Channel Title: Swimming Pool Steve Channel Description: Award winning swimming pool and spa technical specialist, writer, and industry leader Swimming Pool Steve - SUBSCRIBE for swimming pool and hot tub advice from an industry professional - Swimming Pool Steve. Learn about every aspect of swimming pools and hot tubs from construction and installation, to renovation, to chemical maintenance. Swimming pool plumbing and equipment like variable speed pumps, filters, heaters, salt water, ozone, UV and AOP are a specialty that Steve likes to talk about in depth. When you want to REALLY learn about your pool this is the channel you subscribe to. <video> Can You Use ABS For Swimming Pools? Description: From https://www.swimmingpoolsteve.com/pages/pool-blog.html this video talks about ABS pipe and why this is not something that you should use to build swimming pool systems. If you use ABS it is possible the system would not fail immediately however the ABS is not intended for pressure rated applications and there is no expectation of longevity if you build your pool using the wrong pieces. ABS is not compatible with chorine, and it is not intended for pressure rated applications. It is rated for DWV - Drainage, waste and venting applications only. Schedule 40 PVC is the standard for building modern swimming pool systems as these are compatible with chlorine and intended for pressure rated applications. 00:00 - Can you use ABD for pools? 00:30 - DWV stands for drainage, waste and venting applications 00:55 - ABS is not suitable for swimming pools 01:20 - Pool systems operate at 0 to 30 PSI 01:50 - ABS is not compatible with chlorinated water systems 02:25 - Comparing pressure rated to non-pressure rated fittings 02:55 - Compare length of glue slip joint to see if fitting is pressure rated 03:30 - Conclusion and referral to https://www.swimmingpoolsteve.com #plumbingpipes #pvcpipefitting #poolconstruction #swimmingpoolsteve </video> <video> What Is AOP In a Pool? Description: From https://www.swimmingpoolsteve.com/pages/pool-blog.html this video talks about AOP systems in pools and the Hayward Hydrapure hydroxyl radical generator. Learn about AOP, what it is, how it works and most importantly which pools would benefit the most from an advanced water treatment system like the Hayward Hydrapure. You will also learn about the limitations of peripheral systems like this and where you can buy a Hydrapure unit for your pool. 00:00 - AOP in swimming pools 00:20 - What is AOP for pools? 00:40 - Chlorine is an oxidizer 01:15 - AOP is not a stand alone solution to water chemistry 01:45 - What is the minimum amount of chlorine needed? 02:05 - What is the advantage of a Hayward Hydrapure AOP? 02:30 - How does AOP work in pools? 03:10 - AOP systems generate hydroxyl radicals 04:20 - How will AOP change the pool water chemistry? 05:00 - How do you get rid of chloramines in pools? 05:45 - How much will AOP reduce the amount of chlorine needed? 06:15 - Which pools will benefit most from a Hayward Hydrapure AOP? 07:00 - AOP consumes some chlorine as part of normal operation 08:00 - Other than less chlorine does AOP provide other benefits? 08:30 - AOP is the newest and most advanced water care technology currently available 09:20 - What is unique about the Hayward Hydrapure AOP system? 09:50 - What are the maximum and minimum flow rates for the Hydrapure? 10:10 - The Hayward Hydrapure has a 99.9% sterilization rate below 80 GPM 11:00 - How to get the most out of an AOP system 12:30 - How long should a new variable speed pool pump last? 13:30 - How AOP works well with variable speed pumps running 24/7 14:00 - Is AOP fancy new technology that is going to break? 14:20 - AOP was first use for wastewater treatment in 1987 15:00 - Summary of how AOP works and does not work 16:30 - Where can you buy a Hayward Hydrapure AOP system? 17:40 - How do you actually use the Hayward Hydrapure? 18:30 - What size pool can the Hayward Hydrapure work on? 19:20 - What are the port sizes on the Hayward Hydrapure unions? 20:00 - Steve was not paid for this product review 20:45 - Where in the system do you install a Hayward Hydrapure AOP? 21:30 - Conclusion and referral to https://www.swimmingpoolsteve.com #aop #poolsolutions #poolchemistry #swimmingpoolsteve </video> <video> Diving Boards For Residential Pools Description: From https://www.swimmingpoolsteve.com/pages/pool-blog.html this video talks about diving boards on pools and why they are less common than they used to be in previous generations. Modern pools are smaller than they used to be and this means less room for diving. Combine this with a more safety conscious society as well as more rules and legalities for what you can do and not do have resulted in a residential pool market where diving boards are not as common as they once were. It is also worth noting that diving boards are also extremely expensive as an add-on option often costing many thousands of dollars are requiring custom and fairly intensive installation requirements. 00:00 - why are diving boards on pools less common? 00:30 - pools are smaller and shallower than they used to be 00:50 - the cost to heat large pools is prohibitive and leads to smaller pools 01:20 - There are more rules about how and where you can install diving boards 01:40 - most pools do not meet the size and shape requirements for diving #divingboard #pooljumps #swimmingpoolsteve </video> <video> 4 Tips For How To Find a Good Pool Builder Description: From https://www.swimmingpoolsteve.com/pages/pool-blog.html this video talks about having a new swimming pool installed and how you can go about evaluating swimming pool installers to find one that would be a good fit for your new pool installation. Hiring a pool builder is harder than many other construction and renovation projects around the home due to the inability to properly vet potential pool builders. Since pool building is not an actual, designated trade it can be hard for a home owner to determine how viable a pool builder might be. These tips will help you to evaluate your potential pool builder and make sure you find the right company for building your new pool. 00:00 - Tips for finding a good pool builder 00:20 - Builder is on time for appointments 00:40 - Driving a suitable work truck or work van 01:40 - Local references that are recent and similar in scope 02:25 - References from far away is a bad sign 03:30 - Clear communication is very valuable 04:20 - Seasonal influx makes it hard to maintain customer service 05:05 - Many pool builders have poor communication 05:40 - Pools are expensive so communication should be clear 06:40 - Good pool builders tend to be busy with a waiting list 08:00 - Delay your pool in order to get the right builder 09:00 - Explore being on a stand by list for busy builders #poolbuilder #poolbuilders #newpool #swimmingpoolsteve </video> <video> Chemical Free Swimming Pools Description: From https://www.swimmingpoolsteve.com/pages/chlorine-free.html this video talks about chemical free / chlorine free swimming pools and why they are not more common than they are. The reason for this is simply that chemical free pools sound like a good thing but in reality a swimming pool is more like a stagnant swamp than a clear running lake or river. This is why we use filtration systems as well as chemical maintenance to make the water both safe and comfortable for swimmers. You also need the chemicals to provide an environment suitable for longevity for the pool equipment. Chemical free pools sound good on the surface level however they are not a viable chlorine alternative and would be unsafe for swimming. This is why you do not see more chemical free pools. #poolchemicals #poolchemistry #naturalpools #swimmingpoolsteve 00:00 - Chlorine free / chemical free pools are not safe 00:50 - Chlorine alternatives in pools 01:20 - Chlorine alternatives leave potential for water quality problems 02:05 - How to make a natural swimming pool chlorine free system? 02:40 - Supplemental systems with low chlorine levels are safe 03:15 - Chemical free swimming pools are not viable at this time </video> <video> How Deep Is An Average Swimming Pool? Description: From https://www.swimmingpoolsteve.com/pages/pool-blog.html this video talks about modern pool depth (deep end depth) and how over time the depth for residential pools has become shallower. For the 60's, 70's and 80's large (and deep) pools were fashionable however property sizes are smaller than before and large lots that can hold a 20x40' pool are more rare than they used to be. Additionally pool owners are more aware of the costs of pool ownership and things like heating the water and chemical maintenance go up dramatically the larger your pool volume is. The average pool depth used to be 8 feet or 9 feet deep ends, but modern pools are more commonly 5 feet or 6 feet deep. 00:00 - how deep is the average swimming pool 01:00 - home owners often over estimate pool depth 01:20 - Pools are rarely deeper than 8 or 9 feet 01:40 - Large pools used to be in fashion 02:00 - modern pools and properties are smaller 02:30 - Residential pools average 5.5 to 6.5 feet deep #pooldesign #pooldesigns #swimmingpoolsteve </video> <video> Is It Worth Putting In a Swimming Pool? Description: From https://www.swimmingpoolsteve.com/pages/pool-blog.html this video talks about the question "is it worth it to get a pool?" and the surprising answer that many pools hardly ever get used! The worst part being that even if you do not use the pool you still have to clean it, maintain it, repair it and renovate it so the cost and workload remain whether you are getting any benefits from the pool or not. The people who are the happiest with their new pool installations are the ones who are getting a pool for family reasons and to make the house an area where the kids will want to spend a lot of time as they grow up. Pools are for making memories, a close second for exercise. If you are unsure about getting a pool or not...that means you should probably not get a pool since it is such a major commitment. #newpool #poolinstallation #poolbuild #swimmingpoolsteve </video> <video> Opening Tip For Pools With a Mesh Safety Cover Description: From https://www.swimmingpoolsteve.com/pages/pool-blog.html this video talks about mesh style safety covers for pools and how you can avoid the dreaded bright green water in your pool once spring temperatures arrive. In this video you learn about how you can open and operate your filtration system for these pools without actually removing the cover from the pool. This allows you to get a head start on opening and chemically treating your pool water so by the time you do remove the cover the pool has already cleared up from the winter algae growth and cloudy water that is normal to have with a mesh safety cover after the winter. #poolcover #poolopening #swimmingpoolsteve </video> <video> New Pool Installations - What To Get & What To Avoid! Description: From https://www.swimmingpoolsteve.com/pages/pool-blog.html this video talks about new swimming pool installations and some of the features that Steve would get (and avoid) if he was having a new swimming pool installed. Learn about efficiency improvements and optional extra for new pools which can enhance your swimming and pool ownership experience as well as which options Steve would recommend you consider to skip. 00:00 - Good ideas for new pool installations 00:20 - What would Swimming Pool Steve add to a new pool 00:40 - Automatic pool covers provide safety, value and efficiency 01:00 - Automatic covers are best when installed with the pool 01:30 - Pool covers improve heat efficiency by over 90% 01:55 - Automatic water fill unit is a good option 02:30 - Auto fill units are not too expensive 03:00 - Auto fill units protect pumps against low water levels 03:20 - Auto level units can hide pool leaks 04:30 - variable speed pool pumps are mandatory 05:00 - VS pumps are more expensive up front causing sticker shock 05:30 - As of summer 2021 all filtration pumps should be high efficiency 06:10 - What things would Steve NOT get in a new pool 06:30 - Steve does not endorse waterfalls in pools 07:00 - Waterfalls are expensive and prone to leaks 07:20 - Waterfalls are actually bad for swimming pools 08:00 - make provisions for future waterfalls 08:40 - Choose a waterfall builder who only builds waterfalls 09:20 - Avoid in-floor pool cleaning systems 09:45 - In-floor cleaning systems do in fact work well 10:05 - Plumbing for in-floor cleaning systems is challenging 10:30 - Average pool workers are not skilled with pipes bigger than 2" 11:05 - In-floor cleaning systems are not serviceable 11:30 - If you pay for pool maintenance there is no need for a floor cleaning system 12:00 - If it were installed properly a floor cleaning system can be good 12:20 - Floor cleaning systems require powerful pumps to run 13:05 - Deck jets are not worth the extra cost 13:30 - Most deck jet owners rarely actually uses them 13:50 - Stagnant deck jet water smells disgusting 14:40 - Conclusion and referral to https://www.swimmingpoolsteve.com #poolinstallation #poolbuilding #pooldesign #swimmingpoolsteve </video> <video> What Is The WORST Swimming Pool "HACK" Description: From https://www.swimmingpoolsteve.com/pages/nightmare.html this video talks about a common viral "hack" for swimming pool water maintenance and balancing that involves putting a piece of copper pipe into your pool skimmer basket. The theory is that copper is an algicide, which is true, however the effectiveness of the copper pipe in a skimmer basket is zero. Nada. Worse still is that you could actually manage to cause staining in your pool and on pool surfaces as a result of the copper you are adding to the water. There really is no trick or hack to making pool water chemistry easier to do or cost significantly less - other than learning solid fundamentals for water chemistry and management of chlorine, pH, total alkalinity, cyanuric acid, calcium hardness, phosphate levels and a few more. For a quick refresher on all of this pool water chemistry you can read the 10 minute pool chemistry crash course from Swimming Pool Steve: www.swimmingpoolsteve.com/pages/chemistry.html #poolhack #copperpipe #poolcare #swimmingpoolsteve </video> <video> What Makes Pool Water Turn Brown? Description: From https://www.swimmingpoolsteve.com/pages/brown-water.html this video talks about brown swimming water in pools and what causes this condition. Commonly brown water in pools will come from tannins in leaves which are in the water or sitting on the floor of your pool. The other, more common cause for brown pool water is iron (or metals) within the water. When you add an oxidizer to the water this causes the iron in the water to corrode causing rust coloring to the water. A sequestering agent is one common approach to deal with metals in the water but a superior approach would be to learn how the metals are getting into your pool and preventing this before it becomes a problem. Contaminated rural water sources with high iron content is the primary cause for brown water in swimming pools. #poolchemistry #waterbalance #swimmingpoolsteve </video> <video> Why Do Pools Need Dual MAIN DRAINS? Description: From https://www.swimmingpoolsteve.com/pages/main-drains.html this video talks about active suction main drains and how a single set main drain with active suction is an entrapment hazard. Active main drains should meet all VGBA guidelines for anti-entrapment including being 36" apart, hydraulically balanced and not exceeding the maximum design flow rate for the main drains. Also VGBA approved unblockable drain covers should be used. </video> <video> Will a Darker Pool Liner Keep Water Warmer? Description: From https://www.swimmingpoolsteve.com/pages/pool-blog.html this video talks about swimming pool liners and how a dark color and print of liner can provide some extra benefit to your pool in the form of increased water temperature versus a lighter color pool liner. This does make sense as dark colors absorb heat from the sun more readily than lighter colors. So if you live in an area with cooler temperatures and typically have to pay to heat your pool water you might water to consider a darker colored liner next time you have a new liner installed. Take a look at this page that looks at black pool liners: https://www.swimmingpoolsteve.com/pages/black-liners.html </video> <video> What Is The Best Shape For a Swimming Pool? Description: From https://www.swimmingpoolsteve.com/pages/pool-blog.html this video talks about new swimming pool design and what the best overall shape for a new pool installation is. While there are many standard pool shapes such as round, oval, kidney or humpback kidney...not to mention freeform pool shapes, a classic rectangle pool can fit in any design and will provide the maximum swimming space and playing space for your given budget range. 00:00 - What is the best shape for a swimming pool 00:20 - Common dimensions for rectangle swimming pools 00:60 - Custom shaped pool covers are more expensive 01:40 - Rectangle pools maximize swimming and playing area 02:25 - Skimmers and returns function better (and lights) #pooldesigns #pooldesign #swimmingpoolsteve </video> <video> Hayward Omni PL Pool Automation System Unboxing Description: From https://www.swimmingpoolsteve.com/pages/pool-blog.html this is an unboxing video for a Hayward Omni PL+ pool and spa automation system. This system includes an electrical load center control, wired keypad with 15' cord (wireless keypads optionally available), salt chlorine generator cell, as well as temperature probes for air, water and solar heating applications. Be sure to like and subscribe to see future videos where Steve installs, programs and runs a new pool filtration system for a shared pool and spa system utilizing the Omni PL seen in this unboxing video. 00:00 - Hayward Omni PL+ Unboxing video 00:20 - Hayward Expert Line products are available through local dealers 01:20 - Steve struggles to open the box and applies a dose of internet magic 01:50 - The Omni PL panel is an electrical load center / electrical box 02:35 - Red label indicates the importance of choosing the correct salt T-cell 03:10 - Wired keypad controller 03:30 - Salt turbo cell box including flow switch and electrolysis cell 03:50 - How does the flow switch work for a Hayward salt system 04:25 - Unions for salt cell 04:45 - Hayward produces arguably the best pool salt systems on the market 05:05 - Hayward AquaRite S3 salt system review 06:10 - Size of the Omni PL panel is 15 inches by 21 inches 06:30 - Hayward Omni PL panel has eight knock-outs for electrical breakers 07:00 - Keypad size and cored length 07:55 - Temperature probes for air, water and solar 08:15 - Hayward Omni PL is the most popular automation panel from Hayward 08:50 - Pool and spa control for automation of filtration equipment 09:20 - Subscribe for future videos installing the Hayward Omni PL + #poolautomation #homeautomation #swimmingpoolsteve #unboxingvideo #unboxing #unboxingtech </video>

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