How to Clean a Green Pool Part 2 of 2

[@francomacias8904]

Thanks a lot You are The BEST!!! Your Method really works!!! After a couple of days of heavy showers in my city, my water became very cloudy and green and I turned it into crystal clear water less than 3 days after my ex-pool cleaning guy told me after looking at my water for 3 seconds only solution was to replace all the water (of course for a hefty fee), I said the hell w it and lost my fear of opening my filter, Thank god I did that. My 2 cents worth for people trying to clean their pool: 1-BACKWASH/CLEAN YOUR FILTER before doing anything and run the pump overnight 2-Add the algae remover you prefer and shock at least twice 12 hours apart, I did it 3 times to make it safer 3-BACKWASH/CLEAN YOU FILTER again and add water clarifier, keep running the pump 24 x 7 all this time until crystal clear 4- FULL CLEAN/WASH YOUR FILTER at the end. Check your php and chlorine levels daily during this process and adjust accordingly. 5-Once clear, run pump 8-10 hours a day depending on your environment conditions, you'll be amazed as how easy it is to DIY... Good Luck and thanks for the honest pool cleaners around...

[@SPL]

A good substitute for Yellotrine would be Yellow Treat, Yellow Out or Swimtrine. As far as shocking every week - I would rather you keep the Conditioner level at 50ppm and check the Chlorine level every 3-4 days. Dichlor is a good chlorine for Fiberglass pools since it is pH neutral. It can be used to shock the pool also. It contains Conditioner too so it stays in the pool longer than a bag of shock. LIquid Chlorine and the Cal Hypo in this video both raise pH.

[@karenjenner2470]

I was quoted $800-$1000 to get my pool open ready. Your videos saved me a lot of money! Thank You

[@elcisne09]

This is amazing! I am a first-time pool owner and my pool was as green as this one. I've been working on it for two weeks, and it's still green. I'm going to try this process. I need to get Yellow Trine.

[@SPL]

If you have any trouble feel free to contact me.

[@grrfarmer]

You really know what you are doing. Both with pool care and the videos. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@Vyratheon]

Hey, thanks for producing all these Swimming Pool Guides. They're so helpful!

[@elcisne09]

Yes. Agreed. I love your videos. Keep 'em coming!

[@SPL]

Yes. do the filter again. Add some SeaKlear clarifer also. The cloudiness is all the organic debris in the water. The Seaklear will help knock clump it up and move it to the filter. Sometimes it takes a week or so to clear. Chemicals are fine so it is just stuff in the water

[@roncohen3434]

Very simple and helpful,no like other people videos with measurements and complications/different names off chemicals.thank u so much sir.I watch this video 5 years ago.and there u go again 2021.

[@SPL]

Check your conditioner level. It needs to be above 40 ppm or the chlorine you are putting in will be gone in a matter of hours. After you acid wash the cartridge or replace it, add a good algaecide: I know Leslie's sells Yellow Out or get their Copper based one. Then add 4-6 gallons more of liquid chlorine. You should see some good results.

[@SPL]

If they are stained grey after you hose them off you may need new cartridges Of course tears and rips in the material are also a good sign that they are bad. But if they are intact you can try Acid Washing the cartridges first before shelling out $200 + on four new ones. In the same "Filter" Playlist I have a video on how to Acid Wash your cartridges. Hope that helps.

[@SPL]

It could be Copper in the water. I have a video on getting metal ions out of pool water. The green tint can be from that. It can also be some algae stuck to the walls - if you brush your pool does any dust come off? The last thing it could be is Calcium Hardness -lots of calcium in the pool can do that also. Where did you get your Calcium reading from? If there is no algae and Calcium Hardness is normal then it is probably Copper in the water. How do you fill your pool - water source?

[@rachbeth86]

Your videos are fantastic, even years later! Thanks for the help!

[@SPL]

I doubt the sand filter is damaged. You would see actual sand like at the beach on the bottom of the pool. The problem is that a sand filter only filters out 20-30 microns. Which means dead algae will just go right back into the water unless you vacuum it out in waste mode (not sure if you are doing this). I think the Pristine Blue may also be a factor. I haven't read a lot about it but it is a copper based product that may be contributing to the cloudy water.

[@SPL]

There is a maintenance dose for Yellowtrine. You can add a little each week to prevent algae from forming.

[@SPL]

Yes. Add more chemicals. Is it any lighter at all or just as green. The algae probably destroyed all the chemicals you added. How big is your pool and what did you add yesterday?

[@SPL]

Yes. Add more clarifer. Sounds like it is clearing up. Like I said some pools take longer than others.

[@SPL]

As far as the scaling, I service about six fiberglass pools and haven't had that problem in my area. The problem I see more often is too low a pH and I am constantly adding pH up to my fiberglass pools. In a plaster pool I would drain it and acid wash it, but you cannot acid wash a fiberglass pool. Try this pool guy as he deals more with fiberglass pools. At KZbin search type in: phillip holguin. His Channel is more focused on fiberglass pools and he might have the answer for you.

[@SPL]

That is a Zodiac Wahoo - it is made for an above ground pool but will work in a plaster pool too - but if the pool has a an area where the cleaner can get stuck the spur weight in back can get rubbed down and get ruined. It cost like $60.00 for that part. The cleaner itself sells for $165.00. It is a great cleaner but that is the drawback.

[@SPL]

The usual charge is $200-$300 in my area depending on the pool size and the amount of alga present. It is a two or three day process so the owner is paying for your filter cleanings, time and chemicals. If it is a white plaster pool follow the steps in my "Removing Black Algae Video." You basically broadcast Algi-ban (trichlor granular) in the pool. Trichlor is the only thing that kills Black Algae. Is it a white plaster pool? if not the treatment is more complicated - let me know.

[@roots8848]

Thanks for the replies. We may not agree on every single detail, but I like your videos. You do a good job explaining all the details.

[@SPL]

Try acidwashing the cartridges - sounds like they are not filtering very well - that is the problem. I have a video I just posted on doing this. How old are the cartridges?

[@yogi-777]

Just started taking care of my parents pool...their guy was disappointing to say the least. Im glad i found your channel!!!!

[@SPL]

Chlorine is the only way I know of that works. Massive amounts in fact. The Green water eats chlorine for breakfast. By the third day this pool was zeroed out (read no Chlorine at all). Adding Cal Hypo to the skimmer is safe since it has a PH of 8.4 and is not corrosive. It will not damage the equipment. There is so much organic junk in a Green pool that Chlorine is the only way to Sanitize it and make it safe for swimming once it is blue.

[@SPL]

Good advice. I bought a vinyl banner for my truck window offering my services. I got 15 accounts in one Summer by just driving around. In fact I got so many calls I had to refer them to pool guy friends to do as I am overbooked with accounts. Buying a route is a bad idea since there is nothing holding the customer to signing on with you past one month. Oh, the window sticker was $28.00 ;).

[@SPL]

Let the pool run for 24 hours. Fiberglass does make a difference only if it is very old and the gel coat is coming off (you will see a white powder when you use if if that is the case). It just needs to circulate. I have had some pools take two weeks to clear up depending on the age of the filter cartridges and pump efficiency. Chemicals are fine so it should clear up. Don't worry, it just takes time. There is a lot of dead organic debris in the water.

[@tremon333]

Question I just see cleaned my filters (they are 1 year old, just replaced the grids last year) and I put all the chemicals in and I now have the cloudy pool. But my psi is running high above 30. Pool has been running about 4 hrs and gradually got to 30-35 psi. Do I let it keep running for 24 hrs then clean? Or clean now then let it run? Just scared since it’s running high causing circulation to be high.

[@SPL]

It's possible. Those Hayward giant pump lids always have some air in them. Not a big fan of those, although they can hold a bunch of debris. But they never really fill all the way up with water.

[@thomasgarrett5371]

Your explanation is very clear. Thank you

[@SPL]

Draining a green pool requires a lot of work. If you could simply drain it and refill it and make the pool sparkling blue that would be great. When you drain a green pool all the algae stays on the walls. The area by the sump pump is usually a two feet mucky swamp like mess. You will then need to chlorine wash your pool and probably acid wash it too. Most pool guys charge $400-$500 to do this. So draining your pool is not as easy as it seems. Plus we then add the cost of refilling it.

[@SPL]

How large is your pool? What size and type of filter do you have? Are you running it 24 hours also?

[@SPL]

Wow, that is a pretty small pool. I would say you are not using the proper algaecide. My guess is that Leslie's sold you Leslie's Algae Control which is a polyquat and works best before the algae is blooming. Here is what I suggest. Take the cartridge filter out and acid wash it or replace it - you can see the acid wash video in this Playlist: Filter Cleaning & Backwashing Videos (#21). That is probably part of the problem. The filter is not filtering out the algae.

[@SPL]

Very similar except I would just use liquid chlorine and forgo the shock as it could stain the liner.

[@SPL]

Great. Thanks for the positive feedback.

[@leeriley9782]

Hi there. Great video. I have all the necessary equipment and chems apart from the vacuum cleaner. If I disturb the water regularly with the filter pick up the dead algae/ cloudy water?

[@mikepribble2827]

I just purchased a home with a salt water pool and used it for about two weeks. We had some rain but afterword's no problems. I knew I needed to maintain it so I went to my local pool store with a water sample and they told me I needed to add 10lbs of Alkalinity, 3 pts of muriatic acid, 2 gallons of instant conditioner, 2 bags of shock and finally 5 bags of salt. The next day it rained and my pool turned green. I've watched your videos and have enjoyed them. What are your suggestions?

[@SPL]

Sounds like the rain simply zeroed out the chlorine level in the pool. I suggest you purchase your own test kit so you can test your own water. Depending on the pool size you will need to add 2-4 gallons of clorox bleach and run the pool for 24 hours. I wonder if your salt system is working? How large is your pool and what salt system do you have? And is the pool a clear green where you can see the bottom or a swampy green?

[@mikepribble2827]

Swimming Pool Tips, Reviews & How To -MrDgvb1 I have an 18,000 gallon pool. Not sure what kind of salt system it is. When it rained yesterday the water was a clear green. It rained harder today and is now swampy.

[@SPL]

Mike Pribble Yes, chlorine zeroed out. Raise the chlorine level to 10 ppm by adding 4 gallons of clorox bleach - 6% or stronger. Then run the pool for 24 hours. Do you happen to know the size and type of filter you have? I know this is all new to you.

[@mikepribble2827]

Swimming Pool Tips, Reviews & How To -MrDgvb1 It's a zodiac CV460. Just to clarify to use bleach even with a salt water pool?

[@SPL]

Mike Pribble Yes, it appears your Salt System is not working. Salt System makes bleach anyway so same thing. Here is a video on a salt system and one on cleaning your filter - which you will need to do also when you have time: How Does a Swimming Pool Salt System Work?: kzbin.info/www/bejne/faLKfmeYicmdb5Y Jandy-Zodiac CV or CL Cartridge Filter, cleaning a: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJmvpmutmq2Ugck

[@extremecleantn]

I have a 32' above ground. The water is milky cloudy and I can not fix it. I use Pristine Blue. I have shocked it numerous times as well as used a floc treatment. Now that I see your video I wonder...when I started a shock treatment I saw a brown funk shoot out of the filter jet. Was that sand from my sand filter ? Is that what's causing it to be cloudy ? Pool and sand is only 1 yr old. Wonder if it was damaged over the winter ?

[@sherylpehrson9397]

Good video. Our pool never seems to be really clear. We have a pool service that checks chemicals every other week but the water quality doesn't appear clear on a day to day basis. We had a intelliflo pool pump installed last fall. We have a sand filter and had the sand changed last fall too. The pool is a 30,000 gal size and I am wondering what should we do to make the water quality better?

[@johnwiechel]

Have a question. I have a small pool 3500 gallons. it was dark green, but I've got it some lighter, don't have a good test kit just strips. what would u suggest? I just shocked it with 2 1lb bags and it didn't seem to do anything to it.

[@mawcybookey]

This is unusually satisfying.

[@tyvaughn2225]

I have love all your knowledge, been watching for some time and realized, I hadn’t subscribed. Well now I have, my question to you with all the organic debris how often do you use froc? I dumped an entire bottle “as directed” and it’s still milky and has debris and organic material floating on top.

[@SPL]

Thanks for subscribing! You may need more floc - if it is a 15,000 gallon pool adding 6-8 lbs should do the trick. You also may need to leave the pool off for 48 hours.

[@tmobilesucks3090]

Thanks, for the info. dude, What about sand filter i have a customer that has a sand filter, whats the skinny on that process?

[@SPL]

Most cities will only allow to you to drain a pool into a p-trap directly into the sewer. If they catch you draining it into the street it is a $10,000-$15,000 fine in California. Most pool companies will charge you $150-$200 to drain the pool if you just ant it drained without an Acid Wash. You can rent a Sump Pump for about $80.00 & do it yourself. With the penalties for over usage her in So Cal it will cost upwards of $200 to refill a 15,000 gallon pool, maybe more.

[@rickdorsey8827]

Just bought my house in Dallas, Texas area and have a green pool disaster in the back yard. Previous owner believes the pump was damaged in the February freeze. I can turn it on but I'm not sure it's actually functioning correctly. Looks like I have a pond in my backyard, not a pool. Mosquitos and bugs are on the surface. So frustrating.

[@SPL]

At least kill the critters by adding a large amount of chlorine. Try 12 gallon liquid chlorine or 15 lbss. of Cal Hypo to start. That will at least take care of the bugs.

[@ballerjose26]

Hey is this something I should be concerned about? Does it affect the pool in any way?

[@rordonez885]

great video. In the process of cleaning my green pool. Thanks for the tips.

[@reneesoderberg]

In 48 hours I added 4 gallons liquid chloring, 12 packages powdered shock and 1 bottle algaecide recommended by Leslies (they didn't have the yellowtrine and suggested copper aglaecide). I cleaned the filter and there is no change at all!

[@jinjintiger]

Hey, thanks for the video, I'm subscribed. I just got a new house and it has a nasty pool in the back with lots of dirt, algae, and leaves, etc. We used siphon to get most of the water out now there's about 1m left. If you haven't yet, could you make a video on how to use the filter- I mean like what do all the buttons and valves mean? I've never owned a pool in my life, so I'm pretty ignorant in this area. Also, what do you think of sump pumps?Should I rent one to get the rest of the water out?

[@toddmodem]

Nice Video! Very helpful. I'm just in the process of opening my pool. A co-worker suggested pumping the cover water back into the pool (to save on water costs) but my pretty clean winter water is swampy brown from all the organic matter. Was that a good idea or not? Added shock and algaecide last night, cleaned and ran the filter overnight and it's now green. Would it be worth flocking in another day or 2. Also I haven't added chlorine, should I? It's about a 10000 gallon pool. Thanks!!!

[@joemc111]

Nicely explained, yep working a Green pool now. I guess I am not using enough chemicals. I got 20,000 gallons in Florida.

[@818richardrajic]

I was thinking about buying a pool route is it worth getting will i make good money?? How much gas you spend a month driving around doing pools

[@Slushplop]

You shock it with the pump off? Do you let it settle or do you circulate the water while it kills algae.

[@ktitalbo]

Hi! So I just got a house with an in ground vinyl pool that was neglected for at least 2 years. There was all kinds of trash inside it of it and we’ve taken out what we could see (water is black). I went to a pool store and was recommended to buy 4lbs of giant slo tabs, swimtrine plus (to kill green algae), and cloro pool shock. We got the pump the work but idk what to put first or I should put all chemicals at once. Please help!

[@SPL]

Add the shock and Swimtrine now with pool running. If you have a tablet floater fill that up with tablets too.

[@ktitalbo]

Swimming Pool Tips, Reviews & How To - SPL thank you so much for the quick reply and I’m sorry I’m still asking (I’m new at taking care of a pool). From what I saw in your other videos, I’ll first have to brush off the pool and then add the shock and swimtrine? Do you know how much of each for a pool of 20-25k gallons? Also, the tablet floater is for the slo tabs? How many tabs do I put at once? Do I do this with the other two chemicals or after? Also, what would be next steps? Wait 24 hours and vacuum? Thank you so much in advance!

[@SPL]

@@ktitalbo You would need at least 10 of the 1 lbs bags of shock and the Swimtrine dosage is on the bottle. Be careful not to overdose. Then run pool for 24-48 straight. No vacuuming until you can see the bottom.

[@reneesoderberg]

I did all of what you said, and 24 hours later, I still have a green pool... should I add more powdered shock?.. should I wait a little longer???

[@maximus1024215]

My pool cover ripped on my 28' above ground and all the junk that was on top of the cover went into the pool. What do u recommend i do to help clear it up. Please help, I'm a beginner.....thx

[@SPL]

You will have to scoop all of the leaves and junk out with a leaf rake skimmer attached to your pool pole. After you get all the junk out you can start the green pool clean-up process. But with a lot of leaves in the pool it is harder as they will absorb a lot of the chlorine. Best to get all of that out first.

[@sobewisdom]

I don't think I have an algae problem, but i have greenish tint to my water. It is crystal clear and I can see to the bottom, but water is not blue, but greenish tint. Water seems balanced, maybe upper ph and Alkalinity? Suggestions? Might I have a metal problem or TDDS problem? Don't have test kit for these. Current pool tem: 76 degrees F, ph- 7.6, alk - 120. Free clor - 3ppm, total chlor 3 ppm. Calcium 250ppm. CYA - 80 ppm

[@dorism367]

Did not work for my son’s pool. There is a white film on top of pool now. Is this the chemicals decomposing the algae or is something wrong?

[@tyvaughn2225]

Left it off for 72hrs. Still funky, I’ll add some clarifier and see if that will have me at least see the bottom to be able to vacuum. I used Leslies Floc x2 full bottles. Water was fine until the concrete was pressure washed. Say tuned 😉

[@Channel-rg2ju]

Hi sir, you are excellent.I'm very happy that I could see the bottom of pool today. I had vacuum once today,I'll vacuum tomorrow again. Sir,what should I do next before I could swim with my little baby?

[@SPL]

Once the chlorine level is stable at 3.0 ppm it is safe to swim. The water should be completely clear in a week.

[@juansalinas8397]

u didnt check alkalinity,, the cloudiness goes away really good with super blue from hines .....and the sand filters work better in my experience

[@karlafonseca2451]

Is the vacuum moving at all in the beginning of the video? Is it ok if is not?

[@angelcare7]

Hello Mr. Dgbv1, I have a small 12 x 24 free form pool, 4 cartridge filter BUT I have kept my filters out and clean since last season. I have gone thru the steps you indicated shocking and a liquid algae kill day 1 then brushing and vacuuming to waste 95% then I turned off the pump and allowed the algae to settle to bottom. Day 2 I reiterate I have not put the filter cartridges in yet. The green algae has dropped to the bottom, and the water is 90% clear and not green but I did notice some green on the bottom so today I brushed again and then vacuumed to waste, and now I have shocked again 2nd time and added more algae killer. I am now running the pump On day 3 ...I can plan to add the cartridges and then run continuously. So my question is can I clear up the water before installing my CLEAN filters, or must I put the filters in and then go thru the tedium of cleaning them as you did...remember they are perfectly clean now :-)

[@SPL]

Maybe. Depends on how much algae dust is left. Put them in and see what happens. The pool won't clear up completely without them.

[@angelcare7]

Thanks for the reply, there was another batch of dead algae on bottom, and I have installed the cartridges, I vacuumed again, added 1 gallon of liquid chlorine since my super shock powder (chlorine) was down to zero. I added another 200 ml of algae killer thru the skimmer. Its looking better but its a ways to go before perfect. the pump has been running for 24 hours and will remain running with auto chorline feed plus my auto zodiac pool cleaner is now taking the vacuum duties. I will let you know the progress, in case this interchange is helping others, as your guidance is helping me :-)

[@SPL]

Sounds good.

[@angelcare7]

Ok so the pool is now beautiful blue with no signs of green, and its clear...Thanks for your great advice!

[@richardmoody5172]

Thank you, great technique and explanations!

[@Channel-rg2ju]

Hi sir,i had put 10 kg chlorine of 560g/kg in my swimming pool two days before. This morning i stop my sand filter to settle down all the death algea,when i come back from job this evening, i saw my pool was cloudy blue. I vacuum to waste mode but still cloudy,no more chlorine in my pool & ph low now . How to make all death algea settle down to bottum layer?

[@aceman1887]

I'm confused because if you let it run 24 hours. you don't ever need cool back wash? my psi goes up after awhile and I have to do it.

[@MultiNelo1]

tried this and works wonders thankx for posting this how to.

[@maxmarx2]

Awesome tips!! Will try this if my pool ever goes green

[@pinkboirichy]

will using a different brand of shock will be just as effective? such as the brand Pool Essentials shock? I don't the brand you are using in this video.

[@SPL]

all are pretty equal.

[@mrtrachea5030]

Hey currently taking my moms pool from green to clear, she doesn't have a vacuum or vacuum brush but she has a sweeper that plugs into the skimper box, would that work just as good as the vacuum for doing this job or should we dish out the extra cash to get her one

[@SPL]

You just need an inexpensive vacuum head that you can connect to the automatic cleaner hoses. Maybe invest $25 in a vacuum head.

[@jdhcapital]

Hey, I have a pool it's 12X24 inground about 7.5ft deep, I have one cartridge filter, the guy at the pool store told me that's what I needed but I feel that it's been too small. The pool is constantly cloudy. I have to clean the cartridge all the time. What HP pump do you think I need?

[@SPL]

Guy at the pool store is correct and incorrect at the same time. The filter size ratings from the manufacturers are not real to life. Or true to life - however that is phrased. The larger the filter the better. You've got about 10,000+ gallons of water. The smallest filter I would use would be a 320 sq ft cartridge filter. Your filter is too small. Also if your pool turns just a little with such a small filter it is a beast to recover. First thing I do at an account with a single bullet filter is replace the filter with one 3-4 times the size.

[@jdhcapital]

Swimming Pool Tips, Reviews & How To -MrDgvb1 Yea it takes forever to get the pool back, I have direct sun on it all day it basically eats chlorine so fast. I have Speck E90-I do you think it will be powerful enough to power a 320 square foot filter?

[@SPL]

John Harkins That is a dual speed 3/4 hp pump - correct? I think at high speed 3500 rpms it will pull over 80 gallons a minute - should be sufficient.

[@jdhcapital]

I think it's single speed, it's the 3/4 HP version I'm not 100% sure how to read the performance curve. But it look like it's putting out 50GPM at optimal circumstances.

[@SPL]

John Harkins 240 sq ft is the largest filter that you can install with that flow rate: www.poolsupplyworld.com/Pentair-Clean-and-Clear-Plus-CCP240-Cartridge-240-sq-ft-In-Ground-Pool-Filter/160310.htm

[@casiegarcia2369]

I'm on day 2..No green, pool is blue but very cloudy...I backwashed my sand filter...getting ready to brush and vaccume again...My chlorine level and ph is very high..do I need to adjust ph by adding acid prior to adding a clarifier?

[@SPL]

Just keep running it, it will clear up in about a week.

[@kpichols9433]

Thanks for doing these.. At least I have a nice reference. My pool is above ground but I am sure the methods are similar

[@ambraalexander]

When you say run the pool pump for 24 hours, do you wait for the 24 hours to elapse before adding chemicals? Or you set the timer for 24hours and run it with the chemicals in the pool?

[@ambraalexander]

Sorry meant this comment for part 1. I’m confused about the 24 hours.

[@SPL]

Yes, run it 24 hours straight after adding all of your chlorine to the pool.

[@007galaxie]

Great videos! I'm a subscriber now. After a severe green out in my 15K Gal pool(didn't remove leaves from fall) I am now at the stage where it is just milky white and it's not clearing up. Chlorine levels are still high. Should I add a bag of conditioner (cyanuric acid)? In a video I think you added it in the skimmer? Should conditioner be added once every year?

[@SPL]

Sounds like your conditioner is fine. maybe clean filter again, run pool longer and add a clarified like Sealers. Always test the conditioner level before adding. Sounds like your pool is headed in right direction. Thanks for subscribing.

[@jaredolivier8280]

Would it make a difference if I skim the pool when that water is clear enough to see the bottom?

[@SPL]

You can skim the bottom even in a cloudy pool.

[@artcoin9699]

What do you typically charge for a complete clean up like this?

[@SPL]

$600 and up

[@twdjt6245]

One more question. We have a DE filter. Would we need to backwash and reapply DE to our filter every-time we need to clean the filter during this process? Your professional opinion on that would be much appreciated. Thanks.

[@SPL]

Depends on how green it is. In most cases you will need to actually open the filter and clean the grids at least 2 or 3 times. Backwashing can be effective when the pool is clearing up like at this stage in this video. It's a real pain - I know ;)

[@twdjt6245]

Swimming Pool Tips, Reviews & How To -MrDgvb1 I don't have a problem with the time consumption of the backwashing process, it looks quick from the videos I've seen. My issue is that (don't laugh) I have NO clue where the backwash valve or output is on our Hayward DE Extended Cycle Perflex Filter system is.....I know which Pipe it's supposed to be backwashed from...the very lowest one.......but that pipe on our system just goes horizontal about a foot and then into the ground.......I do see a short pipe that is closed with something you twist to remove... that comes out of the ground about 2 feet from the backwash pipe......but it comes straight up out of the ground about 6 inches & I'm not sure if that's it......I'm sorry if this is too personal but do you possibly think I could send you pictures of our system tomrrow & you can tell me where the backwash valve & output is? That would be really helpful as I can't find anything that looks like the videos I've seen on similar models shown in videos on here & knowing my luck, I don't want to remove or twist and turn anything unrelated. I'm not sure if you remember me but I'm the person who messaged you on here a few weeks ago on a different video and my pool in the house we just moved into had stopped putting out and taking in water....well water flow eventually just stopped entirely and the water turned dark green....so we finally got two different pool guys to come out the other day.... & the first one who seemed extremely young and inexperienced asked for 1000$ because he claimed the entire filter needed to be replaced and (we now think) made up a bunch of unnecessary antidotes for the filter issue & said that "all of that" & green pool clean up was included in the price after the filter was replaced....we now think he was just winding us up to make the most cash from us because he could tell I didn't know much at all about pools...because after we got another even more ridiculous estimate from a more popular company here of $1500 for a new filter and GP clean up...my dad called a friend of his who has been doing his own pool for years... and he said that the filter just needed to be taken apart and cleaned.......(he mentioned nothing about a backwashing step before doing so)....and what do you know....when we hose down...soak....and re-hose-down all those skinny filter tubes... (which were filthy green stinky and mucky btw)....and put it back in...clear out the pump skimmer..turn the system on for a few minutes......it's putting out and taking in water perfectly now....so that's why I think both the PROs who gave us estimates just wanted to make a good amount off of us or just didn't want to deal with cleaning an old model Filter. (the first younger guy said it was an extremely old model anyways, it's an EC65A or EC75a by Hayward, which I looked up & they still sell.....)..because it seems like a good cleaning is all was needed of the filter they both said needed to be replaced........anyways that's where we are now, with a filter that works fine as far as we can tell, a dark green pool and the means to put out maybe 200-300$ to clean the green pool problem now ourselves....but certainly not the 500$ that the pros asked us for to do that separately, not this month anyways. I understand that they're just trying to make a living & that's how a lot of people do business, so I'm not holding their methods against either of them, but we personally are on a tight budget & moved recently so just can't afford their services at the moment. I've watched your two videos & the green pool clean up looks fairly simple & doable with the right amount/type of chemicals....but like I said....the backwashing is the only thing at this point that has stumped me. Please help!

[@SPL]

Jen Tuesday That is a bump filter I believe. Here is the PDF manual on it: www.hayward-pool.com/pdf/manuals/Perflex-EC65A-EC75A.pdf You don't actually backwash it but stir the DE around with the bump handle. Not the most efficient filter.

[@twdjt6245]

Swimming Pool Tips, Reviews & How To -MrDgvb1 ok, thanks for the response, the manual really helped & I'll be following the instructions exactly on there when it comes to cleaning the filter. Glad you let me know that it's not much of an efficient filter, so I will know to start saving up for a new one. I have no choice but to clean the green pool WITH it for now, but hopefully we'll be able to afford to replace it by New Years. (In FL, so we plan to keep the pool open year-round). One more round of questions regarding this though...... I read on troublefreepool.com that Stabilizer & PH need to be adjusted BEFORE starting the process.....a thread recommended the Stabilizer to be around 30ppm & PH on the "low side"at between 7.2 and 7.4....would you recommend this yourself.....or should I just go all in guns blazing with the chlorine without worrying about the CYA & PH? PS: If it helps in your response, the CYA was pretty much Zero when the pool was in good condiiton, so I'd imagine that it's not any higher now.....I never had any issues with chlorine expenditure then....only used up less than 2 gallons per week... so I never thought it was necessary to adjust it......

[@SPL]

Jen Tuesday JUst add some CYA to your pool. You can do this easily by buying 10 lbs of Dichlor granular at your local pool store. Half of dichlor is conditioner so you will be adding about 5 lbs of CYA in. It can be broadcasted directly in the pool also since it is not pure CYA in a sense. That way you will raise the chlorine level and the CYA at the same time. Test the CYA a few days later and see if more is needed. Assuming your pool is 15K gallons the 10 lbs of dichlor will raise your CYA to 30 ppm give or take.

[@Channel-rg2ju]

Sir ,how many hours per day,that I should turn on my sand filter until my pool get completely clear water ?

[@SPL]

24 hours per day is the best.If you cant do that 12-15 hours.

[@xaploq1]

I have a 25k pool and I'm going to put this to the test. I'll let you know how this goes

[@karenjenner2470]

You have taught me so much thank you!

[@yareisymartinez5627]

Is that in Florida?

[@felixesquivel6622]

Quick question how much would this cost to have someone come out and do this ?

[@SPL]

Around $400

[@alpinestararea51]

they need a sand filter. I never understood the cartridge filters what a pain.

[@36surferjoe]

MIC SSP agreed , as a service tech and buss owner, the sand filter is easiest and quickest way to filter and backwash.

[@SPL]

run the pool for 24 hours straight, then maybe 10 to 12 hours the next day or week til it clears up.

[@Channel-rg2ju]

Sir ,can i put clarifier or super floc to clear my pool first before vacuuming?

[@SPL]

You can. Just add the Floc and leave pool off for 24 hours.

[@luciojacobo3437]

my pool is cloudy and how do i get rid of that

[@cyrax1700]

Hello sir, I've shocked my swimming pool for 3 times in a month, and lots of chlorine tablets, plus added acid, but my pool is still green. It's like, if the water is immuned to chlorine. Note : I have a sand filter. Your help is highly appreciated.

[@SPL]

Try the PoolRx in the pump basket. There are some videos on it on my Channel.

[@stevemac213]

How do you know when you need new filters?

[@franzfms86]

I am addicted watching your videos. I felt like I am cleaning those dirty pools and dicing after a successful treatments... haha.

[@SPL]

Funny ;).

[@franzfms86]

+Swimming Pool Tips, Reviews & How To -MrDgvb1 hahaha. Thanks again to your tips.

[@reneesoderberg]

21 foot above ground (10,000) gallons, cartridge filter, and yes, ,,, been running it 24/7 for over a week.

[@Channel-rg2ju]

Hi sir,3.0 ppm is the 3.0 reading at the chlorine test kit?

[@SPL]

Yes. 3.0 on the test kit or 3 ppm on a test strip

[@sal1772]

Hi, I just watched your video's and was very impressed. I saw that you used Yellowtrine for green algae and it seemed to work really well. What I like to know, can the Yellowtrine be used during the swimming season as a maintenance for algae so it doesn't appear?

[@ChrissonatorOFL]

I recently cleaned our pool and had it clear and usable and since it was let go again, I'm having to re-shock the pool, because it's got algae in it again.

[@LeeKeels]

Just need a UV light in the system somewhere and you'll never see algae again.

[@ChrissonatorOFL]

Lee Keels Problem is, UV makes chlorine less effective.

[@SPL]

No, in Southern California. Hope that doesn't look like your neighbors pool ;)

[@marthaboe8081]

+swimming pool tips, reviews & how to-MrDgvb1, I did like this video, my pool green before, the water come back to clear, how to get rid off the yellow stain? thank you

[@austinm3734]

Was This The Pool That Was Re-Plastered?

[@SPL]

Yes, it is now the dark colored pool - it is my neighbors so it appears in a lot of my videos after the remodel. I did the start-up on it too.

[@PacificBlueSky1]

How do this in a half an hour? And 19 more pools to do?

[@SPL]

You just need to have the pools set up with automatic cleaners and have a tight route.

[@zazarays]

This pool is nothing. I would like to see you do this to my mothers pool years ago when we first got it. -it is about 38,000 gallons (requires 80gpm, i forget) -has 1-1/2 plumbing (max flow 60gpm) -a sand filter with a max flow rate of 66gpm -has 3 60ft tall Pin oak tree's with in 120 feet that drop stuff in spring and leaves in winter plus acorns -Did have a 40ft tall pine tree 15ft away hanging over it dropping pine cones and needles -Did have a 150ft long 15ft tall hedge row that was home to a colony of probably 200 Great Tail Grackles that thru the bird poop from the nest into the pool and all along the side of it for w.e reason -Half of the valves didn't work All that shet just goes into the pool. As much as you scoop on it there is always more. We would get it clear with a massive blob of leaves and algae in the corner of the deep end then get it when we can see it. i dont want to even imagine all the money we wasted on chemicals learning how to deal with this pool. Lesson i learned is to cover it. In the summer too. ive got one of those cheapo winter tarp covers, folded the sides up so its just a little wider than the pool sewn it, rolled up a bunch of those 1$ swim noodles in the front lip sewn that and run a 100ft rope thru it and put it on a reel. Next step is to put a solar cover underneath the tarp and sew that together so i don't have to deal with it sinking over time anymore. It will clear up without chemicals covered too btw. Keep the thing covered is my advice for a green pool. thx for ur videos. ive been going to them alot the since finding them the past few years

[@davem145mxr]

Very informative, Good Job

[@RickyReyes7]

hi i have a little pool, i need help to know wich cleaner i can buy .. u have contact mail or some

[@SPL]

you can e-mail me through my website or at [e-mail].

[@CRONIKMASTERBATR]

how much did you spend on materials?>

[@SPL]

About $30.00

[@CRONIKMASTERBATR]

where do you buy your stuff? pool supply store? I know a place that sells two gallons of liquid cholorine for 6 dollars is that a good deal??

[@SPL]

Yes, tell that guy he doesn't know what he is doing - hey wait a minute, I am that guy! Ha Ha! We pool guys get a bit lazy at times since we do this 100 times each week. Thanks for watching the video and taking the time to comment.