what size of pump or vacuume should I use?
1824754
I have used a standard size vacuum hose and nozzle. Takes a few tries to master, but once you get it boy does it work.I love these bags, I have recently stored 4 throw pillows and three bed pillows in one large bag. Storage problem solved!!
1824755
Just a regular vac cleaner hose. Frankly, I would not purchase them. they are not worth the money
1824756
Any vacuum will do...just make sure it has a hose attachment. The hose can vary in diameter, as the space around the suction point on the bag is smaller than the vacuum hose diameter and the space also includes a hard plastic ring that will support the vacuum hose without sucking in the plastic bag.
1824757
Any Size will work as long as there is an attachment that will cover the valve. I use a dyson dc34 handheld. The opening fits over the valve just fine. FYI. I have been using this brand of bag for a while. They work great. I actually had stored away some clothes that I was going to donate to Goodwill. I put the bag in an outside shed thinking they would stay there till I could get time to take them. I figured about a week. Well, I got busy and totally forgot. A Year and six months later, this past Summer, when I was Cleaning out the shed, there they were. Still sealed tight. No air had gotten in. The clothes still had the fresh sent fabric softener smell. Any Size will work as long as there is an attachment that will cover the valve. I use a dyson dc34 handheld. The opening fits over the valve just fine. FYI. I have been using this brand of bag for a while. They work great. I actually had stored away some clothes that I was going to donate to Goodwill. I put the bag in an outside shed thinking they would stay there till I could get time to take them. I figured about a week. Well, I got busy and totally forgot. A Year and six months later, this past Summer, when I was Cleaning out the shed, there they were. Still sealed tight. No air had... » Read More Any Size will work as long as there is an attachment that will cover the valve. I use a dyson dc34 handheld. The opening fits over the valve just fine. FYI. I have been using this brand of bag for a while. They work great. I actually had stored away some clothes that I was going to donate to Goodwill. I put the bag in an outside shed thinking they would stay there till I could get time to take them. I figured about a week. Well, I got busy and totally forgot. A Year and six months later, this past Summer, when I was Cleaning out the shed, there they were. Still sealed tight. No air had gotten in. The clothes still had the fresh sent fabric softener smell. « Show Less
1824758
I actually used my regular vacuun cleaner. I just placed to suction hose over the opening and turned it on. Be suer you lock the valve by turning to the right after you get all the air out. To reopen the bags, simply turn the valve to the left and it will expand. Good luck!
240793
Any pump should work... but let me just say mine ended up coming apart after the first season of use
1908692
I use an inexpensive electric pump similar to the one linked below. I think mine's a Coleman. Any electric pump should work, if it has multiple nozzle sizes/types.Coleman 12-Volt DC QuickPump, Colors May Vary
279504
I am using the hose and attachments that came with the vacuum and they meet my needs perfectly. My house is not huge (2500 square feet) and I have not needed anything other than what came with the vacuum.
653118
Use your vaccum cleaner much faster, better suction, nozzle fits vent perfect. Using your portable pump will not suck as good as your vaccum.Mattress pump is a slow process. Hope this helps you!
665024
Almost any size will work, I use a High-output oil-free pump delivers 2.8 CFM @ 90 PSI and 150 PSI max operating pressure like this model BOSTITCH CAP1512-OF 1.2 Gallon Oil-Free High-Output Trim Compressor. The larger the better but this works for field use.
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It should be connected to the pump. There should be a fitting for this; they are often located in the bottom of the skimmer, under the basket. You must have a strainer between the vacuum hose and the pump to protect the impeller. This vacuum head can be used with 1 1/2" or 1 1/4" vacuum hose.
2026252
Personally I would go with the 20 gallon pump, if the air is too much you can turn it down if you have the air valves installed.
1161239
I'm not sure I understand the question The vacuum hose size is for the small shop vac hose versus a large shop
97459
I would recommend at least the 2500 gallon pump. I believe a pool your size probably holds 4 to 5 thousand gallons, and you would have to run a 1500 gph for a much longer period to get full cleaning.
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It isn't a question of pump size. Rather a question of pump design and then flow rate. Look up progressing cavity and then positive displacement pumps and compare their performance curves against your pressure and flow needs. The centrifugal pump is not likely to meet your needs. And certainly not this one.
1900771
Any kind will work with. I have the very old Hoover. My advice for you would be, if you don't have vac.yet, Buy an old one on craigslist just for this purpose.
856206
I can not say. The vacuum requires a minimum gpm. You would need to check both your pumps specifications and the stated requirment of the vacuum.
1399873
An air mattress pump works best. But I have an air compressor, that we wrapped a washcloth around the nozzle to fill. As it is not meant to take a standard air compressor nozzle, this worked best.
850476
I think any vacuum cleaner will work just fine. Mine is a dry vac, and it does great! I really like this system. Being on chemo/radiation, I don't have the muscle power to use the big ones, this one is so easy, and does not require doing the whole floor at one time.
2106389
Need to buy the gauges to see your inch of vacuum. Any pump will work just need the right gauges for it.
1640552
Its so easy, it takes about 2 min with a small shop vac and you reverse the hook up so it blows air instead of vacuums. I do this for air mattresses, floating island I have and a 12' floating trampoline. I use the small "Stinger" Vac available from Home Depot for about $40, a little more than a 12v mini useless pump.