This would be a follow-up to the basics of pool maintenance when it comes to hooking up a vacuum. So whether you’re working with a robot pool cleaner like the Beatbot AquaSense 2 Pro or a standard pool vacuum, getting your setup right ensures that you’ll get the best clean possible. In this guide, we’ll discuss how to hook up your vacuum cleaner for the pool and share tips for using manual and robotic pool cleaners.
Step 1: Selecting the Right Vacuum for Your Pool
Before connecting your vacuum, you’ll need to ensure that you have the right equipment for your type of pool. However, this comes with a lot of responsibility, and to reduce effort, we need things like a robot pool cleaner or Beatbot iSkim Ultra. Perfect for busy pool owners, these swimming pool robot cleaners are built to clean the floors and walls of your pool.
If you’re using a pool vacuum robot or a traditional vacuum powered by your pool’s filtration system, ensure it’s appropriate for the size and type of your pool. Manually operated setups typically offer skimmer vacuum heads and wall-climbing pool cleaners, but robotic pool vacuums are always gaining in popularity for their automation features.
Step Two: Connect the Pool Vacuum Hose
If you’re using manual pool vacuums, the next step is to attach the vacuum hose to your pool’s skimmer or suction port. So here’s how to do it right:
Water primes the hose: before you connect it, ensure it’s full of water. This removes all air pockets so the suction works appropriately. To do this, submerge the hose in the pool until no air bubbles are left, then attach it to the skimmer or suction port.
Connect the Hose: After creating the prime, connect the hose to the skimmer or the vacuum cleaner port. If you’re working with a robot pool cleaner, the hose isn’t needed, as the robot will be self-sustaining, punching through the pool’s filtration system.
Step 3: Install the pool filter
You may need to change your pool filter for the vacuum to work correctly. Many pool vacuums require setting the filter to “filter” mode so that debris flows through and gets picked up by the filter system. If your pool is equipped with a booster pump, it can provide extra suction power, increasing your vacuum’s efficiency.
Before you use the vacuum, ensure the filter system is clean and not clogged. This guarantees that the pool robotic pool cleaner or manual vacuum can work at its best.
Step 4 — Start the Vacuuming Process
Now that your vacuum is correctly connected, is it time to begin cleaning and using a pool cleaning robot? Just drop it into the pool and let it do its work. Robotic swimming pool cleaners like Beatbot AquaSense 2 move freely throughout the pool to clean walls, floors, and the waterline and require no assistance.
If using a manual pool vacuum:
Starting at one end of the pool, slowly cross the whole pool floor.
When you push the vacuum forward, do so slowly and methodically, making sure the head is always in contact with the surrounding surface. This ensures maximum debris pickup.
Don’t rush—going too fast can kick up debris and keep things from getting clean.
Step 5: Inspect and Clean the Skimmer and Filter
Once you’re done vacuuming, you must also clean the skimmer and the pool filter. Vacuuming disturbs a lot of debris, which can clog your filter or skimmer basket. It is also important that debris does not build up in these areas to ensure proper water flow.
Clear any internal filters and brushes following each use with robotic pool cleaners like the Hayward Beatbot iSkim Ultra.
Step 6: Regular Cleaning and Vacuuming
The most important part of maintaining a clean pool is regular vacuuming. If you have a robot pool, you can program it to clean your pool automatically at certain times, so you don’t have to do it yourself. If you’re manually vacuuming your pool, expect to do it weekly or more often if it gets a lot of use.
Bonus Tip: Does A Pool Robot Get Rid Of Algae?
If you have algae in your pool, you might be wondering whether a robot pool cleaner like the Maytronics pool cleaner or the Beatbot AquaSense 2 Pro will do the trick! Most robotic cleaners do well picking up small debris, but algae sometimes need to be treated further. If the algae still stubbornly persists, use a pool vacuum for algae together with a chemical treatment before vacuuming.
If the algae is particularly tenacious, you may need further measures, such as acid washing, to get your pool back to its cleanest.
Your pool may not be clean easily with the proper setup.
Properly hooking up your pool vacuum ensures effective and efficient cleaning. Whether you’re automating pool cleaning using a robot pool cleaner like the Beatbot AquaSense 2 or prefer a manual vacuum cleaner system, adequate adherence to the right steps is all it takes to keep your pool sparkling and ready to swim in.
If you are looking for a comfortable cleaning solution that requires little effort to maintain your pool, a swimming pool robot cleaner such as the Beatbot AquaSense 2 Pro is your best bet. Remember to clean your skimmer, pool filter, and vacuum for the most successful results.
