What do you use to stop up the hole in the bucket with when you're cleaning the bucket and hose?
1033262
I clean the bucket with the hose intact and clamped. I poor a solution of filtered water and soap, using a paper towel to wipe the inside surface. After draining this solution, I add filtered water and about 1/2 to 1 cup of hydrogen peroxide to the bucket. I put the smaller tube and connection into the bucket and let everything set for about an hour. Last, I rinse everything with filtered water, hang tubing and set the bucket on a rack to air dry.
1033263
I clean the bucket and hose at the same time. Running fluid through both....
900283
This is basically a hose clamp. I used a stainless steel hose clamp that wasn't so bulky and would clear.
117468
I find any fertilizer that dissolves completely works fine. The key is to be sure there are no granules that can get lodged in the hose. You can use a paint straining bag that you buy at Home Depot to fit in a 5 gallon bucket to strain out any small particles. Be sure to rinse in between uses to avoid residue build up.
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Hello! I had that problem with my old one. I would tie a long piece of cloth to a long piece of string. I would use my vacuum at the other end to pull the end of the string all the way through. Then I would slowly pull the string, and the cloth end would pull through the hose and wipe the dirt and grime away. I also read someone ran hot water through it after each cleaning to rinse out the hose then hang it up high for it drip dry. I hope this helps!
1485812
With the water on, simply move the lever forward. When the hose is rewound, move the lever back to original position to stop it. It works best if you assist the winder by feeding the hose by hand.
1223849
turn the hose on when you start cleaning fish. leave the valve at table off until you need water
114738
The other responses are correct (you can leave the stopper in) however after using it, I wasn't completely satisfied with the results. So I removed the stopper and while that didn't help clear the drain with the Zip-It, the stopper itself had plenty of gunk around it that was part of the problem. Zip-It doesn't clean that so I cleaned it with a brush. The combo was perfect - love the Zip-It!
917339
if you have a "shop" vac that has an air out port that you reverse the hose on... and then maybe use some duct tape.... in a pinch... I could make that happen...but not with a regular vacuum..... USE A HAIR DRYER on cool and fill a little at a time if you really stuck!
1178644
I use a small shop vac with fittings that reduce down to 3/8 of an in. Just suck it out. Bought the reducer at lowes and comes in handy for many other uses too.
771616
If it has a pushbutton on the pump, you just push it to let the air out. If it has a thumbscrew, just unscrew it. The other way is just pull the pump off the hose.
1033996
The same thing happened to us. When I had a plumber here for other work, I asked him if he could try to get it off. No luck. I guess it's best not to leave it on your hose for too long or else it will become a permanent attachment.
440949
If you have a wet vac, try cleaning it out with that first. I would try to stick the hose down there as far as possible.
1477598
Hook it to the skimmer. It's a good idea to prime the hose with water but if not it will get suction after a bit. Just takes longer. Close the suction to everything except your skimmer.
1196320
The little tube between the sponge and the fatter tube.You just slip air hose over the top of that little tube.It works pretty well.
1114352
You can connect a hose and put the hose in a drain. Never have to empty the bucket again!
1017627
There is a small door on left hand side to open. Pull the bucket out and look on the upper left side you will see where the hose threads on.
1422942
They give you a small thick-wire frame gizmo that you hang off the top rim of a 5 gal bucket, and you use that gizmo to pry the prongs of the roller gizmo apart to allow the brass to fall through into the bucket. It works, after a fashion. I find it easier just to pry the roller prongs apart by hand.