Mud in pool- no vacuum setup on pump

[sigep739]

Hi All:

my dog dog in his infinite wisdom got a bunch of mud in the pool. It looks like poo. Mud settling on the bottom.

Unfortunately, we do not have plumbing to hook up a vacuum. I have read other posts and they all talk about a vacuum... probably because it is the best route.

Since I don’t have that option, are there other suggestions? I have brushed the mud/particles to the drain. Running the pump. My hope is that the bottom drain will pick it up along with the skimmer.

any other thoughts are appreciated!

 

[MinerJason]

You should be able to connect a vacuum hose to the inlet at the bottom of your skimmer. That's what I do.

 

[sigep739]

You should be able to connect a vacuum hose to the inlet at the bottom of your skimmer. That's what I do.

Thanks. I’m an idiot. I didn’t know that the inlet could be used. I didn’t even know there was an inlet under the skinner. Four years and never needed to use it and been caring for my pool myself. Guess I got lucky.

 

[BestJoeyEver]

Unfortunately, we do not have plumbing to hook up a vacuum.

How do you normally clean your pool??

 

[GOONiE]

Hook up a hose to the inlet in the skimmer and vacuum away.

Amazon also sells Battery powered handheld vacuums as well. Not sure how effective they are.

 

[Yev]

In addition to th einlet at the bottom of the skimmer, they make something called a vacuum plate. I prefer this method, as all of the debris gets collected in your skimmer basket, making it easier to clean after. Plus I like the idea of 2 baskets between the debris and the pump, as opposed to 1.

Depending on you rplumbiong, you might want to adjust your plumbing while vacuuming. For example, I have 2 skimmers and 1 floor main drain. WHen I vacuum, I want maximum suction, so I close the valve for the main drain, as well as the valve for the other skimmer. This creates a lot of suction in the vacuum.