How to Maintain and Service A Swimming Pool: A Step By Step Guide

In this video I go over the Step by Step procedure I take when I service a swimming pool. This is a basic video guide on how to maintain a swimming pool for either a homeowner or pool service professional. I walk you thru the steps I take on a pool from beginning to end.
For sake of time this is an overview video, however at every second mark in the video I have links to other videos that go into more detail for the item or procedure in each clip. That way if you need more detailed help on something I show or wish to investigate a product in the video you can do it by clicking on the link in the description at that time mark.
I do all these steps in order so not to forget to do something. Doing this over and over on a pool route puts your brain in robot mode and you can't think back two stops previous and try to remember if you added chemicals or not. So if you do the steps in order chances are you won't forget anything.
I will go into each step in more detail in this Blog Article as the Description here is limited. To continue reading this write up go to this link for the Blog Article: poolmandave.blogspot.com/2016/...
Here are the Ideal Ranges for the Test Factors:
FC - Free Chlorine 1.5-3 ppm
CC - Combined Chlorine 0.5 less than
BR - Bromine 4-6 ppm
PH - Acidity/Alkalinity 7.4-7.8
TA - Total Alkalinity 80-120
CH - Calcium Hardness 220-350 *
CYA - Cyanuric Acid 30-70 ppm
SALT 2800- 3100 ppm **
* Levels may be lower in a Vinyl or Fiberglass Pool
** Depending on the salt system brand
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00:07 Purity Pool Red Baron Leaf Rake: • Purity Pool Red Baron ...
00:14 T Dula Service Cart: • Pool Service Cart by T...
00:20 Remington Solar Sun Shock: • Remington Solar Chlori...
00:34 Tracer Salt TDS, Temp PocketTester: • Salt, TDS, Temperature...
00:35 Taylor K-2006 FAS-DPD Kit: • How to Use a Taylor Co...
00:35 Pocket Pro Salinity Tester #9531600 by Hach®: • Pocket Pro Salinity Te...
00:38 5-Way Test Kit: • Pool Test Kit 5-way, H...
00:43 Color Q Pro 7: • ColorQ Pro 7 Digital P...
01:31 Pocket Pro Salinity Tester #9531600 by Hach®: • Pocket Pro Salinity Te...
01:46 How To Clean Out Your Pool Pump Basket: • How To Clean Out Your ...
02:00 Pump Lid O-ring, Pool Pump not priming Part 3: • Pump Lid O-ring, Pool ...
02:06 Intermatic Pool Timer, tips & troubleshooting: • Intermatic Pool Timer,...
02:14 Basic Training Part 3 (A) Salt Water Systems Overview: • Pool Guy (Gal) Basic ...
02:20 Pool Equipment Overview for beginners Part 1 of 2: • Pool Equipment Overvie...
02:25 D.E. Filter Tips, Tricks & Troubleshooting: • D.E. Filter Tips, Tric...
02:38 How to Clean Your Pool Skimmer Basket: • How to Clean Your Pool...
03:08 Basic Training Part 1: Skimming & Brushing: • Pool Guy (Gal) Basic T...
03:10 Skimlite 9000 Dually Series Three Piece Pool Pole: • Skimlite 9000 Dually S...
03:39 Purity Pool TSQC Tile Scrubber with Quick Connect: • Purity Pool TSQC Tile ...
03:49 Pentair R201276 Pro Vac #214 Commercial Vac Head: • Pentair R201276 Pro Va...
03:54 Hayward W530 Large Capacity Leaf Canister: • Hayward W530 Large Cap...
04:02 Basic Training Part 2 (A): Vacuuming the Pool: • Pool Guy (Gal) Basic T...
04:10 Basic Training Part 2 (B): Vacuuming the Spa: • Pool Guy (Gal) Basic T...
04:22 Power Vac PV2100 Portable Pool Vacuum Cleaner: • Power Vac PV2100 Porta...
04:41 SweepEase® AquaDynamic 18" Pool Brush - Review: • SweepEase® AquaDynamic...
05:24 Nitrile Coated Work Gloves by Wells Lamont: • Nitrile Coated Work Gl...
05:28 BBB method - Using Bleach, Baking Soda & Borax: • The BBB method - Using...
05:30 Liquid Chlorine Pool Sanitizer: • Liquid Chlorine Pool S...
05:32 Muriatic Acid, pH Down: • Muriatic Acid, pH Down
05:36 Borax to Raise the pH in your Pool - How much Borax to Add: • How to use Borax to Ra...
05:39 Baking Soda to Raise your Swimming Pool's Alkalinity: • Using Baking Soda to R...
05:45 Kem-Tek Super Shock Quick, Trichlor Shock: • Kem-Tek Super Shock Qu...
05:48 Trichlor 3" Tablets: • 3" Trichlor Chlorine T...
06:06 Algae in a pool & How to Treat and Prevent It: • What Causes Algae in a...
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[@yuandiaz6752]

glad there's a playlist for all this. i want to learn how to be a pool guy, so this will help a lot

[@clb3728]

Had a pool company for 3 years min Texas. I learned so much from your vids. Thank you.

[@SPL]

Cool. thanks for the feedback!

[@johnnycallis9720]

This is very informative. We're looking at buying a house with a pool and your videos have really helped me understand everything that we're getting into. Cheers!

[@bsizzlehill2283]

This guy is an over achiever. Haha good luck finding another pool guy that does this good of a job :)

[@Samlol23_drrich]

bsizzle Hill he takes pride in his work. It’s refreshing to see someone who does more than the bare minimum.

[@bsizzlehill2283]

@@Samlol23_drrich agreed. Very rare these days. When you find them.. keep them. I wish I could spend extra time on my pools. But my boss has us on GPS and rushes us through the day.

[@Samlol23_drrich]

bsizzle Hill wow. You mean he monitors where you are, and how long you’ve been there?

[@bsizzlehill2283]

@@Samlol23_drrich Exactly. And if you stay over the 8 to 12 minutes without charging extra he questions you at the end of the day. Or even worse.. calls you while you're still there, or even worse...shows up while you're there :)

[@ElPajaroMosca]

bsizzle Hill Jesus man, find somewhere else to work.

[@gregggaldo9181]

I've never seen a Leaf Master like the one you have....that's cool!!!

[@bluescity1]

Great video! Thank you for posting. I wish we had KZbin when we first started taking care of our pool!! Very good advice!

[@SPL]

👍

[@johnnyb600d9]

Very professional, and very helpful. Thanks

[@SherylWeaver-bb9jh]

That was an awesome quick response. I just bought all of my equipment today and started up my own Pool Cleaning business. I'm in California also, but not in the same area as you. I live in the armpit of California lol. Thank you for all of your helpful videos I really appreciate it.

[@Hawkknight88]

Incredibly useful videos. Thank you!

[@jawsjulie]

WOW! once a week you do all this? I'm in Arizona and with all the pools here you'd think I could find one company that will at least brush it let alone show up. Hence why I'm learning it myself. Thanks for the help.

[@texasmatador9305]

This was a very good video. The company I have servicing my pool isn't nearly as thorough. Unfortunately for them, you just raised my expectations. Thanks!

[@sp1nks248]

Thank you. Juat started as a Pool Tech and this video definitely helped.

[@1GQ_gent]

I appreciate this I know now what to expect you've set the bar much higher without a doubt

[@sppankyyferguson5730]

yes! more videos like these. I recently started working 50+ accounts by myself along with green cleanups after not knowing much about pools and your videos have been a must! I plan on taking on my own accounts soon so I have already gathered some of the key items that help me to service faster and more efficiently.. (pool caddy, filter comb, sweapease ECT)

[@SPL]

+Sppankyy Ferguson Good to hear. Sounds like a plan.

[@tarren9917]

Spanky im purchasing pool routes relatively soon are there any tips you could give someone starting off with no experience

[@monkeytreeliving6177]

Excellent, very informative video. As a first-time Pool owner this was super helpful.

[@williamkegley158]

You do a lot of good things this helps me your videos are awesome

[@stephaniemujica1497]

Great video! Very easy to understand for beginners like myself :)

[@OnEvenKeel]

Very professional. Thank you.

[@claytonlongworth1145]

I didn't know that brushing after vaccumeing prevents alge growth! Thank you!

[@dishes808]

Very informative video. Thanks.

[@RD-jp4zs]

Thank you for a very good video.

[@visionseeker7678]

Love the atmospheric black metal pool cleaning situation

[@mouniryokan]

great video thank you!

[@educatedbeats6604]

Appreciate you taking the time to share these tips!

[@Optimization_Coach]

Great video!!!

[@Daniel-xx9jq]

I always love your videos

[@Girlsontop21]

Thank you for your videos

[@nakana8085]

My brother is working for pool, brought me in. I been working with him for a while, now the main boss is asking if I'm ready fro my own route soon. Need to watch these asap!

[@SPL]

LOL- you will be ready! 👊

[@orlandox5665]

Nice!!

[@meesterSmeeth4182]

I'm just getting into this trade as a "tech helper"...the tech quit on my 5th day and now I'm by myself and I've learned more from your videos than my company lol, I feel like they owe you money lol

[@SPL]

Make checks payable to "David Van Brunt" - ha, ha. 😛👍

[@meesterSmeeth4182]

Swimming Pool Tips, Reviews & How To -MrDgvb1 I'll need your bank information and any passwords or pin #s you may have...it will be available in your account 12:00am edt.....haha jk

[@SPL]

👍

[@RicardoMorenonx]

love your service kart :D

[@muralikrishnanmarimuthu7812]

Thanks and useful video 😎

[@heckeroffical3862]

awesome!!!

[@samdeshler]

Great video. And nice Pool Cart! :)

[@SPL]

+Sam Deshler T.Dula Service Carts are the best ;). Essential for any pool service tech.

[@user-xb9zo9zs4h]

Great video

[@trort2714]

Great video. Regarding chemicals. Are there formulas for adding so as not to add too much or too little?

[@WhiteLBZ]

Love love the videos been watching your videos for years. For the tile soap that you dilute with water in the pink bottle, what brand is that and where do you get those particular bottles I use "Jack's Magic, surface magic" it's a little bottle and hard to squeeze out cost alot more than the tile soap diluted with water, but I also need those type of bottles to easily spread across the pool

[@SPL]

Arrow Red Tile Soap available at your local pool supplier.

[@luxuryhomes8889]

very nice sir

[@DoNtCaReBrO_305]

good video man

[@sabrinagrace5932]

how much does it usually cost to get your pool cleaned? & do you have to get it cleaned every week even if you only use the pool maybe once a month or so? & what can we do just to maintain it ourselves?

[@esamturkistani7465]

I have white mark in the fiberglass pool wall due to Di-Chlor tablet which I kept it there by mistake. what type of cleaning tool required to remove it?

[@heckeroffical3862]

remember me when you get 1m subs.

[@ronnierodriguez5011]

Our readings are a little different down here in South Texas

[@alo300wsmsako7]

love the videos but quick question about calcium removal of tile. I seen you have used on different videos different methods such as sand paper 320, pool eraser, gisar mixed with muriatic acid, pumice stone out of these which one is your preferred and better method.

[@SPL]

Try using a razor blade in a similar fashion to scraping off a sticker from your car. It works well on calcium build-up and won't scratch the tile.

[@user-vt3yy9it5e]

Hi, great video! How you can tell how much chemicals to add to bring levels where they should be?

[@SPL]

There are a few online calculators. This one os the best: www.poolcalculator.com/

[@W5NEH]

I clean pools in Houston! Your a pretty cool dude. Hopefully I can get my business going soon.

[@manny1965]

Nate Howard how’s it going for u in houston? I’m in Houston too

[@luiscontreras4562]

aye i need a pool guy, in houston also lol

[@johnb2133]

Thank's for all your amazing videos, I will like to ask how do you make your FC levels to work on 3 ppm when you CYA goes all the way up to 60 or 70 PPM, is that still possible or I still have to get even higher FC levels ? I appreciated it if you can answer, thanks again.

[@SPL]

You may need a little higher free chlorine at that level.

[@michaellim2744]

Great video. I'm a beginner and find how much chemicals I need to add a challenge.

[@SPL]

You can do it! 👍

[@eatyourlungs]

What song is That? I want to hear the whole thing

[@soycoter]

I'm 16 and I'm going to work at 18 pretty informative

[@Ronnalds]

Did u do it

[@gman5986]

How long does it take for you to service a large pool if your vacuuming and brushing all the walls? Based on once a week service what do you normally charge a customer now in 2022 for your service? Love your videos!

[@SPL]

I try to never spend more that 25 minutes at any pool so typically if it takes longer the rate is higher. Prices vary by pool size and what is included. So hard to answer unless I know the pool size and area you are in.

[@andyliu8711]

Good job mate! Just wodering where can I get that working trolley?

[@SPL]

Thanks! It is made by a local company in Ca - www.tdula.com/

[@jimmynomad8793]

With the vacuums, here in Florida I see people using the Hammerhead (pretty much the same as your power vac), but not so much the vacuum that you plug into the skimmer. Do you know why they don't use the skimmer one? Do you think it's laziness or lack of knowledge, or does the Power vac do the same thing? My guess is that the skimmer vac is used for fine particles and the power vac for larger debris? So are the guys here in FL not getting the small particles cleaned up? Thanks!!

[@dannyboy768]

Not vacuuming save lots of time. I would only vacuum if there is super fine dust that goes through the hammerhead bag. But my boss doesn’t even give me a vacuum so I only use the hammerhead. He says the filter catches anything that goes through the bag. Also in Florida

[@Big_Blue_Eyeland]

I live in an area with soft water and high ph water. Keeping my calcium levels up , total alkalinity up and ph down has been a challenge because of the auto-fill and salt water chlorine generator. Any tips? Think you can do a video on langelier index?

[@SPL]

Sure. sounds like a great idea. You can add Borates to the water -30 ppm and this will help keep the pH and Alkalinity stable. I have a series of videos on adding borates to your pool.

[@markm5868]

Thanks for the how-to. How does that pool caddy at the end work? Looks like it goes on the hitch?

[@SPL]

Yes, it hitches onto the back of your service truck.

[@elkat_bori_pr7791]

Do you have a more updated video on this matter?

[@hectormendoza5320]

Do you prefer a specific type of liquid chlorine over another or are all liquid chlorine brands pretty much the same? I notice that my skin gets really dry after swimming in my pool and I'm wondering if it's the liquid chlorine that's causing this! Thank you for your videos!

[@htatesil4192]

Did u figure this out

[@ctop1311]

what's the name of the wall brush in this video ...& I bought 2 pairs of the Ergodyne knee pads they're pretty good.

[@SPL]

+ctop1311 SweepEase - It is really good.

[@64offroadpe25]

Great video. Do you have any videos on pool algae? I have been have some issue with my pool getting it more then normal

[@SPL]

+Preston McCanless I have an entire playlist ;) Algae Removal & Pool Chemistry: kzbin.info/aero/PL1DBA9483805EBBF2

[@64offroadpe25]

+Swimming Pool Tips, Reviews & How To -MrDgvb1 thank you very much. Really like your videos and it's helped me take care of my own pool and also helped me pick my pool cleaner.

[@pumajr05]

Another great informative video. Is it ok to run your pool over night instead of the day?

[@SPL]

+pumajr05 I prefer to run them during the day in the Summer so the pool has less issues - it is better to run when the Sun is hitting it and it is hot out. Circulating the water at the peak time goes along way. If your restricted due to energy tiered billing then early morning or evening is suitable. Daytime is best.

[@jawsjulie]

Swimming Pool Tips, Reviews & How To -MrDgvb1 wow, didn't know this! mine is at night but will change it

[@20towa]

Only time u wld run at night is when properly balancing the pool so the sun doesn't eat away at what ur adding. Retest as needed after an hour of adding anythg ur trying to fix

[@MichelLinschoten]

About to start being a pool technician, never done anything like this before. So far seen very straightforward... So I have to ask how do you know how much of the chemicals you need to add? As seen in the video, you casually add the acid to it ? Is there a set amount? Or is it a guesstimate

[@SPL]

You need to know the pool size in gallons and then you can use an app like www.poolcalculator.com/

[@thomasmoore3713]

What does a service as shown typically cost? Really like your videos, very informative for a new pool guy.

[@SPL]

It varies by areas. But in CA expect to get a good $100-$120 for weekly service doing Full Service like this.

[@billwesolowski2609]

@@SPL David are you saying weekly service billed out at $100 - $120 per month? Are your chemicals included? Thanks in advance

[@creolecajun9988]

@@SPL $120 per week or a month? Or is it $480 month?

[@SOULJALOS]

@@creolecajun9988 I think he means a month. Here in Texas it varies between $150-$300 a month, maybe even more than $300 a month for commercial pools.

[@the7.3powerstrokeguy98]

great video. I keep getting bubbles in my pool. I recently washed the filter tank, and replaced a grid that was ripped. I still get bubbles any recommendation?

[@SPL]

+Pablo Ortiz Air is getting in from somewhere. Check the pump lid o-ring - it is usually the location. If you have an automatic suction side cleaner it can also cause air in the system. Or any air leaks at the pump intake or discharge.

[@the7.3powerstrokeguy98]

I changed the o ring for the filter lid. I have a leak but I am not sure what function that one has. I placed a question on another one of your videos. the one with the title of how to fix leaking swimming pool pvc piples. if you get a chance please reply to that video. I really appreciate all your help.

[@littlejay5698]

The pool at 2:53 on the top right built by Pepe's Pools in Pasadena CA

[@SPL]

Yes. Pepe's Pools: www.pepespools.com/

[@nicknolan8254]

I need some help or advice, I cleaned my pool filter last month, it is a pentair DE Filter. I used your video to help me, thank you so much it was awesome. I had super clear water it was great. However now I have a greenish pool, I chlorinated the pool, pH is 7.2. And used clarifier but it is still greenish. I checked free chlorine and I think it is low. Do I need to use an oxidizer? Or a stabilizer? Or is my filter shot? Thanks, your channel is a great help 🙌🏻👍🏻

[@SPL]

Just bring the chlorine level up to 10 ppm. And run pool for 24 hours.

[@nicknolan8254]

@@SPL what speed should i set my VSP? Skimmer only or Vac? Thank you

[@nicknolan8254]

Swimming Pool Tips, Reviews & How To - SPL that worked the pool looks great again. Thank you, great advice

[@NachoMorzan]

How much time does it take to clean each pool? And how many pools do you clean per day? Awesome vid 😄

[@SPL]

Thanks for the great feedback! About 15 to 20 minutes per pool. I do 14-16 per day.

[@Carjn325]

Just came out of truck driving for 25yrs working for a pool cleaning and service company now trying to get my certification any suggestions to move up fast? And don’t tell me to go back to trucking 😋.

[@SPL]

It's a relatively easy job but as you know it takes time to build experience. I am sure it took you a awhile to park that rig. Same in the pool industry. Time = experience really.

[@IntegrityPoolCare]

You chemically scrub you tile every week? Is that extra charge or something you include in your service. What is the tile brush you use on route?

[@SPL]

I use the Purity Pool Tile brush.

[@bludika]

just curious, how do large hotels like in Vegas do their year round pool maintenance? like is it just a MUCH larger scale as you do with a home? like do the have multiple, maybe dozens of pool pumps, and filters, and chlorinators, etc? do you think they also soften the water with a water softener? i've always been curious how they do it. Hypothetically, would you be able to be in charge of servicing a hotel's pool such as something like the Ceasars Palace pool? lol just a random curious question i had

[@christopherleal1148]

Just what you’d think they’d have. They use bigger commercial pumps with pipes that are larger allowing a higher flow rate (gpm). The maintenance is usually done with a team not just one person, and the chems probably get added automatically with either something like a salt cell or some other generative process. Some places only use bromine so when tourist pass by the smell is more like a water park or spa instead of chlorine like a backyard pool 😅

[@bludika]

@@christopherleal1148 ohh

[@abeness88]

This seems like a very good thorough cleaning and servicing. How much does this cost a month? Living in Nevada

[@SPL]

Nevada starts at $130 a month and up nowadays.

[@kennyboulton6711]

I have questions about how much to charge and also what extras to charge. Do you charge to back wash or clean the pump filter when you clean it?

[@SPL]

Depends on the area. Only thing included in the service is liquid chlorine , acid & Algeacide. Charge for 3" tablets, any other chemical including Conditioner, Salt etc. Backwashing is included but charge for filter cleaning twice a year.

[@Jasheon]

Can you share a link to that canister for the vacuum? I’d like to buy one

[@SPL]

Here you go: www.amazon.com/dp/B001E8ZL8S/ref=as_sl_pc_qf_sp_asin_til?tag=swimmingpooll-20&linkCode=w00&linkId=d17351c68ba592224b1a6f79289622a5&creativeASIN=B001E8ZL8S

[@fonzymtv9317]

Question iNotice you said to make sure the pump is full of water at 1:58. IAm a new pool owner. Must I add water myself ? My pump says “priming” when i power it . Does it do this on its own?

[@SPL]

It is better if you fill it with water after opening. Most pumps will prime up but it could take longer and if it doesn't prime ofr some reason it could burn out the motor or cause a leak.

[@LubaLuba1]

Hi hon can you tell me if I could pour liquid shock through my cover without staining cover because not opening up pool yet need more time I’m up north east of the country.

[@SPL]

It shouldn't stain the cover as long as there is water on it.

[@toddphelan1495]

You definitely provide thorough service. I'm curious, what is the average service rate in your area?

[@SPL]

+Todd Phelan $90-$110 - plus a filter charge of $85 and all other chemicals are charged to customer except liquid chlorine and acid. Very good in So Cal - lots of pools.

[@toddphelan1495]

+Swimming Pool Tips, Reviews & How To -MrDgvb1 Thank you for the fast reply. 👍

[@shellcracker18]

@@SPL what do you mean by filter charge?

[@blaze2051]

my pool has two round things one on the wall and other very bottom look like a suction thingy. but neither of them actually do anything at all. what is the purpose ?

[@SPL]

+blaze2051 Alternate drains. They only come on if the skimmer runs out of water in most cases.

[@CarsWithCory]

Do you have an email that I can contact you at? This is one of the best step by step videos I’ve watched and this is a business my wife and I are looking at starting in Florida but I’m trying to do as much research as possible. I would appreciate the opportunity to talk to you.

[@SPL]

I can certainly help you out through email. I also have a coaching program starting at $10 a month which might be something you are interested in also.

[@Chris031999]

So for a weekly pool service leaving the pools at 3ppm chlorine will stay till when you are there next week ?

[@SPL]

It has to be a constant chlorine level each day and 3 ppm is the lowest I would leave it at.

[@Twizzledoc187]

My biggest problem are these tiny little ant that are flooding my pool. I saw the brief part you mentioned tile soap. Will this make all of these little dead ants clump together so that I can fish them out with my net more effectively?

[@SPL]

Yes. That will work.

[@borkygork2604]

Do you service pools near Dublin/Livermore/Pleasanton? What is the monthly cost I am looking at if I hire a professional? Thank you!

[@SPL]

I have a member of my group over there. can you email me your contact info? [e-mail]

[@thekaerichtexas]

Damn that's alot of work

[@u2nvme]

Can you tell me where I would need to go to get my class c license I was told that I needed a class c license to work on pool pumps and plumbing. I am in Florida. Thank you

[@SPL]

You just need a D-35 in most states to work on pool equipment. Anything under $500 you don't need a license for.

[@TheBaltherion]

Hello! Would you prefer turning the system off or leaving it on while you clean?

[@SPL]

Leave it on. Otherwise leaves will sometimes come out of the skimmer

[@shellcracker18]

Liquid chlorine must be a west coast thing? I don’t know any pool service that uses it in the south East

[@SPL]

Probably. HASA is a big West coast supplier.

[@clarityofthought]

What's a good nylon brush that you recommend? I lent my friend one but I would like to purchase another. I have commercial account at a wholesaler

[@SPL]

SweepEase brush is the best.

[@clarityofthought]

@@SPL hell yea thanks for replying

[@BlakeAdamsCO]

Where do you buy the Arrow Scale-Off from? I cannot seem to find it at any brick and mortar pool store. Thanks!

[@SPL]

I think it is only sold online, google this: TILE SOAP | 1 QUART TILE SOAP SCALE OFF | 10-0945

[@BlakeAdamsCO]

Swimming Pool Tips, Reviews & How To -MrDgvb1 thank you for your reply. Have you ever tried Bio-Dex 300? What are the differences between those 2? Thank you again!

[@corymoore3887]

what brush do you use along with the tile soap? just a wire brush?

[@AlShams69]

For the spa normal chlorine is fine right?

[@SPL]

Yes

[@djjouano]

If PH level is within requirement, why would you make alkalinity go for certain level? Isn't it PH & alkalinity same?

[@SPL]

They are tied together but can be out of range. For example the pH can be 7.6 but the Alkalinity can be 40.

[@jorgedias3791]

Hello, I got small pool with small light blue mosaic inside. I can get clear water in the pool but the water inside the filter gets light blue colour same as the mosaic after 8 hour filtering. PH and Clorum normal and using algicide. Can you tell me the cause. Can it be the mosaic tearing apart in dust particles? Or is there any kind of algae that has light blue colour? Thanks Jorge Dias

[@SPL]

Sounds like it is coming from the mosiac but I have never seen that before.

[@jorgedias3791]

@@SPL thanks.

[@mannye4798]

What kind of soap did you add to take the glare out? Nice video btw!!

[@SPL]

+Manuel espinoza Just regular pool tile soap. Arrow Tile soap sold at SCP and Superior. You can also use dish soap diluted in water. I use tile soap because it is convenient and I always have it handy.

[@esclavosoy1]

+Swimming Pool Tips, Reviews & How To -MrDgvb1 what's the ratio you use to dilute it.

[@mannye4798]

thank you very much sir

[@nathanphillips5156]

@@SPL THe tile soap you use undiluted? what ratio if you use 4x concentrated dawn? Seems like it could be a recipe for disaster if you don't do the right thing with the dawn dish detergent!

[@carmenrivera3097]

I just moved into a house with a pool. I am renting. How long should the pool guy be here to maintenance a pool ? Should he be checking the water levels every time he comes?

[@SPL]

Depends on the pool size. Anywhere from 15 minutes to 30 minutes. He should check the chemistry each week.

[@suzan24k]

I rarely have seen my pool service guys stay more than 10 minutes. They rarely and I mean rarely brush. Many don't leave updates even when something is wrong. It took me quite a few services to find one that I liked. Please do a good job and communicate and you will keep customers. I've had some really bad apples, too. Making me change my perfectly working equipment to a bad configuration when it was working correctly in the first place. KNOW what you are doing and be ethical. Just today I went to look at my leaf catcher and the bag was torn. I brought in in the house, sewed it back together and put it back. Never was I given the alert that anything was wrong.

[@eduardoledezma6301]

suzan24k You're absolutely right about a couple of services and you will realize who is who and you would stay with in general. I recently have a new mortgage tag and it includes the pool and this is very new to me. Even if they clean and put chemicals as long as the water is clear, clean, sanitize, not green and no dust on the bottom and I'm in a great start lol....

[@meesterSmeeth4182]

suzan24k I'm starting to think the company i work for sucks. They barely trained me, and I'm not a good bullshitter. I've learned more from this channel in a few hours than I have in 3 weeks with the company. They pay well so I'm just being patient....

[@westinbye]

How long does this take per week? We are looking to get a pool but have been told they are not worth the work....

[@SPL]

If you invest in a 15k or smaller pool the weekly maintenance is very minimal. Maybe 20 minutes a week at most.

[@mashwehla3343]

what is the canister part; I didn't get it, would you mind explaining it thanks

[@SPL]

You want to use an in-line canister to keep debris from clogging up the pool's pump basket. It is easy to use.

[@mashwehla3343]

@@SPL I mean I missed the part of how to connect the hose to the canister thanks

[@Sauce_do]

Do you think a pool service company has to do repairs or could they only offer the cleaning+Chems?

[@SPL]

No, you can just do weekly service and refer all your repair out.

[@Sauce_do]

I appreciate it thanks

[@MarkAhrens-HeritageFilms]

Very few pool guys are this thorough. I've never seen a pool guy clean the cap tiles. Most guys are in and out in 10m.

[@kevinhirt]

filter cleaned twice a YEAR? here in Illinois its like twice a month!

[@SPL]

Ha. We are lucky I guess.

[@RyanAndres]

What products are you using to scrub the water line tiles?

[@SPL]

Arrow Red Tile Soap. There is a small amount of acid in it.

[@RyanAndres]

@@SPL thanks! And is that the Purity Pool scrubber?

[@User_92020]

What happens if theres a dead animal in the pool? What do you do different?

[@SPL]

Get it out and bring the chlorine level to above 10 ppm and run the pool for 24 hours.

[@boofu7289]

I never knew u even had to do all of this 😭 Growing up we’d just get a pool and ad water...

[@SPL]

Simpler times. 👍

[@alexl.4362]

Pool route.

[@SPL]

Pool route - I think I said this one or two times. 😆