ᑭOOᒪ ᑌᑭᗪᗩTᗴ! Not completely level!

[@llkj2121]

If you want to really warm up the pool leave the included black cover on during a sunny day! It will warm up fast...

[@thepoolmom8464]

We definitely don’t need the pool any warmer now that it’s so hot. When I filmed this it wasn’t summer yet so we had the solar mat hooked up and used the cover daily. We haven’t used the cover or the solar mat for a while and our pool on average has been 86 degrees!

[@jasminemendez4971]

Hi, we bought the exact same pool but we’re having a really hard time setting up the filter with the solar panel could you post another video showing exactly how to connect everything or have your husband explain how to do it? Please!

[@thepoolmom8464]

Hi, I’ll try and get my husband to explain it in a video. We actually disconnected our solar mat recently because it’s warm enough where we live and the filter seems to work better and it has more suction without it attached. We also had an algae bloom and believe it was due to our warm water temperature and the fact that the filter wasn’t filtering as much with the solar mat attached.

[@hondaman2623]

Hi can you please make a video on how to put the pump and solar panel and how it works do you have to back wash right away do i run the pump always 1/2 day please any help thanks

[@thepoolmom8464]

Hi, I’ll try and get my husband to explain it in a video. We actually don’t have the solar mat connected right now because it’s warm where we live and the filter is working better without it. Our water stays around 82-83 degrees without the solar mat. Once you set up the filter for the first time it says you need to backwash it for 5 mins and then rinse. We run our pump on average 6-8 hours a day and my husband will backwash it daily for about a minute. Keep an eye on the pressure gage on the pump.

[@hondaman2623]

@@thepoolmom8464 thanks

[@SandraRamirez-wn7mx]

Can you please talk more about the sand filter directions to match up

[@thepoolmom8464]

My husband actually setup the sand filter but I might be able to do a video and show the sand filter more.

[@paulflogeras2309]

Hi, really enjoying your videos. We have the exact same Costco pool in the garage and will be assembling it soon. I see in this video you are using a floating chlorine dispenser. Did your pool come with the "ChemConnect chlorine dispenser" that attaches to the outtake valve into the pool. I am wondering why you are using the floating one instead. Thanks

[@thepoolmom8464]

Thanks! I actually purchased the chlorine floater off Amazon before we noticed the pool came with the other dispenser. We decided not to use the one that came with the pool since the floater we purchased is larger and we can put the larger tablets inside.

[@paulflogeras2309]

@@thepoolmom8464 Honestly we are debating the same thing. Also the mini chlorine tablets aren't as readily available as the 3". Does the ChemConnect dispenser have to be connected to the outtake but you just chose to leave it empty, or can you actually remove it and not use it at all. Thanks

[@thepoolmom8464]

@@paulflogeras2309 you don’t have to use it at all. We keep ours in our pool chemical tub. Here’s the floater we purchased in case you are interested. Cclear Pool Chlorine Floater for... www.amazon.com/dp/B07RB79F6T?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

[@paulflogeras2309]

@@thepoolmom8464 thanks alot. I'm actually from canada so I have to order from the .ca website. I have seen many similar floating dispensers though. Thanks again

[@thepoolmom8464]

@@paulflogeras2309 you’re so welcome! Good luck setting the pool up. 😉

[@nancym2011]

Did you have any trouble setting up the solar heater mat? We have everything set up but the mat is not warming up... wondering if we missed a step

[@thepoolmom8464]

My husband actually set it up but there’s only two hoses so I don’t think you did it wrong. I’ve actually never touched it to see if it was hot. We’ve had cool, cloudy days most of the week so our pool temp right now is about 70 degrees. Once the weather goes back up I’m sure the mat will work better. If you really want to keep your pool temp warmer make sure to keep it covered so it doesn’t lose heat at night. Also you could invest in a solar cover, I’ve heard those work pretty well.

[@jessyl12987]

The sun really has to be beating on the solar mat to actually get it hot. The black pool cover is what actually really get the water warm in my opinion.

[@elisagomez5705]

Hi brought pool about a week ago and the sides are bowed in is that the way these pools are designed? Also for such a large pool this sand filter is way too small I feel the water filter outlet doesn’t circulate water fast enough to keep pool clean I have treated my pool water 2 days ago and water still cloudy. Do u suggested getting a larger sand filter? Please advise. Thanks!

[@thepoolmom8464]

Hi Elisa, pools are a bit tricky and depending on your location, weather and how often you use your pool you’ll need to adjust chemicals. I have done some videos regarding what chemicals/testing strips to use to help with daily pool maintenance. As far as the sides bowing in, once the water is at 90% full the sides will pop out more. Our sand filter that came with our bestway pool from Costco seems to be working much better now that we disconnected the solar heater mat. There’s much more suction now that we disconnected it and since it’s warmer there really isn’t a need for it right now. Testing your pool daily will help keep the pool clean and clear. We use the Clorox testing strips and app and it makes it easier. We also vacuum and brush our pool daily. Good luck!

[@Showbiz559]

Also can you show how to use the cover

[@thepoolmom8464]

Yes, I filmed a video that will be uploaded soon showing the pool covered.

[@thepoolmom8464]

Here’s the video showing how we cover our pool. 😉 kzbin.info/www/bejne/nma0g6Gfe9megNE

[@Showbiz559]

@@thepoolmom8464 thank u, you are amazing!

[@thepoolmom8464]

@@Showbiz559 you’re welcome ☺️

[@christineharp5607]

Just got the same pool our is currently filling. Just got to about the filter and sides are still bowed in.. how full did it have to get to push them out?

[@thepoolmom8464]

Hi! The pool needs to be at 90% full according to the instructions. The water level was approx an inch under the grey liner.

[@ruthpeterson8710]

did your pool leveled after it has been fully filled with water? we’re having that issue too

[@thepoolmom8464]

@@ruthpeterson8710 our pool is not completely level. The difference from one end to the other end is about 2.5 inches.

[@Showbiz559]

Can you show how you connected the filter system

[@thepoolmom8464]

My husband actually connected the filter system. Do you have the exact same filter and pool?

[@Showbiz559]

@@thepoolmom8464 yes I do

[@bethanysimone1054]

How do you cover your pool with the ladder daily?

[@thepoolmom8464]

We cover most of the pool but not the ladder. We usually try and get the sides covered and then most of the ends covered. The cover that comes with the pool doesn’t really stretch and stay on so we just started using towel clips to keep it on the corners. I’ll probably do a video showing the pool covered.

[@thepoolmom8464]

Hi Bethany, here’s a video I did showing how we cover the pool. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nma0g6Gfe9megNE

[@artyflores97]

Where did you get your ladder?

[@thepoolmom8464]

I got it off Amazon. I’m not sure if it’s available anymore. It was about $400 when we bought it about two months ago.