I did a search and only found a couple of old posts, and those didn't have any suggestions. I just bought a house with an existing 10k gal pool. There's an existing pool robot (pressure side), but the wheels are sticky and it probably needs a solid tune-up, since it just spins in a circle and tangles the hose. I really don't want to mess with it. So, I got to thinking that maybe there's a manual pool sweep that uses the same venturi-style suction that a pressure side pool cleaner would use. I've seen the ones that use a garden hose, but I'd want to use the same pressure side connection that is already available to me inside the pool. Whatcha got?
Does it exist? Manual, pressure side cleaner
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VinnyinNJ
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- Jul 20, 2022
- 824
- Pool Size
- 13500
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Turbo Cell (T-CELL-5)
They still sell vacuum heads for pools, that's as manual as you can get!
Edit .. I just realized you said pressure side, not suction .... forget this post!
Edit .. I just realized you said pressure side, not suction .... forget this post!
Do you have a booster pump? Even without one, if there is a hose bib right after the pump, before the filter, a garden hose hooked there will then be able to be used with a Leaf Master. Of all the various "leaf eater" venturi type cleaners, the Jandy Leaf Master works best.
I don't have a booster pump, but I do have a diverter valve so I can split the flow between the jets and the pressure port (50/50) or go 100% to either one.
Must have had a Polaris 360/JetVac/Legend 2 at some point if there is a pressure port but no booster. If it is after the filter, it won't work as well as a hose bib right after the pump. A 1.5" MIP to 3/4" FIP adapter with a male hose thread adapter in that port might work. Hook it to a short garden hose (as short as you can use to get the most flow).