Sounds like the Coleman pool is the way to go. GOD BLESS Y'ALL.

@The5MFamily

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊😊

@hbic3

3 жыл бұрын

I totally disagree. An Intex XTR is the way to go, and then install it CORRECTLY. So many of these "popup pools" fail because of completely WRONG installation and maintenance.

I’m so glad I came across this just purchased mine today 🥰

Thanks so much for sharing pool tips great videos 👍🏽

@The5MFamily

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

Beautiful congratulations blessings always 👏👏👏💯🙏❤️

She does good pool work! She helps me with mine!

@The5MFamily

3 жыл бұрын

❤️❤️

Thank we have been wondering about pools above ground vs in ground pools. This was very helpful. 🤟🏻

@The5MFamily

2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

We’ll have to look into that pool. Just subscribed and will be checking out your other videos. 😊

@The5MFamily

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

We found that mixing / pre-dissolving our pool shock packet with 4-5 gallons of warm water in a bucket and then tossing the contents of the bucket into the middle of the pool kept the liner perfect. Being pre-dissolved prevented any fallout or settling of the shock, and allowed it to be re-dispersed throughout the whole pool by the pump and filter much faster.

@The5MFamily

3 жыл бұрын

That is a great idea! Never thought about using warm water instead of just the regular pool water. Will be trying this next time I shock the pool. I appreciate the advice!

@hbic3

3 жыл бұрын

Just use regular bleach. Like for cleaning/laundry. It's the SAME thing, just less concentrated, and cheaper.

@norcal-ce7yk

Жыл бұрын

​@@hbic3 use concentrated bleach works much better than regular

That is awesome.

@The5MFamily

3 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍

Thinking about an above ground pool. I've also looked at the inflatable kind, but this one looks more durable. Nice review 👍

@penniesfromheavon

3 жыл бұрын

avoid the blow up top pools at all cost.

Baking soda helps keep water amazingly clear

@The5MFamily

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! I need to do more research on that.

We have this same pool. It lasted us four summers. It started wearing down this summer. It all started when I'd walk by & find small dot like holes spraying water. Then the rope that wraps around the bottom started to fray and pull away which caused a large tear. It's held together with patches at this point, but it gave us four great years.

@The5MFamily

2 жыл бұрын

Sadly, we have to take ours down now. It lasted almost 4 years, and the poles started rusting a little and there a small holes in the liner. We plan on buying another one when they go on sale, and putting it back up next summer.

I’m going to pick ours up tomorrow!!!

@The5MFamily

3 жыл бұрын

Yay! Let us know if you have any questions..

we've had one of these (intex version) for 7yrs. we changed ours over to salt water about 3yrs in and it's the best decision we ever made. we spend about $15.00 a year on salt and thats it. no other expense and no shock :)

@The5MFamily

3 жыл бұрын

I am so scared to try salt water. 😂😂

@angiebby1122

3 жыл бұрын

@@The5MFamily 🤭

@SeenOnTvSale

3 жыл бұрын

Can I email you some questions please?

@The5MFamily

3 жыл бұрын

Sure! You can message us through our FB or Instagram page. As this is really really best way to reach us. :)

@lynnzbeard4

2 жыл бұрын

We prefer the salt too.

I was hoping for an update. Thanks 🤗😁

@The5MFamily

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

Very nice pool 👍

@The5MFamily

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I live in Michigan and had the 18x48 model and the hole pool was frozen over winter and them windows never leaked. So we recently upgraded so we got another coleman 22x52. Great videos!

@The5MFamily

3 жыл бұрын

We love our pool! We have nothing negative to say.

@chrinamint

2 жыл бұрын

What happens if the windows do start leaking? Is there some fix/replacement situation or do you have to replace the whole pool??

So that is what happened to my 3000 Intex pump!!! Thank you so much for sharing! Mine cracked from the freeze too!!! OMGeee!!

@The5MFamily

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, it busted apart at the pump. It was the only thing that broke on the whole pool!

@hbic3

3 жыл бұрын

All you had to do was open the drains on the pump and the filter and disconnect the hoses. Would have taken 15 mins tops.

Great presentation of pool review, products, & changes that would be helpful to other pool owners. Having lived country, our pool was popular until it was time to clean/winterize it. Telescopic poles are Very helpful. Any chance of creating a rope ladder to assist getting out of the pool? Appreciate the deck with storage below. Some companies should contact you! Enjoy the summertime fun in the pool.

@The5MFamily

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊 The rope ladder is a great idea!

We had an above ground pool in our backyard when I was growing up. The liner finally busted one winter so my dad said he wasn’t going to replace it. Instead he had a 2 and a half car garage.

@The5MFamily

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

Fantastic video. I have a very identical experience to 95% of this video. Well done. Only suggestion is i love the salt system saved me tons of money and work maintaining constant chlorine levels. Wish would have switched 5 years ago

@The5MFamily

2 жыл бұрын

I am so afraid to covert. 😂😂

@UMKC17

2 жыл бұрын

@@The5MFamily I was too honestly for the last 4 years and I found a salt system on clearance at the end of the summer and switch last year and was the best move ever. It regulates the chlorine and saved tons of money on chlorine tabs, shock, and clarifier. I love it was pretty much plug and turn on and self adjust the chlorine based on what your water is doing. Took about 12 bags to start and then i added maybe 3 or 4 additional bags throughout the summer when it would tell me starting to get low. Much easier on the kids eyes also helped as my 8 year old lives in the pool all summer 😀

@The5MFamily

2 жыл бұрын

Ok, you may have convinced me. 😂

Our pool is a saltwater pool. I love it. No chemicals and stays so clear. We’re in PA and we get very cold also. In the winter I pull my hoses, valves, salt system and pump off and put in storage through winter and just leave my sand filter out with foil over it. I also take my 6 way valve off and put it in storage. I always worry about it cracking from the freezing weather. I just ordered a Hayward wide skimmer to put in the side of the pool to help get the leaves and bugs out easier.

@The5MFamily

3 жыл бұрын

I need to look into the Hayward skimmer. Mine is on its last leg! Hope you enjoy your pool as much as we do ours. Thanks for watching!

@victorialabian9253

Жыл бұрын

Did you do anything so you wouldn't have rust free salt

The ladder kills me lol. I saw your first video and you specifically stated that the ladders that come with the pools suck and rust out and then you would have to drain the pool. I figured you would keep (even your modification ladder) only temporary. Yet you tried it again and got the rust result. Also it took you longer to put that damn ladder together then to install your whole pool! Darn that dang ladder! I have noted under no circumstances that I will ever use the ladder that comes out of the box with the pool. Glad you got a freeze BTW so you could review with the freeze. That was definitely a review I was looking for (mid westerner here) . Thanks for the videos! ❤

@The5MFamily

Жыл бұрын

This was my very first video I did on this pool. It wasn't until several months later the ladder rusted, and I took it out. The 2nd pool video stated I hated the ladder, and we now have a plastic ladder. I still stand by my opinion, they suck! 🤣

These are good pools and worth every penny. One big tip, trash the filter that comes with it. Buy a 2500gph pump. It's way overkill. I have the 18x48 pool. I can hold the output hose and it about shots out the other side. But it cut my chemical usage by more than half. I literally have a circular current in my pool 🤣

@michaelh5055

3 жыл бұрын

I just heard you say your pump is 3,000 gph. That is even better 👍👍👍 I have the cartridge filter. I am thinking of swapping to a sand filter. I have a brand new 3,000 gph intex sand filter that I paid 27.00 for when it was on winter clearance at Academy.

@The5MFamily

3 жыл бұрын

$27.00 is a steal!! That is awesome! We love this pool and have had nothing but great luck with it.

Me watching these giant pool videos when I only have a 10ft wide 23in deep intex pool 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@The5MFamily

3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣

@BUDDEE100

3 жыл бұрын

🤣 I don’t have a pool @ all.

@JamieYAYme

2 жыл бұрын

That's what we have now! Hey, that pool gets the job done man. 😂

@tgreg9542

2 жыл бұрын

😂😂

@tgreg9542

2 жыл бұрын

Sales club has 20 ft x 48in for 419$ rn

We’ve had our Coleman sense 2019, left it up both winters. First winter I didn’t even winterize it cuz I just got to busy. This year I did. We had a deep freeze too and pool was fine. It’s fine. Ppl opening I’ve run into a couple hickups but not with the pool. It’s been with my really old intex sand filter pump. I need a new one lol

@The5MFamily

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience! Like we said, we really do love the pool. When this one gives out on us we will purchase a Coleman again.

@cowdogconnoisseur2809

3 жыл бұрын

Magical Melody, did you have to modify the intex pump connections at all, to work with your Coleman pool?

Nice pool video Love from india

@The5MFamily

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much

You guys are so helpful,I have been thinking about getting a Coleman pool but I am 63 years old and very scared it will be too much work for me. I appreciate your honesty and all the detail you get into. I live in Arizona so I won't have to take it down, but am worried about dry rot. Anyways I'm still not sure I can take care of it myself but I have a good friend and her husband said he will help, they are much younger than me. Thanks for the help with my deciding to get a pool or not.

Can you make a video of a Walmart haul on all the cleaning supplies you buy for the pool? And maybe a daily pool cleaning video with times you do it at? Thank you love your videos

@The5MFamily

3 жыл бұрын

That's a great idea! We will try to do that soon!

@ednabailey8980

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome 🤩 Thank you @ 5M Family Homestead

You can put your shock into your skimmer slowly and it will also clean your sand filter but will disperse it into your pool in liquid form

@The5MFamily

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the advice! I appreciate it.

Hello, Awesome pool ! You mentioned the pool chemical supplies you use is it in a kit? We just installed our 22x52 coleman had it in storage for a long time finally got around to it..Were searching for a good pump not to many available..Thank you for all the info especially on your pump.Best Wishes for you all..

@The5MFamily

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, you can buy the Clorox brand in a kit...I think. If you need to buy individually I would buy the shock, PH UP & PH Down, Algacide, and the chlorine tablets from Wal Mart. As far as the pump goes, I just looked on Facebook Market place each day until I stumbled upon that one. They are SOOO expensive new. If you haven't already check Amazon. Good Luck!! Thanks for watching.

We have this same pool,easy to set up and pretty easy to keep clean with a salt water pump,but even with storing it inside every winter,we have had rusting problems with the metal pipes in the liner sleeves in the top of the liner. There is a warranty,but you have to jump through a lot of hoops to get colman to honor it. They finally did send us a new pool.and yes the ladder rusting was a problem as well. The liner was pretty tough,never had a leaking problem but the frame won’t last longer than 2 years.

@hbic3

3 жыл бұрын

Double check that you're balancing your water correctly. Incorrect balanced chemicals are the #1 cause of any pool metal rusting. We do not store out Intex over winter. We just drain, take the legs off, drop it to the ground and cover with a winter cover.

@Conne53

3 жыл бұрын

@@hbic3 if the poles rust on the OUTSIDE of the pool, how does that have anything to do with the chemicals being balanced INSIDE the pool????

I've had 2 of these same pools in 3 years and both have eventually leaked from the windows spontaneously. The 1st pool was the 1st year they came out and when needed replaced the next summer they didn't hesitate one bit and sent a new pool without legs and frame. Now I have the same issue so I will take it down and never purchase any pool with windows again no matter how cool it looks! Goodluck with yours tho!

@The5MFamily

3 жыл бұрын

That stinks! I'm sorry you had such bad luck. Hopefully we can get another year or 2 out of ours. Thanks for watching!

@chrinamint

2 жыл бұрын

Oh you just answered the question I had about the windows leaking!

How big is your deck? Did you do a video on the making if the deck?

This pool is not made by Coleman, it’s made my Bestway with Coleman just adding their label.

I have the same pool and the filter it comes with sucks! Which exact pump are you using because I don't see it in the drop down here.. thanks:)

I'm with you on liking the color of the Coleman pool over blue Intex. I want to hide mine. Question: do the rocks cut or harm the sides of the pool?

@The5MFamily

Жыл бұрын

No, they never really "touched" the pool. We laid black plastic underneath and rocks on top.

How'd the pool cover work for you? I have the same pool and the cover was a joke. It wasn't even close to fitting the pool and the warranty expired between buying the pool in the Spring and closing it in the Fall. Opening the pool this year I'm definitely learning my lessons with not having a cover.

@The5MFamily

3 жыл бұрын

We never put the cover on. I read that the pool has to be perfectly round for the cover to fit. Ours is not, so I didn't bother. Keeping the pool open during the winter wasn't as hard as I thought it would be. The main issue was leaves and having to vacuum for frequently.

Oh and your kids are just like my youngest girl. Lol I have no idea.

@The5MFamily

3 жыл бұрын

They have been swimming for almost a month, and that water is NO WHERE near warm. hahaha

Do you leave your pool up through the winter time. I'm in missouri and get snow ❄ ice 🧊 and all the nasty weather. I'm new to the pool world and was wondering about next winter on what to do.

@The5MFamily

3 жыл бұрын

This year was the 1st winter I left it up. It did fine until Texas had that big freeze, and it busted my pump. If lived somewhere that those types of temps, which sounds like you do, I wouldn't leave it up. I think exposure to those temps over long periods would do more harm than good to the equipment. Overall the poop did fine, but that 1 week of below zero temps was hard on my equipment. Hope this helps!

Any recommendations on what hoses to buy to replace the original ones mine just busted. 🙈😩😢 luckily it’s raining now. I have time to buy some.

@The5MFamily

3 жыл бұрын

Are they the intex hoses? If so, order them directly from Intex. That is what I have done to ensure I get the exact ones.

also when you first filled did you fill with well water trying to figure out steps once filled with well water

@The5MFamily

3 жыл бұрын

We do not have well water, so we used city water. If it were me, and I used well water to fill it, I would take a water sample to the local pool supply company and have it tested. They can tell you what you will need to balance the water.

My Coleman didn’t come with the pins for the T connectors. It has a button with a spring to connect the poles on top. Am I supposed to drill a hole or screw them down?

@The5MFamily

2 жыл бұрын

No drilling needs to be done. My pool is 3 years old, so they may have changed up the way they connect them.

What was the cost of your deck if you don't mind my asking?....Obviously I kno the price of wood is insane right now but was curious what it ran you at the time

@The5MFamily

3 жыл бұрын

I think we spent in the $500-$600 range. I don't remember exactly. We are thankful we got it done last year though.

The pool looks great, I just bought the same pool myself. Does the intex pump just mount up to this pool or do you have to do any cutting or get different fittings to make it work?

@The5MFamily

3 жыл бұрын

The hoses for the Intex pump will fit on all the outlets on the pumps. There is no modification needed. That is the great things about Coleman and Intex. Their parts are interchangeable.

@Conne53

3 жыл бұрын

@@The5MFamily I find the pump hook ups by Intex are much easier to close and open than the Coleman ones were. I switched them over from my old Intex pool, fit just fine.

@chrismays399

3 жыл бұрын

@@The5MFamily How many legs are there so I know how many pavers I need to go under them?

We are going to be setting ours up soon? Does anything supposed to be under the legs of the pool to support it, or is it ok just to set on ground? Thanks for anyone to respond.

@The5MFamily

3 жыл бұрын

It doesn't require anything under the legs, however I would encourage that you put something like papers if you are able. We did not put anything under ours, and the legs sunk in the ground a couple inches. If I had to do it over again I would use papers. Hope this helps.

@hbic3

3 жыл бұрын

It absolutely DOES require something under the legs. You MUST have pavers under each leg. MUST. If Coleman does not include this in their instructions, that's a failure. ALL above ground pools MUST have pavers embedded into the ground under structural supports. ALL, and these pools are NO exception. 12x12 pavers are the best. Raise and lower the pavers as needed to level the TOP supports. Be sure to protect the pool liner from the pavers with a ground cover.

Put the pump on bypassing poor the shock onto the intake

Did you use pavers under the pool legs? I wonder if it would be worth the time and effort. Thanks!

@The5MFamily

3 жыл бұрын

We did not, but mainly because we didn't want to spend the money for the papers. If you are up for it I would suggest it. The legs do sink into the ground. It hasn't caused problems, but in the end pavers would be the better option.

@hbic3

3 жыл бұрын

Pavers are NOT expensive. You only need one under each leg. You MUST have these. MUST. MUST.

Put the shock in a cup walk around the edge slowly dumping it will desovle and bleach the liner out evenly

@The5MFamily

3 жыл бұрын

Great idea!

I just bought this exact pool and on the box it's telling me it's a 10,668 gallons of water but I just heard you say it's 16,000. How did you figured that ##s? I think I been putting too little chemicals because of that.

@The5MFamily

3 жыл бұрын

I realized after the video I misspoke on the number of gallons. It is closer to 11,000. You can look on the back of the chemicals and it will list how much to add based on the correct gallons. Sorry about that.

What automatic pool cleaner do you use and the other vacuum

@The5MFamily

3 жыл бұрын

My automatic vaccumm is an Intex, and my hand held is a Black Magic. I found both on Amazon.

Thank u for your top video👍 what i realy like to know, the rocks under the pool dont they breakup the liner or you did a cover over the rocks under the pool excatly of 16 ft. Because it look like it only stands on rocks. I hope you wil answer me☺ sorry for poor American i am no a American.

@The5MFamily

2 жыл бұрын

Good question! We did not put the pool on the rocks. We put the pool down on sand, then added the border of rocks. The rocks don't really touch the pool.

@Adamjfvwjdv

2 жыл бұрын

@@The5MFamily thank you verry much for aswering so soon. Verry helpfull 🌞👍👍🌞

Hello, how do you keep the water fresh in Texas? I am from Houston, TX, and I would like to know how you do it?

@The5MFamily

Жыл бұрын

Howdy fellow Texan! During these hotter months, I check my chemicals daily. Add chlorine and PH up OR down based on what my chemicals look like. During the summer months you may need to add chemicals 2-3 times a week. Make sure you are also bashwashing often, and especially after you add chemicals. Have a good robotic vacuum, and run that almost daily. Netting the pool daily also helps prevent things floating to the bottom. Hope this helps! Let me know if I can help any other way.

With ours two of our legs were bending .... took it back other then that it was nice

@The5MFamily

3 жыл бұрын

Man, that stinks! We will be keeping an eye on our legs now. Thanks for watching.

Do you drain and/or break down the pool in the winter?

@The5MFamily

3 жыл бұрын

I do not. It broke the pool down taking it up and down, so we leave it up.

I have the exact same pool! But when we filled it up our city water was so disgusting! I’ve got it looking green now and idk what to do next to get it blue!

@The5MFamily

3 жыл бұрын

Hmmm. Are you running the pump that came with it or a sand filter pump?

@monicahenrion1559

3 жыл бұрын

try HTH green to blue It comes in a kit and the directions on how to use.

@barbarawoodall5308

3 жыл бұрын

Pump it came with but we are looking for a sand pump

We were told told to put in an old sock and walk around the pool when shocking. Worked great for us.

@The5MFamily

3 жыл бұрын

That is such a great idea! Thanks for sharing!

I had a pool of the same brand and its was taken down and put up, the reason I say that is because even being rolled up the windows still don't leak

@kyleclanton8488

3 жыл бұрын

One of the best things I bought for my pool was the side skimmer

@The5MFamily

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, we still have not had any issues with the windows. I thought for sure with the freeze we would have trouble, but nothing. We are very happy with this pool. Thanks for sharing your experience.

@rhondasmith2870

3 жыл бұрын

I am so glad to hear you say that. We rolled ours up and I am putting it up this weekend but I am nervous about the windows.

Was looking for the link for first review of pool, don’t see it.

@The5MFamily

3 жыл бұрын

Here you go kzread.info/dash/bejne/qKqWw86Fd5jWqZM.html

Does anyone know how often and how long to run the pump it's the original one. Don't use the pool everyday

@The5MFamily

Жыл бұрын

You need to run your pump everyday, for 8-10 hours. Regardless of how much you use it. If you don't, the pool won't filter properly and the pool will turn green.

Lesley is my local pool store here in Chicago

@The5MFamily

2 жыл бұрын

That is a great store!

How unlevel is your water level? We just purchased the same pool and noticed the water level is off by 3 inches when we started filling it.

@The5MFamily

3 жыл бұрын

Ours if off about 3 or 4 inches as well. Unless you have a professional level it, I would say 3 or 4 inches is great! 🤣🤣 That much hasn't been an issue at all.

@jamiestrosnider781

3 жыл бұрын

@@The5MFamily Thank you!!

Maybe when you’re shocking the water, put all the dry shock powder to the pool and when you see it settles on the bottom, help disperse it with a bottom brush and brush the bottom all the time until the shock completely disperse. Btw I don’t agree with whoever said you need to throw it in the center. It’s hard without you falling in lol, and it won’t evenly disperse. Pour it all around the edges near the wall. Walk around it and pour the powder shock around the edges. Other thing you can do is pour slowly shock powder into the skimmer while the pump is running. That way the pump will circulate the shock evenly around the water. Key think is “slow”. If pouring it through the skimmer, do it very slowly.

@The5MFamily

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the advice. I will try sweeping it off the bottom next time.

@croatiaoutlander5626

3 жыл бұрын

@@The5MFamily great. Take care and stay safe, bye!!

@JLde2001

3 жыл бұрын

I've heard pouring it in the skimmer is too harsh on the filtration system. It's a fairly potent mix of concentrated chlorine. I personally premix mine and pour it in the return. I've had decent success with this.

@croatiaoutlander5626

3 жыл бұрын

@@JLde2001 yes, I agree, but if you go slowly nothing will happen. I pour my shock too on the return cuz I don’t have skimmer. Just be careful and either disperse the shock in hot water and pour the water or when shocking, brush the liner to not stain it with the shock powder.

@croatiaoutlander5626

3 жыл бұрын

@@JLde2001 one more thing which is not so clear to me, is why is there so big and long hose between pump and filter. Usually Intex systems come with a little 6-7 inch long connection hose between pump and filter.

Do you have Any tips for winter care. Last year I had the 18ftx48 model of this and it got blown away by wind after I drained it.

@The5MFamily

3 жыл бұрын

I don't have much advice, as this was my 1st winter to keep it up. All I did was keep it full, my pump running, and chemical balanced. I vacuumed any leaves off the bottom once a week, and made sure I swept the bottom. It did really well until the Texas freeze busted the pump. I will keep mine up again next year as well. So much easier than taking it down and putting back up.

@r3alfish

3 жыл бұрын

How much water do you leave? Have half way below the windows?

@The5MFamily

3 жыл бұрын

I kept mine full so I could run the pump. My parents also have an above ground pool. They drained it below their input/output holes, stored their pump, used chemicals to winterize it, and covered it with a tarp. It was still clear when they removed the tarp.

@r3alfish

3 жыл бұрын

@@The5MFamily sweet. I live in a similar climate to you in Alabama. That's why I wanted to directly comment to you even if you're not an expert!

@The5MFamily

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, no expert but love to share what I have learned. Let me know if I can help with anything else. 😀😀

Is it durable? I am wanting to put mine inside my fence but we have 3 dogs. I am afraid if they jump on the side they will pop it.

@The5MFamily

2 жыл бұрын

It is durable, but I don't think it would take much for something sharp to pop it.

Bought this same pool I'm in the process of getting it prepped and ready did u guys use sand underneath?

@The5MFamily

3 жыл бұрын

We did! Our ground has a ton of rocks. We spent a week picking up rocks, leveling, and adding sand. It made a huge difference.

@hbic3

3 жыл бұрын

Use 1/2 inch insulation boards. It won't wash out, and you won't have foot prints.

@Crazy1984ization

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all the advice we got the weeds out and used sand, leveled the ground and put the legs under pavers so far everything's good kids are loving the new edition to their oasis and we are only off about 2 inches 😀

Does it come with the ground mat that goes under the pool?

@The5MFamily

3 ай бұрын

It does not. It only comes with the pool cover.

I bought a 22 ft Coleman pool from Walmart 3 yrs ago. Within 8 months all the poles were rusting and Coleman refused to honor their warranty because I didn't have a "store receipt." I ordered it online, I had all the paperwork from Walmart and even contacted Walmart about the receipt and they gave me duplicates of everything. Coleman would not accept them! And my ladder rusted out the first season. My chemicals were properly balanced, we had them checked by our local pool store every 2 wks, so hbic3 is incorrect about the reason for the ladder rusting. And that certainly did not explain why the outside poles rusted out within 8 months! BTW, I live in SWFL, so no freezing here.

@The5MFamily

3 жыл бұрын

I have heard from multiple people Coleman's customer service is terrible. I'm sorry your pool was such a hassle. The only thing I can think of when it come to the poles is the water running out of those top holes of the liner. Fortunately, our pool is still solid. I will for sure keep an eye out for all the issues you had.

Have you had any issues with rust on the poles?

@The5MFamily

2 жыл бұрын

So far, and we are going into our 2nd year of having it up year around, we have zero rust on the poles. We look often because we don't that that to happen.

So thoughts on 12 -15 ft pools, big enough for 6 people?

@The5MFamily

Жыл бұрын

No

does anyone know where i can find this exact one? i cant seem to find it anywhere. i can find one similar for about a $1,000 but its not the swim vista series II and thats the one i want.

@The5MFamily

Жыл бұрын

I do not think they make this model anymore. We had to buy a new one this year, and we paid $950 for it, and it is a different look for sure.

@stevekouvelas2251

Жыл бұрын

@@The5MFamily Thanks for responding! I am going with the Intex XTR 26’x52”. Any thoughts on this decision?

What type of sand pump do you have? I just bought 18’ Coleman and not sure what to buy!

@The5MFamily

3 жыл бұрын

We have an Intex Sand Pump, 3000 GPH. For that size I would buy a minimum of 2500 GPH.

@cw882

3 жыл бұрын

@@The5MFamily I’m looking into salt water system because my sons skin. What do you recommend?

@The5MFamily

3 жыл бұрын

I don't know anything about salt water systems. I'm sorry!

I cut out pool noodles and stuck in those top holes and little to no water goes out. Has to just go over the top.

@The5MFamily

Жыл бұрын

This is brilliant! We will be doing this hack for sure!

These pools don’t come with a skimmer how does it get the dirt out

@The5MFamily

2 жыл бұрын

Amazon has an Intex above ground skimmer that works with this pool.

send me some info on your deck please, thanks for sharing.

@The5MFamily

3 жыл бұрын

Let me know what all you are needing and we will answer what we can in a video! Thanks for watching.

I missed which vacuum you use that is not automatic.

@The5MFamily

3 жыл бұрын

Here is the link! amzn.to/3jldaGG

How do you keep the rocks from going under the pool

@The5MFamily

3 жыл бұрын

The weight of the water keeps the pool close to the ground. There are no gaps for the rocks to get in. Plus, we put a black landscaping tarp under the rocks with a little lip against the bottom of the pool. Hope this helps!

@lytina2va

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info

Did you try the wayward skimmer

@The5MFamily

3 жыл бұрын

I have not, but you are the 2nd person to suggest it. I will look into it. Thanks!

Can you please do a video about how you did the border ! I’m looking to do one before I put up my pool

@The5MFamily

3 жыл бұрын

Let us think on it! That may be a good idea.

@hbic3

3 жыл бұрын

Please do not do rock without having an impenetrable protection around the base of the pool. The rocks WILL eventually wear weak spots into the liner. Do NOT ever use mulch around the base of any pool. It holds water and will rust your metals.

👊🏻👍🏻

@The5MFamily

3 жыл бұрын

❤❤😘😘

Do you take it down for the winter?

@The5MFamily

3 жыл бұрын

We did not. It survived the freeze Texas got in February, and had no issues after.

How much electricity a month does a pool like this cost?

@The5MFamily

3 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, that isn't something we can really answer. We don't have a real way to monitor it. I can say that I don't see much of a difference in my bill now compared to when we didn't have it up. Thanks for watching.

I have this Pool what chemicals don't need? So far all I got was the 3 in 1 tab 😢

@The5MFamily

Жыл бұрын

Hope this helps! kzread.info/dash/bejne/nHyf08aFp5fcgbw.html

Can you please tell me what kind of sand you guys use I would like to use the exact same kind y’all have Thanks

@mw4366

3 жыл бұрын

For the sand filter please

@The5MFamily

3 жыл бұрын

We bought ours from Home Depot. They sell sand bags by their pool supplies, usually outside in the garden section.

@mw4366

3 жыл бұрын

@@The5MFamily ok thanks do you remember the name brand

@The5MFamily

3 жыл бұрын

I do not. I'm sorry. They only had 1 brand when I bought it. Just make sure it is sand for pools, and not play sand. They aren't the same.

Can you swim while the pump is running

@The5MFamily

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

How expensive is to fill this pool?

@The5MFamily

3 жыл бұрын

Less than $50

What size is the pool?

@The5MFamily

3 жыл бұрын

22 x 52

Could you do a video how you put the filter together?

@The5MFamily

3 жыл бұрын

I can try. Since my pump is already together it would be hard to show step by step.

The simplest solution to the window leaking is to remove the window from future pools...stick your head up above the water line if you want to see something.

@The5MFamily

Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣

Do you have a link for this pool?

@The5MFamily

2 жыл бұрын

It is the Coleman 22x52 foot above ground pool. We got it at Wal Mart.

Where you find that pool

@The5MFamily

3 жыл бұрын

We bought it last year from Wal Mart.

What's the name of the pump ?

@The5MFamily

3 жыл бұрын

Intex Sand Filter and Pump. It is the 3000 gph

how much did this pool cost you?

@The5MFamily

3 жыл бұрын

We bought is last year, and paid $500ish for it.

We always poked holes in bleach and through it into pool

@The5MFamily

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the great suggestion!

@colleb95

3 жыл бұрын

That's what my Dad used. 🤷🏻‍♀

Did u fill pool with well

@The5MFamily

Жыл бұрын

No, we get our water from a co-op.

@bigblue1stgencummins711

Жыл бұрын

Was the water brown or anything when first fill we have a 3 year old home so new pump and that looking and the 13 x 42 Coleman didn’t know if I could fill it with the well and b ok

I can't have rocks in my yard. I have kid's that like to throw them. And my trees are too small to cut switches from.

@The5MFamily

3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣

For the last 40 years I have always had a pool. When my kids were smaller I bought the more sturdy pools such as a Doughboy. The last Doughboy I had was over 20 years old and NEVER had so much as a liner replacement! Along came a hurricane and took it out. KIds are grown now so I bought the Coleman Pool just for me. For the money, Its not a bad deal. Mine is 4 years old now. If I ever have to replace it, I will take the new legs and the top rail to someone who can powder coat the insides to prevent the rust! Believe me, it WILL happen! I never ever hooked up the cartridge filter because I knew that was only blowing smoke and actually never unboxed it. They are useless and I hooked up the sand filter to mine too! This is coming from my pool lady that taught me......NEVER USE THAT SHOCK in those small packets!! Worse mistake that you can do! If you have a pool supply close by, most sell the liquid chlorine in the 2 1/2 gallon jugs....I put a half a jug in my pool one to two times a week (Depending on the temp, heat) along with the 2" chlorine tabs in a floater! Tada, DONE!!! If you have alot of rain and need to adjust the PH balance, baking soda (at Sams in the huge bag) or muratic acid depending on which is needed! If you ever have to SHOCK your pool, use 2 to 3 jugs of the liquid chlorine with NO GUNK in the bottom of the pool! Thats it, I have never had a problem with my pool and its the least of my daily maintenance. Good luck and best wishes!

@The5MFamily

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the suggestion on the liquid chlorine. I've never used it before so was unsure of the effectiveness. I.will for sure be trying this. Thanks again.

Saltwater or chemical?

@The5MFamily

2 жыл бұрын

Chemical.

My husband mixes the chlorine in a bucket with water until it’s dissolved and then puts it in.

@The5MFamily

3 жыл бұрын

Smart! Thanks for the tip.

@KDS102508

3 жыл бұрын

@@The5MFamily thank you for your tips! I was telling my husband about your ladder rusting because we are in the process of putting a deck up and planned on using the ladder it came with but I think we will get stairs after this year.

@The5MFamily

3 жыл бұрын

I would 100% do that! It isn't worth the pain, and from what I've heard it isn't uncommon.

Cannon balllllllllllll 💦 🌊 💨

@The5MFamily

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! They are crazy!!