when I vacuum the pool, the dirt comes back in the pool! is this a fix for this?
617937
Cassandra, If you have a a filter with a Hayward Rotary style valve on the top of the filter, the spyder gasket probably needs to be replaced. An old, hardened or worn out gasket would allow water from one chamber (waste) to flow into another (return to pool). They are ~$10 and faily easy to replace.
617938
I'm not sure, it wouldn't hurt to try- it's a cheap and easy fix. My problem was that I couldn't prime the filter, like there was air getting in.
617939
two things that come to mind, you can buy a clarifier, usually in a 30 oz bottle I think. they are supposed to bind the small dirt particles together so the filter traps them more easily. If that doesn't work I've had to vacuum out to waste and add more clean water to the pool. good luck
617940
It helped me with stopping the DE (the filtering element from the filter) getting back in the pool. In your case it could be a problem with the filter also. The gasket in my valve was worn out and letting some of the water coming from the pump to bypass the filter and get straight back in the pool and some water from the dirty side of filter to get to the pool also. The new gasket fixed the problem. It was a challenge to take the old one off because it was glued to the valve.
617941
Could be the spoke rubber gasket is cut or swollen. This would basically send all dirt back into pool. Or the spring whichPresses down on the plastic piece that seals to the rubber spoke gasket is weak or broken.
1743475
Yes but you will have to drain the pool first. If you have carpet at the bottom of your pool this vacuum is the best. To get rid of the powder at the bottom of your pool though you need to fix the leak in your diatomaceous earth filtration canister, probably a gasket. And fire your pool boy, just because.
990328
Jim, mine is on the vacuum line to the pool sweep. It gets anything on the bottom including bugs. The skimmer gets anything floating on the surface. Charlie K. Anaheim Ca.
985447
Hmmm...I've actually never experienced that. Sorry I couldn't be of more help. But could it be the chemicals your using to clean the pool? Also, the ring should only be partly inflated...the sun will inflate the rest. Shrugging beats me. Let me know if you find out what is causing it. Maybe call the manufacturer and see if they've had other customers complain of this. Have a great day. Hanna
129073
Mine did the same thing the first time or two that I used it. I simply turned it off and restarted it each time. It's working great now though and cleaning the pool nicely.
1631411
Not well, if at all -- this is one of the deficits of this pool cleaner. And whatever debris it does pick up falls back into the pool when you pull the vacuum out of the water. This is a terrible design flaw! I read this in some Amazon reviews before I bought it last summer and I should have paid attention to them. I would not recommend the SharkVac and regret having spent the money on it.
1680786
The algae needs to be DEAD to sweep it up with any vacuum. So either shock the pool, or get an algaecide. This vac will sweep the dead stuff up just fine.
1811653
Mine has never done that. Sounds like you have a defective unit. I would contact the manufacturer if I was you. Normally they run for about a 1 hour cleaning cycle and shut off. I have a larger pool (18'x36' oval) and I usually have to run it through two cycles to completely clean the pool.
869941
Next time improvise a filter in front of it, like a cloth or some screen on it so it won't get dirt, and you just need to clean the filter you had place. :)
2169080
We took a level and set it all around on the ground where the pool was going. Any low spot we just filled with dirt. It wasn't perfect and the pool filled up fine. It's an inch off now that it's filled up but doesn't seem to affect the pool
416077
Did you check the input hose connection - at the bottom brush intake and where the dirt goes into the canister? Other than that, I'm not sure what could be happening. Hope this helps.
2044718
Sandra, no it doesn't and BTW , I would not recommend this product, the swivel joint on top of this vacuum attachment cracked after only 2-3 cleanings and the worst part, it is filled with sand and it spilled out all over the pool, I would recommend reading other reviews on this to see if others had the same issue .
656520
No, it's a vacuum. It works off the suction provided by your pool to suck up dirt and debris.
240060
Yes catching on the pool ladder is definitely a problem with most automatic vacuums and above ground pools. There are days I'm out there every 20 minutes to move it away from the ladder and then there are weeks I don't have any problems. Removing the ladder while running it is probably the only way to guarantee it won't get tangled up but that is not always feasible. My ladder can easily lift out so if I need to I can do that.
1484670
Your hose might be faulty, go to your local warehouse store and buy a pool vacuum hose...that's what I did (after 4 months though not 2 weeks) and it seems to work great!
838285
I think your question is a silly one! If you have a pool any vacuum will work! This will brush and suck up just like any vacuum. Maybe I don't understand the question!
923222
The water from the hose is redirected to exit through the catch net. The pressure of the moving water will move any dirt or other matter up and into the catch net. TO call it a vacuum is a misnomer, but that is basicly what it does. It will clean the bottom of the pool, and does it very well.