The Pool Care Video Course Introduction

The Pool Care Video Course Introduction

Welcome to the Swim University Pool Care Video Course! We’ll teach you everything you need to know to take great care of your swimming pool. In this course, we cover the anatomy of your swimming pool and your pump and filter system, the basic tenants of pool care, how to open and close your swimming pool and how to troubleshoot your swimming pool if something goes wrong.

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Enjoy the video course and happy swimming!

  • Introduction to Swim University [0:10]

  • Outline of the Video Course [1:06]

    • The Anatomy of a Swimming Pool [1:09]

    • The 3 C’s of Pool Care [1:29]

    • Opening and Closing Your Swimming Pool [1:39]

    • Troubleshooting Your Swimming Pool [2:01]

    • Additional Resources for Pool Care [2:01]

  • The 10 Commandments of Pool Care [2:51]

    • Stick to one source of information you trust [2:54]

    • Proper circulation is the key to a clean and healthy pool [3:09]

    • Consistent cleaning will reduce the need for additional pool care [3:15]

    • Simple is always better [3:24]

    • Swimming can help prevent water problems [3:47]

    • Cleanliness is next to Godliness [4:05]

    • Balance is the key to making your sanitizers more effective [4:22]

    • Automate as many processes as you can [4:37]

    • Be mindful of your environment [5:02]

    • Keep calm and appreciate your pool [5:16]

  • Who Is This Course For? Any Type of Swimming Pool Owner! [5:25]

The Pool Care Video Course

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The Pool Care Handbook and Course Intro

  • The Pool Care Video Course Introduction10

Pool Anatomy

  • Types of Above Ground Pools2
  • Types of Inground Pools3
  • The Anatomy of a Filter System12

Pool Circulation

  • Improving Pool Water Circulation16
  • How to Operate and Prime a Pool Pump4
  • How to Operate and Clean a Sand Filter7
  • How to Operate and Clean a D.E. Filter3
  • How to Operate and Clean a Cartridge Filter16

Pool Cleaning

  • An Introduction to Pool Cleaning1
  • How to Brush and Skim a Pool Like a Pro
  • How to Vacuum a Pool Manually18
  • Types of Automatic Pool Cleaners2

Pool Water Chemistry

  • An Introduction To Pool Chemistry7
  • Testing Pool Water Accurately5
  • Balancing the Water and Adding the Right Chemicals14
  • Sanitizing the Water and Adding the Right Chemicals8
  • How to Shock a Swimming Pool15
  • Chlorine Stabilizer, Clarifiers, Algaecides, and Stain Removers3
  • Salt Water Pool Maintenance 1017

Pool Opening and Closing

  • How to Open an Inground Pool2
  • How to Open an Above Ground Pool
  • How to Close an Inground Pool4
  • How to Close an Above Ground Pool1

Pool Troubleshooting

  • How to Clear a Cloudy Pool3
  • How to Get Rid of Pool Algae3
  • How to Remove Pool Stains6
  • Solar Pool Covers and Liquid Solar Pool Covers
  • Keeping Bugs and Critters Out of a Pool2
  • How to Create a Pool Maintenance Schedule
  • Pool Care Mistakes To Avoid
  • Additional Resources For Pool Owners4

Pool Q&A Recordings

  • Pool Care Q&A (February 2026)
  • Pool Opening Q&A (March 2026)
  • Chemicals & Cleaning Q&A (April 2026)

Downloadables

  • The Pool Care Handbook 2.0 (PDF)4
  • The Pool Care Handbook 1.0 (PDF)
  • Pool Maintenance Schedule (PDF)
  • Pool Care Cheat Sheet (PDF)
  • Pool Care Cheat Sheet (Print-Friendly PDF)
  • Cloudy Pool Checklist (PDF)3
  • Green Pool Checklist (PDF)1
  • Pool Opening Checklist (PDF)
  • Swimming Pool Datasheet (PDF)
  • Baking Soda Dosage Chart
  • Chlorine Pool Stabilizer Cyanuric Acid Dosage Chart1
  • pH Chart1
  • Muriatic Acid Dosing Chart2