Adjusting the Suction of Your Pool Vac

[@JamesBuerkel]

Good video. Straight forward, simple explanation.

[@PoolSchooler]

So glad to hear that, thank you for watching and for commenting. Hope you will subscribe to my channel and share it with others.

[@CicidelSol]

Thank you soo much for the video. I am new to pool cleaning and wow this saved the day. 🙂

[@PoolSchooler]

I'm delighted to hear that. Thanks for watching and commenting. Also hope you'll subscribe to my channel and share it with all of your friends.

[@Alarmo05221]

Unfortunately, my pool equipment was the problem because the pool pump and heater were broken. After replacing the pump, this tutorial helped me adjust it

[@PoolSchooler]

Glad you got everything fixed.

[@williammartinez1823]

Great Video!! So is this vacuum something you take with you from client to client or is this the client's vacuum?

[@PoolSchooler]

@@williammartinez1823 it belongs to my client. It stays in the pool 24/7 and works when the filter pump runs.

[@eddiecastaneda8918]

Thank you for making it easy to understand, while still going into the finer details as well. Really appreciate it! 😃

[@PoolSchooler]

Glad it was helpful. Hope you’ll subscribe to and share my channel.

[@peterpeter8086]

Thank you for taking time out of your day. You are very helpful. Can you do a video on how to close an inground pool in the northeast.

[@PoolSchooler]

I get so many requests about closing down pools for the winter weather above ground or inground, unfortunately in the area of Arizona that I live in there is never a need to close pools down for the winter. So unfortunately I don’t have experience or knowledge on that subject. Sorry I can’t be of more help. but I hope you’ll continue to subscribe to my channel and share it with others and watch videos that can help you with your pool where you live

[@Bdavie69]

Great Video Thanks. I backwashed my pool last week and now the pump is noticeably noisier, higher pitch hum. Any ideas to look for?

[@PoolSchooler]

Typically when you hear that type of high pitched hum (whine) it may be that the bearings are going bad. It just may be coincidental that it happened after backwashing your filter.

[@roller9158]

That info really helps, thank you!

[@PoolSchooler]

You’re welcome, I’m glad it was helpful. Hope you will subscribe to my channel and share it with others.

[@roller9158]

@@PoolSchooler I have been a subscriber.

[@PoolSchooler]

@@roller9158 Wonderful. Thank you.

[@ryanporter4168]

Thanks so much for your videos! My Hayward vacuum is in great condition yet moving very slow, could there be too much suction slowing it down? If so, do I turn down the skimmer?

[@PoolSchooler]

You may possibly need new pads/shoes or new runners or even a new actuator and gears. That's lot to those pool vacs and it's why I'm not a fan. I'd suggest getting a Zodiac Barracuda G3 Pool Vacuum. Heres a link to a video I did on that vac, and why's it's my favorite: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nHekmqx6oZudiNE

[@ryanporter4168]

Thanks!

[@paulkraus4688]

I subscribed and i appreciate your teaching.. im a new pool owner too . I checked everything you talked about.. vacuum/akimmer ratio.. and filter and slimmer basket are clean... Yet my vacuum has trouble staying 'suction' down as it travels pool floor... It still appears there is not enough suction.. any suggestions for this? (There is no weight on vacuum hose but this problem was not here last summer when we got the house with pool) thanks again

[@PoolSchooler]

Suction issues can be caused by a few things. First make sure your filter media is clean. That can affect flow. Next make sure your pump basket is empty (yes I've had clients after a huge storm call me with suction problems and it's that. Lastly make sure your impeller is clear - that can affect suction as well. Watch this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXnJeZmdpaqYqtE Let me know if any of these help

[@paulkraus4688]

@@PoolSchooler ty very much!

[@PoolSchooler]

@@paulkraus4688 you’re welcome

[@TubeSteakTaco]

Watched this video trying to figure out why my vacuum has little to no suction. I removed the Jandy valve and found no cloggs. I tried fitting my house through the line with no luck. I finally decided to reassemble everything and switch my valve between my skimmer and vacuum over and over with success. Large piece of tan bark from the near by garden must have been blown into the pool by the recent wind and somehow sucked up through the vacuum. Lots of debris was stuck with the tan bark. I cleaned the basket from my pump and all back to normal. Hope this helps someone

[@PoolSchooler]

Thank you for sharing. I appreciate the insight.

[@bennicolebj]

My vacuum suction is too tight and I can’t vacuum. How do I adjust the vacuum flow?

[@PoolSchooler]

It really depends on how you’re system is set up. If you can email me a picture of the plumbing near your pool pump/filter I can assist you more accurately. My email address is [e-mail]

[@kingofqueens777]

I have two valves one is for the vacuum and one is for the skimmer on the PVC pipes so for me to get a better suction, do I shut off the valve for the skimmer side because I have a side port?

[@PoolSchooler]

@@kingofqueens777 i’m not sure I completely understand how you’re describing it. Is there any chance you could send me a picture of your set up and maybe even a video describing where each suction pipe goes to. My email address is [e-mail].

[@mohicanairways]

Thx man! Super helpful

[@PoolSchooler]

Glad it was helpful. Thank you for watching and commenting. Hope you'll subscribe to and share my channel.

[@wagnerj01]

I wish you worked on Long Island NY.....

[@aaron-t6k6h]

Hi, how you do a back wash with the push/pull valve, ? I have the same filter.

[@PoolSchooler]

This is a DE filter in this video. I did do a video on how to backwash a DE filter of this type. It’s the same type of backwash valve, push/pull so even though you have a sand filter, the valve operation is the same as a video in this link, except with the same filter, you just backwash it one cycle for about two minutes. Backwashing a DE filter kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJ20iWWuqaxqfKc

[@aaron-t6k6h]

@@PoolSchooler thank you very much for answering my question from phoenix az

[@PoolSchooler]

@@aaron-t6k6h You're welcome. Hope you’ll subscribe to and share my channel.

[@freel201]

My vacuum is good… but my skimmer has no suction… no vortex going into skimmers. I would certainly appreciate any feedback.

[@PoolSchooler]

@@freel201 the first thing I would suggest is looking at the valve that controls the suction to the skimmer and the vacuum. We should have about 2/3 of the suction dedicated to the vacuum. If you have it set like that, there’s a possibility that you might have a clogged in impeller in the pump. Here’s a video I did on that subject. Unclogging a Pump Impeller kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6nYeHl9ea91o6M

[@isodude2616]

Any tips on weaker suction on the vacuum due to the line gets a bit longer at the far end of a 22k gallon pool? Also, If I turn up suction, the vacuum has the tendency to suck in air on the surface as it climbs to the top of the wall and above water.

[@PoolSchooler]

It could be a couple things, first check your pump impeller to make sure there’s not debris clogging yet. It’s inside the pump behind the pump basket make sure when you check it there is no chance that your pump can turn on because that could incur your fingers. It’s also possible that you may have some vacuum hoses that have cracks in them and need to be replaced. You also said that when you increase the suction vacuum comes completely out of the pool. I would suggest not increasing it quite as much just do it a tick at a time on the suction adjustment valve at the suction side of your pool equipment until the vacuum moves better around the pool but also doesn’t climb completely up the walls of the pool

[@jamesjacobs5722]

Hey, pool guy, I have a zodiac G3 vacum, this is my first season with it. Did fine during the summer, but now will not move. I’ve replaced the diaphragm although I could not find a crack in the old one. Nothing, still no movement. Next I adjusted the flow regulator from the middle notch to the bottom notch for max suction. Still no movement. No vibration in the hose. I’m at a loss. Any suggestions?

[@PoolSchooler]

Just a guess. Have you checked your pump impeller to make sure it's not clogged and impeding the suction?

[@jamesjacobs5722]

I had not thought of checking the impeller, so I will check that. Thanks for the tip!

[@PoolSchooler]

@@jamesjacobs5722 let me know if that works

[@cardiotrader]

I have P3900 that stopped moving. I replaced the drive gear with a brand new one, and also cone shape water pressure adjustment. Clearly the water entering the cleaner and shoots from the back of the cleaner. I can hear the gears when the cleaner is out of the pool. The cleaner still not moving. any ideas? thanks

[@PoolSchooler]

I’m assuming P3900 is a Polaris and that’s a return side pool sweep. Unfortunately I don’t have much experience with those. I’m not a fan of the return side cleaners probably your best bet would be to take it in to a reputable pool supply company in your area and have them figure out what’s going on.

[@nathanbeaner928]

I’ve got the port on the side of the wall too, but mine are labeled skimmer and main drain…

[@PoolSchooler]

Interesting have you put your hand against that port to see if there is suction to it or if there is return flow to it? It’s possible that you might have a return side pool sweep instead of a vacuum equipped in your pool.

[@natethetoe386]

Just to the left of the valve (Skimmer and vac) there is a pipe that comes up out of the ground. It looks like it is capped off. What is that for?

[@PoolSchooler]

This particular pool is equipped with therapy jets that blow out on a step in the deeper end of the pool. There’s a separate booster pump that propels the water through and that pipe that you’re looking at that looks like it’s capped is to create the air bubbles, it creates a suction, and then the air bubbles Flow through that water going through the therapy jets, which creates more vibration

[@rafaelcolon2465]

My suction line is in the pool skimmer and every time I put my hose in the suction stops how can I fix that

[@PoolSchooler]

Somethings bleeding off your suction. Id have to see your skimmer and vac set up to better advise. Can you email me pice of the inside of your skimmer, your vac set up and the suction side valves at your pump. Send them to [e-mail]

[@azadseyidov1925]

Please give me advice my pool wacum didn’t work.how to fix it?

[@PoolSchooler]

It would depend on the type of vacuum you have if you would email me some pictures of the vacuum and describe briefly the situation. I could probably have a better chance of helping you. My email address is [e-mail].

[@crookzdr]

so i dont have that dedicated vac line with the valve.. my sand isnt that old about 2 years but my vac just barely move if at all im at a loss even took it to the pool shop and they couldnt see anything wrong with it

[@PoolSchooler]

You might want to check the suction on that hose and if it’s pretty low, you could possibly have a clogged impeller which is inside the pump behind the pump basket

[@elizabethdelgado8543]

When I vacuum my pool, all the debris goes to the spa! It recently started happening so I’m not sure what is causing it.

[@PoolSchooler]

Seems like you have your returns set for the spa so set your returns back for the pool. And also if you have any dirt or debris coming back through the returns when you vacuum your pool, whether it’s the spa or the pool returns typically that means your filter, Media is saturated or too dirty and can’t hold anymore dirt. I’m going to guess that you have a sand filter so I suggest you backwash the filter filter backwash and recharge it if it’s a cartridge filter clean the cartridges and inspect them because it’s possible if it’s a cartridge filter, you might have a torn cartridge, which is whydirt. Is getting through.

[@herotaliercio1887]

Everyone's good to in Texas is APB 460 with the Polaris 280. I personally think the garbage can get my way. You can get yourself a beautiful zodiac or an MX6 or an mx8 for more than less the cost

[@PoolSchooler]

@@herotaliercio1887 my favorite is the Barracuda G3.

[@melissawolfe7169]

I'm a new pool cleaner in Austin. I've had an issue I could really use some help with. We're in the middle of leaf drop. Which is no problem, I've got a power vac. My issue, I've got pools with tons of dirt and leaves. I vacuum the leaves and displace the dirt. I can't line vac the dirt because it won't pick up the leaves. Are there bags that will pick up both the leaves and dirt at the same time. I use a Power Vac, but the bags are Hammer Head. I can't get anyone at Power Vac to call me back. I've been trying to design my own but haven't been successful. Any ideas would really be appreciated. I just want to leave my clients with a beautiful looking pool. Thanks

[@PoolSchooler]

That’s a tricky situation, I have not heard of bags that the dirt can’t get through. I have seen people who create there their own self contained portable filter/vacuum system or they take a smaller single cartridge filter attached to a cart with a plug-in pump motor that also has a leaf catcher basket on it and they vacuum the pool. That way the leaves get caught in the leaf catcher basket and the filter filters out the dirt.

[@melissawolfe7169]

@Pool School Thank you so much for replying. I've called Hammer Head and Power Vac countless times, looking for solutions. Haven't heard back from either. So , I really appreciate it. I have a separate leaf catcher that I hook up while doing a line vac for dirt, but even those will only pick up the smaller leaves. Tonight, I'm going to try stitching in a filter from a window air conditioner unit into my power vac leaf bag. My problem is dirt displacement. I have 7 to 8 pools a day. It's not possible to vac and line vac in the same visit. I go back the next week and I'm looking at the same issue. Every time I put my vacuum in the pool, I see the dirt being pulled up and pushed back into the water. It's become so frustrating. Maybe one of my experiments will work, and I can patent the bag. No more line vac hose hassle

[@PoolSchooler]

@@melissawolfe7169 Check out this video I did that will show you the unit I'm talking about.. Skip to 3:13 and watch from there. kzbin.info/www/bejne/e2Wll2WjeNx4bMk

[@melissawolfe7169]

@Pool School that is super cool. Sadly, something like that would never fit on my truck. I've got a new idea, though. I bought a cloth filter used in fish tanks. I'm going to sew that into my hammerhead leaf bag that I use on my power vac. What the gentleman in the video is using would definitely get the job done, but lifting that to 7 pools a day might just kill me. Your videos have been so helpful. I really appreciate your replies. If you think of any other bag ideas...I'll be sewing

[@PoolSchooler]

@@melissawolfe7169 sounds good. Hope your idea works out well.

[@anthonygates7041]

Thank you, much

[@PoolSchooler]

You're welcome!

[@FredOsei-p2p]

How do we install two pumps for pool

[@PoolSchooler]

Unfortunately, that’s a pretty involved question to answer in the comment section. It depends on what you want the pumps to accomplish. I’ve never heard of two pumps on the same line but if you have separate suction lines and return lines to different parts of your pool or for different functions of your pool you could use multiple pumps. That’s about the best I can do with the little information I have about what you’re wanting to use them for.

[@FredOsei-p2p]

@@PoolSchooler can I please get a video of that

[@PoolSchooler]

@@FredOsei-p2p unfortunately, I have no videos on how to install multiple pumps. My channel is really not for people who want to do major plumbing additions to their pools. It’s more for the typical do it yourself Poole owner, who wants to save some money, taking care of general things themselves something like you’re wanting. Is Best done by a professional. Sorry, I cannot be of any more help.

[@alo300wsmsako7]

What if that does not work you don't get suction for the pool vacuum

[@PoolSchooler]

There could be a few reasons you still don't get suction. The first two have to do with the pump. You could have a full pump basket and/or a clogged pump impeller. This video will show you what I mean: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXnJeZmdpaqYqtEsi=8_nmvHVTRpBHTOtu Another reason could be your filter needs to be cleaned or backwashed. Lastly, closed return valves could affect suction and could be dangerous if the pressure builds up. Check these things and see if any of them help. ALSO make sure it's lack of suction and there's not something stuck in the vac or vac line that's causing the vac to not work. My guess is that it's a clogged pump impeller.

[@johnnybravo508]

I need help I used the waste setting when I put back to filter there is no suction at skimmer pressure is at 0

[@PoolSchooler]

Hmmmm i’m suspecting that the selector valve on your filter is stuck. You might need to either lubricate it or replace it.

[@johnnybravo508]

@Pool School I found the problem the hayward super 2 lid was cracked. Thank for your time

[@PoolSchooler]

@@johnnybravo508 glad you were able to figure that out. You got this

[@LissetteDiazOrtiz]

That area it's too dirty around on the tubes and valves.

[@joe25ification]

don't dye your hair

[@PoolSchooler]

I don't. Never have.