Owning a pool is lots of fun, but maintaining it on your own is a lot of work. This includes regularly cleaning your pool, emptying and refilling it at least one or two times a week, emptying the water from your skimmer and main drains, and vacuuming your pool deck or pool itself. To help you with this, we’ve put together this short guide on using a manual pool vacuum.
Pool vacuum head
If you just bought a new pool vacuum and don’t know how to use it, don’t fret. Learning how to operate your new pool vacuum is fairly simple. First, plug the suction hose into the vacuum’s port, and then attach the hose to the pool’s side panel. Next, turn on the vacuum by pressing the power switch. The pool vacuum is now operating. To clean the pool, simply push the surface cleaning button, which will suction a majority of the dirt and debris up. If the debris gets stuck in the vacuum, make sure the faceplate is slightly open.
Telescopic pole
Telescopic poles are used at construction sites for securely positioning materials. These poles are extendable, so construction workers can use them to secure various materials without worrying about falling. The poles usually come as a set, so construction workers will use them in tandem, with one person holding one end of the pole and the other using the other end of the pole to secure the materials. Telescopic poles are a helpful tool in construction, but if you fail to properly store them, they can be dangerous, too.
Pool vacuum hose
Summertime is finally here, and it’s time to fire up the pool. In order to keep that water sparkling clean, your pool vacuum hose needs to function perfectly. If your vacuum hose has cracked, split, or become brittle, it needs to be replaced as soon as possible. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the steps of replacing your old vacuum hose with a new one.
Skim vac
Who doesn’t love a good foam party? Well, we presume you do, but if you’re not ready to travel to a vac studio, you can still get in on the fun. Enter: the skim vac. This device uses suction to get rid of unwanted moisture and debris in your carpet or upholstery. Suction alone isn’t powerful enough to remove any dirt, so a skim vac or swimmingvac also incorporates a spinning brush for thorough cleaning.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you vacuum a pool on waste?
If you vacuum a pool, you’ll want to empty the contents first into a waste receptacle. This will prevent water from getting sucked into the vacuum. It may seem like common sense, but you’d be surprised how many people skip emptying the skimmer basket. If you don’t, you’ll wind up with a pool full of debris, which will cause you more work.
Final words
Most recreational pool owners do not vacuum their pools on a regular basis. If the water is cloudy, it indicates a build-up of dirt, algae, or debris. The fins of the vacuums work best on smooth surfaces such as tile. The rough surface of fiberglass or vinyl should be cleaned with a wet vacuum. A properly maintained pool means fewer problems with chemicals and fewer lasts and repairs. Learn more about what to look for when buying a vacuum and how to properly use it.
