Is your Intex pool an above-ground or in-ground? Any of these should be kept clean. The best way to get your pool clean is by using a vacuum.
Although it is much easier to clean a pool with a skimmer, your pool might not have a skimmer. And this is why we have developed this guide on vacuuming the Intex pool without a skimmer.
You can also use these steps in cleaning above-ground pools.
How to Vacuum Intex Pool Without Skimmer:
Items you will need
The first step – the following are the items required to vacuum an Intex pool with no skimmer.
A vacuum head – This is a head attached to any cleaning pole. Therefore, when buying a vacuum head, make sure it’s a perfect fit for your current pole.
Telescoping pole – these poles can be connected to hooks, nets, or skimmers. Therefore, make sure you have one in stock. Ensure that the telescopic pole you get can easily access the bottom of your pool.
Vacuum hoses – These are universal fit hoses, meaning they can fit any of your systems. Remember to make sure you get a long hose that can access every corner of your pool.
Vacuum plate or skim vac– this plate will allow you to use the skimmer basket not to get the strainer basket. Meaning you do not have to switch off your pool
Using a garden hose to vacuum a pool
One of the simplest ways to vacuum your pool is to hook up your garden hose to your system. It is a cheap, effective, and most convenient method of cleaning an above ground pool.
Steps to follow when using a garden hose to vacuum a small pool
- Hook up the telescopic pole to the head of the vacuum.
- Hold one loose end of the hose and hook it up to the telescopic pole.
- Now hold the other end of the hose and hook it up to the spigot.
- Using the right side of the vacuum, hook up the vacuum bag.
- Turn on the filtration system of your pool.
Place your vacuum inside the pool and turn on the flow of the water. Make sure the water entirely covers the vacuum.
Starting from one end of the pool, slowly and steadily move the vacuum all over the pool in repetitive movements, making sure to be keen on areas with a lot of dirt and debris.
Be careful to notice when the vacuum loses or reduces the suction power if this happens, pull it out of the water and empty the bag. If the suction does not resume, try turning off the water flow and turning it back on after a few minutes. Then you can put back the vacuum into water.
The final step is to turn on the filtration unit to remove any particle remaining in the pool.
Using the manual method of vacuuming a pool
There is one other method that you can use to clean your Intex pool manually utilizing a vacuum. This is how to go about it.
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How do you achieve this?
Hook up the telescopic pole to the head of the vacuum, then gently lower it right to the pool’s bottom.
Hold the loose end of the hose and hook it up to a jet. Please leave it to remove air from the garden hose.
If you see bubbles coming out of your vacuum’s head, it means that air is successfully getting out through the hose. When the bubbles stop coming, your vacuum is ready for use because there is no more air left.
Hooking up to the pool pump
The vac system functions by attaching it to the skimmer unit powered through the suction process’s circulation pump. Before hooking up one end of the garden hose to the vac unit, make sure the strainer basket is removed out of the pool.
After this, you can plug the hose of the vacuum into the inlet suction situated at the skimmer base.
Vacuuming the pool
All that is required is to move the vacuum through the pool in the forward and backward movement to clean the pool.
If you notice the vacuum losing is suction, repeat the steps mentioned above
You can get a robot cleaner if you don’t like the idea of using your hands.
After you complete vacuuming the pool
When you are done cleaning the swimming pool, detach the vacuum head away from the pole, before draining all the water still stuck inside the pole. Hook the brush to the pole and scrub off all debris, dirt, or anything else stuck on the pole.
Remove all debris and dirt from the strainer basket and give the pool filter a thorough backwash to get rid of all trash. Test the pool water pH to seed the chemical composition. Remember to clean any other tool you have used in the cleaning process.
After all, this is done, cover the pool. The best cover to use is a solar pool cover that keeps the pool water warm as it prevents debris from getting in the pool.
Conclusion
There are several different reasons why you need to have the best pool vacuum. They will help clean off debris from your pool, keep the right amount of chemical balance, and act as a filtration system. With all these features, you can easily vacuum clean your pool without a skimmer.
When you’re shopping for a pool vacuum, a little knowledge goes a long way toward helping you choose the best one for you and your pool. Arming yourself with a basic understanding of what they are, how they work, and any other accessory needed to complement it will give you the best results.
Resources:
- https://inthepools.com/how-to-vacuum-intex-pool-without-skimmer/
- https://upgradedhome.com/how-to-a-vacuum-intex-pool-without-skimmer/
- https://inthepooldaily.com/how-to-vacuum-intex-pool-without-skimmer/
- https://www.cleansefy.com/how-to-vacuum-intex-pool-without-skimmer/
