Pre Season Maintenance

What are some of the things you'd want to do to your pool "pre season" to insure a more trouble free swim season? In this video I'll take you through my short list of those things:What are some of the things you'd want to do to your pool "pre season" to insure a more trouble free swim season? In this video I'll take you through my short list of those things:
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NOTE: I earn a percentage of qualifying Amazon products via links on my channel.
Helpful Video Links:
Changing Your Pool Water, Why and When: • Changing your pool wat...
Cyanuric Acid, What You Need To Know: • Cyanuric Acid - What Y...
How to Drain And Refill Your Pool: • How to Drain and Refil...
Pool Start Up Chemicals, What to use and how to add them: • Pool Start Up What C...
Plastic and PVC Repair for Your Pool: • Plastic and Pvc Repair...
Sand Filter Media That's Better Than DE: • Sand Filter Media That...
Product Links:
Plast-Aid Plastic PVC Repair: amzn.to/3SxoBN7
Thanks again for watching and please "like, subscribe and share".

[@db3mta3]

I just started my own pool service business. I've been watching your videos for some time now, and really appreciate your insights. 👍

[@PoolSchooler]

Glad to be of assistance. Thanks for watching a commenting. Hope youre a subscriber and will share my channel with others.

[@mikedaflame8483]

@@PoolSchoolerhey sir , have you ever used hydrogen peroxide to chemicalize a pool ? I seen someone unseen a pool with it.

[@PoolSchooler]

@@mikedaflame8483 I personally have never used it. I have heard of people using it, but I don’t know enough about what it can do and how it interacts with the chemicals of the pool to really comment accurately on it. Certainly something worth researching online.

[@mikedaflame8483]

I’m going to try it and I’ll let you know

[@gnickolas69]

48sft pentair de filter do u recommend getting pentair grid replacements or do u have a aftermarket recommend brand.

[@PoolSchooler]

Sorry to say I don't have any recommendations. But I can say that there are plenty of after market grids that are as good or better than the manufacturers and usually cost less. But unfortunately I don't have any recommendations. Check amazon and look at their reviews and for the "Amazon Pick".

[@erickrhernandez1451]

When is a good time to replace a “quad DE” cartridges? How long do they last and what does it look like

[@PoolSchooler]

It really depends upon how well they are maintained. If you are backwashing frequently enough and not over, recharging it, and also having the grids cleaned and inspected at least annually most grit should last you several years. According to the manufacturers, they should last between seven and 10 years.

[@erickrhernandez1451]

@@PoolSchooler this one in particular has no backwash valve. So how do I backwash it? Suggestions pls.

[@PoolSchooler]

@@erickrhernandez1451 according to Pentair, they suggest taking it apart every six months and cleaning the grids that way. Another reason I’m not a fan of DE filters.

[@Haywardpowerflolx]

Pentair discontinued the dynamo pump

[@stratdad8218]

Wanna know what you think… the gentleman at our local pool supply is recommending to replace the water after just a few seasons after replastering, stating due to leaching of calcium into water during curing process. What are your thoughts?

[@PoolSchooler]

I'd be reluctant to agree. The only way to remove calcium is dilution so you want to make sure first your source water is not high in calcium (minerals) if so changing water won't help. Ive not experienced what this pool pro says about calcium being leached. If you have to maybe you can drain a portion of the pool to get the water hardness down.

[@stratdad8218]

@@PoolSchooler thank you sir! Also I’ve learned how to care for my own pool through your videos, you’re an invaluable service.

[@PoolSchooler]

@@stratdad8218 Happy to help. thanks for commenting.

[@bsheek59]

I'm seriously considering using liquid chlorine over my Hayward autochlorinator with the chlorine tablets. I've been watching videos on automatic chlorinators for liquid chlorine. What is your feeling about any of these or do you have any knowledge of it?

[@PoolSchooler]

I've always preferred liquid chlorine over all others forms of chlorine (ie: tablet, granular) because of it's purity. I unfortunately don't have any experience with liquid chlorine "dispensers". BUT based on a quick google search they're not cheap. HASA has one for over $300 and Hayward has one for over $1,000! That's REALLY expensive and not sure how the units hold up to the elements.

[@bsheek59]

@@PoolSchooler I'm looking at the rola chem. It looks pretty good. Basic and ease of operation. I have and above ground pool approximately 7,600 gallons. This is my second summer here in Florida with it and my CYA levels are already pushing past 150.

[@PoolSchooler]

@@bsheek59 unfortunately I’m not familiar with that. But let me know how it works out. I checked them out online. It looks like it’s still pretty pricey over $400 if I’m correct.

[@isaihernandez150]

What stores do you recommend to buy chems other Pool products?

[@PoolSchooler]

I'm not typically a fan of pool supply stores. I get my supplies from a local seller who caters to pool svc pros. But for chlorine you can do Home Depots, Lowes Costco etc. Other items you can find online.