HOW TO VACUUM AN ABOVE GROUND POOL PLUS TIPS

[@DIYJIM]

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[@tinathepisces1485]

Yes. We like your deck very much 😂

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks 😅

[@QuantumLegal]

Love your vids, as pool novice you have been extremely helpful😊

[@jbmann52]

This video is EXACTLY what I was looking for in vacuuming. I picked up a few pointers watching this video. I have same pump/filter equipment as you so this video was very helpful to this first time pool owner. Thank you.

[@DIYJIM]

Thank you again Barry for watching my videos.

[@jcramirez77]

first summer with my 13,000 gallon pool and youve helped more than the pool store, ive kept the water clear without having the stench of chlorine, also thanks for your service or if youre still serving

[@DIYJIM]

Glad I could help, I retired a couple years ago

[@claudiaburton282]

I am a new above ground pool owner. Thank you very much, your video is very informative. I am a visual person so reading the manual and watching your video really helps me out.

[@DIYJIM]

Glad I could help thanks for watching. I recommend as soon as you can afford it buy a pool vac, they are awesome. kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIGXlp2NqpaliM0

[@moniquetellier2159]

This has been so helpful as a first time pool owner. Thank you!!

[@DIYJIM]

You're so welcome!

[@raha2470]

I’m losing my mind… 🤬🤬🤬 so what does the filter have to be on?

[@asphyxedinside]

Thanks for the tutorial. When I started watching this video I thought this guy sounds familiar. I checked your videos and I noticed I watched your pellet stove cleaning video to learn how to clean my harman. Very thorough helped tremendously. Have a great day.

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks for watching my videos

[@freespirit768]

Thank you for doing this. I just bought a house with a pool and I have been struggling to vacuum my pool and your video showed me that I do not have enough suction going on and now I know what to check.

[@DIYJIM]

Glad I could help!

[@ltsnotspill6846]

I did this for a few years, then I bought the dolphin you pictured. I love my dolphin! It does such a wonderful job, kids named it Bob! lol

[@DIYJIM]

That is what everyone that I know that has one says that they work awesome. Maybe one of these days I will get one. Do you have a round pool with steps? I wonder if the steps will mess it up?

[@ltsnotspill6846]

@@DIYJIM I have a 21' round with steps, the cleaner bumps into them and goes back into the pool.

[@DIYJIM]

@@ltsnotspill6846 awesome maybe I’ll have to save some money and buy one thanks for getting back to me.

[@pattyflinn3282]

@@DIYJIMno it doesn’t

[@thikill94]

You have provided me tremendous assistance with your videos! These have been a great crash course for me as a new pool owner!

[@DIYJIM]

Glad I could help

[@stevewockenfuss6824]

I agree with the others who commented on what a great help this video is for a first time pool owner, thank you very much !!! - great video - simple and very informative

[@DIYJIM]

Glad I could help thanks for watching

[@AC-uq3uu]

Great video 10/10 recommended to anyone who needs to vacuum it their above ground pool!!!!

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks

[@Johnebegood]

You are phenomenal at explaining everything my friend

[@DIYJIM]

Thank you John for the nice comment

[@barbaradunn1778]

Thank you for the step-by-step instructions. I didn't know to take off that flap!

[@DIYJIM]

Welcome

[@InTheKitchenWithSandy]

Great video, I have watched several of your videos since purchasing my first pool. Thanks for making them easy to follow for dummies like me. You have been a great help, as I knew nothing about pools. Your set up is SWEET!, so clean and neat. Great job on all your hard work. Thanks again for creating such great content!

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks for watching

[@MrSuperMoran]

your videos have been super helpful since we just installed an above ground 24'. we have the same liner, too, but different filter. You touch on all the small details!

[@DIYJIM]

Glad I could help

[@peterjohnson8469]

Pool looks great with the deck coming right up to it. That’s my project for next spring. Thank you!

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks for watching maybe I’ll make a video on how I built my deck

[@jackiesmith1197]

Thanks DIY Jim. I’m a first time pool owner and you have been most helpful.

[@DIYJIM]

Glad I could help

[@chargermopar]

Of course with an underground pool the process is almost the same but the pump will not purge air by loosening the strainer as the pump is above water level. You do have a helper it seems!

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks again, wish I had an inground pool maybe someday

[@britnemoss7714]

Exactly the explanation i needed. Very helpful!!

[@DIYJIM]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching

[@warriordugan7236]

The swivel end of the vacuum hose goes on the vacuum. And the moment you turn off the filter when done vacuuming, the skimmer plate will lift itself and the skimmer basket debris will start to get back into the water, so you gotta be fast, especially if you vacuumed up lots of large debris and leaves and stuff.

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks for the tip, and thanks for watching

[@Stilclassy]

Hi, what pool steps do you have? Did you have any issues getting them not to float?

[@DIYJIM]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHyblICMhseCask there is a link in the description. Here is how I keep the from floating kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqXEZZ6Qrpyhb68

[@croatiaoutlander5626]

Hi how are you? The thing I like to do when I vacuum is leave the pump running, while the hose is still in the skimmer, pull the vacuum head out on the deck and 2 or 3 seconds after disconnect the hose from skimmer. That way pump will still be sucking water, and it will drain the hose. So when it’s running, quickly lift the pole and vacuum head with the hose attached on the deck and then listen for the air entering the hose and after 3 or more seconds pull it out from the skimmer. That’s the thing I’ve been doing for the part 5 years, you always get few bubbles in the pump but that’s ok. All right, have a great day ~Sven

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks for the different way to hook up your hose. Guess there is a few ways you can do it. Hope your summer is going good.

[@croatiaoutlander5626]

@@DIYJIM yeah summer was great. Hope yours was too. For now we have above ground pool that we wanna replace so these days we will be draining the old and putting the new one. Rectangular this time haha. Gosh I’m so happy lol. Anyways, have a great time and rest of the summer and yes keep that pump running on high more often. When you vacuum, put chemicals or backwash.

[@ruthray8577]

Good informative video. Thanks! Is there something you should do after you vacuum - like backwash or rinse? I have a 27' round and this is my first season caring for it. Also, do you recommend any particular way to test the water - kit, pool store, etc???

[@DIYJIM]

Did you see this video I made? kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpPRpneapsuZbM0

[@robynknight9041]

What a great video. Thanks!!!

[@DIYJIM]

You bet! Thanks for leaving a comment

[@dr.charlenecrump9651]

Thank you for a thorough explanation. I have a question I cannot seem to find answer. I have a sand filter but BO SKIMMER, so where do you put other end of hose? On A or C? Please help😎

[@DIYJIM]

I’m not sure if I understand what you have. Sorry. All pools have a suction and a discharge. The suction should be connected to the pump and the discharge should be connected to the filter. Hope this helps.

[@dr.charlenecrump9651]

@@DIYJIM yes it did. Where I said BO” was meant to say “NO” skimmer. I realize it is “C” port. Thabks

[@ss_websurfer]

Is it neccesary to backwash your filter after? Is there any setting my filter should have?

[@DIYJIM]

probable a good idea. Always turn your filter valve in a clockwise direction. I have a video on how to back wash.

[@ss_websurfer]

@@DIYJIMcan you share the link please ? You explain very well ! Also do I need to move my valve handle to a specific position? Or it doesn’t matter?

[@ohio6558]

Thanks for the vid. Very helpful!

[@DIYJIM]

Glad it was helpful!

[@fullerfamily]

To disconnect I like to pull just the vacuum head out of the water while pump is running to get air, as I am ready to pull the vacuum plate over the skimmer, i am waiting and once pressure releases I pull the plate for the vacuum, as I do this I can pull out the basket and the debris doesn’t fall or float back into the pool and If u do it fast enough u won’t loose prime or pressure in pump and don’t have debris from the basket floating in pool, this is an easy way by urself and not losing prime or turning off pump. Then u can slowly take out ur vacuum hose the rest of the way Granted u need to empty ur pump basket w the pump off.

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks for the tip, thanks for watching

[@garymontgomeryguitars3153]

Hey Jim I like that roof you have over the deck., nice.

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks 👍

[@RUsure]

Great video thank you from a newbie

[@DIYJIM]

Welcome

[@alejandroperalta9955]

Thank u for ur information,it really helped me out

[@DIYJIM]

Glad to hear that

[@anabellarosario7741]

This video was so helpful! I just got a 15feet above ground pool and was wondering how to use this. How often do you vacuum it? Your pool looks so clean!!

[@DIYJIM]

Depends on how much you swim in it but I try maybe once a week

[@anabellarosario7741]

@@DIYJIM ok thanks Jim 🤗

[@REGGIETPLUS]

Hey Jim I just got my pool installed and in seeing some black spots and black lines that come back even after a vacuum any ideas?

[@DIYJIM]

Not sure sorry can not help.

[@shatshatington]

Awesome deck and roof!

[@DIYJIM]

Thank you

[@Aj85234480]

I don't have a skimmer in my Intex pool. I just have the vacuum lines that goes to the filter. Will it work that way? Do I have to block off the other vacuum side?

[@DIYJIM]

Not sure but that sounds right. Hope you get it figured out

[@rickeysims4508]

Great Knowledge, thank you

[@DIYJIM]

Welcome

[@guadalupealaniz7447]

Have above pool with intex pump how do I hook mine up in new to pool owner

[@DIYJIM]

I never owned an index pool sorry but, maybe if you join a couple aboveground pool groups on Facebook. I am sure someone can help you. Sorry I can not help

[@ltsnotspill6846]

Awesome Video Sir! Thank you!

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks

[@hablaboquitaspeechtherapy6242]

Is there a link to that manual vacuum?

[@DIYJIM]

No it came with my pool. Sorry

[@christygarland8664]

Can you please tell me where you got your pool steps?? Thanks

[@DIYJIM]

I bought my steps from a pool store in Williamsport. There is a link in the description of this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHyblICMhseCask. Hope this helps

[@bracetwin86]

Dang it, I need to figure out why sand keeps coming theu the return while vacuuming and after back washing, I have 4 years on in ground cartridge and DE pools but no above ground or sand filter lol the struggle is real lol

[@DIYJIM]

I would change out the sand sometime and see if anything is broke inside.kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXiqpH2InZqYmJY

[@Nora-xu8ge]

Thanks!

[@DIYJIM]

Thank you very much for the special thanks, very much appreciated.

[@juliogrivas3377]

Excellent video

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks and thanks for watching

[@meloneyvictory1062]

May I ask what setting your pump is on for vacuuming? I’ve heard to put it on the waste function.

[@DIYJIM]

I put my pump on high, thanks for watching

[@peterbrann7367]

Nice one

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks

[@andreypervachev6619]

Thank you!

[@DIYJIM]

Your welcome

[@joshuabrown7034]

Vacuum on waste or recirculation?

[@DIYJIM]

I leave my filter on filter. thanks for watching

[@joshuabrown7034]

Thanks man!

[@mitshyetienne9255]

Is water supposed to come out from the blue hose that's attached to the pool when vacuuming? I think I'm doung something wrong 🤦‍♀️

[@DIYJIM]

Not 100% sure what you mean. Water should not be coming out any hose. The water should be going through your filter and back into your pool, unless you are vacuuming to waste. Hope you get it figured out

[@mitshyetienne9255]

@@DIYJIM Thanks 🙏🏾

[@bradpetress9765]

The whole reason I watched the video was to find out the proper setting on a sand filter. Waste or filter?

[@DIYJIM]

Leave it on filter unless you want the water to pump out of the pool.

[@louisd95714]

I don't do this any more. I have a robotic pool vacuum, and whatever it misses I also have a Pool Blaster that attaches to my pool pole.

[@DIYJIM]

I also have a pool vac so worth the $$$

[@FlowPat]

First by far

[@DIYJIM]

you and your brother must have commented at the same time

[@HF-id9wp]

I can't believe your equipment is under the deck.. omg.. how do non-flexible people get to it

[@DIYJIM]

I does last longer keeping it out of the sun but your right it kills my back

[@pattyflinn3282]

U need a dolphin for your pool

[@DIYJIM]

I have a pool robot

[@AC-uq3uu]

First comment!!!

[@DIYJIM]

you and your brother must have commented at the same time

[@ANOG]

Thank you!

[@DIYJIM]

You're welcome!

[@kimberlymatos8823]

Thank you!

[@DIYJIM]

You're welcome!