in North Georgia too.

Great video. I’m getting ready to install a 27’ round intrepid on concrete and it also calls for a 3 inch base. I was planning on 2”foam but now I’m worried I should add the extra inch like you did. It’s a 40 gauge beaded liner. Do you think it would stretch the extra inch if I go with the 2”base?

I didn't open the pool this year, do I need to add any chemicals for the winter, it was winterized last year. TIA

For saltwater pool, do you run your pump all winter long?

Does it freeze in your area? That's the only concern with leaving that ladder in the pool.

Thanks Al, just installed a pool recently and I want to do like you and replace the corrugated hose. Thanks for the info, new sub.

Link to Pool Chemistry Paper show in video: docs.google.com/document/d/1wkFexZHEdupm1JaXxivnguCDZ2Oq53nC_D74oA_Pvp4/edit?usp=sharing

Life saver. I have the same filter and salinator set up and getting the right fittings to work with flexihose has been tough. Question though, for the reducer coupling on the salinator, do you glue those pieces together?