Vacuums
TYPES OF POOL VACUUMS (pool cleaners)
1. AUTOMATIC / ROBOTIC
Uses pool pump's suction or pressure to move and clean
Attaches to inside of pool
Make sure your pump is strong enough for this kind of pump.
If pool has wrinkles or is off level, it will have trouble moving around the entire pool.
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2. SUCTION SIDE VACUUMS
Relies on pool pump's suction to vacuum up dirt/debris
Utilizes pump's filter to catch dirt & debris
Attaches to inside of pool on Inlet (where water is sucked into the pump)
Among these types are also ones that connect to a garden hose. Vacuum uses the water pressure from the garden hose to push dirt into the pool filter.
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3. PRESSURE SIDE VACUUMS
Uses pump pressure via the water return to push water into a bag or filter of it's own
Attaches to inside of pool on water return jet (where water goes from pump back into pool)
If you are planning on vacuuming up fine sand/dirt, plan on going slow with these vacuums.
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4. MANUAL / RECHARGABLE
Battery operated and does not attach to pool or pump
Has independent suction and power
Houses an independent filter of it's own
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Make sure you know what kind of Vacuums are out there before you buy one! Several are sold as POOL VACUUMS when in reality, they are just heads that attach to a hose.
THINGS TO CHECK BEFORE BUYING
Does it include the pool hose?
Do you need an adapter to fit pool/hose?
Do you need a garden hose?
Does it come with a filter? Extras?
Is it compatible with your pump?
Will it work in aboveground pool?
Does it come with/Need a Pole?
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GET THE MOST OUT OF VACUUMMING
Vacuums are great, but you still need a silt or debris net.
Use net to get large debris off top; go around pool to get big leaves/sticks off bottom
Vacuum first circle on edges/at seam, then vacuum remaining
When vacuuming with suction sided vacuum or manual vacuum, do not start or turn on until it is completely submersed in water. KEEP HEAD or HOSE BELOW WATER TO AVOID GETTING AIR IN PUMP
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TIP
As long as you have a hose that reaches to the other side of the pool, you can use the hose as a vacuum. Attach to the inside of the water inlet and it will use the pump's suction (adapters are fairly inexpensive, if you need one).
Hose Sizes & Adapters
Not all pool hoses are the same size. Some vacuums will require an adapter in order to fit your pool hoses. The same will apply to the pool inlets; not all are the same size.
