Thank you sir ,for making this video I been helping my ex-wife with her pool because she couldn't afford his services So I just wanted to thank you for helping us out sir
excellent video. I have owned a pool for over 20 years and have never really learned the correct way to vacuum up until today. Thanks Mark. much appreciated
Thank you for this information. I bought my pool last year and made every mistake imaginable. I wish there was a pool school I could have gone to when I bought it. Your help is invaluable.
Excellent video! I bought a new house with an in ground pool and whenever I try to vacuum, the pump loses prime (it makes a different sound and the glass gets empty). I worked around it by half opening the valve of the drain which is on the floor of the pool in the deep end, (which is on the same system as the skimmer - setting on filter and NOT waste) but I am obviously not getting optimal suction for vacuuming the pool. I never thought of filling the pipe with water before vacuuming. From now on I will do as you said and have 100% suction :) And yes I have subscribed!
Hi Mark, Thank you so much for this info. We live in the UK and because we do not have many home swimming pools there is little to no info on how to look after your pool, or any info on useful products. This Vacuum Plate is incredible, literally does not waste any water. We are just getting our outdoor suspended pool up and running, so your videos are going to be invaluable to us. Thank you 👍🏻
Hey Mark my name is Mark too and I’m a retired teacher who is now the store manager of a pool company. Enjoyed your video and since I’ve traveled with various technicians from the company they have confirmed everything you’ve said in this video. My head is about to explode from chemical information along with so much more. But I hope to master more and more of the information each week. Thanks for your post Mark
Great looking pool/water and good tips. To be picky on step 3 i like to feed hose through skimmer opening not out up over the edge of pool as it diminishes the hose prime.
@@TheRmilliard You can do it either way, however, if you have a vacuum plate that has a straight hook up, then going over the top is easier and you won’t lose prime. If you have a vacuum plate with a 90 degree hook up then going through the skimmer would be easier. Most importantly, you don’t want to kink the vacuum hose. Thanks for watching.
Just moved to a house with pool, definitely informative, I had a clorine system added, and automation to operate my valves. Turning the pump on and off and going to spa mode with heat is easier, but now there is little pull in my skimmer, I’m going to check water level. My filter is clean and DE pressure looks ok, I need to figure out which valve decreases pull from the bottom and move to the skimmer basket. I have one skimmer basket besides the one on the motor .
Nice video. Best part for me was learning how to prime the hose. I'd been using a different method that was time consuming and a bit of a hassle. Also that you can vacuum with the filter set to "waste," which is great after a lot of rainfall when you have to get the water level back below the top of the skimmers. Might as well vacuum while you're at it!
Just stumbled on this, noticed that logo and the name Hallmark Pool .... This is a long shot, but I have a very old pool (built in 1970) that has a concrete bottom and fiberglass walls, and on the steps is that same sea-horse logo next to a big H with P and C in the gaps inside the H.. Are you the same company that built my pool (northeast USA)
@@Paul-jp8zz No, it is a coincidence that the name is the same. HPC stood for Hallmark Pool Corporation, they built pools in the 60’s and 70’s but they are no longer in business. Thanks for watching.
Definitely trying this today I been having a hand vacuum for 3 years gave up on it and just tried it again this week it just doesn’t seem to be pulling anything looks like I’ve been doing it wrong all this time great video 👍
Hello, great video on how to vacuum an inground pool, thank you... I have a question for you. I need to scrap and repaint the wall above the pools water line, so I need to drain my pool to get a ladder in it and catch the paint chips. At the same time, I would like to get the paint chips out of my pool by using the "waste" valve to vacuum it. My question is can I hook up my vacuum hose to my skimmer to kill two birds with one stone. Vacuum via waste and drain the pool at the same time without damaging my skimmer.... Kind Regards, Russ
Hey Mark, I prime my hose. I just holding it to the main jet filling the hose up with water that way until the vacuum head floats to the top of the pool 123 no problem.
Thank you so much for making these videos! It is helpful to all of us from a blow up pool with a filter to an underground pool . BTW the pool is amazing beautiful job!!! 1 day I will be calling!!! Everyone stay happy healthy safe and blessed!!!
I recently built a vacuum port on my pool lines for my above ground pool which bypasses the skimmer and eliminates the need for a vacuum plate. At least on my pool, this has improved the suction of the vacuum immensely and makes vacuuming go much faster than before. It all goes out to waste now too which is so much better than filtering it.
My skimmer line under my diving board busted due to frozen pipes. Previous owners made a make shift line above ground and ran pvc down the length of the pool, and 90° down into where the basket normally would be. Not sure if I can hook vacuum line right to the end of that pvc or if there’s a way to make a makeshift filter to stop large debris from going to pump and clogging it up, or if there’s another recommendation allowing me to vacuum. Your comment made me think you have another solution.
Hi Mark, very informative video, it’s good when you learn something, it’s why we are here right, so thank you. Ok so the reason why I am here is because I made one of the mistakes highlighted in your video, and I didn’t use the skimmer plate… I just went right in with the end of the hose into the intake… my concern is now, as I was vacuuming quite a bit of debris which I followed up with backwashing, could I have done some damage to the filter or added debris to the sand that is now contaminating it. I’m probably overthinking but I would like to get confirmation from an expert. I will be using the skimmer plate in the future!
Thank you! Bought our house 4 years ago, so still somewhat new to pool maintenance. I have a sand filter and have always set to backwash. I didn't realize I could vacuum set to filter. Is one setting preferred over the other? Using backwash means I have to stop periodically for the water level to reset -- even though I keep the water hose running at max while I vacuum.
Never vacuum in the backwash position. Always vacuum in the filter position, unless the pool is extremely dirty or algae infested, then vacuum to waste. If you vacuum to waste you will have to add water to the pool. Thanks for watching.
That's unfortunate. There is very little space inside the Filter Laterals for debris, and if they don't get clogged, all the debris you just vacuumed up is sent right back to the pool upon setting the valve back to Filter.
Two questions. 1) What information do I need about the skimmer in order to purchase the correct vacuum plate? Is it just the inner diameter of the skimmer? Second, you mentioned there are 2 ways to set the system up for vacuuming. One is through the filter, and the other to waste. Can you provide any guidance as to when you would want to do one versus the other?
@@sutherlandws The skimmer lid should have a part number on the underside of the lid, this will tell us what model skimmer you have. If you email your contact info l can help, my email is on my RUclips channel. As far as vacuuming in filter or waste, l have a video on this topic that should help. Here is the link to this video. Thanks for watching. ruclips.net/video/dOlBihZ8rAk/видео.htmlsi=_uLs8z-MqJ6UW_pN
Turning off the pump to remove the vacuum plate/hose will allow basket debris to float and reenter the pool, especially if you are using skimmer socks. A better option, if you have it, is to shift the inlet from skimmer to the main drain. The reduced suction will allow you to remove the plate but the debris will remain in the basket.
@@HallmarkPoolSupplies Even if all of the debris stays in the skimmer port, it is nearly impossible to get the skimmer basket back in its slot without pushing that floating debris down into the plumbing and back to the pump.
@@cheryl3217 Yes, this will give you more suction and if the suction is too much you can open the drain a little to relieve the suction. Thanks for watching.
Make sure you put the stationary end of the vacuum hose on the vacuum plate, if you hook up the swivel end of the hose on the plate you will suck air. If you are hooking the hose up properly then you need to check the cuff on the hose, if the cuff is loose, cracked or the vacuum plate is cracked then you can also suck air. Thanks for watching.
Just purchased a hole with a 35k gallon inground pool. I've made 2 of the 5 mistakes when I vacuumed for the 1st time. I'm headed over to watch the unclogging of the skimmer video now 🤷♂️🤦♂️.
Old pro here ... when you encounter items likely to clog your skimmer (sticks/rocks/etc) try to use your leaf rake to collect them prior to vacuuming. Use a motion similar to a push broom .. a quick push will lift the debris a little off the bottom putting it into the perfect position to snag it with the rake. When you are down to dirt/sand/pebbles the clogging risk has passed. Vacuum without fear. With a little practice you will be using that leaf rake for everything but dirt. I'm talking about the leaf "nets" not the flat screen things that rarely work.
@@Deploracle Thank you, I understand what you are explaining and will do that from now on. I have a very large Cottonwood Tree 🌳 that loves to drop leaves. Again, thank you.
Love the video. Can you do a video on how to install a sheer descent waterfall blade. If the plumbing for the pool has been done once I buy the correct hose to connect to everything to waterblade is there any other adjustments that need to be made. This is for an inground pool. Thanks. Would appreciate any help you can offer. I already know how to build the brick fountain just want to make sure I'm not missing any steps on installing waterfall. Also not sure which way to turn water valve.
Most kits will have instructions for hook up. A sheer descent or any water feature will vary depending on size of pump, the plumbing size and the amount of flow needed for the water feature you have. You can also check out the manufacturer’s specs for that particular water feature. Hopefully this will help. Thanks for watching.
I do know maytronics who makes dolphin cleaners have cordless units. I like plug in because they have constant power and are more powerful. If you need help l do sell these cleaners. If you would like to email your contact info l will be glad to help. Thanks for watching.
In your sand getting into your pool video, you said you could tell if sand was getting into your pool by the return jets or if you backwash it and sand is in the backwash pipe. QUESTION: My question that has been bugging me is how would having sand in your backwash pipe tell you that you had sand getting into your pool from your filter. The video made it sound like if you have sand in your backwash pipe that is an indication you have a broken lateral. Please explain this so we will know because I have dand getting in my pool but I have no idea what that has to do with my backwash pipe. Please Explain Thnkx
When in filter or backwash the water goes through the lateral assembly. You should not have sand going into the pool or coming out of the backwash line. If you recently changed sand and you put to much sand in the filter and you backwash, sand can come out of the backwash line, eventually the sand will self level. If you have or have not changed sand and sand is going into the pool you may want to check your lateral assembly for damage. If the lateral assembly is damaged backwashing the filter will not put sand in the backwash line. If the backwash line itself is cracked or damaged underground, when you backwash sand and dirt can wash the ground out around the pipe. Thanks for watching.
I am not clear on the vacuum you just explained. My pool has a hose to hook up the hose, and the vacuum is the one that rolls (Hayward) pool cleaners. Then we have the skimmer with flat open face that water flows through the basket from the pool side. Often times, the Hayward pool cleaner will move for awhile and stopped and this leaves my pool full of dirty. Not much debris gets to the skimmer. How do I vacuum the pool in this arrangement? Thanks
@@stanleyonyia1803 Vacuuming a pool with a suction cleaner does not allow the skimmer to skim the pool at the same time the cleaner is working. If you use a robotic cleaner then you have use of the skimmer while the cleaner is working. If you manually vacuum a pool then you will vacuum from the skimmer or a vacuum line. I have a video that goes into more detail on how to vacuum a pool manually that should help. Here is the link to this video, thanks for watching. ruclips.net/video/wUokLi3KQ9U/видео.htmlsi=PCg8COczpQry9L1I
make sure you keep an eye on it, it will really restrict your flow when full and can crack a basket, or starve your pump. Depending on what you are vacuuming up in your pool, or on daily usage.
Strange... pools here in europe we have a vaccum port on the side of the pool wall... we dont go through the skimmer..... 🤷♂🤷♂😁😁 Kool video ... Thanks 🙂
What do you mean vacuum in filter or in waste. I have been cleaning my pool since my father passed away seven years ago. I’m not sure on some things that you say as far as what there called. I don’t know if I’m vacuuming my pool right and I don’t know what you’re talking about as far as in filter or in waste. Is there something that needs to be adjusted when vacuuming the pool. I might be doing it I just never heard those terms. So can you please explain that to me. I know I sound dumb but I’m learning. Thank you.
@@joer.martinez2398 Vacuuming in filter or waste are positions used if you have a sand or DE filter. Cartridge and some DE filters do not have multiport valves. I have a video on how to vacuum an in ground pool, hopefully this will help. Here is a link to the video. Thanks for watching. ruclips.net/video/wUokLi3KQ9U/видео.htmlsi=r0nk6iy4wONnqji1
Some pools have vacuum lines and do not use vacuum plates, be careful not to clog. If you use a vacuum plate you can vacuum out of the skimmer. If you shut down other suction lines you will have just as much suction vacuuming from the skimmer. Thanks for watching.
Some inground pool installers do not install a vac port in the pool wall. It seems to be getting done less and less, probably to cut costs and increase profits. My pool also has a vac port, and I use it often, but if we have a storm with wind, and I get a lot of debris in my pool, I’ll vacuum exactly like the video instruction to keep debris out of my vacuum line. I have a Polaris atlas, and it vacuums everything, and doesn’t know what will go through the vacuum line. This saves pool equipment. Best of luck to you.
Can I vacuum with my sand filter in the “bypass” position? I just opened my pool and my sand filter’s outer shell/egg cracked. It’s 2 weeks before a new filter can be installed and I still need to vacuum my pool and don’t want the debris sitting in it for the next two weeks.
Yes, you can vacuum to waste and bypass the filter but you will have to add water to the pool. When you are done vacuuming you can put the filter in the recirculate position. In recirculate you are not filtering the water but you can at least move the water in the pool until the new filter is installed. Thanks for watching.
@@gailcox3199 It depends on the type of vacuum plate that is being used. Using a vacuum plate that has a straight hook up, it is easier to go over the top. Using a vacuum plate that has an elbow hook up, it is easier to go through the front of the skimmer. Thanks for watching.
Make sure you prime the hose, also make sure you have the right end of the hose hooked up properly. Swivel end of the hose goes on the vacuum head and the stationary end goes on the vacuum plate. Thanks for watching.
When I try use the vacuum plate on top of the skimmer basket I can never get any suction. The only time the vacuum will work is if I just put the hose into the skimmer. Which I don’t want to do. Idk what’s the problem
@@LoPiccolo. If your vacuum hose is in good condition, make sure that you have the stationary end of the hose hooked up to the vacuum plate. Thanks for watching.
My aquabot is not working.. I just recently opened my pool, vacuumed it out. Today , I placed my pool cleaner in the pool, plugged it in and it does not cone on. ?? Any recommendations?
I just watched another vacuuming video that said to use your backwash mode to clear out debris but remove the filter grids first. Now your sayknv not to vacuum in the backwash serting. I dont have a waste setting on my filter. Why cabt i do this?
When vacuuming your pool you will be in the filter position for normal cleaning. Backwash your filter if needed when you are done. If your pool is extremely dirty or algae infested then you will vacuum in the waste position. When vacuuming in waste you will have to add water to the pool. If you do not have a waste position then you will have to vacuum in filter unless you have a drain position. Drain and waste are the same. If you have a drain position then you will also have to add water to the pool. Thanks for watching.
Dumb question. I have a kit I bought but there was no vacuum plate. In addition my skimmer has the handle to pull it out, so I don’t know if a plate would fit on it. What else can I do?
Most skimmer baskets have handles, if you get the right vacuum plate for your skimmer it will work. If you would like to email a picture of your skimmer l will be glad to help. Thanks for watching.
I have a colmans above groundpool. It didnt come with a skimmer. How do i backwash the filter . I have the hose but dont know where to hook it up. Anyone out there could help me
If you don’t have a skimmer then you will have an outlet on the side of the pool which is your suction outlet. Your hose will go from the suction outlet directly to the suction side of the pump. The hose on top of the pump goes to the multiport of the filter if you have a sand filter. The return outlet on the multiport has a hose that will go to the return on the pool (this is the pressure line). You should have instructions with your pool that will show how to hook up everything. You can also contact Coleman and talk to customer support for help. Thanks for watching.
So glad I watched this. Just bought a vacuum-we’ve only used a Shark and it just doesn’t cut it! Had no idea of several of these steps! So helpful!
I’ve never heard of a vacuum plate, I’ve been using a leaf catcher. I didn’t know about the difference ends of the hose, game changer!
Problem with me is I have to get my water line higher because otherwise it can suck air
Never heard of a vacuum plate. Glad to know now.
Thank you sir ,for making this video
I been helping my ex-wife with her pool because she couldn't afford his services
So I just wanted to thank you for helping us out sir
excellent video. I have owned a pool for over 20 years and have never really learned the correct way to vacuum up until today. Thanks Mark. much appreciated
Same here
The hand-over-hand method of filling the hose works great. You're a genius!
Thank you for this information. I bought my pool last year and made every mistake imaginable. I wish there was a pool school I could have gone to when I bought it. Your help is invaluable.
I appreciate that you are giving these informations. It’s really makes me motivated. Thank you so much.
Thanks Mark for the great video. I never knew what a vacuum plate was and now I can't wait to buy one.
Excellent video! I bought a new house with an in ground pool and whenever I try to vacuum, the pump loses prime (it makes a different sound and the glass gets empty). I worked around it by half opening the valve of the drain which is on the floor of the pool in the deep end, (which is on the same system as the skimmer - setting on filter and NOT waste) but I am obviously not getting optimal suction for vacuuming the pool. I never thought of filling the pipe with water before vacuuming. From now on I will do as you said and have 100% suction :) And yes I have subscribed!
Hi Mark, Thank you so much for this info. We live in the UK and because we do not have many home swimming pools there is little to no info on how to look after your pool, or any info on useful products. This Vacuum Plate is incredible, literally does not waste any water. We are just getting our outdoor suspended pool up and running, so your videos are going to be invaluable to us. Thank you 👍🏻
Wow, I have been doing it the wrong way and the hard way all these years. I learned something new and useful day.
Finally, the video I’ve been needing!!
Thanks Mark, This is great information for guys like me who are new to pool maintenance.
Hey Mark my name is Mark too and I’m a retired teacher who is now the store manager of a pool company. Enjoyed your video and since I’ve traveled with various technicians from the company they have confirmed everything you’ve said in this video. My head is about to explode from chemical information along with so much more. But I hope to master more and more of the information each week. Thanks for your post Mark
Love the hose tips. I didn’t realize the difference in the ends of the hose!
You sir are a legend for your videos.
Excellent video - One suggestion - back off on the main drain suction to direct more to the skimmer-
Pool looks amazing 🤩
Thanks!
Thank you very much and thanks for watching.
This guy is the best imo ; informative and intelligent
Great looking pool/water and good tips. To be picky on step 3 i like to feed hose through skimmer opening not out up over the edge of pool as it diminishes the hose prime.
@@TheRmilliard You can do it either way, however, if you have a vacuum plate that has a straight hook up, then going over the top is easier and you won’t lose prime. If you have a vacuum plate with a 90 degree hook up then going through the skimmer would be easier. Most importantly, you don’t want to kink the vacuum hose. Thanks for watching.
Just moved to a house with pool, definitely informative, I had a clorine system added, and automation to operate my valves. Turning the pump on and off and going to spa mode with heat is easier, but now there is little pull in my skimmer, I’m going to check water level. My filter is clean and DE pressure looks ok, I need to figure out which valve decreases pull from the bottom and move to the skimmer basket. I have one skimmer basket besides the one on the motor .
Nice video. Best part for me was learning how to prime the hose. I'd been using a different method that was time consuming and a bit of a hassle. Also that you can vacuum with the filter set to "waste," which is great after a lot of rainfall when you have to get the water level back below the top of the skimmers. Might as well vacuum while you're at it!
i wanna say thank you very much i learnt alot on this video and i want more from you about the pool
Also, clean basket and backwash when done.
This helped me so much and got the equipment up and running accordingly. I did it to the latter. Cnt believe my frustrations are gone
Thank you sir I just learned I needed a vacuum plate, just ordered the plate before ordering another rover!
Excellent Mark. Greetings from Sydney, Australia.
Just what a newbie pool owner needed to view 👍👍🇨🇦
Thank you. This is what RUclips is lol about. Very informative
Thanks to your video I vacuum my own pool and do it much better than hired pool services.
Tip 1 was news to me. Thank you!
What mic were you using? it worked REALLY WELL!
@@DarrenG A Rode wireless mic. Thanks for watching.
Just stumbled on this, noticed that logo and the name Hallmark Pool .... This is a long shot, but I have a very old pool (built in 1970) that has a concrete bottom and fiberglass walls, and on the steps is that same sea-horse logo next to a big H with P and C in the gaps inside the H.. Are you the same company that built my pool (northeast USA)
@@Paul-jp8zz No, it is a coincidence that the name is the same. HPC stood for Hallmark Pool Corporation, they built pools in the 60’s and 70’s but they are no longer in business. Thanks for watching.
Thank you !!! Very informative. Appreciate ❤
Definitely trying this today I been having a hand vacuum for 3 years gave up on it and just tried it again this week it just doesn’t seem to be pulling anything looks like I’ve been doing it wrong all this time great video 👍
thank you for the video, I was doing everything wrong
Great video, love what you’re doing.
OK, Ive had my ingroound pool 20 years and never heard of vacuum skimmer plate. Thank you.(just ordered one)
I had no idea what that disc was for. Wow. Was always worried about my skimmer.
Im in south carolina and i never seen or heard of the vacume plate.
Hello, great video on how to vacuum an inground pool, thank you... I have a question for you. I need to scrap and repaint the wall above the pools water line, so I need to drain my pool to get a ladder in it and catch the paint chips. At the same time, I would like to get the paint chips out of my pool by using the "waste" valve to vacuum it. My question is can I hook up my vacuum hose to my skimmer to kill two birds with one stone. Vacuum via waste and drain the pool at the same time without damaging my skimmer.... Kind Regards,
Russ
@@russellhebert3798 Yes, you can do this. Thanks for watching.
Hey Mark, I prime my hose. I just holding it to the main jet filling the hose up with water that way until the vacuum head floats to the top of the pool 123 no problem.
Thank you so much for making these videos! It is helpful to all of us from a blow up pool with a filter to an underground pool . BTW the pool is amazing beautiful job!!! 1 day I will be calling!!! Everyone stay happy healthy safe and blessed!!!
I like this type of vacuuming my pool. Thank you!
I never knew how to use the vacuum plate. Thanks!
This is very helpful ❤we are new pool owners ❤️
I recently built a vacuum port on my pool lines for my above ground pool which bypasses the skimmer and eliminates the need for a vacuum plate. At least on my pool, this has improved the suction of the vacuum immensely and makes vacuuming go much faster than before. It all goes out to waste now too which is so much better than filtering it.
My skimmer line under my diving board busted due to frozen pipes. Previous owners made a make shift line above ground and ran pvc down the length of the pool, and 90° down into where the basket normally would be. Not sure if I can hook vacuum line right to the end of that pvc or if there’s a way to make a makeshift filter to stop large debris from going to pump and clogging it up, or if there’s another recommendation allowing me to vacuum. Your comment made me think you have another solution.
Hi Mark, very informative video, it’s good when you learn something, it’s why we are here right, so thank you. Ok so the reason why I am here is because I made one of the mistakes highlighted in your video, and I didn’t use the skimmer plate… I just went right in with the end of the hose into the intake… my concern is now, as I was vacuuming quite a bit of debris which I followed up with backwashing, could I have done some damage to the filter or added debris to the sand that is now contaminating it. I’m probably overthinking but I would like to get confirmation from an expert. I will be using the skimmer plate in the future!
If you clean out your pump housing basket, backwash and rinse the filter you will be fine. Thanks for watching.
@@HallmarkPoolSupplies thank you 🙏🏼
@@HallmarkPoolSupplies another tip / step re maintaining a pool learnt. 🙏🏼
Thank you! Bought our house 4 years ago, so still somewhat new to pool maintenance.
I have a sand filter and have always set to backwash. I didn't realize I could vacuum set to filter.
Is one setting preferred over the other?
Using backwash means I have to stop periodically for the water level to reset -- even though I keep the water hose running at max while I vacuum.
Never vacuum in the backwash position. Always vacuum in the filter position, unless the pool is extremely dirty or algae infested, then vacuum to waste. If you vacuum to waste you will have to add water to the pool. Thanks for watching.
That's unfortunate. There is very little space inside the Filter Laterals for debris, and if they don't get clogged, all the debris you just vacuumed up is sent right back to the pool upon setting the valve back to Filter.
@@HallmarkPoolSupplies This should be pinned atop every pool-based comment section. Thank you
Two questions. 1) What information do I need about the skimmer in order to purchase the correct vacuum plate? Is it just the inner diameter of the skimmer? Second, you mentioned there are 2 ways to set the system up for vacuuming. One is through the filter, and the other to waste. Can you provide any guidance as to when you would want to do one versus the other?
@@sutherlandws The skimmer lid should have a part number on the underside of the lid, this will tell us what model skimmer you have. If you email your contact info l can help, my email is on my RUclips channel. As far as vacuuming in filter or waste, l have a video on this topic that should help. Here is the link to this video. Thanks for watching.
ruclips.net/video/dOlBihZ8rAk/видео.htmlsi=_uLs8z-MqJ6UW_pN
Very informative; thank you!
Thank you! I was stumped- u answered! Yay!
Turning off the pump to remove the vacuum plate/hose will allow basket debris to float and reenter the pool, especially if you are using skimmer socks. A better option, if you have it, is to shift the inlet from skimmer to the main drain. The reduced suction will allow you to remove the plate but the debris will remain in the basket.
Yes, however the skimmer has a weir door which will prevent debris from going back into the pool if the pump is turned off. Thanks for watching.
@@HallmarkPoolSupplies Even if all of the debris stays in the skimmer port, it is nearly impossible to get the skimmer basket back in its slot without pushing that floating debris down into the plumbing and back to the pump.
Wier gate bro that's wat thier for
@@njgrplr2007so clear the port before putting the basket back in (before turning pump on)?
another video suggested to close the drain next to skimmer line to the sand filter to create more suction. are we supposed to do that?
@@cheryl3217 Yes, this will give you more suction and if the suction is too much you can open the drain a little to relieve the suction. Thanks for watching.
Love your vid! Why do I get air in my pump when I use a vacuum plate every time but not when I plug directly into the skimmer?
Make sure you put the stationary end of the vacuum hose on the vacuum plate, if you hook up the swivel end of the hose on the plate you will suck air. If you are hooking the hose up properly then you need to check the cuff on the hose, if the cuff is loose, cracked or the vacuum plate is cracked then you can also suck air. Thanks for watching.
So helpful, thank you.
After vaccumed as filter and backwash and rinse so can I run moter immediately or wait some time
@@AfzalAnsariINDIA Yes, when you are done you can run the motor. Thanks for watching.
Thanks a lot for reply soon
Thanks Mark!😊
Just purchased a hole with a 35k gallon inground pool. I've made 2 of the 5 mistakes when I vacuumed for the 1st time. I'm headed over to watch the unclogging of the skimmer video now 🤷♂️🤦♂️.
Old pro here ... when you encounter items likely to clog your skimmer (sticks/rocks/etc) try to use your leaf rake to collect them prior to vacuuming. Use a motion similar to a push broom .. a quick push will lift the debris a little off the bottom putting it into the perfect position to snag it with the rake.
When you are down to dirt/sand/pebbles the clogging risk has passed. Vacuum without fear.
With a little practice you will be using that leaf rake for everything but dirt.
I'm talking about the leaf "nets" not the flat screen things that rarely work.
@@Deploracle Thank you, I understand what you are explaining and will do that from now on. I have a very large Cottonwood Tree 🌳 that loves to drop leaves.
Again, thank you.
I got a small vac handle and vac in the pool with a snorkel. Have a swim and clean at once.
Thank you very much for the advices and your time. Have a great day.
Love the video. Can you do a video on how to install a sheer descent waterfall blade. If the plumbing for the pool has been done once I buy the correct hose to connect to everything to waterblade is there any other adjustments that need to be made. This is for an inground pool. Thanks. Would appreciate any help you can offer. I already know how to build the brick fountain just want to make sure I'm not missing any steps on installing waterfall. Also not sure which way to turn water valve.
Most kits will have instructions for hook up. A sheer descent or any water feature will vary depending on size of pump, the plumbing size and the amount of flow needed for the water feature you have. You can also check out the manufacturer’s specs for that particular water feature. Hopefully this will help. Thanks for watching.
Nice package
I have a vac line spot separate from my skimmer. How avoid clogging my pipes with pine needles?
@@DudeMaybeSomeday For heavy debris, vacuum from the skimmer using a vacuum plate. Thanks for watching.
Vacuum plate!!! I have a leaf catch canister cool!!
Do you have any recommendations on the best cordless pool vacuum for algae?
I do know maytronics who makes dolphin cleaners have cordless units. I like plug in because they have constant power and are more powerful. If you need help l do sell these cleaners. If you would like to email your contact info l will be glad to help. Thanks for watching.
Terimakasih mark.Cukup membantu saya dalam membersihkan kolam renang.
In your sand getting into your pool video, you said you could tell if sand was getting into your pool by the return jets or if you backwash it and sand is in the backwash pipe.
QUESTION:
My question that has been bugging me is how would having sand in your backwash pipe tell you that you had sand getting into your pool from your filter. The video made it sound like if you have sand in your backwash pipe that is an indication you have a broken lateral. Please explain this so we will know because I have dand getting in my pool but I have no idea what that has to do with my backwash pipe. Please Explain
Thnkx
When in filter or backwash the water goes through the lateral assembly. You should not have sand going into the pool or coming out of the backwash line. If you recently changed sand and you put to much sand in the filter and you backwash, sand can come out of the backwash line, eventually the sand will self level. If you have or have not changed sand and sand is going into the pool you may want to check your lateral assembly for damage. If the lateral assembly is damaged backwashing the filter will not put sand in the backwash line. If the backwash line itself is cracked or damaged underground, when you backwash sand and dirt can wash the ground out around the pipe. Thanks for watching.
Well, I definitely was doing this wrong! Thanks for the helpful video!
I am not clear on the vacuum you just explained. My pool has a hose to hook up the hose, and the vacuum is the one that rolls (Hayward) pool cleaners.
Then we have the skimmer with flat open face that water flows through the basket from the pool side.
Often times, the Hayward pool cleaner will move for awhile and stopped and this leaves my pool full of dirty. Not much debris gets to the skimmer.
How do I vacuum the pool in this arrangement? Thanks
@@stanleyonyia1803 Vacuuming a pool with a suction cleaner does not allow the skimmer to skim the pool at the same time the cleaner is working. If you use a robotic cleaner then you have use of the skimmer while the cleaner is working. If you manually vacuum a pool then you will vacuum from the skimmer or a vacuum line. I have a video that goes into more detail on how to vacuum a pool manually that should help. Here is the link to this video, thanks for watching.
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@@HallmarkPoolSupplies Thanks a lot. I will try it and let you know the outcome.
I’m thinking of using a skimmer basket sock to catch more debris is that a better way?
Yes, filter savers work well. Thanks for watching.
make sure you keep an eye on it, it will really restrict your flow when full and can crack a basket, or starve your pump. Depending on what you are vacuuming up in your pool, or on daily usage.
Strange... pools here in europe we have a vaccum port on the side of the pool wall... we dont go through the skimmer..... 🤷♂🤷♂😁😁 Kool video ... Thanks 🙂
Many pools in the USA also have vacuum ports. Our pool was built in 1996 and it has a vacuum port.
Very helpful! Thanks Mark😊
What do you mean vacuum in filter or in waste. I have been cleaning my pool since my father passed away seven years ago. I’m not sure on some things that you say as far as what there called. I don’t know if I’m vacuuming my pool right and I don’t know what you’re talking about as far as in filter or in waste. Is there something that needs to be adjusted when vacuuming the pool. I might be doing it I just never heard those terms. So can you please explain that to me.
I know I sound dumb but I’m learning.
Thank you.
@@joer.martinez2398 Vacuuming in filter or waste are positions used if you have a sand or DE filter. Cartridge and some DE filters do not have multiport valves. I have a video on how to vacuum an in ground pool, hopefully this will help. Here is a link to the video. Thanks for watching.
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Thank Mark. This was very helpful.
Well explained thank you
... All the way frm South Africa. Thank u soooo much
Thanks much Marc. Good good stuff.
I have always connected my hose to the vacuum port on the wall of the pool, this seems to be a strong suction when fully opened ?
Some pools have vacuum lines and do not use vacuum plates, be careful not to clog. If you use a vacuum plate you can vacuum out of the skimmer. If you shut down other suction lines you will have just as much suction vacuuming from the skimmer. Thanks for watching.
Some inground pool installers do not install a vac port in the pool wall. It seems to be getting done less and less, probably to cut costs and increase profits. My pool also has a vac port, and I use it often, but if we have a storm with wind, and I get a lot of debris in my pool, I’ll vacuum exactly like the video instruction to keep debris out of my vacuum line. I have a Polaris atlas, and it vacuums everything, and doesn’t know what will go through the vacuum line. This saves pool equipment. Best of luck to you.
What about a leaf trap so you don’t have to worry about clogging the skimmer line?
That is what the basket is used for, thanks for watching.
thank you so much explaining clearly
Can I vacuum with my sand filter in the “bypass” position? I just opened my pool and my sand filter’s outer shell/egg cracked. It’s 2 weeks before a new filter can be installed and I still need to vacuum my pool and don’t want the debris sitting in it for the next two weeks.
Yes, you can vacuum to waste and bypass the filter but you will have to add water to the pool. When you are done vacuuming you can put the filter in the recirculate position. In recirculate you are not filtering the water but you can at least move the water in the pool until the new filter is installed. Thanks for watching.
@@HallmarkPoolSupplies okay, thank you so much!
Why did you go over the wall rather to enter into the side of the intake?
@@gailcox3199 It depends on the type of vacuum plate that is being used. Using a vacuum plate that has a straight hook up, it is easier to go over the top. Using a vacuum plate that has an elbow hook up, it is easier to go through the front of the skimmer. Thanks for watching.
Great video! Now I know the right way to thank you
I did same as you but i have no suction , what im i doing wrong - its above ground - puno is in while im doing the process in filter mode
Make sure you prime the hose, also make sure you have the right end of the hose hooked up properly. Swivel end of the hose goes on the vacuum head and the stationary end goes on the vacuum plate. Thanks for watching.
When I try use the vacuum plate on top of the skimmer basket I can never get any suction. The only time the vacuum will work is if I just put the hose into the skimmer. Which I don’t want to do. Idk what’s the problem
@@LoPiccolo. If your vacuum hose is in good condition, make sure that you have the stationary end of the hose hooked up to the vacuum plate. Thanks for watching.
I want to know what that hedge is in the background, lol. I need it!
Wax Myrtles, thanks for watching.
@@HallmarkPoolSupplies Thank you!
Excellent tips! Thank you!
My aquabot is not working.. I just recently opened my pool, vacuumed it out. Today , I placed my pool cleaner in the pool, plugged it in and it does not cone on. ?? Any recommendations?
Check your power supply. If you have power and can’t get the unit to run l would take your cleaner to the nearest Aquabot dealer. Thanks for watching.
I just watched another vacuuming video that said to use your backwash mode to clear out debris but remove the filter grids first. Now your sayknv not to vacuum in the backwash serting. I dont have a waste setting on my filter. Why cabt i do this?
When vacuuming your pool you will be in the filter position for normal cleaning. Backwash your filter if needed when you are done. If your pool is extremely dirty or algae infested then you will vacuum in the waste position. When vacuuming in waste you will have to add water to the pool. If you do not have a waste position then you will have to vacuum in filter unless you have a drain position. Drain and waste are the same. If you have a drain position then you will also have to add water to the pool. Thanks for watching.
Thanks! Video explains it all.
Great video
Where is the link you post?
@@luciennebeatricekouadube8145 All links are posted down below in the description of the video. Thanks for watching.
great advice! thank you sir!
Thanks
Dumb question. I have a kit I bought but there was no vacuum plate. In addition my skimmer has the handle to pull it out, so I don’t know if a plate would fit on it. What else can I do?
Most skimmer baskets have handles, if you get the right vacuum plate for your skimmer it will work. If you would like to email a picture of your skimmer l will be glad to help. Thanks for watching.
@@HallmarkPoolSupplies Yes! What is the email I can send the photo to?
My email is on my RUclips channel.
I have a colmans above groundpool. It didnt come with a skimmer. How do i backwash the filter . I have the hose but dont know where to hook it up. Anyone out there could help me
If you don’t have a skimmer then you will have an outlet on the side of the pool which is your suction outlet. Your hose will go from the suction outlet directly to the suction side of the pump. The hose on top of the pump goes to the multiport of the filter if you have a sand filter. The return outlet on the multiport has a hose that will go to the return on the pool (this is the pressure line). You should have instructions with your pool that will show how to hook up everything. You can also contact Coleman and talk to customer support for help. Thanks for watching.
My pool is green and i don't know what to do will you mind helping
Thank you