I use the Clorox XtraBlue2 Chlorine. Works great: amzn.to/3OITAnc - I sprinkle in a 1-lb bag into the pool about once a week. And I use these Pool Test Strips - amzn.to/4eqwFta

@noahramirez7828

3 ай бұрын

hey dude i got a question my pool pump isnt turning on i press the reset button and the light turns on but once i let it go light turns off and pool wont turn on

@PracticalMechanic

3 ай бұрын

Are you using an extension cord or smart plug, by chance? Sometimes those can interfere; try to avoid them. Also check the GFI test/reset button on the outlet/circuit if it has one. If not, could be a ground fault issue, so best not to override it. Good luck, hope you get it figured out.

@noahramirez7828

3 ай бұрын

@@PracticalMechanic yes am using an extension cord and the reset button or test button dont work

@PracticalMechanic

3 ай бұрын

Try it without the extension cord, if possible. If that doesn't work, I'm not sure what the issue is, sorry.

@debbienickle3300

Ай бұрын

L 2:46 and B onp😅😅k the best one d 😊 2:46 😊I o

Thank you, Sir! You don’t know how many marriages you saved with this video! 🎉

@PracticalMechanic

27 күн бұрын

😂 I am not a licensed therapist, but I play one on KZread! 😭

@marcosmarianao-kentucky2354

18 күн бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂

I have watched so many videos. This one was by far the best for beginners! Explained everything as if I've never used a pump before. Which I havnt. 😂

@PracticalMechanic

23 күн бұрын

So glad it helped, thanks for the feedback👍!

Great video for a first time sand pump user. Thank you!

We just put up this pool yesterday and I'm so thankful I found your video!! Explains everything we need to know!

@PracticalMechanic

13 күн бұрын

Excellent, it makes me so happy to hear that! All the best to you!

Great explanation! You're right the manual leaves a lot to be desired.... Thanks!

@PracticalMechanic

Ай бұрын

Absolutely! Glad it helped! 👍

This is my go too video once a week hahaha 😂 thanks for the wonderful explanation!

@PracticalMechanic

2 ай бұрын

I just used it today for reference as well (and it's my own video)! I'm glad you find it useful, too! Please like and subscribe, it helps a lot!

@sortofapimp

2 ай бұрын

Already done!

@PracticalMechanic

2 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Great video! Just put my pump together and thanks to the instruction sheet I had no clue what to do to use this pump! Thanks so much!!!

@PracticalMechanic

3 ай бұрын

You're welcome, glad it helped!

Omg ur a life saver!! I bought myself a second hand pool& had no instructions & I had no idea on how to put it up or back wash it!! Thank you so much for ur simple to understand videos!!

@PracticalMechanic

8 ай бұрын

You're welcome! Thanks for the feedback, and hope you get a lot of use out of it and good times!

Thank you!!! My 58515 pump didn’t come with a manual, but everything I needed was in this video

@PracticalMechanic

6 ай бұрын

Awesome! Glad it helped! 👍

Finally someone that showed how to properly clean the catch basket! Thank you so much!!!

@PracticalMechanic

18 күн бұрын

Glad I could help!

Oh my goodness…Thank you SO much!!! So much appreciate your very concise, clear explanation. My pool had gone all brown (I think from the new sand I put in) but I’m running the pump and hope your instruction has helped me to clear it.

@PracticalMechanic

8 ай бұрын

I hate it when that happens!! No worries, you'll be up and running with crystal clear pool water in no time! Thanks for watching my channel, all the best to you! 👍

Thank you! This has definitely saved my kids' summer.

Thank you, I'll check if it has one! Much appreciated!

That manual was like egyptian hieroglyphics. It was so confusing. Absolutely useless. You cleared up any questions I had within 5 minutes. Thank you so much.

@PracticalMechanic

11 ай бұрын

I'm glad it was helpful; thanks for the feedback!

@emdeejay7432

11 ай бұрын

@PracticalMechanic you're welcome. Thank you for the video. I had me and my bf trying to decipher those instructions and I couldn't make heads or tails of them between the 2 of us and I'm usually really good with instructions, but these were just really bad. So thank you for making this. It's gonna be very helpful when it's time to actually setup up the pump. I have to get the sand tomorrow and get it all running.

@PracticalMechanic

11 ай бұрын

Haha! That's great! Good luck with the setup, hope it goes well!

Thank you so much! You are our hero when it comes to this pump!

@PracticalMechanic

Ай бұрын

Awesome, thank you! 👍

Very helpful sir. thanks for this. I lost my directions. I'm setting up our pool again from the Winter cycle and was curious but not totally unsure about the settings. Your video cleared things up. Appreciate this very much.

@PracticalMechanic

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for the kind words, I appreciate folks watching the videos and getting use out is them, makes it worth it! Have a great summer 👍

Best video out there for these pumps! Thank you!

@PracticalMechanic

10 ай бұрын

Thank you! Much appreciated!

Thanks for the video. I'm just about to upgrade to a sand filter for my Bestway above ground pool - I use the pool all year round and keeping it clean in the winter seems more difficult than in the summer.

@PracticalMechanic

10 ай бұрын

You're welcome! I've found it to be a good pump. All the best and hope you have a great winter!

Thank you so much! This video was perfect!

Thank you! VERY helpful!

Great video! It was definitely well explained and a big help!

This video was so helpful. Thank you a million times!

@PracticalMechanic

9 ай бұрын

Thanks! Glad it helped!

Thank you it was very helpful

Thanks a million! This really helped me out with my first time setting up a pool. Everything I needed to know.

@PracticalMechanic

Ай бұрын

Terrific! Glad to hear it! 👍

Thank you the manual was not as helpful as this video ❤ they need to reference this video to those who buy this pool

Thank you soooo much!!! So happy and relieved after I found your video. 😊

@PracticalMechanic

3 ай бұрын

Awesome, thank you! Glad it helped 😀

Thank you so much

I have exactly this pump & sand filter system. I definitely didn’t get any plugs, searched high and low for them. Also, the instruction manual isn’t very clear regarding the pump settings, thank god for this video. UPDATE: Actually, thinking about it, I don’t need the 2 rubber bungs as the inlet/outlet has on/off valves built in. Doh!

Thank you !!! This video is priceless.

@PracticalMechanic

Ай бұрын

Glad it helped, thanks for the feedback!

Thank you, this video was so helpful.

@PracticalMechanic

10 ай бұрын

You're welcome! 😁

Thank You

Video is great. Well explained in a slow way so everyone can understand it. Thank you so much.

@PracticalMechanic

4 ай бұрын

You're welcome! Thanks for the kind words; glad it's helpful!

It's was helpful thanks 👍👍👍👍👍👍

This was absolutely fantastic and SO helpful!!! Thank you so much!

@PracticalMechanic

4 күн бұрын

You're very welcome, glad to hear it!

Luckily I found this video first. I feel informed. Thank you

@PracticalMechanic

21 күн бұрын

You're welcome! Glad it helped and have a great summer!

Thank you

Thank you for your explanation!

@PracticalMechanic

2 ай бұрын

You're welcome, glad it helped! Have a great summer! 🌞

Great video! Thanks!

@PracticalMechanic

2 ай бұрын

You're welcome! All the best to you!

Thanks awesome tutorial

@PracticalMechanic

6 ай бұрын

Thanks, you made my day! 👍

Best explanation of this filter I've seen.. thank you.. you have helped me a lot 😊

@PracticalMechanic

28 күн бұрын

Great, glad to hear it! All the best to you! 🙂

This is so helpful! The manual shows the DRAIN feature as the backwash function! No wonder mine has not been working!

@PracticalMechanic

Ай бұрын

Oh wow! 😂

Thank you so much 🤝

@PracticalMechanic

Ай бұрын

You're welcome! 🙏

Very good video, good explanation,thank you

@PracticalMechanic

26 күн бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

superb!

@PracticalMechanic

Ай бұрын

Thanks!

That was the best and most informative video on this pump. Best way should buy this video from you and Hyperlink in to their instructions. Thanks again so much

@PracticalMechanic

16 күн бұрын

Wow, thank you so much! Glad it helped!

Great, thx !

@PracticalMechanic

3 ай бұрын

You're welcome, glad it was helpful! 👍

you're a legend! thank you

How often should this be done ? Great video by the way , perfect for new pool owners like myself

@PracticalMechanic

21 күн бұрын

At least once a week. Depends on how dirty your pool gets. Some people perform a backwash daily (though for shorter periods of time, like 15-20 seconds on backwash and rinse, maybe repeat a couple times.)

Like and subscribed here on 6/12/24 ! No other video I can find is as helpful , thank you sir

@PracticalMechanic

Ай бұрын

Thank you very much for the kind words, much appreciated.

Thank you for this video! Awesome instructions!

@PracticalMechanic

27 күн бұрын

Thank you, glad it helped! 😁

Very helpful! Now I know how to use the plugs😅

@PracticalMechanic

9 ай бұрын

Right on! 👍

Thank you this made my life so much easier

@PracticalMechanic

17 күн бұрын

That is so great to hear, thanks for the feedback! 😁

Extremely detailed! Thank you

@PracticalMechanic

26 күн бұрын

You're welcome, I'm glad it was helpful!

Thank you!

I'm baaacccckkkkk!!! Just followed the backwash instructions. Easy Peazy!! Thanks again. Also do you rescommend puttin a Mr Clean magic eraser or filter balls in the filter. Saw a few videos on this. What do u think???

Most helpful video on this pump I’ve seen! Do you use filter balls or sands in yours? We have a stubborn algae problem and I’m wondering how to open up the pump to wash or replace the filter balls

@PracticalMechanic

9 ай бұрын

Thank you, much appreciated! I am using filter balls currently, and I actually recently made a video on how to clean them which sounds right up your alley, hope it helps: kzread.info/dash/bejne/gGibltasZLuZcag.html Good luck!

Thank you. Would you happen to have a video on how to clean the skimmer to the pool pump?

Good explanation 👏

I want to vacuum to waste but this pump has no waste option. Would I use the backwash or drain setting while vacuuming? Great video thank you

Great video thank you

@PracticalMechanic

14 сағат бұрын

You're welcome, glad it was helpful!

Thank you.

That was a great video!! Best I've seen. Quick question, where did you get those long hoses. Mine came with small hoses. Is there a place I can order one? Need one about 20'

You literally have the easiest to follow directions on the internet. Thank you

@PracticalMechanic

Ай бұрын

Yes, mission accomplished! 😂 Thanks for the feedback!

Thank you for the video I was kind of confused 😅until see this

@PracticalMechanic

16 күн бұрын

No worries, me too at first! 😁

super helpful explainer-thanks!

@PracticalMechanic

28 күн бұрын

You're welcome, glad to hear it!

Awesome video, thank you.

@PracticalMechanic

Ай бұрын

My pleasure, glad to help!

Thank you for this video! How has the pump held up with time?

@PracticalMechanic

Ай бұрын

Thanks! The pump is holding up well after about 1 yr. 👍

Simplified for a billion people 😅thank you

@PracticalMechanic

6 ай бұрын

Haha! 😂Thanks a lot!

Thanks you

This was a great video.. thank you. Can you confirm if i have to put water into the same area where i place the sand ?

@PracticalMechanic

Ай бұрын

Yes. When you turn on the pump, water will fill into the tub where the sand (or filter balls media) is.

Is there a video on what hookups I need to vacuum the pool using this same pump?

Thank you very much for this. My wife's dog chewed up my paperwork.

@PracticalMechanic

26 күн бұрын

I hope the instruction manual didn't cause too much indigestion (For either of you!)

I got the Bestway 58515 model, got any tips on how to do it on one of those without having to spill way too much water, since the filter sits vertically?

Have you thought about upgrading your pump for faster cleaning and heat from solar system?

Your videos great. One question if you could I've been backwashing without using the rinse afterwards I didn't know about it do you think I've been putting a lot of dirt back into the pool? thanks!

@PracticalMechanic

23 күн бұрын

Some, but backwashing gets more out than rinsing. Another thing that can help is to switch between backwash and rinse several times during the procedure, just to stir up the balls more.

Hi, yes I have a question so basically I got my pool a few weeks ago and we put the filter in. Can you show me how your filter works? Which way is the water going into your pool and we have no type of pressure is only going up to 2 or 3 and is supposed to be higher than 4.0

I got cotton balls do you need to add water with a hose to get the pump started??

Thanks for this video , very helpful! Question on the inlet, not feeling the suction - shouldn’t I be?

@PracticalMechanic

Ай бұрын

On the inlet side, the suction is very slight. Just make sure the top knob on the "jet" side is FULLY in the "unlock" position. Good luck!

@johnlobello9788

Ай бұрын

@@PracticalMechanic thank you!

Thank for the video because the manual was absolutely useles. Happy swimming!!!!!!

@PracticalMechanic

Ай бұрын

Excellent, much appreciated! 👍

You are amazing

@PracticalMechanic

20 күн бұрын

Thanks! 👍

I have the same filter but i am not sure which setting can be used for vacuming the bottom of the pool?

I set my pool up according to the limited instructions and looking at the picture on the box. I followed your instructions to backwash, however no water comes out. When I turn the pump off and push the handle down to change positions water comes out. Any suggestions?

Another question How do you keep your pool crystal clear? Like in your video

@PracticalMechanic

13 күн бұрын

Main thing, didn't get behind on adding the chemicals! Once the algae sets in, you have to take extreme measures! I mentioned this in another video's comment, but here's the quick and simple version - when you first set up the pool, use these chemicals - in this order: Day 1 - Clarifier - amzn.to/3UOK1Gw Day 2 - Shock - amzn.to/3VfWJQ0 Day 3 - Algaecide - amzn.to/3Vf8tC9 After that - Chlorine Tablets - amzn.to/3WVxymW Then check your chemical levels with test strips - amzn.to/4eqwFta All the best, and hope you enjoy your pool this summer!

Should you be able to see the filter balls where the jet sprays the water out when using the play setting?

@PracticalMechanic

27 күн бұрын

No, they are inside the big tub.

Question so doing maintenance and adding chemicals can you leave pump in recirculate mode instead of filtering? Or whats the best mode to set your pump when trying to get your water to have acceptable testing strip readings

@PracticalMechanic

29 күн бұрын

Either filter or recirculate will work for distributing the chemicals throughout the water in the pool. That being said, on filter mode, the chemicals are also disinfecting the filter media, which can be helpful as well.

We have set this pool up and have the chlorine tab thing where the filter seems to go. Where does the chlorine tab holder go?

Is there a certain setting for vacuum to waste?

Great video! I don’t think that the hose attachment allows for proper cleaning of the filter because of the back pressure it creates. I tested this and the water coming out of the hose on backwash, was pretty clear and then I would get a plume of algae and dirt going back into the pool when filtering again. So I just left the hose fitting off and without even turning the filter on the water coming out was green. I ran backwash till clear, then rinse as you say and boom, no plume when I turned the filter back on. So no hose attachment for me when backwashing anymore. Oh and the pressure returned to normal, which it wasn’t when I was using the hose to backwash. Thought this might help someone out!

@PracticalMechanic

6 ай бұрын

Great tip, thank you! It makes a lot of sense; I'll try that next time. Much appreciated!

@taniawhale7572

6 ай бұрын

Thank you for this info, I was wondering why my backwash water was still clear, I have now removed the hose and the filter has now been cleaned. Unfortunately the water coming from the pump is causing issues but that will be tomorrow's problem.

@shottgunD

Ай бұрын

Yep, first time I back flushed I didn't use the hose attached and it seemed fine. Then I spent a very long time running a 100ft garden hose over my hill and looped through the fence so I could see the water color from about 30 feet away, the moment I turned it on it seemed like it wasn't flushing right and the psi was way up. Reverted back to large opening hose for drain valve and all is good. I suspected it might be an issue with such force going through a small opening, should have checked before running the hose. Oh well hahaha! Glad it's not just me that noticed this. Thanks.

I was wandering if you knew why my sand filter pump would be leaking around the base of the selector head, I've pretty much tightened the collar as much as I dare? I have the exact same one as is in your video. Thanks.

@PracticalMechanic

3 ай бұрын

Not sure. In the following video I walk through the assembly of this pump (skip the first part showing the pool assembly). Maybe a gasket is missing or something? kzread.info/dash/bejne/gJWjs9xwj5moh8Y.html Hope it helps. Good luck! 👍

Can a pool vacuum be connected to this pump? If so how does it get connected?

How do you drain all the water from the pool using the pump after it goes below the the filter plugs?

Very thorough, this helps me tremendously! Thanks! Subscribed!

@PracticalMechanic

Ай бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

Hi, what is the adaptor called you attached with the hose connector.

@PracticalMechanic

Ай бұрын

"Drain Hose Adapter" Similar to this one: amzn.to/4es6D8W Hope it helps.

Great video and explanation. We have been following the steps for backwashing and rinsing, but the filter media is not picking up the small debris. When vacuuming, the debris is just shooting into the pool even just after backwashing. Anyone have this problem??

@PracticalMechanic

21 күн бұрын

In that case, I recommend cycling through the backwashing and the rinsing several times. So backwash for 30 seconds, then rinse for 30 seconds, then backwash for 30 seconds, then rinse for 30 seconds, and so on. I also recommend shaking the filter tub back and forth while doing this. It will help to dislodge some of the smaller particles trapped inside the filter media. If that doesn't work, you may need to remove the filter media balls and clean them, like this: kzread.info/dash/bejne/gGibltasZLuZcag.html Good luck, hope it helps. 👍

For general information. Do not use granular chlorine as it will settle and burn the tile print off of the vinyl base. Use chlorine tablets in a slow release float. Our pool was damaged within the first week of use.

What about when you have pool rx in your skimmer? Also, you skipped turning off the port that shoots the water into the pool?

Is there a vaccum to waste option?

Do you know why i could still be getting the cloud of dirty water coming out for about 5 seconds after backwashing and rinsing. After backwashing until clear and then rinsing until clear after turning the pump back on filter it sends a cloudy of dirty water back into the pool. I don't understand what i am doing wrong.

How do we use the drain setting if the intake/outake plumbing is in the middle of the pool? It will just drain to that point.

@PracticalMechanic

7 ай бұрын

Yes, you are correct, without changing any of the tubing it will only drain halfway. Many pools have a separate drain port very close to the bottom. Attaching a hose to that and using gravity to drain the pool the rest of the way is common. If you want to speed that up, you can swap the intake hose to that port, and use the pump on the drain setting. Good luck! 👍