can i vacuum with water?
223036
No this unit is not made to vacuum up water, and you will surely ruin it if you try. It is a very strong vacuum however and you will not be disappointed in that regard.
321661
There is a cleaning fluid that should be used with the machine. Plain water can work but will not be as effective.
1378787
I use mine to pump water to a water slide going into the pool. Based on what I've seen, I doubt it has enough flow to vacuum the pool.
96166
Definitely can be mixed with water. Should work fine for a regular mop. But best for a steam Hoover mop.
1658617
I've used ours to suck up water on bare floor and it has good suction. Comparable to my Hoover carpet cleaner. However, I don't think it would be suitable for "commercial" water removal, such as in a flooded house.
1586116
I use a canister vacuum. I have heard where other wash them in water but I have never tried that.
980971
I purchased this item as a gift. But did notice it had a vacuum hose which I assumed was to do just that. Sorry I couldn't really answer your question completely.
877920
Yes, but the unit only vacuums if it is underwater. Turn it on out of the water and then immerse it. Take it out of the water before you turn it off. The vacuum running creates internal pressure which helps seal the unit when immersed.
1343102
I don't see why not. It fits between hoses, whether the vacuuming is manual or automatic makes no difference. To increase efficiency you can line the navigator with a nylon, which will collect even smaller particles. Hope this is helpful.
929054
No it will not Vacuum. I bought it after looking at this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcc6AwKKgb4 . I suggest looking at this YouTube.
919612
Most vacuums will work as long as it has a hose attachment. I have found that if you open up the flap and push down you can get most of the air out. I took mine on vacation and that's what I did to repack them.
1624456
Absolutely, I use it for vacuuming and also water changes. It works well in both ways.
157086
No. Due to the smooth edges of the mylar it cannot form a vacuum. What I do is to put an oxidizer in the bag, use my jar sealer attached to a straw, seal the bag with a hot iron up to the straw, pull a vacuum as best you can, then quickly remove the straw and seal. The oxidizer in the bag will remove whatever air is left. You want to use extra oxidizers to ensure good air removal.
986383
This isn't a vacuum. It's more like a dust mop. When used with a wet cloth, it's a wet mop. Whatever sand didn't cling to the wet cloth or the dry cloth would just end up being pushed around.
3861
No. The vacuum will remove the dirt but will not take care of algae spores or rain related pH balances. You still need to check your Chlorine/Bromine levels and pH. A pool your size should only need little corrections with the appropriate chemicals.
946008
Just to add a little to my last question. You can use a regular mop, then use this and suck up the water. I have done spot/area pre-treatment this way before running the Hoover.
1905110
Won't work as the pump has to be submerged. Use a wet-dry vacuum instead. Will be quicker and easier!