Post by Backyard Masters on Oct 22, 2012 15:17:01 GMT -5
Vacuuming should be done as often as you think it should, usually about once a week.
For Inground or Aboveground Pools:
1. If your pool is equipped, be sure that the valve on the suction line coming into the pump is selected for the port (either skimmer or lower suction fitting) you will be using to vacuum.
2. Attach the vacuum hose to the vacuum head (the piece with the brushes or wheels on it). The better quality vac hoses come with a swivel end to prevent tangling of the hose. Be sure that this is the end that is attached to the vac head; if not the system will draw air & not work properly.
3. Make sure the hose is secure and the vac head is firmly attached to the pole.
4. Place the vac head, hose & pole into the deep end of the pool (make sure one end of the pole is sticking out of the water!)
5. Take the unattached end of the vac hose & hold it in front of one of the water return fittings. This will fill the hose with water & prevent binding of the pump with air. You know you've got enough water in the hose when the vacuum head bubbles up to the top.
6. Put your hand over the end of the hose to keep the water in.
7. Place the skimmer basket adapter on top of the skimmer basket. Always use a basket to prevent the possible suction of a large object from getting stuck in the skimmer or in the underground line.
8. If vacuuming through a lower suction without a basket, use a leaf trap.
9. After you have placed the hose on the adapter fitting you will probably notice a sudden drop in filter activity. This is normal. The filter system is just readjusting itself to the change in suction. Let it operate for about 30 to 90 seconds. It should automatically bleed any air out of its system and return to normal operation. You'll hear the sound becoming "normal" again.
For Inground or Aboveground Pools:
1. If your pool is equipped, be sure that the valve on the suction line coming into the pump is selected for the port (either skimmer or lower suction fitting) you will be using to vacuum.
2. Attach the vacuum hose to the vacuum head (the piece with the brushes or wheels on it). The better quality vac hoses come with a swivel end to prevent tangling of the hose. Be sure that this is the end that is attached to the vac head; if not the system will draw air & not work properly.
3. Make sure the hose is secure and the vac head is firmly attached to the pole.
4. Place the vac head, hose & pole into the deep end of the pool (make sure one end of the pole is sticking out of the water!)
5. Take the unattached end of the vac hose & hold it in front of one of the water return fittings. This will fill the hose with water & prevent binding of the pump with air. You know you've got enough water in the hose when the vacuum head bubbles up to the top.
6. Put your hand over the end of the hose to keep the water in.
7. Place the skimmer basket adapter on top of the skimmer basket. Always use a basket to prevent the possible suction of a large object from getting stuck in the skimmer or in the underground line.
8. If vacuuming through a lower suction without a basket, use a leaf trap.
9. After you have placed the hose on the adapter fitting you will probably notice a sudden drop in filter activity. This is normal. The filter system is just readjusting itself to the change in suction. Let it operate for about 30 to 90 seconds. It should automatically bleed any air out of its system and return to normal operation. You'll hear the sound becoming "normal" again.