How to connect a vacuum to an above ground pool. Intex, Bestway, or Coleman

Intex B port adapter For vacuum:
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Ace Hardware step down adapter:
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GAME 4558 soft side pool adapter (the one I found at Leslie’s):
www.getpoolpar...

[@bayballa85]

Thanks so much for making this video. I was searching online for how to vacuum my above ground intex pool without a skimmer and couldn't find anything. This was spot on what I was looking for.

[@lissettequinones9307]

THANK YOU ! You actually showed the adapter that works!!!! So many videos skip that step and it is what I've been looking for!!!! I'm off to ACE Hardware!!!!

[@destinymalloy6630]

We purchased a skimmer basket for our metal frame pool off of Amazon last year. It helps so much with the debris, and also catches the little gnats and ants that like to sink to the bottom of your pool. It hooks up/replaces debris guard. If you purchase one definitely get the pool skimmer socks that go with it. Great video!

[@jasonaustin8416]

Great video. Very helpful. I was also told at my local pool service store that when vacuuming I should have the filter dial turned to the "waist" setting??? This way the debris from the bottom of your pool will not be put directly into your filter. It will travel through the waist hose and out onto the ground. Of course this removes water from your pool and you may need to add some water back after vacuuming. I am a newbie so if anyone would like to chime in on this topic it would be appreciated. Thanks!

[@madisonemeigh9289]

It is better for your pool to use waste when vacuuming so it doesn’t go through your sand. It would make the sand last longer pretty much

[@theKRB93]

Thank you so much! My boyfriend and I were on the right track but needed some confirmation. We appreciate you taking the time to post this video!

[@amandahendricks3474]

Thank you so much for this! It was driving me crazy trying to figure out how to connect the darn vacuum. I couldn’t find a part like the one you linked! Much appreciated.

[@yarelisrivera8507]

Pop

[@robzie]

Thanks for putting this together. Just got the Wanda vacuum and realized it wouldn't connect to the B port. Ordered the part from Amazon and should arrive tomorrow. Fingers crossed, but appreciate the information!

[@skybox-101]

This is the easiest option I have found. Got my hose, head and adapters in. Now to try it out.

[@JohnSmith-ve3ro]

Thats a smart way to get the air out. Great video

[@pappyroxx1841]

Oh yeah! great video for collecting debris the skimmer net can't pick up. I'm diggin' it!!

[@hotdamn6309]

Did you know if you get your water going in a Circle all the trash will go to the middle of your pool Easy Clean Up just walk around the edge just keep walking till you get a good current going and then just stop and let the current stop and you can vacuum from the middle all the trash goes to the middle!!!!!!!!😁 WORKS EVERY TIME!!!!!!

[@stephaniesunshine6523]

My boyfriend made all the kids get in the water and he calls this the whirlpool effect 😂

[@charleneblack2792]

That's what I do. Then I put a garden hose on the pool, turn it on for about 5 seconds, unhook it from the house and it sucks up anything it touches. No need for a pool vacuum at all.

[@heathermcever7970]

Thank you

[@luiscuervoshow]

Gotta try this!

[@CursedNight6922]

@@stephaniesunshine6523😂

[@franciscogonzales40]

Super helpful bro. That water looks clean!

[@JulieBeiler]

I bought a step down adapter for a shop vac works perfectly

[@nitrojunkie2675]

The index pool vacuum works amazing for my index above ground pool. It has the same pump you upgraded to

[@banjerpicker5273]

I wish I could figure out how to use it

[@luiscuervoshow]

Great info Juan!

[@joseherrera1947]

Thank's for the great video very helpful. I have ordered parts. Stay safe

[@johnchappell7137]

HAHA! "For whatever reason". I'm thinking we are related! =)

[@ChronicBongitis420]

0:48 Who ever told you it was unconventional is wrong. I have an above ground pool and when I got it in the box with the pump was a vacuum a hose and a hose to pump adapter. It was one of the kind that could either be hooked to the pump or hooked to a garden hose and filter into a bag. I replaced it with a $40 nice one because the cheap one kept floating up off the bottom of the pool (no spring/weight).

[@lashelle_t]

Mine came with it too. It was a cheap piece of junk. The bag would fall off and debris right back into the pool. Terrible! Especially after working for 20 minutes or more in the heat 😅

[@evelynoclaret4689]

I liked it, very practical and useful.

[@Sparkett64]

Where is link to the blue adapter

[@JuanGarcia-gi6me]

It’s in the description.

[@skybox-101]

Oh my gosh! Thank you!

[@aerospot2]

Ours is plumbed opposite of yours, as in your inlets are our outlets, and visa versa. Our drain is connected to a skimmer, and I just connect the sweeper to that hose when I vacuum.

[@MaestroAlvarez]

Gracias don Juan por el consejo.

[@patrickduncan346]

I see that jet of water coming from your pump into the pool. We have the same exact set up. Looks like you upgraded the motor in your pump. My junky Coleman pump won't break the surface of the water even without a filter.

[@patrickduncan346]

I'm just jealous 🤣

[@tammygowin4109]

You hrar the video very well

[@vernaleanaloback4131]

This was VERY helpful! Thank you so much

[@TheReaper637]

So what setting should I put my pump on if I’m vacuuming sand out of my pool? 🙃 I’ve got like a whole layer of sand in my pool from constant people with sandy feet in and out and the wind kicking it up and blowing it into my pool.

[@ponyxpress3]

Waste.

[@livineeze]

Thank you so much my 12 x 24 best way I did upgrade to a 16 in sand filter I have no idea what the hell I'm doing and I've had three different people do all kinds of craziness with the hoses I am so frustrated right now because when I'm back washing I'm basically getting a very small stream of water I can't figure it out I have 2 inches of dead algae all over the bottom of the pool I've tried brushing it scooping it out etcetera I'm beside myself I need help

[@innabombeshko]

It’s too bad you didn’t show the rest of it. I’ve never vacuumed my pool and I don’t know what to begin with, but definitely wanted to see how you vacuum too, I have exactly the same pool and exactly the same filter. I think I just need the hose.

[@QNiNiVLOGS]

Right which setting bc the dirt keeps returning

[@skybox-101]

Exactly my problem!!!

[@salram2853]

Help please - I have the same set up, BUT, can’t unscrew the B port bit to the filter (??) inside the pool that pumps to the filter. I don’t want to put pressure on the liner but it won’t budge to undo and connect the vacuum. This video talks about loosening the wing nut (?) is there a trick to this? Hope someone can help with this step. Thanks.

[@jaybozz8084]

Did you cap off the other B port while vacuuming?

[@KaliforniaKurupted]

This is a good question. What do you do to the second B (intake) port, if anything?

[@gonzaloarroyo3579]

My pool is clear, but yours is crystal clear. What’s your secret??🤔

[@daphnemonier]

I’m confused because everyone else said they were having problems because they were connecting it like you and found out they were wrong it was suppose to be connected to a where the water blows out ?

[@Mr.REEP0]

How's the suction on that 16 inch..I have the 12 inch model and it's a struggle...not enough suction in my opinion...seriously thinking of upgrading

[@alexsosa1214]

Thank You

[@soldier4christsoldier4chri90]

I have the same filter set up but my filter doesn't have enough suction power to pick up anything

[@FrankAiken]

I’d like to recommend maybe telling whoever is doing dishes to knock it off while you are doing voice over….😊

[@GangChen-928]

Any one know, is it 1-1/4" & 1-1/2" Hose Coupling Connector Adapter show in the time of 2'9″ in this video.

[@tanyaperryjeunesse3605]

Why do you have 3 items? And how is your water pressure so high I wish mine was like that.

[@Zibi21]

How do you messure PH and CL in your pool. What device do you use.

[@destinyknight9659]

Did you have to cap off your other b hose/inlet? I found I wasn't getting enough pressure to my hose without plugging the other b inlet.

[@camphomesteadacres]

Turn the pump back on in filter mode or?

[@rigol8407]

God bless you man !!! Thanks 🙏😃

[@jaybonelly305]

SUPER HELPFUL THX ALOT

[@taj8307]

Thanks!

[@skybox-101]

How about a link to the plentair valve and hose vacuum and head?:)

[@Snicklefritz83]

so are you in regular vac on the pump or do you back wash?

[@jichangfan5481]

@Juan Garcia where did you get the blue adapter you screwed onto the water intake? Please was it available on line I’m in Australia..

[@KaliforniaKurupted]

Did you ever find it? It's easily found on amazon

[@rtrbrown]

Did you change your water inlet , to what I think is called an eyeball inlet? If so, how did you do it?

[@nicalcantara3191]

the part where you put the adapter to, what is that called? can it be changed aswell? thank you

[@rosemaryhelm1350]

Can we get a larger pump for an intex pool..ours doesn't do good at all

[@jefffrank8072]

Is the 16in pool pump you upgraded to a 3/4 hp?? And can you tell a difference in the amount of water it moves?

[@OtakuNW]

What vacuum is that

[@kickrback]

Where Did you get that blue adapter that you did not talk about that goes over and screws on? It’s the blue transition that you had but you don’t say where you get that.

[@KaliforniaKurupted]

It's in the description I believe he said. It's easily found on Amazon as well

[@richardsantine7318]

how many galloons your pool holds?

[@lstradamus]

My Coleman did not come with the mechanisms for the b and c port. Any ideas

[@ivTragedy]

Do you have the link to the vacuum and hose? That would be great!

[@saraholvera7435]

You can purchase on walmart.com

[@salvibittiesxo]

?

[@tneumans]

I can't hear what you are saying. Can you talk louder or into speaker. This looks very interesting.

[@beverlyhale7856]

I have this exact pool. Was you turning off the pump when vacuuming?

[@vncolowmotionz7926]

what is the pump ur return pressure iz awesome

[@korygrace]

Wondering this same thing

[@KaliforniaKurupted]

It looks like the intex SX2100

[@kevinarcher7701]

Where is the adapter that slides into the pool wall?

[@skybox-101]

Which symble on the pump means to waist?

[@markhutchinson8474]

What pump do you have

[@KaliforniaKurupted]

This looks like an intex SX2100 (which is what I have). I could be wrong tho

[@JustJacq85]

This might be a silly question but how to keep the pump from shooting the algae back into the pool? So I left my pool half full over the winter and I’ve installed an infection sand filter pump and upgraded the hoses to 1 1/2 inch but while vacuuming for the first time today I noticed the murky algae water was shooting back through the jet nozzle. Im so new at this but is there something I’m missing?

[@JuanGarcia-gi6me]

It’ll have to filter for a while with sanitizer before it comes clear. The filter doesn’t just allow green in and out clear. Good luck.

[@tavtelmedia]

@@JuanGarcia-gi6me as crazy as this sounds, I put a magic eraser in the intake basket and in the skimmer. it's not instant but it will cut your time in half. Not a problem for the pool or humans at this point at all. You will have to change it regularly and your filter as well if it's not a sand filter. OR There is also a product called GREEN TO BLUE. You can get at Walmart. OR Shock it. When it all drops to the bottom, vacuum it but run out out of the pool. Rinse and repeat if necessary. Fill up the rest of your pool with clean water and add a chlorine tab to the filter basket or somewhere in the line along with a few boxes of backing soda. Run your filter 24/7 for a few days. Should be good to go in a few days.

[@pregoJess]

Pantyhose!

[@skybox-101]

Do I attach the waist hose to where the A hose is a attached?

[@KaliforniaKurupted]

Drain port on ur filter

[@dolevincent3522]

what pump is that ?is it still working

[@therealvirgoqueen6553]

Is Leslie's located in Riverside

[@maribelortiz2696]

Finally a video that is useful!! What setting did you put your sand pump on?

[@saletanium9903]

For the vacuum it should work well with the normal filter setting

[@ponyxpress3]

Waste.

[@cindycibantos8634]

Hi there. I have a Bestway 12’ (39” deep) round pool installed and converted to a Intex 26643EG Sand Filter, 10". It says it’s a .25hp motor. And I also added a Hayward skimmer. I’d like to install a vacuum for it. The local pool company is not sure the motor is strong enough to install a manual vacuum using the skimmer. Can you help me out? Don’t want to spend the money on the hose/head/pole if it won’t work. And also avoid a $300 manual one if it will work.

[@rugmaster58]

Thanks for helping but holy crap I started going crazy over the narrator’s voice and the quick video of the old guy fidgeting with everything. Most important part is at the end. I couldn’t figure out how to get the water in the hose.

[@kennethmilam2894]

It's not unconventional for an above ground pool. Great video btw

[@skybox-101]

Do we attach the waist hose to the A port?

[@chickabooskyler1]

When vacuuming the pool do you leave the sand pump on filtration or what do you change it too?

[@lanageier7585]

I changed mine to backwash so the waste does not goes through the sand

[@JuanGarcia-gi6me]

I set mine to filter. If you set to backwash, you’re also dumping water, and vacuuming takes a while; you’d lose a lot of water setting to backwash and vacuum.

[@brianemerson2758]

Directions on my pump says to put it on backwash...

[@mickiihill5948]

Where did you buy the addapter

[@ronaldadkins382]

What size pump is that? My water doesn't go back into the pool nowhere near that strong

[@makenzierundle4578]

INTEX krystal clear Sand Filtwr. Roughly $250 off amazon

[@guillermomagallon5560]

What the name of the actual vacuum sir?

[@williamperez4910]

Sr. Juan me gustaria preguntarle algo acerca de un vacum que compre para la misma picina es la misma del video. como podria contactarlo

[@brianhamm7297]

i actually put the hoses on just the pool part backwords so the inlets are now the outlets and the outlet becomes the inlet i no its only one inlet now insted of two but if you want you can unscrew the vent cover so it can suck up more and theres a catch basket right before it goes to the pump so it catches everthing and when you want to vacuum you just stick the hose in the inlet and then you have super suction and free you dont have to buy nothing your way you can only get half suction because you have two inlets and your only using one to vacuum am i crazy for this should i not do this i have done this for years its works well and instead of a floater for clorine i put a chlorine puck in a sock and tie it to one of the 2 outlets and within 12 hours the puck has disintegrated and pool is full of chlorine i only have to do this every 3 days and vacuum one time a week spray my filter clean evertime after i vacuum and net every other day and i never have a green pool sorry for the long paragraph with no caps and puncuations

[@maureensmiley6722]

How do you keep your windows so clean on your pool?

[@heathermontgomery8362]

Where is the link

[@JuanGarcia-gi6me]

In the description.

[@katrinaingram1907]

What do you position do you put the multi port valve?

[@thomascenate7920]

BBBOOORRRING I fell asleep 6 times

[@samanthashepherd2576]

How did you get your pump to have that much force from the A connector into the pool

[@makenzierundle4578]

This is what I’m also curious of!!!

[@tammygowin4109]

Can't hear the video

[@LaurynGlasgow]

Open your ears

[@simpleelegantdecorations6638]

What setting does the vacune has to be at

[@JuanGarcia-gi6me]

The pump is set to your normal filter setting.

[@eparch78]

Will the debris shoot back in the pool?

[@jaredmfoote]

Why couldn't you just adapt the vacuum outside the "b" side? with a tee and a shutoff valve when not vacuuming?

[@JuanGarcia-gi6me]

I hear you. I suppose you could, I personally don’t like too many things hanging off of the pool though. I found that this isn’t too difficult and worked for me.

[@kcarmymomxs2551]

I thought the same thing

[@ysug16]

Third link is networking

[@ysug16]

Is not working

[@Fti193]

Will this work forHayward pumps

[@JuanGarcia-gi6me]

This should work the same.

[@avagates2039]

Your voice reminds me of Dick Cheney.

[@JuanGarcia-gi6me]

😂

[@Tayk1987]

Can't listen to the ums

[@Penguinshorts5]

Holy moly… soo much rambling.. I could have cut this down to under a min…

[@NicoleGizzy79]

CAN SOMEONE HELP ME PLEASE I ONLY HAVE BACKWASH,FILTER,RINSE,WINTER I FLOCKED MY POOL CAUSE IT WAS WHITE CLOUDY NOW I NEED TO VACCUM CAN I VACCUM TO BACKWASH CAUSE I DO HAVE THE LITTLE BASKET ON THE SIDE OF MY SAND PUMP AND OF COURSE HAVE THE BACKWASH OPEN WHEN VACCUMING. I KNOW I WOOL LOOSE ALOT OF WATER BUT MY CYA IS UP AND I NEED TO ADD FRESH WATER SO IT'S OK PLEASE ADVISE ASAP THANK YOU HAVE A GOD BLESSED DAY

[@jaypeterson8747]

Vacuum always on filter then backwash after vacuuming if your pressure is too high

[@JuanGarcia-gi6me]

Jay’s comment is right on.

[@alcm0126]

@@JuanGarcia-gi6me so you vacuum to filter even if you’re trying to vacuum out dead algae?? I thought you would want to waste that…

[@frederick6570]

Ya no

[@saxosax8074]

u can faster,, faster faster

[@michaelramczyk4721]

You really overcomplicated the Sh!t out of this....lol

[@JuanGarcia-gi6me]

It’s actually pretty easy. Some people like detailed explanations. Take care.

[@austinlocklin4155]

Um um um um um dude edit your vids

[@J2222H]

Uhm

[@heathermcever7970]

Thank you