How I Keep My Pool Water Crystal Clear All Summer Long!!!

In this video I show you exactly how I keep my above ground pool water crystal clear blue all summer long. I have an 18 foot round above ground pool that I've owned since 2017. Pool stores will try to sell you a bunch of unnecessary chemicals that really are a waste of money. To keep my water fresh and clean, I use only a few simple affordable chemicals you can purchase from Walmart that won't break the bank.

CBBM Method
C = Chlorine
B = Baking Soda | Raises Alkalinity & PH
B = Borax | Raises PH Only
M = Muriatic Acid | Lowers PH & Alkalinity

Link to the Pool Website Chemical Calculator

#CommisionsEarned
Link to Aquachek 7 Testing Strips

EASYTEST 7 Testing Strips (I haven't tried these but found a good deal on them)

Link to 50lb bucket of 3 Inch Chlorine Tabs

Link to 25lb bucket of 3 Inch Chlorine Tabs

Baking Soda

Liquid Chlorine

Muriatic Acid

Groovy Town Funk
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Early Morning
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[Grimthings]

"I'm not a chemist. I'm just a guy with a nice clean pool." Classic! hahaha!

[switch]

Man, I can't thank you enough for passing on your knowledge to us. Simple, straight-forward, no corny music and graphics. I rarely leave comments but I had to tell you thank you. This is going to help my family and I this summer!

[Karenk-ufzz]

I was digging around for information and I could cry. I just spent $200 that I couldn't afford on chemicals and pool hoses. Your explanation is so easy. Thank you!

[Pmomma]

That vacuum tip alone is worth a million!! Thank you!!

[codydonovan]

I'm loving these DIY pool videos! All these pool companies forcing us to buy unnecessary EXPENSIVE chemicals is ridiculous...

[testpilot]

This video is fantastic. I’ve had above ground pools for 30 years and I follow these same simple steps.
Neighbors spend MUCH more on chemicals, and get worse results. Something the test-kit-chemists fail to tell above-ground owners is that the chemistry is simplified since we have liners (as do some in ground pools).
This video of yours should be watched by every above-ground pool owner who wants to spend less time and money…and enjoy their pool more!

[zannamitchell]

This is the best video yet, for maintaining an above ground pool, especially for a girl with a tight budget!! I am the only one who swims in my pool, so it can’t be getting THAT dirty!! I LOVE my pool too, and I’ve been just teaching myself how to maintain it by trial and error!! So, thank you for this perfect video!! I’m getting everything you’ve got right there first thing in the am. Thank you!!

[rhonda.scrapbooks]

Last year was my first experience with owning an above ground pool. It was great for a few weeks and then it turned into a nightmare. The pool turned green and it took me literally 4-5 weeks working in it every day to finally get it clear enough for swimming again and by that point it was already early September and swimming season was over.
We drained it this year and started over. It's been almost one full week and I'm so paranoid every single morning when I look out the window afraid it turned green overnight (I may be crazy but it's a legit fear, lol). I've been scouring YT for videos and yours really made me think that just maybe I actually CAN do this. I fear if it turns green again I'll just give up.
But, this was an AWESOME video and great information--thank you!!

[lucaswade]

New pool owner. This is super helpful. Thank you!

[vagrantpistol]

DJ 2 legit sharing knowledge for new pool owners like myself. This is priceless. If I would give this video 100 likes I would. Thank you!

[StangTime]

By far the easiest instructions i have come across yet, Thanks DJ 2Legit!!

[katherynmorris]

thank you. i think you should do more of these videos for us pool dummies. The pool calculater seems great. unfortuantley my test strips dont tell me what the readings are just what i need to buy to fix them. i got all this stuff you have and im about to order those strips. I put pool up a week ago had no idea how hard it would be learning to maintain!!

[ladycaruso]

Super useful, and very clear! I have the biggest above ground pool I’ve had so far (2000 little gallons, lol), and I am so excited to have something simple and clear to follow.

[customjeff]

I enjoy watching my robot, clean the pool, but you have great advice on everything else. Keep up the great work, love the video.

[thisgirlkris]

Just what i needed! Simple, clear instructions and tips! Much appreciated

[doyougetmesweetheart]

DJ - thank you so much for sharing your pool maintenance information with us here on YouTube! I want to have a pool when I get a house but thought keeping it clean would cost a lot, but your suggestions makes it affordable by doing it myself; and I understand how it would be relaxing doing it yourself. Now when I'm looking at homes, I will select one that has the area in the back to fit a pool. You did a really good job making the video - your instructions were to the point and easy to understand - thanks again!

[GPatricia]

OMG this may have been the best video and advice I have found. Thank you for explaining it, great tips and super affordable fixes

[PaulaHazelett]

Omg!! The siphon method for cleaning the bottom worked perfectly!! Thank you so much!!

[TerryDactyl-uz]

As soon as I clicked on the video I knew this was gonna be some real, easy to digest information. Thank you sir!

[helenbarner]

What an excellent presentation you are my hero. I’m sending this to my husband. Thanks for putting in the time because the most valuable thing we have between us. Humans is good common sense.