Will this vacuum work to suck up and filter out algae that forms on the bottom of the pool over time, especially if you pool service does not com.
1097932
No, it doesn't have much brushing along the bottom so leaves can get in. It works great for leaves, but a regular vacuum head or simply a brush to stir algae and kill it with algicide would be best.
1097933
I thing the answer is no. It uses the water pressure from the garden hose attached to is to force leaves and debris upward to be captured in the net bag attached to the center ring. Algae, dirt and the like would most likely be smaller than the mess in the net. It would get it off the bottom but since it does not do a "vacuum" function this stuff would just settle back to the bottom.
2208796
Yes I have same pool the pump that comes with pool is not that powerful to suck stuff off the bottom. Have to use a water hose to prime it also
1844737
This type of shop-vac is excellent for this purpose. Just make sure you remove the cloth filter. You can install the foam filter or leave it off as not much debris will be sucked up into the motor. You just have to take the top off and empty the bottom container. It fills up pretty quickly. This is the BEST product for the use you're after. Pool vacs are mostly useless for these small areas.
1963497
I honestly don't know if it will or not. I use my pump to prime my vacuum then I drop my vacuum line outside the pool and use the siphon action to vacuum my pool so the pump works for my app but I also clean my pool differently and after I do clean mine I have to go back and add 50 or 60 gallons of water.
1731940
With my experience it will suck up the dirt.The suction seems to be powerful but it also depends on the size of your pump. I have a larger pump so it has powerful suction. If there are any larger pieces like very small rocks it might not get that (it might just push them out of the way) but as long as it is sand or dusty type dirt it should eventually get it all.
523783
If this is a suction vac that plugs in to the side of the pool, this filter will work. It is an inline filter, which means that it is installed in the hose about two feet from the side of the pool.
2167338
I use this pump on my Intex pool and have been using the vacuum that came with the pool. It works really well because the filter system has such great suction. I would think most systems would work equally as well.
349950
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
906522
Yes,I have the same kind of pool,this filter work very good on my open pool, it do the super job for clean up all the falling leafs and dirt.I very happy for this filter.
1640565
It works very well on mine but if it also had a brush attachment to it, it would even work better. I live in Arizona where micro-dust is picked up by the wind and deposited into the pool. It is so fine that the catch screening clogs up almost immediately. I had to cut the fabric and allow my pool filter to catch the sand and occasionally backwash my filter to keep the suction at premium.
1145540
The tool is not a vacuum itself. You attach the suction hose from the pool pump/filtering system to the top of the tool and that provides the suctioning power. I have found that this picks up everything that can fit through the hose and will get all loose dirt up. Just keep in mind that whatever is sucked up goes into the pool filtration system, so if the pool is really dirty you may have to clean the filtering system later.
985224
Absolutely No! While they do make skimmers that would work in such manner, this is NOT one of those type. This skimmer only can bee hooked up to the ports where the water comes back into the pool. It attaches to one of the ports where the water is returning from the pump back into the pool. You simply screw off one of these caps and attach the skimmer instead. It's not a vacuum, but a skimmer. Vacuums suck (literally), while this creates a whirlpool type effect drawing debris from across the surface of your pool into the skimmer.
1557962
Hi This is Steve at Aqua Products, This unit is indeed designed to vacuum debris including leaves, loose algae and sand. Be sure to empty the bag often. Note: Some stubborn debris that sticks to the bottom may benefit from units that Scrub or those that have Power Washing Jets - these help loosen that debris and vacuum it up more efficiently. If you would like more information please reach out to me at sferry@aquaproducts.com
656522
No, it's just a vacuum that works off your pool skimmer. It works very well in keeping the bottom of the pool clean.
612454
It does not work as a regular vacuum cleaner where the dirt goes in a bag or so.... it sucks the dirt pass it through the hose out... I filter the dirty water and the clean water goes in a separate container so it can be used again.
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.
948720
I had algae on bottom of pool and it has removed it. Dirt etc. But, if you have black algae or the kind that needs to be scrubbed off, this will not do it... It has no scrub brushes... just suction.