The TRUTH about above ground pools.

[@jesseagleboy1088]

I'm under contract on a home in Rio Rancho, NM...which has an above ground pool. My parents have had one for the last 10 years and it truly is a labor of love for the grand kiddos....looking through these videos and wondering if I have that same passion. 😬 Looks like I have a lot to learn! Thanks for the videos! Much appreciated for this first timer.

[@daveg4353]

Two years in a row trying to set up my above ground pool and I’m still stuck at trying to get somebody to show up to level my land. Hopefully third times a charm

[@CrushedEMTB]

Yup, land leveling is a pain.

[@raenogalada3240]

this is me rn

[@hubbabubba5177]

If you have one of these Intex/Coleman pools just eyeball it. They're cheap pools meant to go up in a day

[@discobean54]

Rent a Bobcat and just do it yourself lol

[@thisbeem2714]

I have a 10x30 and I leveled the ground by myself with a shovel, a board and a level. Needless to say, I didn't do an awesome job. I got it so I had less than an inch difference. But that was after 3 years of trial and error. It was an easy set pool and I turned it each year so the low side was pushing on a different part of the pool. It was fine. Definitely a ground cloth of some sort helps a lot. I find it pretty necessary. The leveling was the hard part but I had only an 11 ft circle to do. I used sand under the pool and it was nice under our feet, but washed out every rain storm. Fill dirt worked much better. Sand is fine for padding, not for leveling!! Did you get someone to show up and level your site?

[@KTLBT]

15'x42" intex. Stock pump with cartridge filter. Clean filter once a week. No vac, no skimmer. Just rake. Stays crystal clear. On 3rd season

[@rcppop3090]

I have Bestway 20’x12’ 48” deep but it came with a nice sand filter. So far for the past month it stays crystal clear. Brush and use a water jet vacuum on a pole that just squirts debris into a mesh bag but it’s great. I think you might try to pay more attention to the landscape around the pool. If nothing else just some quality weed barrier. Try to keep as much dirt transfer from your feet to the inside of the pool. I haven’t done anything other than weed barrier around my pool and that helps a ton. The rest of my backyard is concrete and landscaped with grass. The area where our pool is located was a playground with bark once I removed all that stuff it was bare dirt so I covered it with barrier with plans to put synthetic grass next year but I’m already eyeballing a bigger Intex 12’x24’x52” 😂

[@ShelleyHorrigan]

Great for the first time pool owner! I enjoy watching an learning from you!

[@ladyhawk7408]

you could probably keep your pool cleaner if you put some kind of boarder around your pool so people are not stepping right from the dirt into your pool.

[@derekk6906]

We hang a garden hose on a shepherds Rod at the base of the ladder, kids must spray their feet before getting in. Pool stays very clean.

[@kevinmckinney9524]

Holding our first pool today, working on the sand pad for it. I have a feeling I don’t k ow what I’m getting into 😮 lol nice video man thank you

[@CrushedEMTB]

No prob

[@mhysteik]

I had an above ground softsided pool for 15 years was definitely a labor of love ..... It was the Legacy Portable pool that ended up going out of business. I only purchased the pool online and did everything else myself ..... I thought not bad for a women ... but I had a kiddo who I had to keep entertained in the pool. I ended up moving in with my partner and had to remove the pool when I rented my house out >>> Liability with insurance company. Anyways I ended up moving back in my home and although my daughter all grown up and on her own ...... we have water dogs and next thing you know I am out on facebook looking for a used similar pool and found one. Going to be alot of work.....needs a new filter (cracked), new pump this one does look to good, and going to end up replacing the entire skimmer assembly (its a used splash pool that will become an air dog training pool). To say the least needs a lot of work to get back up and running ....... but these liners and pools are good for a lot of years and do take a bit of abuse which will be needed for the dogs. When I did mine I liked using a copper type system to cut back on the chlorine for the kids and the dogs, it worked like a charm I will be looking to do somewhat the same ..... this time though I am thinking of maybe using a floater type where you can put in and out of pool as you get a build up. As far as chlorine use I only used a floater and it was enough until you got to the really hot weather then I would just shock it .... actually using just a concentrated clorine solution you use for your washing machine. The pool was basically easy to keep up chemically ..... filter filter filter mainly to keep it clean. Loved watching your video it is very helpful for getting started back up ....... I am looking at some of your links Thank you.

[@hubbabubba5177]

Please be careful using a copper system, as it's VERY easy to let it get away from you. Increased copper levels are bad for you, your dogs, your equipment, and your liner

[@mhysteik]

@@hubbabubba5177 Thank you good to know that

[@cbk12]

Can you link the items you are talking about please. For the filter improvements I would appreciate it :)

[@kristenalmonte1110]

Why not use chlorine tablets? Do you have a pool cover when it's not in use?

[@enriqueurbieta4870]

Thank you! This is exactly the video I needed. We're setting up our first above ground pool this summer. It's all a little overwhelming, to be honest. There's so much to learn.

[@923rk]

Awesome video! We have been thinking about getting an above ground pool and this answered so many questions! Thank you thank you thank you!!

[@CrushedEMTB]

Any time!

[@suebaessler5613]

putting one up first time this year. thank you for the info.

[@PeacefulSlicedCheese-lc5vm]

I'd really like to put an ungrounded pool in for my son, and my daughter when she visits but it looks like it's more trouble than it's worth. We did have one at our last place (it's was my wife's project) and that thing was a complete nightmare! We do live close to the beach ⛱️ so trying to figure if it's worth the maintenance. Down side is you can't boogie board in a pool😂

[@ArthurV10]

There actually is an automatic pool cleaner that will suck up A LOT of debris from the bottom of the pool. It attached to the filter outlet and runs exactly like a cleaning robot. It has a very fine mesh and traps about 80-90% of the dirt, and it's less then 100$, don't remember the model but it looks like a retro space-car. There is also a more expensive version that has a brush that also climbs side walls, but I have not tried that...

[@skokieIL]

Setup my first pool with a sand filter, why did i buy pools with the filters that need to be cleaned daily?! Great video, shoulda got the hayward instead of the intex hangover skimmer

[@CrushedEMTB]

Glad it was helpful!

[@RCSANTY]

Thank you for the tips. I will build my 18-foot intex this month, and I am getting some extra stuff for the maintenance. So the filter and pump that comes with the pool won't even last me for this month?

[@malibustacy3606]

We use our above ground pool as a Gladitorial Arena of sorts, used mostly for women's back yard Bikini Tickle Fighting and Weekend Oil Wrestling Events.

[@01cissy]

WOW ! Can I get an invite ? BB gun, Spokane Wa !

[@natehumphreyfamily]

You say the sand filter is a must. What do these come with? And are there any sand filters you know of avoiding? Thanks

[@CrushedEMTB]

I would just buy the Intex one

[@natehumphreyfamily]

@DiYculture357 got ya. Thanks

[@TheCaseRock]

Thank you! I’m just looking into it right now, so I appreciate this!

[@CrushedEMTB]

No prob

[@v11vr27]

Wow! So excited that I came across this video I will be subscribing as I am new to the above ground world and I really enjoyed these videos

[@suebaessler5613]

what do you put under the legs to keep from sinking and puncturing the pool.

[@keithcroshaw]

I've had intex pools for over 10 years (they're similar). It really is a struggle. I've been enjoying it less but the kids have been enjoying it more and more every year, so it's really a labor of love. I let it go real bad this year as we got really into camping, so I'm not looking forward to the nightmare ahead of us this spring. We keep saying we want a real above ground pool and I want a salt water system with the price of chlorine, but looking at the budget and we've got big trips planned this spring and summer... I don't think so... Just gonna make it work again. I usually spend an entire weekend with the pool completely drained scrubbing the bottom as well as I can to get rid of the muck. We've not found an affordable cover that works, they all fall in with millions of leaves. I'm sure there's high quality covers that might work, but I'm not a high quality kinda guy, except for our vehicles. Always enjoy your hot takes, I'll keep any eye on your channel!

[@CrushedEMTB]

Do you want a free pool pump?

[@keithcroshaw]

@@CrushedEMTB I've been dragging my heals on buying a more powerful one. We're on the opposite sides of the country I think so shipping might be a bear if you're trying to get rid of one. I won't turn down free though. Sure!

[@Yiriyah]

I would love a free pool pump!

[@ctneilson]

How much hp does that pump have or how much would you need for that size of pool?

[@hubbabubba5177]

General rule of thumb is 1hp per 10,000 gallons. So if your pool is 5,000 (most of these are around there) shoot for a .5hp Always better to be a little oversized than a little undersized as well

[@mhysteik]

By The Way what Vinyl Protectant or reconditioning spray are you using I will definitely be needing to do that once set up this summer

[@hubbabubba5177]

7 years in the industry and I've never heard of that. Maintain the water balance and don't put anything sharp near them, and you won't need any spray

[@VistaSergy]

Link to the sand filter ? An a link to the hose attachment. An a link to the fitting to the one to the area where the water shoots back into pool. Thanks

[@joshuahenson7453]

Awesome video man! Very informative!

[@edithhalls8882]

AWESOME video. Guys i love your passion to get a good pool together

[@wyattbaker12]

I am very interested in getting a pool. Thanks a lot!

[@sheriminor2934]

Very informative and explained very well. U guys are great 😊😊

[@paultorre2419]

What about putting and intake on the floor of the pool

[@CrushedEMTB]

That is beyond my skill level, but if you can pull it off, then it would probably be pretty cool

[@DarkTruth1]

No mention of bonding or grounding?

[@CrushedEMTB]

Not all systems need that

[@DarkTruth1]

@@CrushedEMTB so do you know which ones do and dont?

[@DarkTruth1]

@MikeDoesDIY or maybe you don't know that much about it? I've researched a ton and nothing backs up your claim. It's okay not to know and admit you don't know.

[@CrushedEMTB]

@@DarkTruth1 Or maybe you’re just a Karen who requires too much attention from the village. Probably not much of a man. I often ponder what cultivates someone to be like you. The only answer that makes sense, is weakness

[@DarkTruth1]

@MikeDoesDIY lol good answer. You said enough

[@DannyNGraysOfficial]

That pump looks raid !! The pools can be a lot of work no doubt !!

[@rkj6969]

Couldn't take the music. Why do that?

[@mistold]

Use the crappy paper filter pump for the waterfall! Use one of the inlets and cut the hole larger

[@TibbertsWorld]

thanks for the info

[@danielstover3029]

How many tiny boats can you fit in that pool? MTB/TBN 😁👍

[@CrushedEMTB]

Five

[@danielstover3029]

@@CrushedEMTB I was looking into above ground pools and came across this video. Just shortly after it started, I immediately recognized the voice and was sure that it was you for two reasons. First the voice and second because of your highly experienced narration. It was a nice surprise on this end. Best regards and thanks for sharing... 😁👍👍👍👍👍

[@waterwomaninFL]

Thanks so much for this video. Very helpful

[@CrushedEMTB]

Glad it was helpful!

[@waterwomaninFL]

@@CrushedEMTB I’ll let you know how it goes

[@sinaloamp3IG]

Need to upgrade my pump

[@jeffreygifford1015]

my brother claims these are $ pits and a lot of work. From alkaline testing to vacuuming and crap stock filters and water pumps. I got a cheap one just to try out because I used to be a swimmer in high school and missed feel of water and smell of chlorine and just seemed like good idea when it gets hot as hell out to turn shit off and head out to pool and chill. Just a 10 by 30 as test pool and seeing it as lot of work right now and debating if want to go further into hobby so looking at vids for info and issues with buildup in bottom starting to see already as an issue and heard rumors about chem burns also so might have to drain thing and rethink it a bit before get too deep as isn't quite level either...definitely seems like lot of work and time and $.

[@derekk6906]

Summer is about over here in Southern Michigan, never once did we do any test on our pool water. Kept chlorine tablets steady and every Friday morning gave it a shock. Crystal Clear warm pool all summer long.

[@Ridiculousandoutofcontrol]

Good to know

[@daniellondon9616]

I would love a pool like that it look sweet

[@NourAmsterdam]

I’m just jealous y’all can swim through the year outside . The climate in my country won’t allow that. We swim inside a lot.

[@cbk12]

I cant find the protection for the top you were talking about? I have had others that did exactly what you said

[@BaconMaker2010]

Really enjoyed the video. I'd like to win that pump too.

[@jaypr0]

Cupcake MTN, we are neighbors. Thanks for video

[@mistold]

Use poly fill in a panty hose for you battery vac for finer filtration

[@JasonBlack66]

8/10 I wish you spoke just a little more clearly. maybe make some notes and read from them so you can articulate your thoughts better.

[@inflatablemaster3379]

I have this pool too

[@CrushedEMTB]

Get ready.

[@JasonLafferty-x9o]

I wish I had a pool 😁

[@penniesfromheavon]

3yrs / 2pools? We’ve had ours for 8yrs…Vevor pumps are trash.

[@CrushedEMTB]

Eight years in the Arizona sun?

[@penniesfromheavon]

@@CrushedEMTB I don’t live in Arizona

[@thisbeem2714]

No need to be rude.

[@penniesfromheavon]

@@thisbeem2714 not rude, just stating a fact.

[@kwatalady4004]

So what pump do you use that's not trash?

[@wowyummyyy]

L I K E 👍👍👍👍👍 💥🤩💥🤩💥🤩💥🤩💥💯💯

[@CrushedEMTB]

Thanks!

[@leelamare1467]

I could use a pump

[@franciscoduran8141]

Great tips thank you now can I have my free pump please😬

[@213gixxer]

Hope I can win

[@ss_whole]

Finally after the decades of lies

[@Vismajor01]

Your pool is so not level

[@CrushedEMTB]

It’s too late. I got to keep it this way.

[@AmoyBrown-h1i]

I perfer amazon 😅😅😅

[@JohnLong-d1q]

Hire pool boy

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