No suction with swimming pool vacuum?

Question

I have been trying to clean the pool forever now and really need some help. I have a 15 X 30 above ground. The water ph is perfect since I have brought it to the pool store and they said it was fine. We have not been able to actually vacuum it though so there is all sorts of "stuff" and leaves in it. I hook up the manual vacuum this way. I put the end opposite the vacuum handle into the output so that it fills with water. Then, I take that same end and put it over the "thing" with the basket. I begin to get going and nothing, no suction. Also, the "thing" over the basket keeps coming off since I have no suction. I have done this probably 25 or so times and want to cry.....

I have hose filled with water and I have tried it with and without the basket and never get a good seal or a seal that stays.

Thank you so much!

Answer 1

First of all make sure that you have the hose put on the right way. The end with the "swival collar" needs to go onto the brush head. and the other will end into the skimmer. On your skimmer plate, you should be able to unscew the piece  where you place the hose. Attach the hose to that. Then in the skimmer remove your little collection basket and s***w the end of the piece that you removed from the skimmer plate ( you won't use the plate at all at this point)into that hole. (I hope this makes sense, easier if I posted a pic). Then make sure your hose is filled with water, place the pump setting on waste. Then turn on the pump/filter. You should get an awesome suction. This is how I have to do my 27' x52'' as I had the same issue and was t'd off,LOL

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Answer 2

someone has to show you how to fill the entire suction hose with water  and then hook it up so you can get it to work.

it can be frustrating some times.