Clearing Up a Cloudy Above Ground Pool (Step-by-Step)

[@hannahd.williams1574]

The only person I’ve found who actually knows how to explain it

[@aprilmolet7802]

I wish you were still online, Chad. You are amazing and so informative.

[@KidScottRocks]

Thanks! The lady at Leslie Pool was not only wrong, she led me the wrong way. This video helped me FINALLY figure out what was going on and get my pool clear once again. Excellent video. Thanks bro!!

[@cindyperez4534]

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[@warriordugan7236]

LOL, you asked for advice on pools at a pool store?! Never do that since those salespeople have no clue and only want to sell unneeded chemicals. Do your own research (just like you did watching this video).You will eventually get pretty savvy on this chemistry stuff.

[@brody_lane8990]

I just watched your video about 10 hours ago and MAN!!! THANK YOU! my kid has been so upset I haven't allowed him in the pool. And because of you I solved my problem! Thank you

[@abeyjohn9645]

Y’all are awesome . I was trying to clear up our cloudy pool and spent a lot of money listening to the local pool shop. Bought a bottle of floc from Lowe’s and did exactly as in this video and it worked magic. Thank you so much.

[@misiekeg3]

Thanks a lot ... sorted my milky pool in 48hr with your 3rd advice... Im now watching all your academy videos... I never seen anyone explaining so good how to care of pools... massive thanks 😁

[@d19375]

Video still helping people 5yrs later, tnx fam!

[@billymessimer9854]

I have to say this is by far the best video by way of explaining in simple terms so anyone can understand exactly what to do. Really appreciate it.

[@lizstarr5]

I just had to take a moment to thank you for your incredible videos. They are easy to understand, and always spot on! How thoughtful of you to include a PDF with this one! My family is so grateful for all of the direction you have unknowingly provided so that we can consistently use our pool! Many, many thanks!

[@thetruthbehindit5403]

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[@Halfdaf]

A better video does NOT exist. This IS IT!!!

[@sandybelcher1826]

You should label this clearing a pool for dummies lol! This is awesome!! Thank you! Your like a preacher for pools! It all makes sense!

[@yvonneberry8540]

When I use the manual vacuum cleaner the pump dont fill up any other time it's so full it can looks emptying

[@yvonneberry8540]

Hose is free nothing stuck in the hose sand filter is clean water flow is strong pump is full when using Polaris 65

[@dixiegal9460]

I'd like to thank you for clearly, precisely and slowly explaining all the steps to getting my pool clear again. In the 15 years I've had pools, I've never experienced a cloudy pool. It's amazing what a hurricane can do! I appreciate the time you spent on creating such a helpful video. I look forward to seeing the next few in this series.

[@bigtonetony3913]

Huh 444d4

[@charlinetimmerman4884]

Help

[@andreab.1505]

Thank you sooooo much for this video. We could not get our pool clear, our pool supplier was telling us to drain it and start over. I followed your steps and its clear. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.

[@jamesmccord1208]

Thank you for giving me the different options. Came back from vacation and forgot to hve my friend empty the skimmer basket. Pool was finally clear before and now its been green for a week. I am glad you gave the turn your pump off to let it settle option. That's the route I'll be doing. I have faith this will work. Good info in 1 video. thanks!

[@juliebliek7310]

I would like to Thank You for this video. Our pool has been cloudy for 2 weeks. Our local pool guys said run it 24/7, vacuum and backwash. Not once did they say to put the filter on waste and vacuum out the particals on the bottom. I vacuumed the whole pool and I was surprised that I didn't have a lot of water loss. The water is clear today! Thanks Again.

[@radiantlighttech]

Thank you for this video! I've watched many videos tonight and yours was the only one that explained WHY - what needs to happen under the different circumstances. I'm trying the one that seems to fit mine tomorrow and see if I can get my pool clear finally.

[@ksmithkatcarving]

The best advice ever This makes your life so easy. Just listen to this guy and save the videos and share.

[@hollycraven-mccrory8657]

Omg you know your stuff! You have been the most helpful of so many videos and posts. I’m not even done with your video yet and you are dead on. I wish you could clean my pool!

[@antonioguerra8103]

Amazing video about to test it this summer as I am just starting my above ground pool business and a lot of clients ask for maintenance tips . I’m trying to educate myself as much as a can to keep my customers happy.

[@SwimArt86]

A year ago I watched this video, I owed you a big thank you. Now I watch again, I appreciate it! God bless.

[@hannaxoxo978]

I just built it and added water to it then I bought 8 bags that cleaned about 13500 per bag I got a 16ft x4ft or a 42" pool I added it yesterday about 8 or 9 am said 24 hours so I waited well it's still like a light green cloudy color

[@amygilbert9926]

This has been the best series and the most helpful. Thank you, for putting this information into layman’s terms for me! I will be looking for additional pool care instructions from you.

[@oxyiscool]

From the land Downunder I gotta say your video's are exceptional. Thanks to you guys I have installed mt own above ground pool successfully and have been able to maintain and sort out problems on the way with little fuss. Many thanks, really appreciated!

[@melisaarianna969]

This video has the best explanation and the clearest instructions that I have seen yet!! Thank you so much Chad! Wish me luck... 😊

[@melisaarianna969]

My pool is still cloudy. It is fine in the morning, but once I put the vacuum in the pool, it goes totally cloudy! I have been vacuuming and scrubbing walls every other day, but they aren't even dirty. Today when I vacuumed I sent the waste water out of the pool rather than through my cartridge filter. I lost a lot of water, but I am desperate! I also have a stocking on my water return to catch whatever is missed by the filter... and even then when I went close and touched it, there was cloudy stuff coming out of it. Do I need to just drain and refill? Is it my filter; which has a cracked impeller (pump is so loud so i pened it up and saw)? Do I need chemicals? Within the past week, I have already shocked, clarified, and non-chlorine shocked. I clean the cartridge filter 2 - 3 times per day. I have vacuumed, and cleaned walls daily too. We have only had water in it for about 4 weeks. Today my readings were low in free chlorine (1) and ph (6.8). I am afraid to add any chemicals at this point so I just allowed more chlorine to come out of the floating duckie chlorinator (4 holes instead of 2). Chad, I would LOVE and APPRECIATE anything you can suggest at this point. Please! My children and I would really appreciate it!! Signed, Feeling Helpless😫

[@gingermartinezgriffin-reve4207]

I can’t wait to try this! Leslie pool told us something different and it’s not cleared up. I’ll keep you posted

[@thobanimqadi]

Someone who knows what they are talking about. Great video. Will share results.

[@kathyhester3544]

GREAT ADVISE, we just moved into a house and had advise from SO MANY PEOPLE, changed sand filter sand then watched your video. Removed the pool stairs and found a BIG surprise of NASTY. Took them out and bleached them. Flocked and now trying to get levels proper. HOPE WE CAN FINALLY START SWIMMING IN IT SOON. THANK YOU!

[@bluescity1]

Wow, Most informative video on this subject. Thank you for the advice. I woke up this morning to cloudy water after a major thunder storm last night. Thank you so much for a great video! Have a wonderful day!

[@lindenindlovu18]

Why am I only finding this now after I have spent so much money 😭😭 thank u, thank u, thank u

[@develdevel9420]

Thank u so much sir . I'm also a pool cleaner her in Philippines . It's a very big help to me . Now I know how to clean the pool in just few steps

[@edLambshanks]

Chad, you're the don of you tube pool maintenance - thanks so much! These videos have set me on the right track to sorting out my pool 👍

[@migazl]

Best video on KZbin !! Thank you, made my life more simple

[@justme7303]

I have an in-ground pool but I watched this video because this guy was incredibly interesting to watch. Excellent presentation. Thank you.

[@BluegrassStoic]

I almost can't believe how clear you and this video is thanks for putting in the time

[@iserod2206]

I appreciate your time in making this video and for sharing your expertise! Excellent, clear and precise why can't all KZbinrs do that!

[@ginascott5397]

This is the best video I have seen. The videos I watch before said if your filter is putting sand back in pool you need to change the sand out. So after change the sand I went to vaccuum all the debris off the bottom of the pool! I start vacuuming and with in a few minutes the pool is turning brown again! Now I know it because it to fine to go throughthe filter. I put PH down and clarify in the pool. So we will wait till tomorrow and see what happens.

[@diegojaramillo5349]

Thank you! Don's pool Rialto Ca. Is right on the money. Your free advice is greatly appreciated. Nothing wrong with a second opinion. God Bless you...

[@evelyneller9647]

Got up one morning and my pool was a light green and cloudy. Went to our local pool store and got Pro Guard Copper Algicide, 15 lbs of Burnout shock, 15 lbs of balance Pak 100. Put all that in and run the pump all night. Next morning put in ProTeam Polyquat 30 2oz pool was still light green and very cloudy. Went back to the pool store and had the water tested again. Water was perfect both times except the ph was a little high the second water testing. So put in lo'n slo ph decreaser, 5 bags of Yellow treatment, and 5 lbs of shock. Got up this morning and the water is blue finally but very cloudy. You can see the bottom if you look really hard so I am just going to let it filter again tonight and pray that it is clear in the morning. I may vacuum tomorrow evening after work and see if that helps. And if it is still cloudy I will try the Super Blue Clarifier. Thanks for your videos they are really informative.

[@juliefallesen9835]

Thank you. Best videos on pool care I have seen. You explain everything so newies can understand it.

[@terryhaapala7385]

Nice to see a video that you can actually understand. Keep up the good work.

[@tomlagesse6635]

Thank you for this video! I had my pool crystal clear, then I went on vacation. I came back to an algae bloom. Lovely. I got my water blue again, but no matter what I tried, I couldn't get it clear. It was cloudy. My pH was good, and chlorine was nominal. I used a whole bottle of liquid super clarifier to no effect. I had two boxes of HTH Super Green to Blue, but since my pool was no longer green, I hesitated to use it. My mistake for a solid week. Upon watching this video, I had been keeping my pool pump running 24/7, but the filter didn't increase in pressure. I didn't bother to backwash twice daily. When I saw the part about using a floc, I decided to read all the ingredients to my HTH boxes. THE SECOND TREATMENT BAG WAS FLOC! I have a 30k gallon above ground pool, so I needed one and a half boxes for a full treatment. BOOM! Clear water in less than 12 hours. Yellow bottom, but worth it. You were not kidding, though, when you said to take it slowly when cleaning. I did that and had to refill my pool twice as the vacuum got down to my skimmer line and lost suction. Needless to say, all the yellow is gone, and we once again have a beautiful pool. Thanks again for such wonderful, useful, and precise information! It is a true blessing that you offer it for free.

[@taketime0626]

Tom LaGesse thank you! I was also wondering if my 2nd step bag was floc!!!! Lol. I had a box that had two treatments. I did the first round after we came back from vacation to a brown pool. I was reluctant to doing another treatment with the stuff because I too, was left with a VERY cloudy blue pool. I’ve been watching all kinds of videos for over a week now. (Mostly because when the pool pump burned up we decided to upgrade to a sand filter so I had a lot to learn. Lol). Also because it is the end of the season here in PA I couldn’t find most of the stuff I wanted and needed. Going crazy to find some floc. And now I know I have a bag of it right in my garage. Lol 👍👍👍👍.

[@mollymeanswell1224]

Great tutorial!! And thank you for explaining what the chemicals do! If helps us to remember what to do when we understand it!!

[@joes6883]

Very precise and descriptive video. Thank you. My Wife and I are just now going to get an Above ground pool. I have subscribed to your channel .

[@isaacalcarde9893]

the best video for pool owners so far

[@hkdanahui]

by far the most clearly explaint video on fixing cloudy pool ! thanks for the sharing!

[@CLR27woke]

I appreciate your video. I'm a newbie at this so having these types of resources is invaluable.

[@TruckerDave215]

I been struggling for 2 weeks with cloudy water and I want to say thanks floc was the best chemical I used I finally seen clear water in 1 day I wanted to cry 😭 lol thanks a lot

[@davidlavi55]

I’m 8 years too late; the PDF is no longer available!

[@HIDAYATKHAN97]

Same here

[@mominic]

Same here! 😂

[@triguili29]

Same

[@hahakjfdd]

Made this easy for me to understand without the need of a masters in chemistry, thanks!

[@conniekopf8289]

I appreciate your knowledge and easy to understand video. Thank you so much!

[@02021507]

Gonna give this a shot. Opened the pool this past weekend & was really green. Algae was gone the next day but have been trying to get it cleared up all week now.

[@joeestradajr5139]

Great information, easy to follow and apply. Thank you so much for putting this here for us.

[@mirabelramirez9920]

My pool became cloudy after shocking it last night. And this morning I added 2 chlorine tablets. It was fine all day until about 3 pm it become cloudy really quick. We previously had it emptied and cleaned the floor from old algae.

[@haroldbrown3452]

best video on the subject yet. this video should have 6mil views..

[@dmasterbroughamcoupedevill6460]

Great video thanks, do you have a video for yellow stains on bottom of swimming pool? I’ve bought some stain lift but it keeps coming back

[@abovegroundpros]

Sounds like it may be mustard algae. Might want to get your water tested at a pool store.

[@juliecarlee5154]

I have never seen a better video. Makes so much sense now!!! Thank you!

[@MrMethusal]

EXCELLENT ADVICE ! YOU OBVIOUSLY KNOW WHAT YOU'RE TALKING ABOUT. MANY THANKS !

[@KaiRush]

YOU ROCK! From a teacher, you can teach...

[@TheJennyg76]

Outstanding video! THANK YOU ! Finally someone explained it so I understand! I can’t thank you enough

[@TyyDaymon]

I have a below ground pool and have watched s many videos I can’t count. Your explanations ate best. Thanks for all the information presented in a understanding way. Can I use your info with my pool

[@abovegroundpros]

Yes

[@cooltrainervic4563]

Super helpful, beyond grateful. Best diy vid I’ve EVER seen. Can’t express my gratitude enough

[@betrayyed4168]

My mom said that if o learn how to take care of a pool we can get one :) thank you for the informative video!

[@5541james]

So did you get a pool?

[@sourpatch4209]

My man did you get one?

[@lani3546]

did you get it ?

[@davecurry8300]

Wow, thanks from Sydney, Australia. Just having our worst summer in living memory. Huge amounts of smoke for days on end. This is what has happened to my pool. Thought I was doing the right thing in vacuuming & chlorine but to no avail. Will try this out. Ran out of Floc though. Off to to the shops now. Many thanks.

[@JulieWard-ch3pl]

I have 22’x52” intex pool w algae on bottom. Can I hook my cheap intex vacuum (one that came w that uses hose water) by placing pool hose on part that filter bag usually goes on?

[@vstromtom2247]

Thank you, Thank you. Very informative and on the money. Did exactly what was recommended, (I did step 2 as I was struggling with cloudy water for a week. Water samples to pool store had no effective results.) Everything was explained as I was going to see pool this morning, vacuumed everything up. Crystal clear!!! YeeeHaaaa!!! You saved the weekend. Above Ground Pools is my go-to sight for pool issues. Thanks again.

[@higsgirl]

I can't find the video I originally commented on but about 3 months ago I asked if I had extreme heat, lots of rain, and large family, should I use extra chlorine... You said yes and I just wanted to thank you bc my pool has been crystal clear all summer long!! Thank u thank u! Sincerely, South MS Mom:)

[@EdwardSwardt]

This video is truly so well done.

[@MrLamu8080]

I’m a new pool owner,my level are fine and is very cloudy,but every video I watch they said that flock only work in sandfilter because of the option to vacuum to waste, I have a nonsandfilter ,cartridge B can I flock and not damage my pump and filter?? Please help, great video 👍👍👍

[@talinawashington5783]

Thank you so much! You broke it down in dummy terms! Much appreciated.

[@amberlamplabarge5287]

Okay so my sand filter stopped returning water, not sure how long so my pool turned green. Cleaned it and now it's cloudy. But my ph is also high. And on top of that, it says there's little to no chlorine!! Ive pit a total of 4 shocks and 4 liquid chlorine in it since yesterday!! How is this possible!! My stabilizer is normal levels!! Its only my 2nd summer with the pool and first with the sand filter. What am I doing wrong!! Do I flock it, shock it or dump it!! I bought ph decreaser so im gonna try it but any help would be appreciated!! Thanks

[@BelsGels]

my pool went green, my own fault. It has happened before and I have gotten it under control. Once I have got all my chemicals correct and used Algacide I could floc and then vacuum to waste and have a beautiful clear pool again. This year the cloudiness wont disappear. I went to the pool place to get my water tested. My cyanuric acid is 3 times what it should be. Emptying the pool is not an option. Would this be contributing to the cloudiness? My chemical levels are fine, I changed the sand in my pool filter today and will run it 24-48 hours straight and see if this make a difference. My pressure in my sand filter has improved so I am hoping this might help. I can't understand why the floc did not work, I used liquid floc twice and did not run the filter at all for 4 days. Any suggestions you have would be appreciated. I love your explanations on videos but this has me stumped.

[@bootsyswife]

Thank you so much for explaining this as well as you did. I’ve just been searching for someone to break things down for me. Every year for the last year I have tried to put our pool up but it seems we run into the same headaches again and again.

[@kevinmcdonald1917]

Liked and prescribed. I have a lot to learn as a new pool owner.

[@adame924]

Hi Mark, I've been working on trying to clear my cloudy pool for the last two weeks now. My PH is always good to a little low. It has been between 7.2 and 7.6 for the last 2 weeks. I've tried to floc twice and nothing dropped to the bottom. I've also tried to shock and nothing has happened. I've backwashed my pool twice a day for 4 days in a row with no change. I also tried an algaecide even though it was never green, as a last resort. It's a 7000 gallon pool with a 1 hp pump running on high and an 18 filter using filter balls. I've also pulled and washed my filter balls 3 times. O and started using a skimmer basket filter sock for the last 3 days and nothing has changed. It looks like a have a big pool of Vitamin D Milk. Also I'll note I used 2 different test strip and a drop test to test my Chlorine and PH to make sure it wasn't a strip issue. Any ideas of where to go next?

[@gwengwen4535]

I know this is super old, but did you ever figure it out?

[@tinamarielombrana-thompson9995]

Omg I have never had sonmuch trouble with a above ground pool as I have with this InTEX pool this year. I have had an awful cloudy pool ever since I set it up in May. I do not know if it’s an Algae issue or what?? Testing the water will indicate high ph one day than than the next it’s good and the total alkalinity is low? I have used an algicide, I have used a water clarifier, I have shocked the pool numerous times I vacuum it than it looks worse than it did before I vacuumed, it does not matter what I try, I backwash the sand pump every day and I just cannot get this pool clear much less to a crystal clear Looking pool. I honestly don’t know what has happened or what is causing it I do have a pecan tree hanging over the pool could this be residue from that tree this year it’s never been an issue in the past. Is it an actual algae problem whatever it is I cannot get this pool clean. Please is anyone out there experiencing the same issues in trying to clean and get their pool clear please let me know what your thoughts are. Suggestions welcome.

[@kdkd693]

TinaMarie Lombrana-Thompson get the balance chemicals right first. Sounds like your alkalinity too low if pH fluctuating. Once that s achieved, then shock the pool with 12ppm chlorine circulate and then hold still overnight for the debris to form and settle on the bottom. Vacuum next morning to drain. Then circulate with filter for 24 hours If not clear, shock again and this time add floc, over night settle and vacuum in the morning.

[@nathansmith7653]

I have an algae problem that I haven't been able to get rid of adding shock and algacide didn't help. So what I'm thinking about doing is drawing the pool and cleaning the algae up. Can I leave the pool empty over the winter and fill it next summer? Or would the cold wreck the liner with it exposed and not having water in it?

[@mrsjulie11]

I just bought my first pool I have a 14x36 inflatable to learn with I filled it yesterday and hooked the pump up that came with it, I put salt in the pool and let circulate overnight this morning the pool water was green tinted I hooked the saltwater generator up and did the boost/shock cycle all day I also have stabilizer in it and it's not getting better I tested tonight and everything is normal except free chlorine and alkalinity are too high Help me please!

[@abovegroundpros]

On a pool that size it's extremely more time and cost effective to just drain it scrub it down and refill it.

[@andrewf.7813]

My pool seems to constantly have white powder on the bottom. At first I thought it was the grout that I had brushed out but still 4 wks after the brushing every 3-5 days I find like a white powdery substance on the bottom of the pool. Ph is 7.2, Cl is 3 and pool stays milky white/cloudy. I guess only the floc will help me in this case?

[@abovegroundpros]

Chances are either your alkalinity level is high for your calcium hardness level is high

[@Halopunk90]

If you have cloudy water with sand filter and PSI remains same means you need to add DE to your filter to pick up microscopic debris.

[@WrongDuWin]

My levels are good except alkalinity is 180 and won’t come down using MA over a 2 day period. Now water is cloudy/milky. I struggle with maintaining a detectable chlorine level of .5 since I have a Mineral system as well. When I súper-shock it takes a couple days for FC(low)level to get remotely close to CC(high). Pools first summer, cartridge filter w/nature2 mineral cartridge. Pls help

[@sonyamyers2055]

How do I know if I have put wrong amount of sand or done something wrong with this as I think the pump is the problem with my cloudy pool initially it was putting brown water or sand into the pool

[@jcrpictures4405]

Fyi. I’ve read that floc shouldn’t be flowed through your sand. Directions say flow the floc on recirculate until time to cut the pump off and let sit

[@rosiegonzales3817]

Thank you for the download. Our pool was green and we put clorine and now it is moderately cloudy. We have the D filter. We do not have a pool vacuum. So we can still use the "shock"? When you say clean the filter, do you mean change the D filter or rinse it out and put it back in. Thank you for your help

[@abovegroundpros]

+Rosie Gonzales I mean backwash the DE filter and replenish the powder.

[@marcoramirez2895]

Just watched your video. Have never had a need for a video like this till now!! Moved to a new home and different state. Now we have Above Ground Pool!!. Never have I ever had or maintained a pool!! Is there a way to get a link to the PDF? I see is no longer available 😕. It would be Greatly Appreciated 😎😎🙏🙏🏊‍♂️🏊‍♂️

[@Randomizedbop]

We added 3x liquide chlorine and it didn't change anything. After more than 24 hours of the pump running, I took a test and everything is low. What am I doing wrong!? :(

[@rorybialecki1526]

Liquid chlorine usually has less actual chlorine in it than solid and shock.

[@gutzman0]

I have an issue with high ph. I have an above ground 10,000 pool and I’ve added about 4 of the ph down containers over time. The ph seems to go down a bit but then goes back up. Not sure why the alkalinity seems ok. What should I do?

[@NicoleGizzy79]

I DON'T HAVE THE WASTE SETTING. AND I DON'T HAVE THE LIL BASKET ON THE SIDE OF MY SAND PUMP. BUT I DID HAVE THE INTEX ABOVE GROUND HANGING POOL SKIMMER. PLEASE HELP

[@jamesonbaumgartner2218]

Hello! We just bought a house that has a 33ft above ground. It stayed open all winter, so very green. Iv gone to the pool store so many times. Then my brother in law who owns a pool said to flock it. So I did that, it got clear, then I vacuumed everything out and everything was looking great! Now today, we went away for a three day trip, came back to a cloudy, shiny blue water. Took a sample to the pool store, they said everything looked good other than I needed more chlorine. I cleaned my filter last night, added three gallons of shock ( this is what they told me to do ) then ran it on circulate for two hours. Put it back on filter and went to bed. Went out this morning and the water is still blue but its even more cloudy. What do I need to do? The local store has yet to be able to help me clear the pool.

[@icekk007]

I am following your instructions. I am struck in the first few steps. My pool is mildly cloudy after adding baking soda. The pH is 6.5, alkalinity 40 ppm and free chlorine 2 ppm. Do I have a microscopic debris problem? What should I do next?

[@jeffkrutsinger2903]

Great video. Thank you so much for sharing you experience with a novice pool owner. I appreciate your free advice. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

[@phileubanks2818]

Opened pool for summer. Drained pool halfway down. Got in pool and remove all the big leaves and sticks and rocks and all kinds of trash and debris on bottom of pool. Filled back up. Was able to see bottom of pool. Drained next day pool turned green. Put in 6 lbs. of shock. Turned water light blue or cloudy. Added 4 chlorine tablets. Pump has been running 24/7. Took water sample to pool store says chlorine level still Low. Put 2 more pounds in a day later. Pool still cloudy and I don't know if I am wasting money on chemicals or how much more will it take?

[@roxannelove1613]

Thank you so much!! This has been the most informative explaination I've see so far

[@jennifiercools9866]

Well this was super informative! We had a 22 foot AGP a few years ago and it was a nightmare to keep clear and ready to swim. My husband would make so many trips to our local pool supply store with water samples to try and figure it out. We got rid of it but we really want another, we live in El Paso so a pool is soo nice in the hot dry summer. Guess I need to crash course myself in all your videos before we do it again. How useful is this video with a salt water system?

[@jennifiercools9866]

Well, I see you already answered that. Thanks a ton for the video!!!

[@computerterry618]

Do you recommend using a little D.E. in the sand filter to aid in picking up small particles?

[@abovegroundpros]

If you're having an issue with the water of the pool you can do that and it helps pick up the smaller particles but I wouldn't do it on a day-to-day basis

[@lisettemedina4536]

I only have a skimmer filter pump that came with my summer wave ABG pool- will that work if I disconnect the hose that pushes water back into the pool and just let it drain out while I'm vacuuming it up? I know I will loose a lot of water but I will keep water hose running to keep water at level.

[@stephenmcgraw3610]

My pool had a rust Colour from using my well water So I shock it last night and this morning it was cloudy what should I do

[@cskor1]

I don't use a vacuum. I have a Kreepy Kraully to clean the pool. Can I still use the flocking method and use the Kreepy afterword to clean the bottom?

[@abovegroundpros]

Honestly I think the automatic cleaner is just going to Stir It Up so much that you're going to have to flock for five times to get it all out.

[@ramalhoeanes]

My pool is cloudy because of thin dust... when it's stopped between days, the thin dust can be seen in some parts of the bottom and (appart from that) the water is clear, but once the pump starts filtering, the dust comes to the surface as gets mixed with all the watter, which ten becomes cloudy. I did everything and it simply doesn't disappear: corrected ph and alcalinity, put flocculant, filtered the pool for more than 24 hours, etc, but it simply doesn't go away. It's also impossible to vaccum: it's very thin, so everytime the motion of the vacum has the same effect (thin dust ascends and is mixed with all the water). Help! How can I fix this? Many tks!

[@sandybelcher1826]

I'm having problems still I'm not sure why all my chemicals and eveything are reading correctly I've tried all your steps and I can't get the cloudiness out of my pool it's been almost a month now. How do you know if your filter is bad? It's a 2 yr old sand filter.. Thank you for your videos you are the best out of all I've watched!

[@sisandthebrotwins4495]

What's a sand filter? Wish u put up some photos