Skimmer suction vac?

[RichTJ99]

Hi,

Can someone recommend a good pool vac to use with my skimmer? I have a pole & 40' 1.5 hose, just need something to clean with. I have a polaris 280 which runs around but I need something for trouble areas.

Thanks,
Rich

 

[woodyp]

Any standard vacuum head for an inground pool I'd think.

 

[Richard320]

I use one that looks like this that I bought at Lowes.

 

[RichTJ99]

I have two skimmers - do i need a 'blank' cover to close off one of the skimmers (I have two)?

 

[Richard320]

I have two skimmers - do i need a 'blank' cover to close off one of the skimmers (I have two)?

If they're teed with no individual valves, yes. It's much easier to pull water through the skimmer than through a lengthy hose. It doesn't have to be fancy. A rubber ball, a rock, whatever. Just be sure it won't break and/or get sucked down. You can develop a lot of suction!

 

[RichTJ99]

If they're teed with no individual valves, yes. It's much easier to pull water through the skimmer than through a lengthy hose. It doesn't have to be fancy. A rubber ball, a rock, whatever. Just be sure it won't break and/or get sucked down. You can develop a lot of suction!

So I think this is how my setup works (not entirely sure):
Pipes: http://i.imgur.com/KcOp28C.jpg

Skimmers: http://i.imgur.com/fo4OIg4.jpg

So if I turn the spa skimmer off, the deep skimmer off, then use a ball in the far skimmer, the skimmer that has the suction for the vacuum should work very well?

Do I need to worry about it vacuuming my skin off if I happen touch that area by accident?

 

[Richard320]

So I think this is how my setup works (not entirely sure):
Pipes: http://i.imgur.com/KcOp28C.jpg

Skimmers: http://i.imgur.com/fo4OIg4.jpg

So if I turn the spa skimmer off, the deep skimmer off, then use a ball in the far skimmer, the skimmer that has the suction for the vacuum should work very well?

Do I need to worry about it vacuuming my skin off if I happen touch that area by accident?

More likely is that the head will get stuck on the pool floor. If that happens, just crack the spa or main drain a little so you have enough suction to vacuum without getting stuck constantly.