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@sarahshort5431

Жыл бұрын

I need your help! Can I email you?

@VIPPoolsandSpas

Жыл бұрын

@@sarahshort5431 it will cost ya. Lol. info@vippools.ca

@rosecasanova7527

Жыл бұрын

What if I have a plug next to my gizmo, do I also remove the plug?

@IronmanDana

Жыл бұрын

Would love to pick your brain on one thing before taking on this task myself. Thanks!

@VIPPoolsandSpas

Жыл бұрын

@@IronmanDana ok? What is it?

Man thanks for this channel. Short and to the point. You taught me how to close my pool this fall in less than 20 minutes and now I’m confident I can open it too. The duck plugs and Gizmo ideas really worked as well. I feel like I owe you more than a sub. You’re going to save me thousands.

@VIPPoolsandSpas

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for subscribing. You can always send a paid thanks on the video. But you don't have to.

Thanks a bunch! I can’t find any Pool company or guys to open up my pool any longer. So I have to do it myself. Your video was a great instruction!

Really appreciate this video! Cant believe you’re sharing all this for free 😃 Thank you.

@VIPPoolsandSpas

Жыл бұрын

Yep. You can help by liking the video and subscribing. Thanks again for watching.

Excellent video. Bought a house with a pool and no pool knowledge. These videos are truly helpful. Thanks Rob.

Straight to the point

Thanks very informative first year opening a pool guess I need to go buy a brush!

@VIPPoolsandSpas

4 ай бұрын

And not just any brush. Get the one I have in the video. Link is in the video description.

Great drill bit trick. Thank You

Man I've been dreading that $600 bill to open the pool and I think you just saved me all of that. I have a sand filter and a very similar pool to what's shown in this video. Thank you!

@VIPPoolsandSpas

Жыл бұрын

No problem. Make sure to check out our pool closing videos. Get yourself a blower for that and the link is in the video description on those videos. Thanks again for watching. Like the video and Subscribe.

@ChrisWillhaus

Жыл бұрын

@@VIPPoolsandSpas oh you definitely got a subscription and I'm sharing your video too. Any catastrophic mistakes I should watch out for?

@VIPPoolsandSpas

Жыл бұрын

@@ChrisWillhaus you'll be fine. Just watch a few other videos. If you have questions, just comment below. Follow everything. Don't skip anything.

Thanks!

I must be a pool god, lol. THANKS SO MUCH FOR THE VIDEO! Just bought a home last July with a pretty kick ass pool. Its like a rectangle version of yours! Well….. I took my cover off last week and it looked like day 3!!! Lots of worms though hahaha. I just gotta top off water, and get some of those cool filter socks. I was scared of the gizmo and pipes and stuff, but you really put my heart and mind to rest. I got this!

@VIPPoolsandSpas

Жыл бұрын

Some pools are clear when you open. Not every year is the same. Opening a pool is easy after you do it yourself. If you have any other questions, you can reach out anytime. Thanks again for watching.

Last 12 years we’ve been putting a tarp underneath the trampoline like cover and water is chrystal clear every year!

Hi, can you help me how to get the antifreeze out of the system to start the pool. Thank you.

@VIPPoolsandSpas

2 ай бұрын

Fill the pool and start. There's not enough antifreeze to do anything. You'll be fine.

Thanks for the video. My pool seems to not be clear after 3 shocks already. I removed as much debris as I could. (Hard to see for how murky the water is). I also replaced the sand in the filter last summer, as I was having issues with keeping the water clear. I suspect possibly a faulty multiport valve. Any advice on how to pinpoint the issue?

@VIPPoolsandSpas

2 ай бұрын

If pool is green at all, test the PH a d drop to 7ppm.and shock. If it's cloudy, test the alkalinity and raise that up to 120 to 150. Retest PH 24hours later. Put a clarifier in also. Balancing of chemicals and filtration is key.

Great video. When the company closed my pool, they put RV/Marine/Food grade antifreeze in the skimmer. Do I need to do anything to get that out our just let it dilute in the pool?

@VIPPoolsandSpas

5 ай бұрын

Nope. Just start it. The antifreeze now isn't like 20 years ago. You'll be fine.

Thanks for sharing this, I didn't see any vacuuming in the 1st and 2nd day as you just removed the organic stuff! shouldn't be vacuumed on first day before the first shock?

@VIPPoolsandSpas

Жыл бұрын

Good question. I never vac a pool the first day and sometimes I'll do it the second. You don't want to make a pool your job. Less work is better. We open a pool, shock it, skin it and brush the crap out of it. Second day, We shock it if needed and brush if needed. We always put a robot cleaner in. That's not in the video. We have pools that we haven't vaced it in 10 years.

I’m finally able to open my pool and I have a question we have a sand filter and don’t know when the last time the sand was changed. Is it a hard thing to do or do I have to get a company out here to do? Thank you so much for this video it was very very helpful.

@VIPPoolsandSpas

Жыл бұрын

Just watch my video on how to change your sand. Need a good shop vac but will save money if you do have one. Remember, it has to be a good vac.

It’s been four days and my pool still looks really green. It doesn’t look as green but it still looks really green and it’s hard because I can barely see the bottom of the pool so it’s hard to scoop the algae from the bottom and I have different filters and stuff than you do so it’s hard to follow your video but if you just leave a reply, maybe I’ll be able to get it, so it’ll be crystal clear

@VIPPoolsandSpas

Ай бұрын

@@MilahBarraclough-nd9jg we have other videos that will help you out. Just look for green pool

How do all the leaves get in the pool during the winter with a safety cover installed?

@VIPPoolsandSpas

2 ай бұрын

Great question. If you live in an area that is very windy, the wind does lift it a little and leaves can be blown under it.

So you don’t run the pump until you clean, brush, and throw in the shock. Correct? Or do you start the pump and then do the cleaning?

@VIPPoolsandSpas

4 ай бұрын

That's a great question. I would clean out all the leaves and other debris before you start the pump. Before you start the pump, and if the pools looks like the one in the video make sure to use skimmer basket skimmer socks. It helps filter out a lot and you will do less backwashing. Just have to check the basket more.

I was told to start off by doing algae treatment first, do i need to have the pump on when i use the algaecide? I also am going to change my filter sand this year. First i am going to change sand then work on the water in the pool!

@VIPPoolsandSpas

Жыл бұрын

There's different opinions on how things should go. I only use algeacide to clean the winter covers and use chlorine to shock the pool. Do what I do in my opening videos and if it doesn't work for you then use algeacide.

Hey! Not sure if I need to flush out my pipes with an air compressor or something like that. Side note: amazing video, very helpful and you're going to save me from an uggy bill soon!

@VIPPoolsandSpas

Жыл бұрын

Just start it. Don't worry about the antifreeze.

Thank you so much for this video it's so helpful! The company who closed my pool last year put a PVC pipe in the skimmer line and I can't get it undone any tips??

@VIPPoolsandSpas

Жыл бұрын

Wow. Seen that before and should never have been done. Your going to have to unscrew that and get it out. But before you do, send me a pic to info@vippools.ca

@angelicaholmes6934

Жыл бұрын

@@VIPPoolsandSpas thank you so much I just emailed you!

Hello, I opened my pool and my motor stopped working, I am getting it replaced and had to remove the diffuser and impeller too. I put a sun cover on it too. They said it will be ready in 2 days. Will I still be okay to clean it?

@VIPPoolsandSpas

2 ай бұрын

Sure. Keep the solar blanket off

@nicka7676

2 ай бұрын

@@VIPPoolsandSpas off not on?

Thanks for the tips. I do have one question. Do I have to use de filter powder in the first few days of opening it seems it will be wasted since I have to clean the filter few times

@VIPPoolsandSpas

Жыл бұрын

We are in Canada and only use cartridge filters and sand filters.

Hi was wondering what the salt was for?

Thank you. I am going to give it a whirl and try to save the $300 my pool store charges. Wish me luck. Also how many years can you have the same sand in the filter?

@VIPPoolsandSpas

Жыл бұрын

It's easy. If you watch a few of my pool opening videos, you'll get it. As for the change sand. 4 years is normal.

Do you keep the filter running continuously for the 3 days or just the timer settings?

@VIPPoolsandSpas

Жыл бұрын

Run it until it's all clean and clear.

How much is the average cost to have someone open your pool? Just curious because I’m thinking of getting a pool and want to calculate possible expenses

@VIPPoolsandSpas

7 ай бұрын

Prices vary from place to place, country to country and type of pool. Just watch KZread videos on how to do this and you'll save A LOT of money over time.

How much chlorine did it take over the 3 days? Also, do you generally prefer liquid to the granular shock? Thanks!

@VIPPoolsandSpas

Жыл бұрын

For the pool in the video, I only used 8 cups of granular shock over the 3 days. This opening was in Ontario, Canada in April and the water was around 35F. If the pool was opened later, it would have been worse. Close late and open early. That's the trick. There's NO "pool school" that can say the exact amount to use. Too many variables. Use 4 cups of granule shock or 20L of liquid shock to start. Add more next day if needed. It's all about filtration really. I only use granule shock because I don't have to carry a huge amount of liquid shock that takes up space in the trucks.

Thank you so much for this video! We got a house with a pool and we have no idea what to do as its our first time. Its really bad, theres so much Algae at the bottom as well as tree branches, what setting do you recommend runing the filter on? We have heard that it should be on waste but then others say filter and we are affraid of damaging the system

@VIPPoolsandSpas

Жыл бұрын

Watch my opening videos and you'll get the idea. Don't just watch one, watch all of them to get a better idea. I know there's SOOOO many different opinions and ways things can be done. BUT. Just follow my videos and you'll be fine. You want to make it easy, not hard. Don't overthink it. FYI. Put it on filter. I hardly vac a pool at start up. I scoop and remove all the debris, shock, brush, brush and brush. Backwash next day, brush more, shock and remove debris. 3rd day balance the water. No need to waste other chemicals if the pool isn't somewhat clear. Than I put a robot vacuum in. Thats what i do. Less work.

@VIPPoolsandSpas

Жыл бұрын

Another FYI. If pool isn't clearing up in 24 hours, you might need a sand change. Thats if you have a sand filter.

@karenpaolahernandez6407

Жыл бұрын

Hi, it's been 5 days since we open the pool. We have done everything you told us. But the pool is still very cloudy. We have a sand filter and we have notice that the pressure gauge is always high, it never moves, and no water ever goes in the sight glass either. We have a hayward vari flo xl filter, at this point we aren't sure what to do anymore. It's getting frustrating, the pool cloudiness is on the blue side not green so we got suggested to add more chlorine and calcium to balance the chemicals but we feel it's been so long now

@VIPPoolsandSpas

Жыл бұрын

@@karenpaolahernandez6407 could need a sand change. Get a new pressure gauge. See if there's a pressure difference by turning valve to recirc. If it's lower on recirc, you need a sand change. Balance your water, test water with a Taylor test kit.

So before turning the equipment on we are suppose to clean all the debris (leafs, frogs heheheh), then turn on the quint and do a back wash? Thanks in advance.

@VIPPoolsandSpas

Жыл бұрын

You can turn the pump on. Just get out all the debris before vaccuming.

hello i like your video ! trying to learn about my inground pool . i just purchased a hayward VS pump with built in timer to replace a single speed pump with no timer . can i replace it after my pool gets opened up ? so my pool gets opened tomorrow by a guy and i'm going to replace pump myself this is ok right?

@VIPPoolsandSpas

Жыл бұрын

Maybe. As long as it's the same volts. And, that the HP is the same.

@jayshad06

Жыл бұрын

@@VIPPoolsandSpas yes but existing hp is 1.5 and new is 1.65

Did you start filtering right away? I have a salt pool and the installer guy never showed up after install to show me how to open / close pool. I paid a guy to close it but I want to do it myself from now on. I’m not afraid to diy

@VIPPoolsandSpas

3 ай бұрын

Yes. I started filtering right away. Because the pool equipment, like the pump and filter are different from one pool to the next we just showed the pool side instead. We do have many other videos for openings, so you might want to watch a few of those also. As for the closing. That is the hardest thing to get right because of people not having the right blower. You can watch the closing videos also to get a better idea and I do have links to the blower that should be used in the video description.

Hello, I’m needing some help starting up our pool and I’m not sure how to back wash either.

@VIPPoolsandSpas

Жыл бұрын

What issue are you having and do you have a sand filter? What brand name?

Hello, I’ve decided to open my parents pool for them this weekend that they’re not gonna be home. I think by watching your videos I won’t do to much damage lol. But quick question, maybe you’ll be able to help. There’s some pipes that are next to the filter, they have some valves on them assuming they open and close. I’m not too sure if they’re closed or open, or if I should even touch them.

@VIPPoolsandSpas

Жыл бұрын

Send picture to info@vippools.ca or by facebook

I have a pentair CC100 that is leaking bad from the bottom union nut/ c clip or o ring. Should I replace just those or entire filter system? 😢

@VIPPoolsandSpas

Жыл бұрын

Saw the pictures via email. If it's leaking from the filter body, replace the whole filter. If its at the connection.....Undo that nut, pull back the pipe and check oring/gasket. Replace if you can. Someones using the wrong wrench on that and thats why you see it all torn up.

Which plug do I remove from my skimmer there is one that goes to the pool an another that I believe goes to the pump I have an in ground pool

@VIPPoolsandSpas

Жыл бұрын

If you have a main drain in the deep end but only ONE pipe going too the front of the pool pump, then remove the plug. If you remove it, there should be a peice of foam . Make sure you can see or feel a pipe in that hole.

I know its still Winter but with the increased cost of living these days, i am dreading having to pay for someone to open and close my pool next year. Your video is giving me the confidence to do it on my own and save the $$$. I am hoping i can send you a message directly for additional help🤞🏽

@VIPPoolsandSpas

7 ай бұрын

You'll be fine. It's easier than you think.

I have exc same pool 13,000 gal. How much liquid chlorine you poured in?

@VIPPoolsandSpas

2 ай бұрын

20L. If its super green, drop the PH first.

I was told ur suppose to mix powder shock in b4 u throw it in was throwing it in for 35 years now i mix with water

@VIPPoolsandSpas

3 ай бұрын

See our other videos. All depends on temp of water.

I have a Hayward filter like the one you have in the picture. I drained the water out of it in the fall, do I need to put water back in it or does the pump do that for me?

@VIPPoolsandSpas

Жыл бұрын

Put it on filter, prime the pump and start it.

@DarlingEbony

Жыл бұрын

@@VIPPoolsandSpas Thank you so much!!!

Hi, I’m opening my in ground pool for the first time myself. They charge $550 to open and I don’t have the money this year being on disability. I brought the water below the simmer line. Do I unplug everything thing and fill up the pool and the pool is perfectly clean and clean except for some leaves and worms

@VIPPoolsandSpas

Жыл бұрын

Just follow my opening videos and you'll be fine.

My skimmer has 2 holes and one was plugged. I had my boyfriend take them out now my pump isn’t doing anything. I think I messed up. And unsure if this is an easy fix since neither of us will remember the side we took them out smh is there a way to fix this? Can I simply go in and plug those slimmers back in?

@VIPPoolsandSpas

Жыл бұрын

No. Take a picture of the skimmer , the pipes going to the pump and the 2 holes. Send to info@vippools.ca

Hello! We just got a house with a pool and are not really sure how to use the pump and sand filter. It’s a Sta-Rite sand filter

@VIPPoolsandSpas

Жыл бұрын

Take some pictures and send to info@vippools.ca

I don’t see anything about how to get the antifreeze out of the lines. Should I hook up my shop vac and get that out ?

@VIPPoolsandSpas

Жыл бұрын

Just fill the pool and start. There's not enough antifreeze to affect anything in the pool. It's all deluded.

Hi sir! I have water coming out the backwash pipe when the multi port is on filter…. Any ideas what’s wrong?

@VIPPoolsandSpas

3 ай бұрын

That happens a lot. Just add a shut off on the backwash.

@jakezuydendorp266

3 ай бұрын

I took the screws out of the multi port… and it looks like the gasket was in there crooked! I had a professional POOL company close it last fall - not sure why they were in the multi port…. But nevertheless I think I got it!! Thank for your reply, that’s a great idea also! 😁

How much shock should you use to start out with a 15,000 gallon pool?

@VIPPoolsandSpas

3 ай бұрын

It all depends on a few things. poolresearch.com/chlorine-calculator/

@VIPPoolsandSpas

3 ай бұрын

poolresearch.com/chlorine-calculator/

There was a small rubbery stopper under my skimmer, but I dropped it and went into the pipe. What do I do now?

@VIPPoolsandSpas

Жыл бұрын

How many openings at the bottom? Inground?

Hi there - thanks for the video, its great! I have an inground pool with the same pool cover. I followed all the steps, and after 2 days, my pool is blue-ish but very cloudy. I used 2x10L jugs of chlorine on day one, and there is still a high level of chlorine. My local pool store said vacuum to waste as much of the debris on the bottom as I can, but its hard to see. They said hold off on any floc or clarifier. Would you agree or have any other suggestions? PH and everything except calcium is good.

@VIPPoolsandSpas

Жыл бұрын

Normally if the pool is cloudy after a day or so after opening is because there's leaves and debris on the bottom of the pool. OR. No sanitation. OR filter issues. If your readings are good I would floc it, vac up after 24 hours. On waste

@lonniebrunet

Жыл бұрын

@@VIPPoolsandSpas Thanks. I had some clarifier left over from last year, so I'm trying that. All else fails I'll go for some floc. Appreciate the quick reply.

@lonniebrunet

Жыл бұрын

@@VIPPoolsandSpas Hi again - so I went ahead and did a floc treatment, I wasn't able to get the liquid but granular floc. I followed the instructions, and when I went to vacuum to waste, I noticed a little while into vacuuming to waste that a cloud of dirt was coming through the jets? Its a sand filter and a relatively new multiport valve head (4 years I think). Any ideas? Maybe the O-ring needs replacing?

@VIPPoolsandSpas

Жыл бұрын

@@lonniebrunet if it was on waste and stuff or even water is coming out of the jets then your valve spider gasket has failed. This will also cause a leak thru the backwash when on filter.

@lonniebrunet

Жыл бұрын

@@VIPPoolsandSpas I haven't seen anything come out on backwash, and only seems to be a little on waste after a while. Will I need to take out all the sand to check the rods? Or how would you start troubleshooting?

What did you use to clean the cover?

@VIPPoolsandSpas

4 ай бұрын

20% or 40% Algaecide. Throw it on and brush down while its still connected to the deck pins. Release half the springs so it drops a little into the pool.

Hey. Trying to open our pool. Have a jandy variable speed pump, with jandy filter and salt water filtration system. Have been having someone open and close for us until now. Have one piece in the basket that I can’t figure out where it goes.

@VIPPoolsandSpas

Жыл бұрын

Ok. Basket for the pump or basket for the skimmer?

@shellyapril6590

Жыл бұрын

@@VIPPoolsandSpas It was the basket for the pump but we finally figured out that the piece attached to the manifold. We do have one more piece were some of the screws are up and we are not sure if that was part of the winterization process or if they permanently stay up to release pressure. I can send a picture over to confirm

@VIPPoolsandSpas

Жыл бұрын

@@shellyapril6590 info@vippools.ca

My pool looks like s swamp when we open it takes a weekn or 2 its may 13 2024 now im actually gonna open it tom get started so its ready for june

@VIPPoolsandSpas

3 ай бұрын

doing 2 videos this week. How fast a pool can be opened and day by day pool opening. From when its opened right to when its clear and swimmable.

@brunogiovannisantinijunior4380

3 ай бұрын

@@VIPPoolsandSpas interesting I'll watch..they say definitely dont empty it clean it and and put fresh water in is it really that bad to do?

@VIPPoolsandSpas

3 ай бұрын

@@brunogiovannisantinijunior4380 You only empty the pool if you skip a season. No need otherwise. The trick is: use filter socks in the skimmer if you have a DE or Cartridge filter and for a sand filter, make sure the sand is good. Also. Get out ALL debris on the bottom and top of the water. Should be nothing but algae. First day, put in 7 pounds of granule shock, brush the crap out of the pool, get all debris out and filter backwash, filter backwash. Second Day: Test water, shock pool again with 3 pounds if chlorine reading is below 3ppm. Use "FIrst aid" from natural chemistry if Chlorine is above 5 ppm and water looks cloudy. Drop PH also if above 7.8. Get it around 7.2..

@VIPPoolsandSpas

3 ай бұрын

@@brunogiovannisantinijunior4380 PRE_OPENING: pour in 4L, 60% or higher of algeacide each week a month before your opening. It helps.

@brunogiovannisantinijunior4380

3 ай бұрын

@@VIPPoolsandSpas that's without running the pool correct? Thank u for advice

How much shock do I put in on day 1? It's a 20,000 gallon pool

@VIPPoolsandSpas

Жыл бұрын

20L of chlorine or 4 little packs of granule shock. If you have a bucket of shock, put in 5 cups. If the water is below 70, use a bucket of hot water put in the granule shock, mix and pour around pool.

@ryanthomas4943

Жыл бұрын

@@VIPPoolsandSpas great man thank you so much for the info really appreciate it

Great video, actually getting ready to do this soon. Need to buy everything, kinda exciting. Seems extremely easy. I’m very handy so I may pass on a pool guy opening and closing for me.

@VIPPoolsandSpas

Жыл бұрын

Its easy. Just make sure at closing you get a blower for blowing out the water. Just check out our closing videos for the link.

@VIPPoolsandSpas

Жыл бұрын

AND. If you ever have any questions, send us a comment on here or join our Facebook Group. Thanks for Watching.

Mine is so dirty, I have been blindly scooping. I can’t see anything to know how much more there is in there or where it all is. I thought I’d just do some vacuuming on waste.

@VIPPoolsandSpas

2 ай бұрын

Just keep scooping and you'll get most of it.

How do i open my pool with tadpoles in it? I just took my cover off and there is thousands of tadpoles…HELP

@VIPPoolsandSpas

Жыл бұрын

Open as normal. Shock the pool. Put a skimmer sock in the skimmer to caught most.

We opened our pool 12 days ago and it still looks like a pond ☹️

@VIPPoolsandSpas

2 ай бұрын

Get all debris out, clean filters and test the water. Filtration is key.

Hello, could u pls have your email I would like to send you some pics about my pool since I have a few questions

@VIPPoolsandSpas

Жыл бұрын

info@vippools.ca

Help I just opened my pool but the skimmer line isn't sinking in water to the pump and there is no clog because we Ran a hose through

@VIPPoolsandSpas

Жыл бұрын

Have to make sure all fitting are tight and have orings. Then prime it.

Do you keep the filter running continuously for the 3 days or just the timer settings?

@VIPPoolsandSpas

Жыл бұрын

Run til it's all clear.

Hi was wondering what the salt was for?

@VIPPoolsandSpas

Жыл бұрын

Salt pool