Swimming Pool 101: A Crash Course for Rookies
This is a video that covers many of the basic aspects of swimming pool care all in one long lesson. I think you will find helpful if you know nothing about your pool. I did this in one shoot where I go over the basics of the pool water itself, equipment, testing, cleaning tools and much more. All of this information can be found in my eBook also and you will see pages from my book drop down during the course of this video.
To purchase my eBook for the low price of $9.99 you can go to my webpage here: payhip.com/b/3XtG
My friend Ben who currently runs a landscaping company wants to possibly expand into pool service in his area. Since he knows next to nothing about pools I agreed to give him a crash course. So I recorded my conversation with him and created this video. I think you will find it extremely helpful.
The first point I make and one that is very crucial is to know that a pool is a very unnatural way to keep a body of water. The natural state of water is more in line with a lake or a pond. But for the pool to be maintained so that it is safe to swim in you need to do these three things:
Balance the pool water
Circulate the pool water
Clean and maintain your pool
If any of these three elements is off the pool can turn on you very quickly. Let the chlorine zero out and algae will form. Go long enough and the pool will turn green. Or even if you add tons of chlorine to the pool but the water is not circulating, the pool will overtime turn green. And if you don't remove the dirt and leaves from the pool the water quality will also suffer. It is not hard to do but you need to be diligent and on top of these three things to be successful in your pool care.
Knowing your basic pool equipment is also essential. The pump is the heart of your system. If it is not running long enough or not running well, the pool can turn on you quickly in the Summer. Same with the filter. If it is not cleaned on a regular basis the water will not circulate properly. Knowing how the water flows into the pool and how the pool valves operate is also essential.
Testing the pool water weekly is a key part in keeping everything looking good. You should invest in a good test kit, one that does the basic four:
Free Chlorine or Bromine
pH
Alkalinity
Calcium Hardness
It is also a good idea to invest in a more advanced test kit so that you can
also test for:
Combined Chlorine
Acid Demand
Base Demand
Cyanuric Acid (CYA)
If you don't keep your pool water in balance all kinds of bad things can happen. It is actually quite easy once you get the hang of it so don't be scared if all of the terminology makes it sound like you need to be a scientist to get it right. You don't and it is easy.
One area that is often overlooked is cleaning your pool on a regular basis. If you don't have time investing in a good automatic cleaner can be a lifesaver. I have reviewed a good percentage of the cleaners on the market today and have an extensive video library on automatic cleaners. It is an investment but it will pay off in time saved and a clean pool each week.
If you don't have time or are physically unable to maintain your pool, hiring a good pool service company is the way to go. Each week your pool will be clean and balanced. In the long run it is worth every penny to avoid he headache of a pool that has turned bad on you. And if you are like my friend Ben and are thinking about doing pool service keep watching my videos or join my group on Patreon where I can give you one on one real time help.
Again, the eBook I created is a great resource that pulls everything together for you in one place. I can't stress enough that it is a great investment for you if you are a homeowner maintaining your own pool or new to the service industry.
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Just subscribed and liked. Best video for beginners. I’ve watched 4 videos before finding this one. And this is by far the most detailed one. And you kept It real. I wouldn’t need a pool guy. But my dad would. Liked and subscribed
@SPL
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great feedback!
@jannilreyna8625
4 жыл бұрын
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@Americaisplastic36
2 жыл бұрын
I’m thinking about accepting a job in this field. I have an interview this Friday. Thanks for the crash course! I got a little worried when the manager says Jody applicants quit after the first month
@Beh0ldas0n
2 жыл бұрын
@@SPL I have a question When you use pool pump to vacuum how do you clean filter? What setting do you use while vacuuming and can you back wash filter after?
@tawandamtunga3152
Жыл бұрын
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Thank you for posting this. My dad has a pool cleaning business he's maintained for over 20 years but he recently suffered a stroke that has left him paralyzed on his right side and unable to continue working. I've decided to take over the manual labor of it but I have no basis to learn from because he was very private. This is will be instrumental to keeping his business alive!
@SPL
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Rebecca, sorry to hear that. Very tough situation. Hope he has a full recovery. Email me at david@swimmingpoollearning.com and I will give you a free copy of my eBook.
@yuno6697
Жыл бұрын
Most believable youtube story
I just started as a pool service tech and all of this is very helpful !! Very helpful especially for someone like me who has no pool background
As someone new to pool maintenance and just obtaining my CPO certification I really appreciate your tips. Thank you! I love the battery operated filter bag vacuum on the cart. So much easier than trying to prime a vacuum hose where I work. No turning several valves. So convenient!
I have been watching your videos since yesterday. I knew allot of stuff but the great indepth knowledge you into everything is super great I really appreciate all your videos greatly! I have a plaster company but for years I been trying to expand on the service maintenance side and now that I found your videos I feel more confident to do so. Thank you!
Just bought a house with a pool and was clueless about all the components and maintenance.... but this video gave me alot more confidence maintaining myself .. thanks 👍🏽
“This is a pool, of course.” Wait, you’re going to fast.
@JesusPaidItAll
4 жыл бұрын
Hold on, let me write that down...
@jwj114
4 жыл бұрын
😂😂
@albertthescientist7450
3 жыл бұрын
Lmao I knew someone was going to say that lol x). Let me write that down killed me lmaoooooo! And when he said this is a pool of course , like no shit lol
@trentjefferies1030
3 жыл бұрын
Reminds me of rainman 😅😅 "of course this is a pool"
@rayp7818
3 жыл бұрын
You'd be surprised how many folks would require that information to continue...
Dave I just wanted to let you know that you have helped me tremendously over the past few years. I started Englewood Pool Care in Englewood Florida 2 years ago with only the knowledge from your videos and having my own pool for 5 years. I have learned so much from your experience and I am so grateful. I am now at a point where I am at full capacity with a customer waiting list making excellent money. You are a true blessing for anyone that needs this info. I just felt like I had to say thank you because this journey would have been much more difficult without your videos as a guide. You're the best! Thanks again.
@SPL
6 жыл бұрын
That is awesome man! You are very welcome and I am glad that I helped you out. Thanks for sharing! 👍👍
@midwestmayhem2346
5 жыл бұрын
Congratulations! I was a branch manager for a commercial pool company for 7 years and finally decided to go out on my own. I'm glad you are successful. I'm hoping for the same results.
Fantastic work! Thanks a lot for all the time in producing it and experience condensed in this video.
Starting a pool cleaning business.. I will continue to watch your videos and learn daily.. thank you!
Man, I watch your videos every now and again just to keep me inline with my pool maintence schedule. I have NO IDEA how I've missed the part about opening the filter to prime the pump... WOW, really... Thank you that's absolutely mind-blowing to me
Highly impressed with this video and the honesty. Great job!
You’re awesome. New home buyer with in ground pool, trying to get smart on maintenance and operations
Just started cleaning pools with a friend I love it I can't wait to start my own pool business thank you for your wonderful tips
@kaths.6752
2 жыл бұрын
Hi I wanted to start pool maintenance here in middle East, can you help me how to begin. Thanks
I’m looking to start up my own pool cleaning business. Glad I found your channel & your book is a must have
I just purchased a home with a pool, honestly I came here without knowing anything! Thanks to you, I'm learning a lot. I'm subscribing to your channel to learn even more. Thank you so much for been easy and helpful 👍
@SPL
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the positive feedback!
Best video I’ve seen so far for beginners. Thank you!!!!!
Extremely helpful, thank you! Just moved to the South and dealing with a pool for the first time. Trying so hard to learn what I'm doing, and now extra motivated because the service we hired is acting like we didn't pay them & pool guy is treating us like we're jerks☹️ Want to know how to care for the pool anyway, but sheesh....
Ive watched a lot of your videos and you are the best so far.
Thanks for making this video. It was really helpful. We just purchased a new home with a pool for the first time. I'll be going through your channel regularly for a while to get a head start before we move in. Thanks so much again.
@SPL
6 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help!
Fantastic video for newbies. Thank you so much!
I love how you say "It's pretty basic" but it's kinda confusing when you first start. You give us great confidence 😂
Great info I was pool guy a few years ago for a summer in Florida and am looking to do it again now so I watched a lot of your videos and I found the most helpful certainly a needed refresher course so thanks
One of my favorite high school Jobs was cleaning pools one summer. Will never forget when the wind changed directions and I got a full gasp of the acid as I poured it in. Butt puckering 😂
Thank you for taking your time to do this video.
First video I found with you and instant subscriber. Thank you for making these videos bro your explanation of everything is crystal clear and detailed. im gonna have to get your ebook brother. im thinking of starting my own pool service and maintenance. I currently live in Texas and work on remodeling but im thimking on moving back to California and start my pool service company.
Omg, so happy I found you, best one out there. so clear, how I wish the pool cleaner company here are half as good as you.
Really appreciate all of the information and resources that you've made available online. Thank you.
@SPL
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the great feedback! 👍
good info for my man, I'm going to get my hands on a 30k gallon vinyl pool, hopefully I can bring it back, and love how you showed the piping and filtration
Good video. I appreciate what you're doing. Going to go buy the ebook now.
Just purchased your book. Hope to learn a lot. Thanks!
1. Chemistry 2. Circulation 3. Removal of debris/foreign matter
@drdrew3
Жыл бұрын
It’s called “The Three C’s of Pool Care”. You got 2 out of 3. Not bad #3 should be CLEANING (vacuum,brush, backwash filter)
@dipzno1
Жыл бұрын
@@drdrew3 your video helped me so much, a true gem!
Dude- you rock. Some of the best videos I have seen on pool care (I am a new owner of a 25k gallon inground ). I appreciate you taking the time and effort to video and post.
@SPL
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for tuning in!
Love your vids man! I've been servicing pools for just over a year now and all my pools are perfect now thanks to you. Probably watched all your vids. haha I want to eventually branch out and start my own pool business.
@SPL
7 жыл бұрын
Yes, that is the way to do it.
Thanks for your video's, I'm a new home owner with a pool and have learned alot by watching you show me what I'm looking at.....I had no idea how a pool worked and how to keep clean. ...Thanks
@SPL
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment. Glad to help.
I use that exact pole and it’s a beast. After going through so many other brands, I love that one lol! Great video.
Why would anyone give this guy thumbs down The information he shares spot on. Jealous hacks I'm guessing
@SPL
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the nice positive comment! Doing my best but like everything there are Trolls and Eggs out there. 👍
@nckwrn
7 жыл бұрын
The only bit of constructive criticism for this guy that I have is that in this video he is running back and forth from different subject. The video would be better if he focused on one thing at a time
@bigbiemacaw
7 жыл бұрын
nckwrn yes. But as he said many time's this videos a quick guild for this other man looking to do pools as well as yards... We were told he has 5 years worth of pool service information..
Cool to know you are in Rancho. This is the best video for learners like me. thank you.
Great tip for filling the pump basket!
Dude! Incredible! I know this has been posted awhile ago. Just ran across your video and my interest with pools. Thanks. U seem like the guru of pools
Thank you for your time in explaining all this . Much appreciated:-)
Best Chanel for any pool questions
@SPL
7 жыл бұрын
👍
@Hiker63
7 жыл бұрын
Ruben Ramirez Definitely!
Just got hired to do pooling can’t wait , have much more to learn next year will be a year of learning forsure 💪🏼🙏🏼
I don't have a pool and I swear, I watched the whole thing!!! Nice video!
“This is a pool, of course.”
@SPL
6 жыл бұрын
LOL 😜
@IncomeSchool
6 жыл бұрын
I’m just messing with you 😊. I appreciate the video.
Wow. Thank you so much for this video. I live in Tulsa and I just put in a pool. This video was great for just learning the basics. I plan on buying the Ebook too!
@SPL
6 жыл бұрын
Sounds good! 👍
Really appreciate you sharing your knowledge.
@SPL
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks! 👍
Very helpful and well explained. Thank you very much. I'm looking to get into business kinda nervous and excited.
Thank you for posting. Very helpful.
You have earned a Subscriber :) I am starting a new maintenance job at a hotel tomorrow, that has a pool. Now I feel like I have some sort of understanding and its much less daunting. Thanks! 😁
Great stuff!! I’m hoping to get on your level one day! Keep up the great work!
Great video. I am really excited to learn more. Thank you for making this available 😀👍🏻
@SPL
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jimmy! 👊
Thank you for making these videos.
@SPL
7 жыл бұрын
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I have never owned a pool and although I have hired pool service this video was extremely informative to help me understand the basics
Really great information. He’s awesome!!!
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Some would be amazed in what one would find in a pool trap, alot of OMG thank you so much, I've been looking for that lol
Very, very helpful! Thank you
I been working at least 2 days a week in pooling, helping my brother out. I knew most of this. But it really help me understand it better.
Thank you for posting this video. I wish KZread was around back when we first had our pool. We've had so many headaches! Thanks again.
@SPL
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks fro the positive feedback! 👍
@khihamilton9321
6 жыл бұрын
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@khihamilton9321
6 жыл бұрын
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@khihamilton9321
6 жыл бұрын
Swimming Pool Tips, Reviews & How To -MrDgvb1 p
This was the first video I watched after starting at pinch a penny pools in Florida and 6 years later I have my own company doing commercial and residential pools and bringing in 10k a month, thanks bro!
Your channel helped me save $400 that’s what Leslie Pools would have charged me to unclogged my pool when my pool became clogged last weekend with the wind storm we had . I just followed the steps to unclog pool lines
Thanks for the great video!
Great video sharing these awesome tips.
@SPL
7 жыл бұрын
👍 Thanks!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge, skills and experience👍🤝
Great video, thanks for posting. I'm thinking of doing it myself but trying to learn what it will entail.
@SPL
5 жыл бұрын
You can do it! 👊
Just found this goldmine! Im a senior in college looking to start my own pool cleaning business. TIME to BINGE XD
Thankyou for all the info I'm starting a business and i owe majority of my knowledge to you from techniques on cleaning to chemical and ph level but this video is gold thanks again
@SPL
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great feedback!
I just found you on youtube, I am sure your videos will help me now that I decide to start in this business. I will be watchin your videos and probably tanking a look to buy your ebook. Thank you.
Great one, thanks a lot!!!
Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Great info! Thank you for sharing
Planning a move to Cambodia when our daughter starts college a pool won't be top of our to do list but it will be once we're settled & I can only imagine there's not many pool guys there plus I'll be doing everything for ourselves so I'm very thankful for all the information you have given off to watch as many video's as possible... I don't think our daughter would come out to us till we had a pool, she's not a fan of very hot countries & when abroad lives in the pool...
@SPL
7 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a plan. 👍
I learned I have to watch his other videos. Lol 😆 great content. Thanks. VIDEOS
New sub, great info! I'm in process of designing custom pool for my home in the OC SoCal! Thank you!
@SPL
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the positive feedback! 👍
I love this channel 👍🤗
Great video thank you!
Wow I cringed when I saw that pump basket lid buried under all those pipes. I can't believe you just bang at the sides like that, my hands hurt just watching. I get on the ground and use my feet if I have to haha. I've been cleaning pools in South Florida for 3 months now and I loved this video. The basics were explained really well. I wish my supervisors were that clear and organized when they trained me for 2 weeks. I really want to be good at my job and maybe even get into repairs someday. Will definitely buy your ebook, thanks dude!
@SPL
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Kristin!
I just subscribed. I just got my CPO certificate and will be starting out. I wanted to get more tips to fill comfortable. These videos are very helpful.
God I wish my clients would watch this. Can't tell you how many times they say I have a leak on the pressure side of my equipment and it's sucking air. Lol. No clue how it works. Good video and very well explained. I install a ton of automation with apps and it honestly is to difficult for most people to comprehend. I sometimes regret installing them as I spend to much time with it.
Sub....you're a great guy for making this easy for me to learn. Are you still making videos?
Thanks for the info !
Great information. Thank you
Great video, very helpful
Thanks for the great video. I just purchased your eBook!
You Guide is very professional.
Great info. Thanks
As a new home owner with an inground pool this is so freaking confusing. I'm going back to school just to learn how to maintain my pool.
@SPL
6 жыл бұрын
Ha. 😀
@Azdude801
6 жыл бұрын
Swimming Pool Tips, Reviews & How To -MrDgvb1 Or just learn from you right.
@Shortyssk8r353
5 жыл бұрын
Johnny Chingas yup! I had above ground pools before but this large in ground one that came with My home has me scratching my head. He didn’t winterize the system and it’s got algae etc. loads of elbow grease so far. Fingers crossed.
@matthewsola7537
4 жыл бұрын
Shortyssk8r353 that’s your first mistake
@RetiredArmyCW4-F
2 жыл бұрын
Same here just bought a house with a pool and a hot tub....no idea
Going for my first training day tomorrow morning 🤞 hopefully one day have a few pools of my own…
Thank you for the info
I have a copper ion system from carefree clearwater. Really nice unit...
To circulate the whole pool daily depends on the pump speed. Best to have a variable speed pump. For a pool with a dedicated suction inlet for a bottom cleaner the pump has to be in high speed. On low speed it just sits there.
I'm thinking about cleaning pools next summer. Thanks for sharing. VIDEOS... I should have counted how many times. Videos
Thanks great work
thank you for this video!
@SPL
7 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it. 👍
Thank you for your time in putting this video together! This is a fantastic video for beginners like me. Much appreciated. Great work!
@RoyBruce007
2 жыл бұрын
I agree Videos!
"this is a pool of course" jajaja! I love it ❤ I could not stop laughing
My advice coming from someone who has been servicing pools for 10 years. DO NOT TAKE POOLS THAT ARE SURROUNDED BY LOTS OF TREES AND BUSHES. Your life will be hell come fall/spring and the occasional bad storms. I understand if you are starting out you take any pool you can but overtime you can start to be picky.
@MasterMayhem78
7 жыл бұрын
Jason Stanton Agreed.
@SPL
7 жыл бұрын
Exactly.
@handicapitation3250
7 жыл бұрын
This is why I want to own my own pool business. I work for a company that gets clients from Home Advisor. It's all the left over crap that nobody else want. $15 per swamp I clean :-(
@Jasheon
7 жыл бұрын
handicapitation sorry to hear that! Learn as much as you can and just venture out on your own in the future. That's what I would do, then you can make over double $15 an hour easily when the pools are relatively easy.
@SPL
7 жыл бұрын
Everyone starts at the bottom. Some of my 1st pools years and years ago - Jiminy Cricket! The worst of the worst.
I Just bought your eBook. Thanks
Never thought I'd watch a 50+ minute ad anywhere. I totally forgot what I had searched on KZread. Hope you get at least a few cents from that 😅
@SPL
4 жыл бұрын
😜👍