Pool Vacuum Cleaner

You will hardly surprise anyone with a pool in a country house today - this is almost a standard way of arranging a house territory. But any pools require careful and high-quality cleaning of the contaminated surface. No high-quality filter can protect the surface of an artificial reservoir from the formation of plaque, and an unpleasant film is formed on the water surface, consisting of elements of dirt, a layer of dust and fallen leaves. The manual cleaning option does not give the desired result, but the vacuum unit perfectly copes with the task. In this article we will understand what a vacuum cleaner is for cleaning the pool and how to use it.

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What is the purpose of cleaning the pool and how to get rid of germs?

The pool must always be kept in a clean state, so active users try as often as possible to replace the used water with clean water and tear off the walls of the bowl.

There are several ways to resolve this issue:

• You can act manually. In this case, the renewed water enters through specialized filtering devices. With this method, the used aqueous liquid does not have time to deteriorate, and also pathogens do not have time to multiply in it. But in this case it is necessary to use a very large amount of water.
• A pump can be used for distillation of water using filters, which simplifies the cleaning process and makes it automatic. This technology helps to clean only the water surface from microscopic pathogens.
• Chemical solvents are used, which contribute to the purification of water from microorganisms and all kinds of bacteria, but they do not clean the surface of the pool.
• A special device in the form of a net can remove fallen leaves and all kinds of paper, but plaque and sediment cannot be cleaned from the surface with this tool.
• There are special vacuum cleaners for cleaning the pool, which help to cope with the task very simply.

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Preventive measures

The water used in the pool heats up very quickly, which serves as a pathogenic environment for pathogenic microbes. Adhering to some recommendations, you can safely get rid of them:

• It is necessary to constantly close the pool area after bathing - thus, nothing extraneous will get into it.
• Water procedures in the pool should be carried out only after taking a shower.
• You can swim in the pool only in a special water suit.
• It is unacceptable to swim in slippers.
• Categorically you can not run your favorite pets into the pool.
• We periodically use chemicals to kill bacteria, algae and other pathogens.
• As necessary, you need to timely replace the water in the pool.
• Without fail we clean and wash the dry pool, while there is no water in it.
• We use a vacuum cleaner to clean the contaminated pool surface

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What is a pool vacuum cleaner?

The use of this equipment allows you to most efficiently solve the problem of pool pollution. A pool cleaner consists of the following elements:

• a pumping system capable of purifying and distilling water;
• built-in filtering system with one or more filters - helps to efficiently purify water;
• on a long hose device mounted on the pump unit, a convenient handle is placed;
• using a brush made of rubber material or with a bristly base, the bottom and walls of the pool are cleaned of accumulated pollution;
• mud water flow, passing through the hose sleeve, gets to the pumping device, where the filtering process takes place.

Important! For high-quality pool cleaning, it is necessary to replace the filters on time, otherwise the operation of this unit is absolutely useless.

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What is it convenient for?

A vacuum cleaner for the pool gives the following result:

• copes very well with the destruction of plaque on the walls of the structure;
• cleans sedimentary inclusions;
• eliminates yellowish or grayish spots, and also destroys the created mud film.

Important! Thanks to the timely cleaning of the pool surface using a special vacuum cleaner, the operational life of this equipment is significantly increased.

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Underwater vacuum cleaners

Underwater vacuum cleaners help clean the contaminated surface of pools without draining muddy water, as the process of filling with clean water is quite labor-intensive and lengthy. These vacuum cleaners function perfectly under a huge layer of water.

There are advantages to using an underwater vacuum cleaner to clean the pool:

• The use of cleaning a contaminated surface under a thick layer of water is much more efficient and productive than when draining and updating the water surface.
• An automatic vacuum cleaner unit very quickly and efficiently copes with plaque on the bottom.
• Without using the process of draining and filling the pool with fresh water, it is possible to extend the service life of not only the pressure unit, but also the filtration system. When cleaning a contaminated surface, an underwater vacuum unit sends mucus elements to a specialized container, while the process of cleaning one segment of a pool filled with water requires the repeated replacement of filter cartridges.

Important! The process of cleaning a contaminated surface with an underwater unit resembles cleaning a floor covering. No special additional skills are required for this procedure, since automatic underwater units perform the process of cleaning the contaminated pool according to the set program.

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How to choose a vacuum cleaner for cleaning the pool?

Today, there are many different models of such equipment.

Manual use of the vacuum cleaner

Manual vacuum cleaners for pool cleaning are the most affordable and easy to use when cleaning from plaque and dirt. They are equipped with:

• electric motor;
• lengthening metal bar;
• two different nozzles;
• corrugated hose;
• electric wire.

Important! The use of such a vacuum cleaner makes it impossible to clean the deep surfaces of the pool.

Semi-automatic Vacuum Cleaner

Semi-automatic units are equipped with the function of adjusting the strength of the water stream. The process of cleaning the walls and bottom of the pool is much better and at a faster rate than with manual vacuum cleaners.

A special membrane semi-automatic equipment clings to the surface of the pool. Having cleaned the surface of the bowl from plaque and precipitation in one area, the semiautomatic device moves to another contaminated place.

Robotic Vacuum Cleaners

Vacuum cleaner units operating without a directly involved person are called robotic vacuum cleaners. A running process can last about eight hours.The set program sets the duration and mode of the cleaning process, and when the work is completed, the robot itself instantly turns off.

Using remote control, a person can also control the function of cleaning a contaminated surface.

Important! Robotic vacuum cleaners are universal, as they are used for the cleaning process of any swimming pools with various materials of manufacture and various sizes.

Floating Vacuum Cleaner

After cleaning the walls and bottom of the artificial reservoir, the collected dirt elements enter the filtration system. At the end of the cleaning process, the filter must be cleaned and washed. When using a vacuum cleaner to clean the contaminated pool surface, the operational properties of the filter system are increased.

Useful Tips

When choosing a vacuum cleaner for cleaning the pool, you need to familiarize yourself with the characteristics of each type:

• When choosing a vacuum cleaner in manual mode, it is necessary to take into account the depth of the pool - the length of the handle of the selected model depends on it.
• There are models that are used only for a collapsible design, and there are types of units that are designed for all types of artificial reservoirs.
• The dimensions of the pool play a role in choosing the length of the electric wire.
• It is necessary to study the incoming equipment, since the presence of replaceable bags, various nozzles, brushes helps to better cope with the cleaning process.
• When choosing a robot vacuum cleaner, you must pay attention to the presence of a special fan device, since the lack of a fan does not allow the use of the robot on a vertical surface.
• When choosing a suitable model, it is important to consider the connection point of the hose device
• When choosing a vacuum cleaner for cleaning the pool, you need to pay attention to the material of manufacture of the brush. Expanded polystyrene is the most high-quality and durable.

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How to vacuum the pool?

During the process of cleaning the contaminated surface of the pool, it is necessary to free the area from swimming, as well as remove all foreign objects located at the bottom of the pool. Adhering to a certain procedure for cleaning the bottom and walls of the device for bathing, you can quickly and efficiently cope with the task.

How to use a vacuum cleaner to clean the pool - instructions:

1. Dip the hose sleeve into the water so that a huge air stream does not enter the filtration system through the pump unit. From such frequent differences, the pumping device fails. This process helps to remove air from the hose.
2. Having switched on the continuous mode of the filtering function, with the unhurried movements of the brush we collect the settled sediment elements. Due to the fact that the raised sedimentary layer partially passes through the filtration system, the remaining sedimentary elements again sink to the bottom of the pool, it is necessary to repeatedly repeat the cleaning process.
3. The filtration water purification system should operate for several more hours in non-stop operation.
4. After the cleaning procedure has been completed, rinse the filter several times.
5. At the end of the work, we turn off the hose device and return the vacuum cleaner to clean the pool in place.

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DIY pool cleaner

For pools located in suburban areas, it is impractical to buy an expensive vacuum cleaner. With proper ingenuity and patience, you can make a vacuum cleaner yourself to clean the surface of the pool.

Materials

For a home-made cleaning system, you need details that can be easily found in any building hypermarket:

• brush;
• corrugated hose;
• elastic bands for sealing;
• pipe made of polypropylene material.

Important! We will not manufacture the pump and filters, since it is better to buy good and high-quality models so that the process of the vacuum cleaner for cleaning the pool is as efficient as possible.

Vacuum cleaner brush

The functional ability of the brush is to clean plaque from the inside of the pool. That is why it is desirable that the material of the selected part be sufficiently rigid and durable. Depending on the level of contamination, sometimes you have to perform a daily cleaning process.

There are several methods for making a brush yourself:

• Every household vacuum cleaner kit has a brush that is rarely used. Such a part can be attached to the corrugated hose and used as intended.

Important! Duration of cleaning with such a brush can significantly increase, since it is too small.

• In this option you will have to make some efforts. You can choose a pipe made of polypropylene, often used for the process of distributing water in a living room. Having cut off 30 centimeters from this part, we make a small slotted recess. Next, we cut this polypropylene pipe into two parts, which, by soldering, are connected to the polypropylene tee. To the third opening of the tee we connect a part of the pipe made of polypropylene material. The result is an adapter connecting the manufactured part of the brush and the corrugated hose. Using polypropylene nozzles, we muffle the edges of the two parts of the used pipe and we have a ready brush for a vacuum cleaner to clean the pool.
• This type of brush has been upgraded by adding additional parts. Glue the gum from an ordinary product on the created brush to clean the windshield (you can also stick any bristle strip). This upgrade helps remove plaque from contaminated surfaces.

Important! In the manufacture of the brush, it is necessary to strive so that there are no nicks and pointed corners, since you can tear or scratch the surface of the pool. It is necessary to use proprietary adhesive tools, since when applying small voltages, the brush should not fall apart.

How to connect a homemade vacuum cleaner?

It is necessary to ensure the tightness of our home-made unit - for full and high-quality work. Therefore, a hose made of corrugated material, which is used on siphon devices under the sinks, is attached to the place where water is taken.

Two methods are used for joining:

• by means of a sewer adapter, which must be meticulously accurate in diameter so that the rubber can grip the corrugated hose very tightly;
• connect a part of the polypropylene pipe into the hole made in the plunger, after which put the plunger on the water intake device.

Important! For the vacuum handle, you can use a pipe made of polypropylene material, which is attached to the brush. The length of this handle can range from 1.5 meters to 2.5 meters. This home-made device allows you to complete the process of cleaning a contaminated surface no worse than professional vacuum cleaners for cleaning the pool.

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Now you not only have an idea of ​​what a professional vacuum cleaner for cleaning the pool is, but you can even make a very effective analogue with your own hands. Whichever option you choose, caring for the pool will definitely become easier and faster for you.