How to Vacuum an In-Ground Pool!
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- Опубликовано: 22 май 2024
- In this video, Mark demonstrates how to vacuum an in-ground swimming pool.
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Video Timestamps
00:00 - Intro
00:19 - Prepping the system
02:43 - Hooking up the vacuum
06:02 - After vacuuming
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I wish I had found your videos last year when I was completely clueless 😊 Your instructions and visuals are so through and clear - thank you so much!
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This is the video to watch. He shows how to connect both ends and why. Most of the other videos do not cover what he shows. Good stuff!
This guy is awesome. He explain s things clearly and gives reasons for why he is doing something. I've watched other channels where they just assume you know what they are talking about.
We've had our inground for 50 years, this year. We always put the end of our hose in front of the outflow to fill it up faster.
My pool company is refusing to service pools in my area any longer so I’m learning how to do it myself. Thank you for the video. It looks a lot easier to do than I was afraid of.
You're not alone. Same just happened to me.. (Pool service ditched me). Just found this channel today. So many videos and so much information.
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It’s worth the money just to hire someone to come and do the job . I’m not good with chemicals and don’t want to mess with them ! But the video is great thanks!
That hand over hand trick is so key. Thanks for all the tips!
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Great video! As a new pool owner it’s been a bit overwhelming with all the information that’s been given. This video really cleared up my confusion. Thank you!
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Very simple and well explained. I thought I knew how to vacuum my pool. However, your explanation taught me the very right way to do it. Thank you!
I’ve changed out my filter, my variable speed pump, super pump and in-line chlorination. Along with all that, I’ve reconfigured all my pad piping. Why? Pool people in my area are unreliable, period. I might need to go into the business! Thanks for info. You seem like a great pool company!
this is the best 👌 how to without a doubt. Straight to the point easy with no annoying unnecessary chater.
Best guy in the business. Wish your store was in my area. Keep making videos!
thanks Mark...very helpful video to. one who has had a pool for 10 yrs. and no local support to speak of.
Wow. This is great. Just bought a home with an inground and I’m lost. Lol. You literally answered all my “what if’s” as I was asking them in my head.. Great video. So clear and easy and quick. Subscribing now, and going to watch more. Thanks a bunch!
Thanks for your easy to understand information, I've been trying to find out when to close the skimmer lines (didn't even know what they were for!) and this really helped.
Thank you!!!! You were the FIRST of many to explain the valve placements for vacuuming, so that even today’s teenagers could understand!!!
Great tutorial…you addressed what many missed
Awesome video! Thank you
The best video I’ve watched so far.
I saw some that says Backwash-rinse - vacuum
But looks like vacuum part comes first and it makes more sense .
Excellent. I'm a long-time pool owner but have always struggled with vacuuming. This was very helpful.
Mark your videos are invaluable, thank you so much for taking the time to do them.
im a new home buyer and have my first pool. this video was extremely helpful and straight to the point.👍
Wow! Thank you for this video. it is very informative. I did not know about the hose having a swivel end and has to be connected to the vacuum head. I just learned that today. I just usually connect to either end. 😊
You are so great in explaining things and why you do it this or that way. I haven't got a skimmer plate yet but will search for one. What I do is first get all the leaves and or debris with the net to avoid clogging. Thanks for this video.
Good video. Nice and simple. I just called my pool supply store and ask them to set aside the plate you mentioned. I don't have that. So tomorrow I'll pick it up and Thursday I 'll get to work.
So helpful.
Thank you Mark! I currently got a job ar Leslies and I love it so much! I sit at home and watch your videos to help further educate myself, which by the way you're very very good at explaining! thank you again!
Thank you. Excellent explanation. Very helpful.
awesome quick and easy instruction. Thank you
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All his videos are great information with demonstrations
Very well explained 👏
Perfect timing! Thanks so much!
This is a fantastic video! And keeping the skimmer basket in is also a great idea that I never ever thought of!! Thanks so much!
Thanks Mark! How do you get the water out of be tube when finished?
@@cathylingard3885 That's not difficult. Either lift the rod in the air or lift the hose and let the water run outof it.
Thanks Mark .🙏🤝🏽My God bless you.
I have now watched 3 of you videos and all three were very helpful. You channel is the best pool channel that I have found and in the future I will look here first………..and most likely will not have to look further. Thank you.
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Nice video. Answered my questions. Thank you.
Thank you for your video. I have watched quite a few similar videos and still leaned one new thing.
I like your pool vacuum videos
Good no nonsense video. Thanks!
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Thanks, this video is easy to follow!
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Great video, thanks.
Perfect!. Thank You!
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Thank you sooooo much for breaking this down!. I vaccumed he other day and almost drained my pool with the video I watched. 😭
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I’m so glad I found your video, simple and easy to understand! Now I feel confident that I can do this myself 👍
Helpful
Thank you
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It helped...thank u
Thanks. Subscribing now
So many great tips and solid advice. Do you have any videos or tips/best practices on how to actually vacuum?
Thank you 🌹 🌹 🌹 🌹
Stick the end of the hose over the water outlet that will force water through and air out
5 star thank uuu!!
Great video. My automatic vacuum is not able to pick up dead algae on the bottom of the pool so I'm gonna have to use the manual vaccum to waste method just like in the video.
Very helpful for beginners.I kept loosing prime..but you explained & demonstrated the reason for getting the prime perfectly! I'm confident I'll get it now.
Question: My Sand Filter did come with Skimmer Drain & Main Drain!! What should I place filter on to vaccum?(waste or recirculate?)
When vacuuming regular debris, vacuum on filter (never on recirculate). If you have a lot of algae, vacuum on waste.
I'm a first time home (and inground pool) owner, and your videos have been extremely helpful!
Now I am an expert!
Thanks a lot. I have broken spa pump don’t know how to replace it.
Thanks for the video, very helpful! I have a Jacuzzi filter and am planning to vacuum due to algae. I was told to always set the filter to waste in these case but this doesn't seem to be an option on my dials. Do I just vacuum on filter or is there an alternative mode I can use? Thanks!
If you do not have a waste position then you should have drain. The drain position is the same as waste. Thanks for watching.
I have a Hayward Sand Filter. Does it matter which way I turn the handle to back wash and rinse? Clockwise or counter clockwise ? If the sumo handle has been turned both ways is the device wrecked? Thanks for you clear videos/
Turn the handle clockwise. Turning the handle in one direction wears better. You did not damage the valve turning it counter clockwise. Always turn off the pump before moving.
Thanks! Would you recommend vacuuming if you have a cartridge filter?
Yes, even with a cartridge filter you would still vacuum your pool.
Where can I get a vacuum plate for Hayward filter system? That seems like a great idea, especially for the first vacuuming of the season.
I do carry vacuum plates, if you email me your contact info l will be glad to help. Thanks for watching.
Hello Mark .That was a Great Video. Question : What size Diameter Hose are you using and would you suggest it for a 14k Gallon ganite inground pool (mine) with two skimmers and a Sand Filter system?
1 1/2", this is standard size for all pools. Thanks for watching.
@@HallmarkPoolSupplies Thanks Mark!
Hi Mark. I have an in-ground pool with a Hayward sand filter. I have a decent amount of leaves on my pool floor. If I vacuum the pool on the waste setting, can I remove the filter basket at the pump so all the leaves go through and right out the drain pipe or is the risk of clogging a line too great?
I would not remove either skimmer or pump basket in the risk of clogging the skimmer line or the pump.
@@HallmarkPoolSupplies Roger that. Thank you for taking the time to answer.
Hi, I just bought a home with an inground pool and to say it's complicated is an understatement. The house is in Spain so the setup is a little different but your video's are helping immensely so thanks 😊
A question if you have time.
The pool has 2 skimmers AND an in-pool connection for the vacuum which the hose connects directly to without any basket. Should I go directly to the waste pipe or continue through the filter to avoid the possibility of clogging ? Also as the pool water is green and full of algae I've been advised to empty the water and refill with clean water. Is there any maintenance I should do whilst empty as I'm sure it hasn't been emptied in over 20 year's. Thanks in advance ☺️
I would vacuum out of the skimmer using a vacuum plate, this way you will not have to deal with any potential clogs. You can drain and clean your pool if it is concrete. If your pool is vinyl then you do not want to empty, you would chemically treat.
@@HallmarkPoolSupplies Yeah it's a painted concrete pool with an underground filter room of about 20 year's old
How do you backwash the filter? Thank you. Does it matter that it is a DE filter? 😊
If your filter has a multi-port valve then you will backwash until sight glass is clear and then you will need to rinse afterwards. Once you are done you will have to add DE back to the filter through means of your skimmer. The amount needed will depend on the size of your filter, your filter label should tell you how much to add.
Wish you would have explained what to set the filter when vacuuming
For normal cleaning you vacuum in the filter position. Thanks for watching.
When performing a vacuum process do you leave the jets on or do you turn them off?
You would leave them on.
Is it better to vacuum from the shallow end skimmer or the deep end skimmer?
Does not matter you can vacuum from either skimmer. Thanks for watching.
I started to vacuum the pool I cleaned oneside sun came out and I couldn't see this year I had a hard time...I don't have a back wash option I also have a spa it's either turn off water fall or side jets can't do both as I was cleaning the water in the spa went from clear to dirty. I have it on skimmer. I have brand new filters I just put in where I cleaned all the dirt came back please any ideas
If you have a cartridge filter, keep your filters clean and make sure that you have your manifold set properly over your filters. Make sure there is no damage to the manifold as well. Thanks for watching.
We dont have a shut off for our skimmers or drain (or we cant find anything that looks like what you showed in video) This is an older system and a 20x40 pool. We tried all of the other steps with no suction. Any ideas?
A pool that size should have valves for your skimmers and a valve for your drain, if you don’t have individual valves for each line then you might have a 3 way valve or throttle plates in your skimmers if the drain or the skimmers are tied together. A throttle plate will allow you to open or close a drain or skimmer depending on how it is plumbed. You should be able close the drain and one skimmer so you will have enough suction to vacuum. Without seeing what you have it is hard to say, if you would like to checkout my patreon page I will be glad to help. Thanks for watching.
Is there a minimum or maximum RPM range for vacuuming vinyl liner?
Average range would be 2500 to 3000 RPM.
Should we shut down pump to avoid fingers getting trapped in the suction port while connecting the hose? And what about the equalizer hole? Should we leave it open?
When connecting your vacuum hose using a vacuum plate you can leave your system on. If you have enough suction you can leave your equalizer open if not than you can close.
@@HallmarkPoolSupplies wowowow, thanks for responding. You are awesome!
Do you close the 2 drains that go to the filter? Probably not, is my guess, but I am not certain. My pool has 5 valves, not 3, so it is confusing.
Does your system have 5 valves before the pump? Or are some of the valves on the return line? How many skimmers and drains do you have on your pool?
Nice video thanks but when I vacuum my pool I see some green stuff and dirt go back to the pool. What I do wrong? Please help
If this is happening then you may need to vacuum to waste, if you vacuum to waste then you will have to add water to the pool. Normal cleaning you would vacuum in the filter position. Vacuuming to waste is for pools that are really dirty or algae infested.
@@HallmarkPoolSupplies Thank you very much I will try tomorrow 😀
What do you do in the situation where you have both the skimmer and drain lines and not only are they not labeled but do not have valves attached to them to turn on and off?
You will only have 50% suction this way. If you want more or you want to regulate each line l would install a valve on both lines. Thanks for watching.
@@HallmarkPoolSupplies thought so. terrible install from the previous owners pool company after only a year. told them to pound sand why i fix the issue correctly. This is why there needs to be more regulation in this industry
My vac HOSE does not fit into the skimmer suction hole, it’s too small for the hose. should i use the vaccuum plate in this case ?
Yes, and make sure that you leave the skimmer basket in place. You don’t want to clog your skimmer line.
What should the pump setting be when I vacuum?
For normal vacuuming and cleaning you will use the filter position. Thanks for watching.
Should the knob be pointing at "filter" or "waste"?
For normal vacuuming and cleaning you will be in the filter position. Thanks for watching.
So when you are vacuum a pool where to you set the filter switch too?
Normally you vacuum in the filter position. If you want to bypass the filter because the pool is extremely dirty, you can vacuum in the waste position.
What if you just have one skimmer line and drain line can i still shut off the drain to vacuum?
Yes, if the suction is to strong you can open the drain just a little bit, but you should be fine. Thanks for watching.
Ok thanks again for all the help I really appreciate it
Do you put your filter in waste when vacuuming?
For normal cleaning you vacuum on filter, if a pool is really dirty or algae infested then you vacuum on waste. When you vacuum on waste you will have to add water to the pool.
Whst setting do you use on the pump itself
For normal cleaning you will vacuum in filter. If your pool is really dirty or algae infested then you would vacuum to waste. When vacuuming to waste you will have to add water to the pool.
Sounds silly, but can you vacuun on recycle or backwash or drain, and, what difference does it make?
For normal cleaning you would vacuum in filter, if your pool is really dirty or algae infested you would vacuum in waste (drain). When you vacuum in waste you have to add water to the pool because your water level will go down. Do not vacuum on recirculate, in this position you are bypassing the filter and the dirty water will go back to the pool.
What is happening when I’m vacuuming and I lose suction?!?! It’s so frustrating. Thanks!!
This problem could be several different things, you could have split in your vacuum hose, a crack on your vacuum plate or a clog in the vacuum hose or even the skimmer line. The system may need to be backwashed and if the pool is really dirty then you may need to vacuum on waste. If you would like to contact me I will be glad to help trouble shoot.
What if I have 2 skimmers on one valve? How do I turn one off?
The correct way would be having a valve on both skimmer lines so you can regulate. In your situation you would have to plug one skimmer so you can vacuum out of the other. When your done vacuuming you would remove the plug.
My hose has both ends stationary.. one doesn’t swivel . Is that ok ?
Yes, you can use that.
so the sand filter setting should be set on ' waste ' and not filter? The same result is debris ends up on the basket but if the water is really green the sand filter on ' waste ? "
For normal cleaning you would vacuum in the filter position, if a pool is really dirty or algae infested you would vacuum in the waste position. When vacuuming in waste you will have to add water to the pool. Thanks for watching.
How do you vacum the deep end
The same as the rest of the pool. Thanks for watching.
I just got a new Hayward 1.65 horsepower pump and I’m having trouble vacuuming my pool every time we hook up the vacuum we loose prime.
You need to make sure you are hooking up the vacuum hose correctly (end for end). Also make sure that the vacuum hose is in good condition (no holes or splits), make sure the hose is primed when hooking up to the skimmer. You also want to make sure your pump is fully primed before starting. These are just a few things to check, I don’t have enough information and there are several other things that could also be the problem. Hopefully this will help. Thanks for watching.
@@HallmarkPoolSupplies When you say hooking up the hose correctly what do you mean
There are two ends on your vacuum hose, the stationary end goes on the vacuum plate in the skimmer and the swivel end goes on the vacuum head. If you hook up backwards you will suck air, resulting in loss of suction.