Pool Problems SOLVED: Q&A with Matt from Swim University (Part 1)

[@SwimUniversity]

The Pool Care Cheat Sheet (Free): swimu.com/cheatsheet The Pool Care Handbook: swimu.com/book The Pool Care Video Course: swimu.com/poolcourse

[@amandahaggerty5159]

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[@9721lulu]

yea it doesn't work

[@SwimUniversity]

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[@SwimUniversity]

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[@Brian-wg1zp]

I love your videos, u explain things in simple terms that everyone can pretty much understand

[@SwimUniversity]

Happy to hear that!

[@WayneDonkerbrook]

Great format Matt, thank you for all of your help and knowledge

[@SwimUniversity]

Glad it was helpful! Hope to do more of these in the future

[@francesstager997]

THANKS A TON! Looking forward to next episode!!

[@SwimUniversity]

You're welcome! More to come!

[@squadalah_adventure_3621]

I feel like us pool owners spend more time on maintenance than actually swimming 😂

[@zerfes4632]

We do 😂

[@Anthonygarage]

Can you talk about Intex filter pump in your next video How to prime for inground pools like that

[@anthony7557]

Can I bypass the overload in a pool pump motor and have fun with the motor

[@brandonparra1879]

I have a cartridge filter system for my pool. Can i use Floc to lower the calcium hardnesses in my pool? How would you proceed with this? (I tried clicking the link to submit this question, but the link was broken.)

[@SwimUniversity]

Sorry, just fixed the link! www.swimu.com/question

[@andimom2010]

me like his style funny informative

[@enersaveltd]

I have a “whirlpool” setting on my jacuzzi brand sand filter. Any idea what this would be for?

[@320mkg]

It circulates the water without passing it through the filter. You'll use this setting if using flocculant to treat an algae bloom

[@Debra-nm8cb]

You are so good. Not so hard to understand.

[@christinejarussi5616]

We have to replace our sand filter. Currently have Hayward, do you have a recommendation? In-ground Pro Series Sand Filter and Valve Only, 24 in with 1.5 inch Top Mount Valve is what we use. How does Doheny's brand compare to Hayward?

[@Buzz_329]

Can I ask why you're replacing brands? Hayward is one of the best.

[@christinejarussi5616]

@@Buzz_329 just comparing price and value. We have had 2 Hayward sand filters over a 22 year period of our in-ground pool

[@SwimUniversity]

Hayward is hard to beat! Pentair is a good brand too

[@ffmnokia]

Hey how can I get rid of the frogs in the pool ?

[@SwimUniversity]

We have a video about that! kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4bIaHV_acatpc0

[@tenisace]

How about my Jandy jacuzzi taking forever to heat. I mean hours....of course, it's electric and shouldn't take this long. I replaced the thermostat last yr . Suggestions? Thanks in advance

[@SwimUniversity]

Are you in a colder climate? How's your insulation? That can really affect it

[@tenisace]

@@SwimUniversity Florida, quite HOT and humid. :)

[@tenisace]

So, the sensor in the Pool heater system needed replacing. Now, the jacuzzi is nice and hot.

[@Holyheart1]

I have salt pool when I test chlorine level what should it be ? Thanks

[@SwimUniversity]

Same as a regular pool, around 3 PPM

[@juicyfruit3432]

@@SwimUniversity mine is not there even a day after shocking ???

[@MidnightreaderYT]

I have a problem I can't find answers to. I put PH Down in my pool because the PH was 8 and after 2 weeks the bottom of my pool still has the PH Down chemical settling at the bottom. I've stired it up countless times and have run a pool robot vacuum as well, but I seem to be making very little progress. I don't know if it's safe to swim either so I haven't let anyone get in it. Please if you have any advise I'd appreciate it. 🥺

[@SwimUniversity]

Have you tried vacuuming it up manually? And what are your levels now?

[@MidnightreaderYT]

@@SwimUniversity Levels are at 7.6 now and I do have a manual vacuum and it does pick up more but it's small and not one that hooks to the pump because my intakes I can't attach anything to my intakes. It's thankfully starting to look a bit better.

[@mdnitewind7004]

Help! Does anyone know what these gross looking things are in my pool? When I’m skimming, I’m finding these really thin black type “threads.” Some are less than an inch long, but others are over an inch or even more. But these “threads” look like they’re made up of tiny little beads rather than just a solid strand. It doesn’t look like the pictures of horsehair worms that I’m seeing online. They seem dead. Or at least aren’t moving. Are they strands of eggs of some sort, or poop from an insect or something? I’ve occasionally seen one here or there, but this morning there are a whole lot of them. I got in the pool and was skimming, and most were at the bottom when I was skimming up some leaves. The more I skimmed, more just kept coming up. My daughter said she’s seen a few before and still swims. So I started swimming even though I was grossed out. But I started seeing an occasional one float a few inches from the surface of the water, right in my way. Maybe I stirred it all up from the bottom of the pool, or maybe they float around? I can’t find anything online so far that looks like it. There’s a bunch of them this morning though, and it’s concerning me. Anyone know what it is!

[@flickboogers9325]

I've only tested pH in chlorine the past 4 years and the water's been crystal clear no issues am I doing something wrong?

[@gpapadeas]

Greetings from the Great White North! Your videos are excellent! Great money saver tips.

[@SwimUniversity]

As long as you're not having any issues! Is it a temporary pool? If not, check your calcium hardness levels. That can affect surfaces and parts over time.

[@flickboogers9325]

​@@SwimUniversitythanks for responding! No it's a about 25,000 gallon in ground pool permanent. Should I still test for what you recommended?

[@flickboogers9325]

@@SwimUniversity Permanent pool .. about 25K gallons. I believe it's plaster. I'll look into getting the calcium levels checked Thanks

[@Melanie-4-life]

Matt why does my pool always seems ro have dust on top of pool?

[@SwimUniversity]

Is it pollen? Have you tried an automatic pool skimmer?

[@ray.a7343]

My problem now I'd my pool is cloudy my levels are perfect I tried clarifier didn't work then tried flocculant twice still cloudy I m ready to close pool even local pool store has no idea they tested my water levels and they are perfect I m at wits end

[@SwimUniversity]

I have a video about this in a few weeks. But in the meantime, check your filter: clean or backwash it, check pressure, check for leaks to and from it, check O-Ring seal, etc.