My pool is 32 ft long with the skimmer at one end and no other suction port. Will the Voyager be effective at the far end of the pool? Pump is 1.0 HP.
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I don't know why it wouldn't work but you will need some hose extension which is not easy to find outside of the voyager manufacturer. We have a 40 ft. pool & use a 2.0 pump & shut off our other 2 suction ports & it works fine.
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My skimmer is in the center so I can't say for sure but With a 1HP pump I suspect that it should.
815654
Very effective. I have a similar situation, an older pool, and the skimmer is exceptional. It works through the outflows, creates a suction vortex, the intake is not compromised at the skimmer in any way and 1 hp is plenty.
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Yes just make sure you order extra hoses. Smiling mine has only one suction at one end and it's been just beautiful!!!!!!
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I connect the swivel end of pool hose to the vacuum then connect the non-swivel end of the pool hose to the skimmer. It works good except it's not heavy enough to roll high up the pool sides without floating up.
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We've had no issues with it at all. Provided it is set up correctly, and the maximum speed/suction set, it will only shut off if the water flow is stopped or slowed dramatically. Our vacuum hose has a pressure relief where it connects in the skimmer, so if the flow rate is too high excess water is drawn directly into the skimmer, bypassing the vacuum. This might be why we haven't had any issues. It's also important to run the pump at a speed no higher than is needed to keep the vacuum head moving. Running it at a higher speed wastes electricity, doesn't improve vacuum performance, and may make the pump overly sensitive to small flow rate changes. We've had no issues with it at all. Provided it is set up correctly, and the maximum speed/suction set, it will only shut off if the water flow is stopped or slowed dramatically. Our vacuum hose has a pressure relief where it connects in the skimmer, so if the flow rate is too high excess water is drawn directly into the skimmer, bypassing the vacuum. This might be why we haven't had any issues. It's also important to run the pump at a speed no higher than is needed to keep the vacuum head moving. Running it at a higher speed wastes electricity, doesn't improve vacuum performance, and may... » Read More We've had no issues with it at all. Provided it is set up correctly, and the maximum speed/suction set, it will only shut off if the water flow is stopped or slowed dramatically. Our vacuum hose has a pressure relief where it connects in the skimmer, so if the flow rate is too high excess water is drawn directly into the skimmer, bypassing the vacuum. This might be why we haven't had any issues. It's also important to run the pump at a speed no higher than is needed to keep the vacuum head moving. Running it at a higher speed wastes electricity, doesn't improve vacuum performance, and may make the pump overly sensitive to small flow rate changes. « Show Less
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I use THE Wanda the Whale pool vacuum that hooks directly to the filters intake and it works great for my 24ft x52 in intex pool. I would recommend this pump to anyone. goodbye chlorine and paper filters
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It was specifically designed to work with a pool vac and the Skimmer skims the surface. Despite being listed as unsupported I have had success with my Barracuda G3. Although it took an adapter that i rigged up from supplies at local pool supply store. You could try shooting a message to the seller. They've been very responsive to any questions or problems. The best thing I did was to trim the trees around the pool which was providing my need for the SkimmerMotion.
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it will work with any outlet from the pump. I have a Polaris in the middle, main outlet in the deep, and the skimmer in the shallow. I just leave attached and then readjust when needed or when I reboot especially before the kids swim.
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I do not recommend this kit at all. I have a 1,500 GPH pump and it will not suck anything from the pool using the attachments. I can get suction using just the hose but as you can imagine that is a lot of work. Best to go with a different option in my opinion.
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I was going to up grade to a 2hp and the shop said no way! So I stayed with a 1hp pump. I have about the same size pool! Running a waterfall and skimmer 1.5" PVC wide open and does a perfect job. Did your old pump do the job? You would probably be ok, but remember more pressure gives the chance for ur canister to fail! Catch 22! Hope that helps.
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I can't give you a definitive answer, but I can say that my Aquabot Pool Rover Hybrid works great on my above ground pool whiich a deep end. My deep end is bowl shaped with a steep incline and my Rover has no problem climbing in and out of it. I believe the Rover should work quit well on an in-ground pool. However, my Rover does not climb up the side walls. The brochure says I could add the additional floaters that came with it to make it climb the walls, but I've never tried it. Good Luck!
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I have an Intex 18 x 10 oval pool and it works great. None of the adapters it came with worked with the pool, but I was able to use the adapter that came with the Intex Deluxe wall mount skimmer. However, the vacuum works best with 1500 gph pump and above. I'm now using 2500 sand and salt filter and works very good.
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I use this pump on my Intex pool and have been using the vacuum that came with the pool. It works really well because the filter system has such great suction. I would think most systems would work equally as well.
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I run mine 5 hrs/day off one of two skimmers (in ground). You have 3 things you adjust to get the best coverage, just like a barracuda. The length of hose (should just reach the farthest point), the amount of suction if you can, and the weight locations on the hose. Oh, and as Michael said, other inlet jets might be pushing it around. It'll never cover 100%, but you can manually move it around with a pole brush to get those small areas it misses.
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It will move the water, but the rate will probably drop off about 75-80% at the end of the 600' run. The problem is the diameter of the pipe rather than the power of the pump. You would get much better performance if you could run 1.5" PVC pipe for most of the distance.
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I am saying this based on my experience, I had control valve set more suction to baracuda than skimmer. Once I changed set up to be neutral for sharing suction power between baracuda and skimmer, it started behaving the way it should. I hope this resolve your problem
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I wish I could answer your question, but I am using my unit on a 1 3/4 hp pump for a 10,000 gallon in ground pool. The only issue I have is that the hose gets heavy wit the water and the cleaner does not make it all the way around my pool.
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Be sure the houseboat perfectly straight when you place it in the pool. All hoses will tangle occasionally but this will help keep it from tangling. I've had 3 with different pools and theybarebthe best vac you can buy. I just sold a Polaris that I hated!
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My pool is 6' in the deep end. It does ok. My previous Aquabot functioned better however I paid allot more money for it. It's repair costs were prohibitive. This device has fewer parts and should hold up better. This device has a (1) hour setting and (3) hour setting. It will take longer to clean your pool so once it shuts off, turn the switch off and on and it will repeat itself. Good luck!