What Chemicals Do You Use To Set Up An ABOVE GROUND POOL??

[@rbr30217]

This makes so much more sense than anything I’ve seen on KZbin! Thank you for being so thorough! I just bought my first little pool with a pump and set it up. Im so looking forward to enjoying it this summer!!

[@OurTopPinLife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@KidNaknek]

thank you! love your laugh on your other vids!

[@OurTopPinLife]

Thank you!!

[@lindahipp8329]

Very informative video. GOD BLESS Y'ALL.

[@pamelahousley7543]

Pool looks great. You do a great job.

[@joylynnburkhardt3202]

Pool looks refreshing!!

[@kellydewitt3857]

Thanks so much for this and your other pool videos. We just purchased the Coleman 18x48 and you both have been so helpful. PS - loved seeing the baby turkeys 😄😎

[@OurTopPinLife]

Glad it helped! Let me know if you have any other questions.

[@katherynmorris8479]

thank you. i want to be abke to buy all my stuff at walmart too! i can go there n get everything i need! i just put a pool up a week ago and had no idea how hard learning all this way going to be.

[@RemyDroddy]

Your son with the turkeys made my day! I was terrified watching trying to figure out what chemicals to use and when?! But baby turkeys made yall seem no different than us trying to figure this out 😊

[@OurTopPinLife]

I'm so glad! People tend to over complicate the chemicals part, so I try to show that is really isn't that hard.

[@amandal4468]

I have never owned a pool. I just bought a house with a big pool. No clue on how to do anything. This was helpful!

[@OurTopPinLife]

Glad I could help!

[@dolphindoo2000]

Super helpful for first timer! Thank you!!

[@OurTopPinLife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tinawinstead1841]

Oh gosh im so glad to find you. I am disabled my feet gpt crushed and live alone with constant pain. ...look id love help because i just bought a 2 ft high 600 gal pool and nothing on KZbin even relates to me I got the chlorine, baking soda and strips. Filling up tomorrow. Ty so much!

[@OurTopPinLife]

So glad it helped!

[@suehall2774]

Thank you so much! It has been about 30 years since I had a pool. I was anxious. So thank you so much! Also Love the 5M Family Homestead.

[@nizhoni26]

This whole thing is so scary to me. Someone just gave us a pool and I'm brand new to the whole thing. But I'm starting to feel better. Thank you!

[@kimyporter4399]

Thank you so much!! We are thinking about putting up a pool, and this makes it less intimidating! Thank you! :)

[@OurTopPinLife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@corey7458]

Very good video. Thanks for the help and the time you took to make it.

[@OurTopPinLife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@bitsofme]

I noticed you have the bucket style skimmer. I used it for years but ordered the one from Amazon that fits on the outside. I promise you it is 100% better. I was scared to cut my liner. Also my pool was full. But I did it and love it! Catches so much more. This will be my third year of having it.

[@OurTopPinLife]

You said exactly what are fear is! But, I have don't some research, and we are going to bite the bullet and buy one. That bucket skimmer is by intex, and we can't get it to for properly on out Coleman.

[@gsa5014]

@@OurTopPinLife yes saw that! Thank you so much just checked my water and it's has zero chlorine and alkalinity! Also cyanuric acid is zero

[@KimShoffner]

Can you please put a link to what skimmer you’re referring to on Amazon?

[@lkysvn]

Tell your son the turkey break was amazing because I was zoning out because I'm ADD lol so that got my attention and brought me back 😂

[@OurTopPinLife]

This made me laugh. HAHA

[@fayechamp4156]

Love that part 😂❤

[@LisaK2255]

Thank you so much, been trying to figure out on how to video for days now, first above ground pool and can’t fine definite answers, now my question is why are you using liquid chorine with chlorine tablets, really confused, so if you don’t mind explaining that really quickly will be so much appreciated…Thank you

[@OurTopPinLife]

The chlorine tablets keep a consistent stream of chlorine in the pool. If you used the liquid chlorine alone, it would dissipate pretty quickly. The liquid chlorine is added for a big boost at once. The tabs help maintain that boost.

[@LisaK2255]

Thank you so so much!

[@edil.lopezm9443]

Nice video, very helpful...about to fill mine up,

[@OurTopPinLife]

Good luck!

[@56karlei]

This info is good. But if you live in South Texas, 2 of my brother's and neighbor's have pools, but they can't use their pool because the water get's hot too.

[@OurTopPinLife]

We live in North Texas, so we understand that. There is only about 4 months out of the year where the pool in enjoyable.

[@AssistantofReginalManager]

I have that same pool and I pray it lasts.

[@WetseyRamos]

Thank you for the advice

[@gritskennedy5007]

The higher the pH the more base it has the lower the pH the more acidic your water is. If you need to raise your pH meaning getting rid of or neutralizing your pH if it's 5 or 6 you need to raise it by adding BAKING SODA which is pH up! If your pool pH is too high like 9 which is too much base then you need to add acid or pH up which is Muriatic acid. Wear safety glasses do not breathe in fumes! Be careful add slowly and in small increments while pump is on never add any powders or granules that will settle on your liner you will ruin your liner. ALWAYS ADD A CHLORINE CONDITIONER OR YOUR CHLORINE WILL BE GONE DAILY THE SUN EATS UP THE CHLORINE UNLESS YOU HAVE ADDED A CHLORINE CONDITIONER TO PROTECT AND KEEP YOUR CHLORINE FROM Evaporating.

[@OurTopPinLife]

Great info! Thanks for sharing. I really appreciate it.

[@katherynmorris8479]

alot of ppl on youtube dont use cya. i had a pool a little better than a week and chlorine is dissapearing so i just bought some cya. im adding chlorine on top of tabs and its saying almost none everyday. Ive been using test strips so i think i need to go get that test kit.

[@lizarosario2829]

Walmart buyer!! Guilty!!! 😊and I’ll keep buying☺️

[@OurTopPinLife]

Amen! There is absolutely nothing wrong with their products. In fact, I have used the expensive products from the pool stores and Home Depot and they do not preform well at all!

[@lizarosario2829]

@@OurTopPinLife thank u!!!! 🤜🏻💥🤛🏻

[@megmills4798]

Pray Tobin is doing much better😊

[@OurTopPinLife]

He is! Thank you for checking.

[@megmills4798]

@5M Family Homestead just saw this awesome I am so 😊

[@toots021668]

Your videos are awesome! We live in VA, have any idea of how long the Coleman will last with proper maintenance? We're in our 50's so we won't be rough on it😂

[@OurTopPinLife]

If you have harsh winters, I would recommend draining it past the hose lines, winterizing it, then covering it. We are in Texas, and our winters are pretty mild. I leave mine up, uncovered and running as normal. We got close to 5 years on our last Coleman, and our new one is in it's 2nd season.

[@strongmom7893]

Are ya on well water? I apologize if I missed it. Thanx for this video & yes girly, you rock!

[@OurTopPinLife]

No, we are on city water. 😁

[@strongmom7893]

Thank you for taking the time to answer. I've always been in city, but we sold and bought land in Brazoria and we now have well water. New learning curve 🥴

[@OurTopPinLife]

Yeah, I know there is some tricks when adding well water to pools but not sure what they are.

[@jeilenebrito5831]

Well… ok, I gotta keep going 😂😂 (the door 👉🏽🚪 ) 😂😂

[@TanyaB8919]

This was soooooo helpful thanks girl! ❤

[@OurTopPinLife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@megmills4798]

Hello Shana hope you are having a great day😊

[@OurTopPinLife]

👋👋❤❤

[@dorisgibson2993]

This was so helpful thank you

[@OurTopPinLife]

I'm so glad!

[@valfrasier39]

I like the pool videos even though I don't have a pool. No Reed, we didn't know you have baby turkey's!

[@OurTopPinLife]

Yes, those just jumped in our cart at Tractor Supply. 🤣🤣

[@valfrasier39]

@@OurTopPinLife sure they did 🙃

[@ariadnerodriguez6177]

Hi we just bought a pool of 18ft long how often do you use the tablets

[@OurTopPinLife]

Tablets need to be used all the time. The bobber needs to stay full.

[@sandianaya5141]

Thanks for being helpful

[@OurTopPinLife]

Happy to help

[@bravebird3]

Question. Why have you chosen to have a temp pool instead of a permanent above ground pool. I am trying understand benefits of both to make best decision. 😊 thank you.

[@OurTopPinLife]

The Coleman pools we have used are $600-$1,000. Permanent above ground pools are 4 to 5 times and thats on the low end.

[@bravebird3]

@The5MFamily do you keep them up yr round, do you find they last for multiple years.

[@michellerushton2143]

They last quite some time as long as you take care of it.

[@grreeno]

@@bravebird3my friend has a metal perm pool and we had it our whole childhood. That pool never broke they just wanted it gone and removed it but as far as with my own eyes that pool lasted at minimum 10 years

[@katherynmorris8479]

and my water has been so clear...the only thing i have noticed is some cloudy ....looks like light smoke in water comming off the ladder when i moved it. so hopfully thats not the ladder rusting away or whatever.

[@MelissaGambrel]

Do you have well water? If so, how do you adjust chemicals after you add water?

[@OurTopPinLife]

We do not have a well. I can not say confidently what you should do, but I did speak to someone recently about them using well water. They were able to take a sample to the pool store and they were able to tell them what needed to be adjusted.

[@cayleeyanez557]

How much liquid chlorine for a Coleman 18 x 48? Also how big of a sand filter would I need ? Would 12 or 14 work?

[@OurTopPinLife]

You will need to google your size pool to double check, but a 12 should be plenty.

[@bonet1992]

Good afternoon I just bought a pool feeling it tonight Once full do I add all chemicals at first use How many tablets of chlorine do I put in the Chem bought the 1 inch

[@bonet1992]

Pool is 4491 gal will the filter need to be on at all times

[@OurTopPinLife]

Yes, you need to add chemicals and balance them. For the i inch tablets, just fill the bobber full. Then refill as needed.

[@kristenjohnson2021]

How do you winterize your pool for the year end? Especially since you said you don’t use a cover?

[@OurTopPinLife]

I am hoping to close our pool down within the next couple weeks. When I do I will be putting out a video. Texas has still had super warm temps, so the kids are still swimming.

[@nevaehandtannerbrown8463]

Do you keep water In your pool during the winter ? I heard people say they keep water in there pools during the winter and knock the snow off the cover ?

[@OurTopPinLife]

I do keep mine up year around. However, we live in the South and very very rarely see snow. We have had several freezes over the last few years, and we don't have a cover. I did drain it below the pump lines so my pump and hoses don't freeze. Once thawed the pool was still in great shape.

[@JoyinHislove]

Hey, this was very helpful! Quick question, how often do you turn the filter on? Is it a daily thing for a few hours?

[@OurTopPinLife]

Mine runs everyday for at least 10 hours.

[@JoyinHislove]

@@OurTopPinLife thanks!

[@TheAsmrAddict888]

Some pumps have timers on their gfci plug. Others you have to plug in an put to turn off. Recommend getting one with the timer

[@TheAsmrAddict888]

Some have a timer on the gfci plug. Others you have to plug in and unplug to turn-off. Def get one with a timer

[@krafty__krystal]

So you use the liquid instead of a powder “shock”? I’m brand new at this!

[@OurTopPinLife]

So, either will work. The powder has gotten soooop expensive. I can use a half gallon of liquid per shock treatment. A gallon in only $6ish dollars.

[@BARBSCOUNTRYHOME999]

Your pool looks beautiful.. 💦

[@OurTopPinLife]

Thank you! 😊

[@katherynmorris8479]

do u use cya?? or chlorine staybolizer? i know its in the tabs but from what i read its not enough cya in them. my ph was very very low when i filled pool.

[@sydneysalazar2178]

I have a 12x30 above ground pool I am putting up I’m new to this never had one before! It comes with a pump do I keep the pump running at all times?

[@OurTopPinLife]

I would recommend running the pump 10-12 hours a day, and cleaning your filter daily.

[@sylviareynolds8463]

Good video

[@noecaraballo3281]

Hello, I have a 14x36 above pool. The cl is high. What do i do to bring it down?

[@OurTopPinLife]

Leave your chlorine bobber out for a couple days, run your pump, and let the sun take it down. You can also add water to help dilute it.

[@noecaraballo3281]

Thank ​you so much@The5MFamily

[@gsa5014]

I just put my pool up can I still use ARM & HAMMER Clear Balance Swimming Pool Alkalinity & pH Maintenance Tablets? I am so lost!!! Should I just go buy all these?

[@OurTopPinLife]

I have never used the Arm & Hammer before, but my understanding it it will only balance your PH. You will still need to add chlorine, chlorine tablets, and test your water.

[@PiNkThRoNe302]

Yeah depending on your water u will neees chlorine,shock,ph up and down, algae clarifier, akalinity etc unfortunately bc most dont know whats in their water to begin with

[@huntersmall6162]

I just set up my first pool. It's filling up as we speak. I can use the liquid chlorine " like in this video" instead of the powder shock? Is the liquid a shock

[@OurTopPinLife]

First time filling, I would use the powder. Only because it is more potent. I usually use the liquid once the pool is established, ever 2nd or 3rd time I shock it. The liquid tends to be zapped quicker then the powder. Once we are in the heat of the summer, I only use powder because I need it to last longer.

[@huntersmall6162]

@@OurTopPinLife Should I mix it in water first like in a bucket

[@OleviaRobinson]

Does the bobber come out when you are swimming? Or does it stay in? Thanks

[@OurTopPinLife]

We never take ours out, but I do know some that do. I think it is a preference.

[@helenperez6379]

My pool keeps getting green. I’ve been draining my pool and refilling it My question is when I fill the pool what should I add frist?

[@OurTopPinLife]

Most likely you will need to use PH down and shock it. Once you fill it, check your levels and add accordingly. If your pool keeps turning green, one of 2 things is happening. Your pump isn't sufficient for your size pool (if it is the one that comes with the pool, the aren't sufficient enough). OR you aren't shocking it and keeping enough chlorine in it. Those 2 things are crucial to keeping a pool clear.

[@helenperez6379]

@@OurTopPinLife ok thank you no I’m not using the pump that came with the pool I have the one you add sand to it

[@OurTopPinLife]

Great! Message me through FB and I can give you a few more tips.

[@cayleeyanez557]

How much liquid chlorine for a Coleman 18 x 48?

[@OurTopPinLife]

I would say start with 1/2 of the bottle, then check your levels after a couple hours. Add more if necessary. A little at a time is suggested until you figure out what works.

[@kallyatchley4967]

I have the Coleman 4900 gallon. Is the pump it came with okay? Do I need to upgrade?

[@OurTopPinLife]

Maybe, but if you are able I would upgrade to a sand pump.

[@TheAsmrAddict888]

The pumps they come with are always garbage. And ita usually 300 gph pump or maybe 500 600. You need a 1000gph minimum. I have a 1000gph pump on a 960 gallon pool.

[@megmills4798]

Shana you rock at this no need to say......😊

[@cherylsmith900]

Hey Shanna, i have an 18x52 intex pool but I had a problem with my Intex sand filter going bad they sent me a new one at the end of summer so I’m starting out with a new pump this year but now my water screen really don’t want to drain it and have that expense again what do you suggest, I know I’ll probably need to shock it one or two times but what do you suggest?

[@OurTopPinLife]

Can you explain what you mean by the water screen? I'm happy to help, but not sure I understand what that is.

[@cherylsmith900]

I guess google changed my word... it's supposed to say my water is green lol

[@OurTopPinLife]

Haha. Gotta move auto correct. Have you tested your water? It sounds like you need to shock it, like you said, run your pump all day after shocking, backwash your pump, then see what it looks like. If the water is still green, shock it again. If it clears up, you need to vacuum the bottom as the algae will settle. Then add an algacide and clarifier. During this process you need to run your pump 8-10 hours at a time, and bashwash after the 8-10 hours. This will ensure the filter stays clean and effective.

[@cherylsmith900]

@@OurTopPinLife that’s exactly what my plan was. Thank you for confirming my thought process.

[@OurTopPinLife]

If you need any other help, message me through Facebook. It is easier to respond.

[@amatacisse3946]

Is the chlorinating liquid the same as shock powder? I saw another one of your video where you had both chlorine liquid and shock powder and I’m confused.

[@OurTopPinLife]

Yes, they are the same. I used the powder for a long time, then found the liquid chlorine when the powder was hard to find. I use the liquid now because you get more bang for your buck.

[@joshpaynedesigns]

@@OurTopPinLife Also the liquid chlorine (shock) doesn't have any CYA in it so you don't risk high levels of CYA and Chlorine lock.

[@sydneysalazar2178]

& is a pump and filter the same??

[@OurTopPinLife]

The filter is located inside the pump. .Those need to be cleaned daily. Rinsing with a water hose is all you need to do to clean them.

[@valeriel29-4-life7]

PH up just use baking soda much cheaper. Also switch to salt system it’s much easier and less chemicals

[@OurTopPinLife]

Yes on the baking soda! Unfortunately, after much research it isn't ideal to do salt water for above ground pools with metal legs or surroundings. The salt water will eventually rust the metal over time.

[@valeriel29-4-life7]

@@OurTopPinLife I used salt water system with a pool similar to yours before biting the bullet and buying at oval fancier above ground and have used salt system no that for 5+ years and 5+ on this one. The legs will never touch the salt you will good and it’s a great investment

[@Patriotintexas]

Thank you!!!

[@lizarosario2829]

The strips test confuse me and I hate it😅

[@OurTopPinLife]

Hate them!! 🤣🤣

[@katherynmorris8479]

so you really only have to check chlorine and ph level

[@carmenmariacortesmarin2664]

❤❤❤

[@Just.D]

Baking soda for ph up..somuch cheaper

[@OurTopPinLife]

I actually don't like using Baking Soda. I have used it several times over the years, and I do not get the results I need.

[@Just.D]

@@OurTopPinLife I love it..such a natural product keeps water soft, clear and keeps ph and alk level.

[@Ghstrdr7571]

Thanks for the info. Presently regrading our pool area for a 24x52 (whew🥲🥲) we had a 18x48 first pool ever and wasn’t to level..This time we are taking our time. Your channel has enhanced us to enjoy the pool thanks again!!! God Bleas🙏

[@OurTopPinLife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@karionhawkins3091]

❤️😃

[@laurarivera6506]

Hello, this video was so helpful I have being watching all your videos about the pool we barely got are first pool ever a 18x48 coleman pool. I have a question do you recommend to buy the intex sand pump? And to get it before we installed it? Sorry im so new at this and i would love to get everything right so out pool can last some good years @The5mfamily

[@OurTopPinLife]

I messaged you back on FB, hopefully you get it. :)