How to test your pool water the right way

Not my highest quality video with my kids distracting me and all off the top of my head. There are things that I missed but over all the basics are there to ensure that no matter what brand of test kit you use, or if you take a sample to your local pool store, you'll get better, more accurate results if you follow the rules listed in the video.
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[@scotthanford9619]

Good stuff your kids are lucky to have such a fun Dad.

[@TrinityHealth215]

Been working with pools since the 90's in Arizona and this guy is the best KZbin channel period.

[@SwimmingPoolAZ-SPS]

Ha! Thanks man. Are you in Phx?

[@paulnye1899]

I Love seeing videos that are informative, without interruption and sticks to the subject without all the silly attempts to be funny. This is not one of them. Good luck on any further videos.

[@JorgePicco]

Lots of pool videos watched and this is the first when the presenter falls into the pool or drinks the water. I like it.

[@patheffner715]

I liked the video. The humor mixed with information captured my attention. Thanks for the information!

[@josh.miller]

y’all some haters in the comments. This video was fun and informative. Sure it didn’t say everything you needed for running a multi thousand dollar pool in 10 mins but it was funny and worth the watch

[@Engineer9736]

It's nice how they poured the concrete of that deck at 0:30. Gives me inspiration for my own future DIY pool :-)

[@sting1111]

Love my Taylor kit. Together with test strips it gives a second verification of results. Great video!

[@jasonpaine9546]

I really like how in all of your videos you try to make it entertaining.

[@tinyluxuries2762]

Dude the baby

[@atom6922]

WHEN HE THREW THE KID OMFG LMAO come on guys obviously someone caught the baby no harm relax this is why I love this channel

[@doghot9001]

What if they failed to catch? I would not do that even if there is only a 1% chance of failing. If you are going to go for an adventure, only risk your own life, not others.

[@medicwoods]

Dude this is awesome. I have a 4 year old and I could absolutely imagine him dumping out all my stuff.

[@mkratzer]

Great video, my husband and I were cracking up! Loved the ridiculous comments too, like you'd really toss a toddler onto concrete. Great info for a newbie like me and it kept me entertained too.

[@SwimmingPoolAZ-SPS]

Wait, do I know you??😂

[@mkratzer]

@@SwimmingPoolAZ-SPS yes, you do! Funny thing is my husband was watching one of your videos and I asked "why are you watching Josh?" He said "I don't know, who I'm watching, just someone cleaning pools." I told him "I guess you don't go to enough social events if you don't know Josh"

[@SwimmingPoolAZ-SPS]

😆😆 that’s awesome! Hope you guys are well. Come visit if you get sick of the heat.

[@CmSil3r]

Hahahaha that intro was gold, you just got yourself a new subscriber

[@lifeofsam4192]

"Don't worry if you're panicking about water chemistry" Me: panic worrying about the child he just threw

[@ialien2077]

Don't worry, that was a professional stunt baby. Don't try that with your own baby.

[@chrisb108]

Perfect! Thanks for the fun and informative video.

[@ktrain2008]

Please don't change your approach at this because of some negative people. Lots of helpful information here. Thanks

[@Real_JAMMYDOD]

If people read the description of the video they would obviously see that you covered the basics of the video and how it wasn’t your highest quality. And you can slightly see one of the hands that caught the TODDLER. People throw their children up in the air and catch them on the way down it is not different to that but people comment to try and put youtubers down to make themselves feel better and cover their own low self esteem. I can see how this couldn’t have been much help for a professional but professionals study long degrees in the subject and have to do certain tests to keep their license. I enjoyed the video and love your content. Don’t let the haters get you down because your paying your good, hard earned money in taxes to cover most of the haters benefits. They sit around at home trying to bring everyone down because they never tried in life and failed every attempt or second chance they were ever given because they were too lazy. Focus your content on the good majority and the people who enjoy your videos rather than the benefit abusers who have nothing else to do but try put you down

[@davetaylor2449]

I believe this guys comedic skills are only matched by his ability to teach pool chemistry,

[@damedicmt]

Dave Van Meter - ??? what did he teach?

[@stanbernal2789]

@@damedicmt nothing to me.

[@1Cruzer4u]

Informative Video After all the vid's I watched attempting to determine why Professional Testing. Did not coincide with my home test kit. Not 1 video ever mentioned never leave sample in hot car for any length of time I was taking sample placing in hot car for 1.5 hrs to 2 hrs. I followed your advice for the first time professional testing results matched my home testing kit. ☆☆☆☆☆

[@cmotto.1]

How much laughter was involved with flying kid skit?

[@Fish-cj4ub]

Great video! (Plot twist, that's a pool he is servicing and NOT his kid!)

[@SwimmingPoolAZ-SPS]

😂😂

[@keithdantonio680]

I am a new pool owner and trying to learn, I love your videos, I am going to look for salt water pool videos, i hope u made some!!

[@SwimmingPoolAZ-SPS]

It’s in the works!

[@fitzventure]

I don't get all the hate on this video. Good tips on testing and preserving purity in the process, cute kids and he threw a baby. What's not to love?

[@SwimmingPoolAZ-SPS]

Exactly. Our goals are to inform accurately and entertain, in that order. Some get too hung up on the fact that the entertainment part is just not for them and they miss out on the information. Their loss I guess. At least their comments give us something to chuckle at!

[@stanbernal2789]

@@SwimmingPoolAZ-SPS as for me I am looking for serious videos not jokes throwing babies aroung and drinking water from the pool (bad idea) having a 4 year old drop test strips, etc

[@m1ten293]

Stan Bernal Its called editing skills

[@stanbernal2789]

@@m1ten293 Call it what you want---it does not change what it is.

[@SwimmingPoolAZ-SPS]

@@stanbernal2789 You'll love our next video. it's all about Hayward VS pumps and we didn't do anything funny, amusing, or entertaining.

[@Addiction4Christ...]

Very informative thank you!! This guys good

[@realbigdady]

Nice video man ,thanks.

[@davefurbee523]

All the information you need, EXCEPT WHAT AND HOW TO DO IT.

[@blueswallowtail4628]

Great video. You've helped me a lot, thanks.

[@colomacountry]

Funny ass vids and great info. I like how you fell into the bushes when you went to check that pool..lmfao..reminds me of the home vids I made as a kid. Hilarious!!

[@SwimmingPoolAZ-SPS]

Ha! Thanks. I try to pepper in a bit of the silly every now and then to keep it interesting. Saw your comment about borax vs. baking soda. Will try to address that tomorrow

[@renebonilla2070]

It seems all the videos on this topic are the same. You tell us how to check the water, but nothing on how to correct. For example, if the PH level is high or low, then what? How do we correct this. It would be nice to see step by step on all the levels and what to do to correct them. Thanks.

[@jennifersmith8653]

Quick question: in pools that are more deeply affected by algae, is Algatec also ph neutral and compatible with chlorine? thx

[@DB-wv9oy]

Great video and informative. Thank you!!

[@JorgePicco]

What is the difference between the taylor kit K2005 and 2006?

[@fredgrandt925]

Can you tell me where you got the covered mattress that is on the deck behind you? My wife wants one!

[@isaiasreynoso2007]

This guy is cool

[@RaviDewitt]

Tossed the kid instant thumbs up

[@SwimmingPoolAZ-SPS]

It’s people like you that make this world worth living in.

[@ericmcgehee9037]

Josh. Although there was nothing "New" I learned from this particular video (I've learned tons from your other videos) I will say it was very entertaining and would be very informative for pool owners or new pool professionals. Don't listen to all the haters here. Learning is always best when it's fun! P.s. I to enjoy the ancient Roman sport of "baby tossing"! 😋

[@SwimmingPoolAZ-SPS]

Thanks Eric. That’s the thing about the Internet, there’s always someone who’s a better arm chair quarter back than you. I appreciate your feedback on my attempts at comedy and it means a lot that my videos are helping others navigate their pools.

[@nickpalumbo2943]

first 30 seconds earned a like and sub from me lol...top tier comedy

[@jacksdad2626]

Nice video.Ienjoyed it and learned a few tricks

[@stebensbobby]

So how do I fix that

[@SoberJokR]

Wtf the intro 😂👌

[@SwimmingPoolAZ-SPS]

We gotta keep you guys on your toes.

[@tonyarmstrong9211]

Love the kid toss😄

[@SwimmingPoolAZ-SPS]

I love the comments from people that actually think I tossed my infant onto the bare concrete, LOL!

[@mbasaffar]

Dear sir At 8:15 You dropped 5 drops from the Yallow ligued. Then you dropped 1 drop from red stuff. Would you please explain it in details 😔☹️ I will be very thankful to you🤝😍

[@thatquietkidty4236]

man just yeeted that baby lmaooooo

[@AndrewAker]

nice format for the video. made a boring subject dangerous for small children :P

[@charlesclements4350]

O.K. so, how much of a variation are you allowed and how much does mishandling the sample cause a change in variation?

[@SwimmingPoolAZ-SPS]

Enough that it can throw the tint off and give a slightly different color than what it should truly show. It’s not too challenging to get it right (if I’m capable of doing it)

[@charlesclements4350]

O.K. Thank you very much.

[@IEraiderfan]

Good video thank you for sharing.👍👍👍

[@bradmoran5229]

Elbow deep is different when you're 4

[@anthonyd.francis9013]

Pretty good...

[@astrogeek1000]

Good video, but I'm still a bit confused on how to use my Taylor test kit. I have the K-2006 version and the first yellow bottle is powder instead of liquid. When it says the water should change to pink how pink? I'm probably over thinking this test kit, but it is fun to learn at least!

[@toddlevick6016]

Exactly. I have the same kit and the chlorine test is so confusing I don’t even know which line for sample water, 25 or 10? This video didn’t help me in the least bit.

[@astrogeek1000]

@@toddlevick6016 I actually figured it out by just using the kit a ton of times. It starts to make more sense as you use it. My advice, don't read too much of the book at first because it can be pretty confusing. Just stick with the instructions on the bottom of the lid. That should help you get started with the tests and then you'll understand more of what the book is talking about. To answer your question, you can use either water line for chlorine, basically only use the 10ml line if you already think you have a lot of chlorine.... I've only used that one time right after shocking my pool...so to make it easy just use the 25ml line. I put 2 scoops of the powder in (try not to get water in or on the bottle). I then put the cap on and give it a shake, if it doesn't turn pink that basically means you have no chlorine!(not good). It usually will turn some shade of pink, you then use the 2nd bottle and just add one drop at a time until the water looks clear. The number of times you add drops to make it clear is basically how you calculate how much free chlorine is in your pool. If you filled the test vial to the 25ml line you multiply the # of drops by 0.2 to give you how much parts per million of chlorine are in your pool. Hope that helps, it seems confusing at first but the more you test using the instructions on the lid it should get easier

[@toddlevick6016]

astrogeek1000 Thank you. Yes it all made sense finally. After figuring that all out I’ve come to the conclusion that my pool is way out of whack..lol. .4 combined, .6 free, 30 ppm alkaline. 20 ppm calcium hardness yet PH is in normal range. Then it appeared my salt cell wasn’t working at all. Was getting Voltage but 0 amps. Took it off and cleaned it, put it back, got my amps back so decided to put it on super chlorinate and now I got white film on top as I saw white cloud coming out all the jets. So it’s either working like never before now or I’m screwed..lol

[@astrogeek1000]

At least you caught it before the water started turning green... that's how my pool was as a kid haha

[@_1ben]

what if you can't look at the northern sky? will the eastern horizon work?

[@edgyerica4823]

who knew a video about taking care of a swimming pool could be so funny

[@cfogel3]

I could easily tell the water was bleached out but did I see an acidic reading on the pH? What do you do? waste some water out and just dilute it with fresh water? or, do you just go with chemical gone or something similar to reduce the chlorine?

[@violet5654]

easiest way, is to dilute with water , or if there's a lack of water try leaving the pool cover off, and stopping production of chorine . and importantly check your alkalinity (sodium bicarinate or baking soda) as low levels will give you false readings of chorine. also note adding alkaline to pool raises the ph. so adding hydrochloric acid will be needed to lower it back to 7.4 or 7.8 if concrete pool, you will need to wait till the alkalinity has spread usually 30mins can be 10mins depending on pool size and pump size, as the fight each other can be quite annoying if guessing amounts also remember there two chorine level to checks total and free , total chorine is the bad and good chorine in a pool , the bad chorine is that smelly chorine smell most commonly at pubic pools this is chorine that has been used to kill bacteria in pool . free chorine is the chorine availably to kill any new bacteria. both will damage the pool if levels are too high, and cyanic acid is sun block for the chorine, keeps the sun from breaking it down if cyanic acid level are too high you will also get false reading, adding water will dilute cyanic acid levels add less chemicals as you can add more in half an hour etc rather than draining and filling your pool, if the level are close it will be fine don't be to anal

[@wanesweb]

Great intro LMAO

[@jenstone4708]

🤣🤣🤣🤣ok you’re the best!!! Thanks for making this stupid shit more entertaining for me 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@stuffhappensdownsouth9899]

so i work maintenance at couple motels and came here for pool advice to advance my situation in a serious manner, this is what i got......

[@kingjulian1758]

it's educational

[@SwimmingPoolAZ-SPS]

You should have a CPO certification.

[@damedicmt]

Swimming Pool Science - there are a lot of CPO’s, that don’t do diddly squat! So those three letters don’t mean much to me.

[@SwimmingPoolAZ-SPS]

damedicmt sounds like a bunch of lazy freeloaders to me. I’ve had my CPO for 8 years now and I always get something out of the class. Then again I actually use what I learn.

[@billmurray4739]

I was never good in chemistry. Hell with a pool. I'm done.

[@SwimmingPoolAZ-SPS]

I loved you in Groundhog Day.

[@billmurray4739]

Thank you. God Bless

[@cdk3law]

Dude, ROFL LMFHO at son's demo of test strips...

[@stevewalther9965]

How can you remove babies from a pool? My pool has babies in it.

[@kingjulian1758]

I LOVE THIS CHANNEL!!!!!!

[@EmpTy-kf2rq]

Nice throw 🤣

[@SwimmingPoolAZ-SPS]

She’ll be 4 next week and I’ve only dropped her like, um.....3 times since this video was shot. I’ll call that a win.

[@EmpTy-kf2rq]

Swimming Pool Science 😂

[@stebensbobby]

So I just added a whole bottle of chlorine to my pool and now I think I added to much the reason is cause I had a little algae and I wanted to kill it but my pool smells like really bad and like I added to much

[@damedicmt]

Oh my gosh,? Did anyone else see that? He threw the baby!

[@solilianamorales544]

damedicmt yes.... we saw...

[@TheFiscallySound]

saw the kid .. leaving!

[@SwimmingPoolAZ-SPS]

I don’ t blame you. I run the other way when I see my kids a fair amount too.

[@JorgePicco]

It wasn't really funny but I give you an A for the effort (plus the lovely toodler)

[@telefunkenyou47]

I hate those babies who think they know everything.

[@JorgePicco]

Very good Miles showing how NOT to do it.

[@dschoo11]

But but but you didn’t actually teach me how to test??! What drops of what are you adding to see what? Acid base video is conceptual as well, what am I adding to correct what?

[@rlewis75wc]

Your chlorine was close to 20 ppm 😂

[@SwimmingPoolAZ-SPS]

The chemistry on that pool was a mess! If I remember right, we changed the water in that pool about a week after we filmed this.

[@rlewis75wc]

Swimming Pool Science why did you change the water? High stabilizer? Or phosphates? That’s the only reason you should change water

[@SwimmingPoolAZ-SPS]

William Lewis no need to change for phosphates but the CYA was well over 200 ppm and Calcium was way over 1,000 ppm

[@jacobkelley8320]

Swimming Pool Science nice tap

[@TheSonicJnr]

suddenly got clumsy? 00:40

[@RockyStatue]

Omg haha can’t believe he drank that pool water..chlorine completely zero…unless that was an edit lol

[@robertconard7331]

I'm reporting you for child abuse!!!

[@SwimmingPoolAZ-SPS]

Do it! CPS came to visit already and praised us for being amazing parents.

[@user-bw8gn9rg1o]

Omg some people!

[@robertconard7331]

@@user-bw8gn9rg1o He lost custody of his child. Karma!

[@apolloxjay]

where did that baby go

[@SwimmingPoolAZ-SPS]

+Cuteboy Josh I don't know, I was busy trying to talk to the camera. Cool name by the way, my Mom still calls me that.

[@arthurvin2937]

21st century, digital and robotics age god dammit!!! Pool industry is stuck in 40's. I'll just 3D print and build automated tester that can do it for you and on schedule, by taking any mainstream manual testing kit. Not that platinum and gold plated sensor rubbish.

[@TheMrskydog]

I was worried about the kid, where did he land?

[@SwimmingPoolAZ-SPS]

mr. skydog there's a Jacuzzi off to the right.

[@TheMrskydog]

Swimming Pool Science that's where he landed??? lol..

[@javi111488]

This help me with nothing dude..

[@kingjulian1758]

maybe u should trim ur beard

[@meeseeksswirls4361]

Poor baby

[@richardmarte293]

Is that ur defense my grammar. U just proved me right. Again get serious with ur videos.

[@SwimmingPoolAZ-SPS]

+Richard Marte 😂😂😂

[@HoboThatIsHigh]

The kids are distracting me

[@SwimmingPoolAZ-SPS]

Yeah? Imagine trying to get anything done with them around in real life!

[@blueswallowtail4628]

I had the opposite effect with the kids. Having them around made me feel like I can definitely learn this, if he can do it with kids around, I can do it. Maybe because I'm a Mom, lol.

[@tristenludewick3030]

Anyone ever tell you that you look like David Koresh?

[@SwimmingPoolAZ-SPS]

That’s a first! I might have to do a video in character some time.

[@len9483]

@@SwimmingPoolAZ-SPS Yes. Have the wife dress up as Janet Reno!

[@SwimmingPoolAZ-SPS]

Len De Silva 😂😂 some times I piss her off and she comes at me with guns blazing!

[@thedailyvariety4407]

Learned nothing from this vid

[@SwimmingPoolAZ-SPS]

What were you hoping to learn? If it was how to balance a 6 month old, sorry. Not giving that secret away.

[@orig66Super]

This video wastes time with a bunch of nonsense.

[@brandaomarkus]

Where is this babalou came from ? Throwing a baby like t a rag doll for a minute of youtube fame..

[@bravelittletoaster3439]

Zadddddy 🥰😛😍

[@darrennase3526]

LOL

[@dominicglaser7915]

What was the purpose of this video ??? Absolutely know information to no one .

[@Sasquatcho70278]

😂😂😂

[@stanbernal2789]

Sorry but wasted my time with this video.

[@vegamedina289]

4:17 already annoyed. Horrible video

[@essenceau]

Thanks for sharing but next time, little less jokes would be nice and shorten up the video

[@mattmatt222333]

nerd

[@Engineer9736]

Your mom

[@walter.bellini]

Way to silly for me...wasted time

[@SwimmingPoolAZ-SPS]

We like to have a bit of fun now and then and it’s ok if that’s not your style. The info you’re looking for is out there in the style you’d like to be presented. Hope you find it and get things dialed in.

[@ericbower2256]

@@SwimmingPoolAZ-SPS I think its not wasted, i actually watched all your vids twice some even foe the fifth time, and i just own a really simple pool and dont have all that fancy equipment, but its just interesting and entertaining, please keep it up!

[@SwimmingPoolAZ-SPS]

Eric Thanks man! We really appreciate your support.

[@JERiMiBLAiR]

Then proceeded to waste more time commenting? And it’s “too” silly. Clearly wasted time in English class as well.

[@TheExperimenthair]

Move along then. This video caught me off gaurd and made my day. Ty. ......ty. ..

[@richardmarte293]

Is this a pool comedy channel? If ur going to inform viewers the importance of test the water. GET SERIOUS with ur videos..

[@SwimmingPoolAZ-SPS]

+Richard Marte I think I do a fine job of stressing the important stuff while making feeble attempts at humor. If you're (Y O U ' R E) inform KZbinrs about the seriousness of their videos, (COMMA) get your grammar and spelling in order.

[@damedicmt]

Pool Scientist, really? What valuable information did you share in this video with the average homeowner, who came looking to get some advice for his or her swimming pool chemistry testing procedures or chemistry maintenance??? I didn’t hear or see anything! And getting the water from elbow deep that’s part of the instructions of the kit.

[@Engineer9736]

Richard Marte I’m glad there aren’t too much people like you in this world. Serious snob.

[@Engineer9736]

damedicmt Unthankful prick.

[@suzannta2827]

Using a baby or your Baby is ridiculous! Take the Science word off your Title and replace it with nothing, just leave it alone "swimming pool"

[@SwimmingPoolAZ-SPS]

Suzanna Dorantes Brilliant! We’ll get the wheels turning today!!

[@tomjones4145]

No doubt people will get in there heads its ok to toss a child (obviously there is child abuse in your household ) and for people to drink pool water / you do realize kids will watch this too and think its ok to do

[@gamechannel1271]

libtard lol

[@kibapoohead4633]

How else are the going to learn to 'Fly the nest'?

[@brandonbaker8722]

do something with your life, rather than make dumb comments on the internet.

[@harrysaez4249]

Get a life Tom

[@bobbyrountree-nm9hw]

Youd be "shocked" to know really how different them haters are than You