One of the things that creates a wonderful backyard is a swimming pool. Pools and grills allow you to spend more time with your family and friends during the summer months. Pool care, including maintenance and sweeping, is probably the one thing most novices don’t think about. It is very common to find large amounts of leaves and debris floating in your pool. If you don’t have a vacuum cleaner to clean it, the task is almost impossible. It is worth mentioning that for a pool vacuum to work, you also need a pool vacuum hose.
This hose is not the same type that you might connect to your living room vacuum cleaner. This hose will be subject to chemicals and water pressure in addition to floating debris and debris; so you will need to be able to handle all of these things. Care should be taken when choosing the length of the pool vacuum hose. It is of utmost importance that the length of your hose allows for easy access through the longest distance of your pool.
The durability of your hose is another important consideration. You will be faced with more than one choice regarding the grade of pool vacuum hose. You will be more satisfied if you buy the best possible grade. Try to find a hose that can withstand high internal pressures as well as all the twists and turns it will be subjected to. If you choose an inferior quality hose, you will end up repairing your hose instead of having fun in the pool.
To ensure that your hose connects to your inlet and to the vacuum, you must purchase the appropriate adapters for the pool vacuum hose you have chosen. Another good investment would be to purchase a hose to connect to the pool vacuum hose. The hose will help shorten the time you spend vacuuming your pool by allowing the hose to rotate as you sweep.
To ensure your pool is safe and clean for everyone who will use it; Make sure you know the correct way to use your pool vacuum. For those new to pool maintenance, remember to fill your pool vacuum hose with your pool water before vacuuming. Your pool pump is made to push pool water, not air. Forgetting this step could burn out your pump and require you to replace it.
Before you begin the process of vacuuming your pool, use the skimmer to pick up the larger pieces of debris. This will not only shorten cleaning time, but also extend the life of your pool vacuum. Removing large pieces of debris will reduce the amount of repairs needed to remove potential damage.
The number of times you will need to vacuum your pool will depend on a couple of things. Usually, very windy weather and storms deposit the most trash and debris in the pools. Covering your pool when you are not using it will help keep your pool cleaner and allow you to spend more time enjoying your pool than connecting the pool vacuum hose to clean it.