I started with the 5gal bucket also, but I switched to a 55 gal drum stuffed with the polyfill then ran a garden hose inlet to bottom of barrel and piped the outlet out the top to the pool so it filtered well water before it ever got to the pool. Like you said, AMAZING what a little batting does. Thanks for the Video.😀
@denisewilson8367
2 жыл бұрын
Good job on the pool filter. Another way to build one.... Get a 6 gallon bucket with snap on lid. Drill a 1 1/2 " hole in the top center of lid. Put together the same port and disconnect you used. Now 1/2" from the bottom front of your bucket drill another 1 1/2" hole, cover the hole with fiberglass screening material (like you use for repairing screened windows) glue in place with glue used for aquariums. When dry fill the bottom 3" of bucket with your poly fiber. Fill the next up layer with washed play sand. Fill the next 3" with crushed natural charcoal (do not use BBQ briquettes they have tar in them) . Next 3" up put in washed pea stone. This "filter" will last the whole season. Everything can be used again next year except the poly fiber. Save even more 💰 money.
@karenbrewer3362
2 жыл бұрын
Just curious if this will help filter the incredibly poor B filters from the pump- even with city water??
@stacie1274
2 жыл бұрын
You guys are geniuses! “ Red neck ingenuity” is an actual thing!
@RobertsonsBellyAcres
2 жыл бұрын
That is freaking AWESOME!! I would of never guessed to use polyfill as the filter! Now the kids have a place to stay cool this summer! Good job! Love y'all!!!
@paige6028
2 жыл бұрын
& the adults after working in that brutal heat!
@MrDanisve
2 жыл бұрын
Horrible for the environment tho. Alot of microplastic in that water i bet. Using something natural would be better, like cotton. But altso more expensive. You could throw the cotton in the compost pile, cannot do that with the polyfill
@lindaincolorado2646
2 жыл бұрын
Well that's similar to what they use in aquariums. But I don't actually know what the fiber filters for aquariums and ponds that are sold commercially are made of. I would imagine it's not just plastic
@bobbygipson3950
2 жыл бұрын
You know Gary if you made that stand a little bigger you could put River rock around your bucket and have a nice little waterfall 👍
@mattiefattie3895
2 жыл бұрын
adding extra rocks around it when it explodes?
@kylebrock464
2 жыл бұрын
I did this years ago with a one gallon water battle and a 6 foot peace of hose with city water and it worked wonders over night. It went from cloudy to cristal clear. For cheep
@matthewpeterson3329
2 жыл бұрын
I've done this out on the the farm. It works great for a quick, cheap cleanup. If you want to make something where you don't have to throw away the pillow stuffing, and is reusable as an all summer filter, try this... use the same bucket but your inlet should be on the lowest edge of the side of the bucket. Inside the bucket, install a series of 4-ways with a T at the end (will fit 3 of the 4-ways and 1 T. From each of the 4-ways and T, put an elbow facing upward. Then in the lid, put an outlet with a U bend so the water pours back into the pool. This will allow you to set the bucket upright so you don't have to remove the bucket (filter housing now) to clean. Back to the elbows... use cotton tube socks (I used 3 each, a sock in a sock in a sock) and I clamped/zip tied/ used Sunday paper rubber bands, to attach the socks to the elbows, and shazam... you have 8 filter socks. Super easy to install, when dirty you turn them inside-out, rinse and and repeat. Run them through the laundry if really filthy, or soak in CLR. They catch leaves and debris too. The smudge in the bucket can be wiped out with the dirty socks when doing the change over. Great video guys!
@mattp1337
Жыл бұрын
I like both your design and cotton socks as re-usable filters. I want to do this on a smaller scale for an outdoor bath.
@donnahinckley697
Жыл бұрын
I love both ideas but need a visual
@sandyandrews9611
Жыл бұрын
I love these ideas as well, and I also need a visual. Do you have a video or even a few pics @matthewpeterson3329 ?
@MiddleEastMilli
2 жыл бұрын
You did such an amazing job on this! I was sincerely shocked in spite of you telling us what was going to happen because it looked as nice as a Hollywood pool! Additionally, I am very touched by all the attention to detail you have on your set up, and plans, and thoughts for the kids too. That is really beautiful. God bless all your hard work and keep you all safe and healthy! Lots of love!
@charlesurrea1451
2 жыл бұрын
Been there, done that for my fish. Works wonders as a pond biofilter. Works just like a sand filter.
@billyjoeperkins8145
2 жыл бұрын
there is fire retardant in that fiber fill that is not good for fish.....been there done that
@crystalmaltby3202
3 ай бұрын
Power couple! ❤ This is inspiring. Thank you! Not only good pool advice but this restored my hope for love. You two are doing awesome!
@roxiepool278
Жыл бұрын
I do something similar to this in my outdoor bathtub/goldfish tub works like a charm!
@ash.j.
2 жыл бұрын
I couldn’t believe the amount of sludge that came out of the pipe. Brilliant idea, thank you for sharing
@lessinclair338
2 жыл бұрын
Love this idea guys. I am going to try to adapt it to my 35 sq metre backyard fish pond. Cant suck the nutrients from the bottom, but should be perfect for the surface. So long as I don't suck all my 45+ goldfish through it. Those little suckers love to breed, started with 7, 3 years ago. Sushi anyone. Love yours and CRC channels. Hi from Sydney, Australia
@evalinawarne1337
2 жыл бұрын
I was so BLESSED to SEE YOUR DAD'S HAT ON RIGHT in the VERY BEGINNING of the VLOG GOD BLESS YOU ALL 🀄🀄🀄🌹🌹🌹💐💐🕊️🕊️🕊️🌺💕💛💜💙⭐✨🌻🌹🙏🙏🙏🐦💙🌟💜🎁💛⭐⛵✨💰🎉🦓🐠🇺🇸👍❄️🚜🚜🚜🀄 SO THANKFUL YOU'RE DOING BETTER. LOVE, HUG'S FROM SE MICHIGAN ✝️✝️✝️ PRAYING LOVE YOUR MOM CHARLENE'S VLOGS. SHE IS A BEAUTIFUL SPECIAL LADY.
@BN-US
2 жыл бұрын
Wow! That filter worked great! Awesome! Enjoy your pool SLR!
@kgs2127
3 ай бұрын
This may have been suggested already but here goes it...I line my bucket with a mesh laundry bag from dollar store and was able to rinse the poly fill (actually used the stuffing out of old pillow for initial filtering, rinsed it every few hours & reused until pool was mostly clear then used new poly).
@lindawilson6695
2 жыл бұрын
WOW, that's amazing guys!! Who would have thought that little bucket would work as a pool filter?!!! That's freaking genius!! Good job guys. Much ❤️ too you all 💕
@goochma
3 ай бұрын
I've been building, servicing, and maintaining gunite and vinyl liner swimming pools for twenty-three years and I've just learned something new. Great job and thanks. I can't wait to try this.
@vaughanellis7866
2 жыл бұрын
I'd move your filter further around the pool from from the intakes for the pump so you filter the capacity of the pool more efficiently.
@nathankoroush7918
2 жыл бұрын
It looks like it did a pretty good job, what more could you ask for.
@kylekelly1167
2 жыл бұрын
Restaurants use the extremely tight lids with the chrloine containers. It's harmless when it gets watered down.
@AuntieAnn
2 жыл бұрын
That blew my mind last year and it continues to blow my mind this year! 👍.... That's some awesome redneckery for sure 💪❤️❤️❤️
@vvalasek
2 жыл бұрын
Great idea !! Same concept as an above ground filter which is essentially a bucket with a filter attached to a pump
@johndell8679
2 жыл бұрын
The only way to describe the results is simply amazing. From Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
@kipcudd7253
2 жыл бұрын
I guess our well water doesn't put out water that will turn to chocolate mocha. It's always been clear as a bell. But we upgraded to a sand filter, had a cartridge filter before, only use regular pool sand. We had a 27' pool and the sand filter worked great.
@ladawngarland2488
2 жыл бұрын
Same here, our well water is crystal clear too even after pool chemicals. We also upgraded to a sand filter, the small cartridge filters that come with the above ground frame set pools just aren't powerful enough. It was definitely worth it.
@thegorn68
2 жыл бұрын
With that sand filter, you can also backwash or vacuum to waste which are great options the cartridge didn't give you. If you need to help out your sand filter to capture smaller particles or metals, add some Jack's Magic Filter Fiber Stuff through the skimmer. Works great!
@kipcudd7253
2 жыл бұрын
@@thegorn68 don't have to worry about the pool any more I bumped a patio stone with the mower and it went thru the liner and I told my wife no more pool and the very next day after that happened we had a huge storm roll thru with high winds,70mph, that destroyed everything else. Just not meant to be. Getting to many health problems, heart diabetes, bad knees,. Just don't feel like dealing with it anymore. More raised bed gardening now.
@evalinawarne1337
2 жыл бұрын
I call it the 💙 blue neck filter 💙. Looks fantastic again. Right 👍 On. Let's go swimming or floating. When it warms up the pool. FUN.
@BonnieJeanTlq
2 жыл бұрын
I’ve used that method with a smaller bucket for the last few years. always works great! Last year after Christmas Lowe’s had those bags of fiberfill on sale for .25 cents a bag. I’ll check this year also. You guys did a great job. Happy swimming!!! 🏊♀️ 🏊
@RidgeLife
2 жыл бұрын
Always the ingenious crew on the 41.36!
@beverleybrowne7856
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Gary and Mel, so glad you are feeling better now, Great idea on the redneck filter it looks very efficient awesome job keep well always love ❤️ from Wales UK ❤️ xx
@tammisink9872
2 жыл бұрын
All I can say is WOW!!! I can't believe it worked!!!
@milagrosripski7679
2 жыл бұрын
This is pretty cool. I'm so upset because we just took down our 30 round pool last week because we just couldn't maintain it. And then I found you guys. Upset but happy I found you guys. If I can ask a few questions. How big is that pool? Can this work on a pond? How often do you need to change the filter out?
@elizabethbrooks4849
2 жыл бұрын
Have to do the same to my pool. Just lots of chlorine for the first time then keep the filter clean. Works great for me
@stephenburden2084
2 жыл бұрын
Its basically filter wool i have used it in my fish tanks for years and comes out crystal clear. I found out if you use a noraml basic filter medium with the wool you get a much faster flow
@dawnweck
2 жыл бұрын
The water is as brilliant as you two are! I miss our pool it took us months of digging by hand but after so many years we just weren't using it as much so we filled it back in. Hugs to Y'all Ü
@TwoLeftSh0es
2 жыл бұрын
Should have used shovels
@eunicehenderson9095
2 жыл бұрын
To find the screw on kind look up "Gamma Lids and buckets". They make ones that adapt to regular buckets also and in different sizes.
@benjaminjohnson8637
2 жыл бұрын
This idea does work great I done it with my old pool that had a poor filtering system
@utfanatic79
3 ай бұрын
What you have in your water is soluable iron. Chlorine & air cause the particles to bind together. We deal with the same issue in our aquifer and made a similar filter out of an old igloo ice chest. Works great
@truthbtold6118
5 ай бұрын
First time I have landed on your channel… and I just have to say it’s such an awesome thing to see man and wife working so well as a team together. May my Lord and Savior bless the work of your hands and keep you both and the children safe !
@SimpleLifeReclaimed
5 ай бұрын
Welcome aboard! And thank you kindly 💚
@awesomesauce7535
2 жыл бұрын
What a great DIY vlog that will help so many! It's not only a pool filter it's a cool little water feature too!
@sgw3612
2 жыл бұрын
And i reckon' the moving water prevents mosquito larvae, too. 👍🏻👍🏻 Fab.
@codygrinnell8676
Жыл бұрын
I would love to see a improved disign to make into into a inclosed redneck waterfall!! Great video
@mylife-bz4zg
2 жыл бұрын
Your pool is massive I'm very impressed it cleaned it that quick I'll be using your great idea at some point that's for sure 👍 thanks
@elleehunter-jones2337
2 жыл бұрын
You can also use pillow stuffing. Maybe check with thrift stores for old pillows on the cheap or even new pillows. Fiberfill can get expensive .
@genghischuan4886
2 жыл бұрын
honestly you should try broken down lump charcoal between the polyfill. I do that in my filters and it works faster, just wash the charcoal hot water first to flush it some. You can activate it also which gives more surface area.
@debbiesparks7010
2 жыл бұрын
That is so amazing now the kids will have a awesome and cool summer in the pool. Glad you are both feeling better take care and God bless
@robynfletcher0801
2 жыл бұрын
Good idea.. It get iron sand out of it.. I would suggest making a compost area next.. Raised beds need good compost .. Use the chick poop in the compost! You will be ready for gardens and animals soon.. I hope you are in your house soon.
@kayashmore4296
2 жыл бұрын
Mel I bought several 5 gal screw on lids/tops from HD so they are orange. I would be glad to send one to your PO address if you could use it. Also Wondered if you used a mesh bag for the stuffing maybe not so messy to remove each time?
@kayashmore4296
2 жыл бұрын
Mel the screw on lid should arrive Monday. I hope it is useful to you. It was just sitting on my porch and looks a little faded but is new. I'm 75 and could never figure out how to use that type of lid. Planned to use for storage during future shortages. Just sitting here so when you mentioned you were looking for one I hoped you can use it. Enjoy watching you build your dream place.
@KKIcons
2 жыл бұрын
I found out that you can recycle apple juice containers and other safe PET plastic containers. I have to add the desiccant and O2 removers to help keep my dry goods from getting moths, but otherwise they're good to go once clean and dry. Some people disinfect them first. That type of lid is a heck of a lot easier to open and mess with especially like pouring rice, oatmeal, and things like that.
@SundayBackyardFarmer
2 жыл бұрын
This is my first time seeing you guys channels. But I see my favorite truck in the background. That Chevy 3500 🤙🏾🤙🏾
@danhoy8356
2 жыл бұрын
I work irrigation ditches and a silt trap would work good for this. Prevent over pressure in the bucket
@sandypratt8951
2 жыл бұрын
What an amazing transformation.❤️👍👍👍
@paige6028
2 жыл бұрын
Mel I think even if you did find a bucket with a screw top lid it's better with the bungee straps! I think the pressure would've blown/cracked the lid. The bungee cords saved that lid. That's awesome though! Great hack! Glad y'all are feeling better. Take care of yourselves & each other. Don't overdue it in that heat! Stay hydrated.
@ricardodeangelo3851
2 жыл бұрын
That's quite the ingenious contraption Good job!
@rebeccamunoz4596
2 жыл бұрын
That's pretty much the way I filtered my fishpond. Redneck is the way thanks for the reminder you rock!🤗❤👍👍👍
@GrannyV29
2 жыл бұрын
I just ordered you a 5 gallon bucket with screw-on lid and a little tool that makes it easier to open when needed
@marywest2896
2 жыл бұрын
sorry you guys were ill, hope you will be up and at it soon...the great thing about a well water pool is the water stays cool through the summer, my inground pool at my condo is hotter than bathwater come July....forget about it in August...
@billiehuskins8129
2 жыл бұрын
I really love Gary hair I'm going to share this video with my neighbor who has a pool
@GreenHorn1Acre
2 жыл бұрын
All I can say is Wow 🤩… job well done 🤙🏼😁👍🏼
@bpeps8288
2 жыл бұрын
Love the build, initially looked like a Redneck Waterfall Feature.
@meladytwo
2 жыл бұрын
if you add a couple of Mr Clean sponges in the filter basket it will help a whole lot
@sergiogarcia2361
2 жыл бұрын
Need to try to cover the pool when not in use that will help.
@davevandu2144
2 жыл бұрын
Wow! Wee! WoW! that worked really well, have ta remember that If we ever put a pool up. thanks for sharing that.
@lucleoni
2 жыл бұрын
That is amazing guys. Thank you so much for sharing this.
@mattschamel6550
2 жыл бұрын
If you want to ditch the bungee cords, get a gamma seal lid. It snaps onto the bucket and has a lid that will screw on and off.
@PlancoandChill
2 жыл бұрын
What you have is what I have. Its called clearwater iron. Its invisible till you rust it. I am betting your toilet tanks and the drip spot on sinks turns brown or tan. Also shower areas. You can get Iron out for your pool but this filter idea works about the same. it just gives the iron someplace to collect.
@timothytate3968
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks that is a very cool ideal for clearing up your water in your pool thanks for sharing
@steveferguson8047
Жыл бұрын
You guys nailed it. Good job, and enjoyed the video! Cheers!
@glimmermomma4373
2 жыл бұрын
Been there done that! Works every time!!!
@noshot5793
Жыл бұрын
Ur a wizard Harry!!!!
@jerriewyatt905
2 жыл бұрын
I wish I’d known this when we had our pool years ago..
@jasonthompson3631
2 жыл бұрын
oooo yes poly fil i use to use it for my fish tank until i bought a pond filter pump very good
@mailemoore5017
2 жыл бұрын
You guys are amazing!!! Love your red neck filter! :):):)
@thegorn68
2 жыл бұрын
The brown color in your well water isn't "minerals oxidizing" it is, more specifically, IRON falling out and reacting (oxidizing) to the chlorine present as well as reacting when you raise your pH. I would find a way to PRE-Filter your fill up water with one of those socks you put on the end of your garden hose and just use a quart of Jack's Magic Pink Stuff to keep it from falling out in the first place.
@CmonHomesteading
2 жыл бұрын
Crazy how much stuff it got out good stuff c'mon!!!
@SimpleLifeReclaimed
2 жыл бұрын
It looked like a 🚽
@offgridatliberypoint
Жыл бұрын
Great job you two... We dealt with the same problem. Great to see some fellow TENT lifers... lol... keep up the hard work.
@maximecasavant734
2 жыл бұрын
Happy swimming you guys , love yeah
@sonnybrooks264
2 жыл бұрын
Like that “redneck” filter. I’ll keep that in the back of my brain. You can never know when I might need that.👍
@TheWestlandgirl
2 жыл бұрын
What the whaaaat???!!! A miracle I say. Dang!
@kenolson3064
2 жыл бұрын
I have a Japanese tub with a Wood-Fired snorkel heater. When I want to clear up the water, I use a little 110 pond pump with a hose to the top of the bucket filled with polyfill. I drilled some holes on one side of the bottom so that it just runs back in to the tub. My well has some iron bacteria in it. So when I shock the water it changes the color also. This method works fine, it takes about 3 hours to get crystal clear water.
@nancygracia2274
2 жыл бұрын
That was like so awesome and it really worked. Much like an fish tank would work
@marylott3076
2 жыл бұрын
What a difference!!! ⛲
@maddiemaysay8696
Жыл бұрын
Wow! I’m so happy I found this video! Thanks for sharing I’m 100% going to make one!
@OurFlippinFarmstead
2 жыл бұрын
That is awesome. That pool looks so refreshing. The kids are going to love it. hope you get to feeling better.
@ilonakatalindako-tolman5545
2 жыл бұрын
Pretty cool...a good summer time😎💫
@kimcritchley8231
2 жыл бұрын
They're called Gama lids, we use them for our long term food storage
@johnfrederick6164
2 жыл бұрын
The hillbilly filter is down right amazing wow
@jamiewhite4077
3 ай бұрын
Another tip is muriatic acid to get the copper and metals to turn and dissolve but after a day you’ll want to put blue clarifier in it and then it’ll be crystal clear again! I figured this out last year and has helped this year as well! Also I bought a sand filter this year and has helped tremendously so I dnt gotta keep cleaning the filter.
@1paulheys
2 жыл бұрын
Wow can't believe how well that work guys
@bobrobertsNotUrBob
Жыл бұрын
its also the best way to do aquariums, I just clean and reuse the polyfill
@MiscToddley
2 жыл бұрын
Maybe adding a layer of aquarium charcoal bags between the polyfil?
@sharonc.cooper9367
2 жыл бұрын
Learned something new today! Thx your pool looks great now. 👍
@LosingDrea
2 жыл бұрын
WOW that is super cool. Way2go Peeps!
@marceltrudel2131
2 жыл бұрын
Ya'll must have a very good well to be able to fill a big pool like that one without running out of water ,
@drophammer776
2 жыл бұрын
The stuffing from inside a pillow will clear 5,000 gallons in 24hrs. Small bucket with a lid. Drill a bunch of holes all over then add a fitting for a hose. From pool to pool filter to bucket. Toss bucket in pool filled with stuffing.
@alanchandler7859
2 жыл бұрын
Look for a food service bucket as they have screw on lids. They are available from your local Lowe's. If not in stock then can be ordered online. Little known fact, if the store orders for you (see Customer Service), then delivery to the store cost you nothing but the gas to go pick it up and the cost of your order (of course). And yes, I work for Lowe's and noticed the logo on the bucket.
@leandrosphotostudio
Жыл бұрын
Outstanding!!! I love this video. Thank you for taking the time and effort in producing this video for us to learn, i like it very much!! Greetings from copan ruinas, honduras. I will definitely try something out.
@steffaniepickering596
2 жыл бұрын
Gooood mornin, that is amazing what u did with that filter system.
@kimsmelser6407
2 жыл бұрын
You can buy cheap bed pillows at Wal Mart and have the same stuffing for your pool filter.
@fookingsog
2 жыл бұрын
@Simple Life Reclaimed Nice Job!!! 😁👍🏻 I used to setup a top ring inflatable pool for the family. I learned simplicity is the best method!!! I used the 1 inch chlorine tablets as well as baking soda. BUT I discovered one trick for the pump filter!!! The filters I used were the A-C sized filters with the screen to suspend the chlorine tablets halfway down in the filter core. I discovered that you can take about a 2" piece of scrap copper pipe and drop it down into the bottom of the filter housing so that as the chlorinated pool water flows over the scrap copper pipe, copper will be dissolved into the water stream to continuously "shock" the pool in a constant stream. Just note that the powdered pool shock that you have been using with the blue crystals? Well, those blue crystals ARE copper!!! So initially, 1. Redneck Filter. 2. Pool filter with chlorine tablets & 2" copper pipe in the bottom. 3. Add baking soda to the water to soften and make it more "basic"...easier on the skin! that's pretty much it, other than skimming floating debris!!!😁👍🏻
@jamesazure5577
2 жыл бұрын
This is a cool thing you two have came up with.... you take care and stay safe......Peace. from North Dakota,
@DJkitchenmixer
2 жыл бұрын
Super folks! Great job!
@davidlorin1379
Жыл бұрын
I have well water and filled an 18' X 48" round pool, added shock and it was totally clear. Of course the well water has a filter but its only about the size of a pringles can and in the basement and we only need to change it 2 or 3 times a year. It's probably your well water, I wouldn't drink it.
@DesertDweller1
2 ай бұрын
I have the same exact pool, and I noticed the "bleached" area on the floor of the liner 😂 Before I got my chlorine tablet float, I crushed a tablet into a water bottle, poked holes in it and let it float...wellllll, half of it ended up spilling out. 😅
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