The manual says that you should vacuum to Waste if you have a lot of debris, but it also says never Backwash for more than 1 minute?
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which is right. I always backwash for about 45sec. and rinse cycle for 15sec. and as far as vacuum yes you should only vacuum the dirt that settles on the bottom, if you pick up large debris the skimmer basket should catch it. I love this filter it works grate with my 18' pool. every time i do a vacuum i'll do a backwash and rinse, keep an eye on your pressure gauge daily which needs to be 5lbs or less. the best thing for a pool is for it to be swam in thats when the filter really works hard by pulling all dirt in. have a good day
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I just take the hood off and vacuumed out the waste. I personally do it twice a week. You could buy a gravel vac and small container. Like old soda bottles.
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I see that others have answered this, some saying yes some saying no, but I just want to add that the nice thing about this trash can and the liners that are made for it is that you don't feel like you are wasting anything. Sometimes with regular trash bags, they start to smell and so you throw them out even though they are only half full. With this system, you cut off exactly as much bag as you need every time so there is never any wasted.Edit: my husband just reminded me that the point of the diaper can is to keep the smell in (and it does!!) so the point I was trying to make isn't that good. So on second thought, I think if you can get regular trash bags to hang correctly in this can, they will work well! I see that others have answered this, some saying yes some saying no, but I just want to add that the nice thing about this trash can and the liners that are made for it is that you don't feel like you are wasting anything. Sometimes with regular trash bags, they start to smell and so you throw them out even though they are only half full. With this system, you cut off exactly as much bag as you need every time so there is never any wasted.Edit: my husband just reminded me that the point of the diaper can is to keep the smell in (and it does!!) so the point I was trying to make... » Read More I see that others have answered this, some saying yes some saying no, but I just want to add that the nice thing about this trash can and the liners that are made for it is that you don't feel like you are wasting anything. Sometimes with regular trash bags, they start to smell and so you throw them out even though they are only half full. With this system, you cut off exactly as much bag as you need every time so there is never any wasted.Edit: my husband just reminded me that the point of the diaper can is to keep the smell in (and it does!!) so the point I was trying to make isn't that good. So on second thought, I think if you can get regular trash bags to hang correctly in this can, they will work well! « Show Less
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I'm not sure about cleaning the filters more often cause I recently bought new ones, but I have noticed that I'm having to back wash more often since I've put this vacuum in
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I have had the vacuum for about six months and I just empty it and brush it a little with my finger. I think it would be easy to wash it out if you want. I like the bagless vacuums.
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The recommended vacuum is -76cmHh(-1.0x10E5 Pa) for 15 minutes. Holding a deeper vacuum for longer is always better. The vacuuming process not only checks for leaks, it also helps to drive some impurities out of the system. If you go to the vendor's website, you can download all of the manuals.
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Impossible to give a definitive answer. Too many variables. Where do you live? Pets? Do you regularly vacuum? I clean mine once a month - it's easy and quick.
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Hi Marie, yes we do recommend vacuuming or dusting first. While this unit is great at picking up dust it will make the job a bit easier if you remove loose debris first.
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I shake it out. If there is anything left on it, then I just wipe with a wet paper towel. I have also vacuumed mine if the bag on the vacuum is ready to be changed. I have had mine since October and it shows no wear at all.
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You can use it to vacuum the floor prior to the wet scrubbing. Is is constantly sucking up the dirty water as you clean, like a carpet cleaner. You can also go back to suctions only to pick up any excess water after you have cleaned an area. To me, the key is to go section by section.
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Yes, it makes sense. The vacuum is designed to deposit all of the dirt/hair in the waste bin. Only very fine dust would get trapped by the filter. Try cleaning the filter as per Dyson instructions (for some filters you wash and let dry 24 hours).
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To use back pack vacuums without discomfort, you pretty much need to be a body builder. You also need a rearview mirror to avoid knocking everything over with it and damaging walls.
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Hello, I have had my Neato for about 1 year. What I do with the filter is, I have a soft brush, I think even a toothbrush would work. Every time I vacuum, I take the filter out and I brush it into the garbage. I don't do anything else. It still works like new. I am sure one day I will have to change filters, but not yet! I love my vacuum, and would never get any other kind. Hope this helps. I think you could wash it, but I haven't had to yet.
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I've used mine for years. It does get hair and debris on it but I just clean it off. It's no big deal. I'm shocked that so many just use once and throw away.
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I clean it out atleast once or twice a month give or take just depends on how dusty your house is. IF you have case Dust filters.
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I do recommend that you vacuum before using the deepclean, the basket works fine and easy to clean after.
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15 minutes is incorrect....the max cleaning setting is only 480 seconds, or 8 minutes.