How to Use a Pool Vacuum Hose

Keep the pool vacuumed and clean.

Cleaning a pool requires vacuuming the floor and sides of the pool to keep the water clean and free from debris, which can cause the chemical levels to change or clog the filter. Before you start to vacuum the pool, you need to assemble the hose and vacuum head correctly. If the hose is not prepared correctly, it won't have enough suction to pick up all of the debris.

Things You'll Need

• Vacuum head
• Vacuum hose
• Extension pole
• Skimmer plate

Instructions

1. Connect the extension pole to the vacuum head in the center slot. Press the pins on the pole in and slip it into the connector.

2. Attach the vacuum hose to the connection the vacuum head. Press in the pins on the hose and slip it into the connection hole.

3. Connect the skimmer plate to the other end of the vacuum hose.

4. Place the vacuum head on the pool floor with the extension pole resting on the side of the pool. Drop the hose into the water while holding onto the end with the skimmer plate.

5. Place the end of the hose with the skimmer plate up to one of the water return jets in the pool. Allow the hose to fill with water completely. After the hose is filled with water, place your hand over the end and place the skimmer plate and the hose in the skimmer. The vacuum is ready to use. If the hose is filled with water, it will have proper suction. If it is not completely filed with water, air in the hose will impede suction.

6. Slowly guide the vacuum over the pool floor to vacuum up debris.

References

• PoolCenter.com: Pool information