THANK YOU!! This is exactly what i needed to find ❤
@laceyking9887 Жыл бұрын
super helpful!!!
@PracticalMechanic Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! Glad it was helpful!
@barbarawilliams94125 ай бұрын
We are using filter balls for the first time and was wondering does the pressure gauge reading go up when the filter balls need to be cleaned? Plus thank you for making these videos, they are much more informative than the manufacturer's videos.
@PracticalMechanic5 ай бұрын
Yes, that has been my experience. When the pressure starts to creep up, that is the time to backwash and/or clean the filter balls. Thank you, much appreciated!
@christinaclevenger34544 ай бұрын
Another great video from you!! Your excellent instructions have literally saved our summer!! After watching a previous video about the symbols and their function on the pump I tuned to this video and got a clearer understanding how to clean the filtration balls...my pool is now as clear as when we set it up!! Seriously hope Bestway people reach out to you...once again thank you so very much 👏🏼 One great aspect of your videos is you get straight to the point...thank you for that! One question.. sand vs. filtration balls which is your personal preference?
@PracticalMechanic4 ай бұрын
You are too kind! But thanks! I think both can work well. My personal preference is the filter balls just because they are easier to deal with (in my opinion). If you're doing everything right chemical-wise, you can get crystal clear water with both methods.
@christinaclevenger34544 ай бұрын
@@PracticalMechanic ok thank you... we're sticking with the filter balls the remainder of this summer but thought we might switch to sand next year 🤷🏼♀️
@christinaclevenger34544 ай бұрын
@@PracticalMechanic also the chemical balance is a work in progress 😭 we're using HTH products this year because they came with the pool...you pinned a comment about Clorox products in another video...we might switch it up next year and try that brand
@cassandrarojas39644 ай бұрын
They look like meatballs! Thanks gonna try this on mine today!
@mikedonline015 ай бұрын
Nice clean balls.
@robertgallaher17785 ай бұрын
So I subscribed your videos are amazing but what are the filter balls called that your using or does it matter what kind I use
@PracticalMechanic5 ай бұрын
Hi, thanks for subscribing. These ones are called "polysphere balls," but any type of pools balls should work. For example, these ones are good: amzn.to/3xwApIS Hope it helps, have a great summer! 👍
@robertgallaher17785 ай бұрын
@@PracticalMechanic awesome thanks
@macaleeharlisjr.87346 ай бұрын
Your videos are amazing. Bestway should be paying you. Their instructions are horrible. Any and everyone who owns one of these pools needs to find your videos to know how to do anything
@PracticalMechanic6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much, your comment made my day, all the best! 😁
@Your5StarMarketing3 ай бұрын
The problem he is using a very small filter I have a sand filter which holds 150 libs not so easy to remove the balls. I did find a shortcut, just take the value head off after you have shut off all water going to pool, and use a hose with a powerful nozzle on it and rinse them off and let water drain out the bottom of the filter, this did work pretty well. Hope this helps, the biggest problem with the balls is you cannot backwash to clean the filter after putting Algicide in So if you don’t clean the balls first, and you jump algicide in, it’s just really affecting your pool.
@missprettieface3 ай бұрын
I read on here that when the pressure gauge goes up then it’s a client’s time to clean the filter balls, what about when the pressure gauge is low? Any idea what thats indicating?
@lawsquin Жыл бұрын
How long until the balls got that dirty? Im wondering how often i would have to clean them? Also, can you backwash the filter with filter balls?
@PracticalMechanic Жыл бұрын
This was after about 1 month. I usually backwash these filter weekly, then clean them out like in this video once a month.
@koonta6079 Жыл бұрын
They dont backwash that well, these are great when setting up pool after winter, just clean as per video until pool is clear.
@MsPettyCat5 ай бұрын
Did your shut off valve on port B come with the pool or bought separately?
@PracticalMechanic5 ай бұрын
Ports B came with two small plugs. Port A came with the valve. Hope it helps
@dgblossoms Жыл бұрын
Do they have to dry first? And if so how long does it take?
@PracticalMechanic Жыл бұрын
No need to dry them, unless you are going to store them for the winter or something like that. If you plan to continue filtering, just put them back in wet. They get wet when filtering anyway. Hope it helps!
@darrellsomerville80926 ай бұрын
Used my all year put them mesh laundry bag $2 bucks Wally World wash and dried,
@MackenzeHarris5 ай бұрын
Do you have to have sand in it or can you just use the balls
@PracticalMechanic5 ай бұрын
You can use just the balls
@Nygreatesto16 ай бұрын
I have this little things floating all over my pool seems like specs of the filter balls .I cleaned my filter balls with bleach can the bleach has caused all the little floaters or it's something more with the chemicals .I have city water .and this is my second year with the pool last year I did not have this issue and I run my pump for 5 hours a day and it's not going away and I always have a skimmer installed
@PracticalMechanic6 ай бұрын
Do you have cottonwood trees in your neighborhood?
@NateBFlooring5 ай бұрын
I bought another set of filter balls and switch between cleaning
@PracticalMechanic5 ай бұрын
Great idea
@NateBFlooring5 ай бұрын
@PracticalMechanic Great videos by the way, learned a lot and have kept my pool clean thanks to you
@Tungoon5 ай бұрын
Doesn’t the Backwash cycle do the same thing ?
@PracticalMechanic5 ай бұрын
Theoretically yes. Sometimes even after a backwash, you might still see a dirty plume coming from the jet. In that case, it's a good idea to give them a deep clean. Definitely try backwash first: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5WQq3dtm8eioqc
@Wendy_Hambel3 ай бұрын
I carry them inside in a laundry basket and just toss them in the washing machine. No need to put them in a bag or pillow case, unless you are drying them for storage.
@Sharnel313 ай бұрын
Do you just wash them with the water only in the machine?
@nikdi57435 ай бұрын
For people saying just stick with sand don’t realize how dirty water can still be with sand or some cartridge filter types. Pool balls get down to the micron of filtering water. Check your pool water under a microscope with other methods and tell us then just how clean the water really is
@4ry4m125 ай бұрын
Does it need to be on a certain setting?
@PracticalMechanic5 ай бұрын
Turn off the pump and set it to the stop (x) setting.
@youkofox10 ай бұрын
Put inside a pillow case and throw inside the washing machine. Thank me later.
@VitaminDeeEee6 ай бұрын
I'm guessing he's not using chlorine tabs ...
@shelbytaylor46346 ай бұрын
😂 thats exactly what I planned to do. First season with filter balls. Rinse them first, right? Vinegar instead of detergent?
@markb89545 ай бұрын
@@shelbytaylor4634 No detergent.
@DalisDemon4 ай бұрын
I thought about doing this but didn't want to screw em up. I inherited this pool and filter system and I swear they never backwashed and damn sure never actually washed these things. Ugh! So yeah... THANK YOU! Next time they're going in the washer. ❤
@cherokeesprings4 ай бұрын
@user-si2tr4pv2t and if he were? I use chlorine tabs. The washing machine trick won't work if you use chlorine tabs?
@kirklamb32706 ай бұрын
Make you a hamster wheel with a motor, and a couple of spray nozzles!! Keep 2 sets and you're done in seconds!!
@costafamily49414 ай бұрын
Sand works better . filter ballls only trap dirt you can't back wash the dirt out
@whiskeynvinylrecordcollect90194 ай бұрын
Instructions say use your washing machine. they give you a laundry bag to put the cotton balls in.
@ac.12656 күн бұрын
Put them in the wash machine
@jerrystatic2564 ай бұрын
Just put them in the washing machine.
@fusium6 ай бұрын
The best way is not to install those just use filter sand
@dhuffner5 ай бұрын
Why they work just fine in my pool.
@rayskidmore17865 ай бұрын
5 gallon bucket with holes in it works better
@LakeCityFightz5 ай бұрын
Good idea
@MackenzeHarris5 ай бұрын
Do you have to have sand in it or can you just use the balls