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How to Vacuum a Pool Using a Skimmer Cone: A Step-by-Step Guide
In this tutorial, The Great Escape team will guide you through the process of vacuuming your pool using a vac head, vacuum hose, telescopic pole, and a Hayward skimmer cone. Keeping your pool clean is easy when you follow these simple steps to ensure a thorough vacuuming process.
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Key Takeaways:
1. Assembling your vacuum system properly ensures effective cleaning and strong suction.
2. Priming your vacuum hose is essential to remove air and maintain suction throughout the process.
3. Using a Hayward skimmer cone makes the vacuuming process simple and efficient, keeping your pool clean and clear.
Step-by-Step Process:
1. Assemble the Vacuum System:
- Attach the telescopic pole to the vacuum handle by pushing the pole into the vac handle until the tabs pop into place.
- Connect the vacuum hose to the vacuum head by inserting the swivel end of the hose into the fitting on the vac head.
2. Install the Hayward Skimmer Cone:
- Turn off the pump and remove the skimmer lid and skimmer basket.
- Gently remove the weir door by flexing the tab inward, then insert the skimmer cone firmly into the skimmer hole.
3. Prime the Vac Hose:
- Submerge the vacuum system in the pool and turn on the pump.
- Hold the end of the vac hose in front of the return jet for 10 seconds to remove air from the hose and fill it with water.
4. Attach the Vac Hose to the Skimmer Cone:
- Keep the hose under water and push it through the skimmer, attaching it securely to the skimmer cone.
5. Vacuum the Pool:
- Slowly move the vacuum along the bottom of the pool using the telescopic pole. The suction created by the pump will collect dirt and debris from the pool floor into the skimmer basket and filter system.
6. Finish and Clean Up:
- After vacuuming, turn off the pump, remove the vacuum system from the pool, and clean out the skimmer basket, pump basket, and filter system.
