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How do you hook up the vacuum cleaner for an in ground pool?
If there is a vacuum port open it and turn off your skimmer port and reduce the flow in your main drain,If no vac port plug the hose into the skimmer, If you have more than 1 skimmer plug one of them off.And please use a pool approved vacuum, Kirby or Hoover will not work.
Pool filter looses vacuum when you attach vacuum hose?
submerge the hose in the pool first to get all of the air out, then attach to the skimmer.
How do you get rid of the brown stuff at the bottom of the pool that goes right though the vacuum?
Use a suction vacuum plugged into your skimmer to vacuum to waste.
How can you vacuum the bottom of an above ground pool out with out losing the water?
If you have the regular set up that includes a skimmer, pump and filter then you don't have to waste any water. Get an lid-to-hose adapter, that fits over the skimmer basket at your pool supply store. Fill the hose with water and attach it to the lid. Place the lid inside the skimmer over the skimmer basket, then vacuum to your hearts content. Pool Masters
What valves are for the pool vacuum?
If you have more than one skimmer, close the valves for the ones you aren't hooking the vacuum to.
How do you get more suction in skimmer for pool vacuum?
you may have to prime your pump Clean or replace the filter.
How do you vacuum a Doughboy and where do you plug in the equipment?
In order to vacuumn the pool you must first put in the vacuum and the hose. You can siphon the air out of the hose by putting it in front of the return to dispace all air in the hose line. Then turn off the pump. Insert the end of the vacuum line either into the port at the bottom of the skimmer in the pool or remove the skimmer basket and insert it in the bottom of the skimmer. Then after the line is secure, turn on the pump motor. Your vacuum should be ready to use (manually) or run automatically if you have an automatic pool cleaner such as an Aquabug. If you have a slimline skimmer there is a port located just below the skimmer door it is used for the vac hose. After connecting the hose you put your skimmer lid down inside of skimmer and then you can turn on pump. By doing it this way you can let skimmer basket catch all large debries. This saves on having to backwash so much.
How do you vacuum an above ground pool?
Before vacuuming an above ground pool you should make certain the water level is mid-way up the skimmer mouth (opening).To manually vacuum an above ground pool, typically you:Insert the vacuum head onto the end of a telescopic pole.Attach one end of the vacuum hose to the vacuum headRemove the skimmer lid and skimmer basketIf you have a vacuum plate, install it.While holding onto the telescopic pole, allow submerse the vacuum head and let the vacuum hose float on top of the pool waterStarting at the end of the vacuum head closest to the vacuum head start feeding the hose down a foot or so into the water.Continue to do this until the air is out of the vacuum hose.Cup one hand over the end of the vacuum hose while putting it into the skimmer either on the vacuum plate or the opening at the bottom of the skimmer.The pump may lose prime but will generally pick prime back up within 10 - 15 seconds.
Do in ground pool skimmers work as overflows also?
No your pool is considered a closed system all the water that you add goes only to the filtering system and back. If you put in too much water you will overflow the edges and make your skimmer less efficient. unless you have a floating pool skimmer then the pool will be able to change level without affecting the efficiency of the skimmer.
Where can you buy a pool skimmer?
The pool's manufacturer. They are not at all standardized across brands, so you need to know what brand your skimmer or pool is, and it helps if you can locate a pool store and bring the old skimmer to them - they may be able to order one, even if they don't have that brand in stock.
How do you use pool cleaner weights?
Follow the directions for hooking up the vacuum either the one that uses the skimmer or the one that hooks up to a garden hose. Make sure all air is out of the hose and you have a good suction. Keep the vacuum head in the water. Then vacuum just like you would vacuum a carpet or floor.
How do you install a skimmer in an above ground pool?
First off, you'll need a vacuum hose. I usually put the small end over the jet and fill the hose with water. After the hose is full put the large end in the skimmer. Place your vacuum head in the pool, attach the hose to it, now you're ready to vacuum.
