Bought an above ground automatic pool vacuum, suction too intense?

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babagirls1

I bought a Dirt Devil automatic pool vacuum, hooked it up my hose, and the suction is too intense so it won't move around. Am I doing something wrong? I paid $150 for it and haven't used it once.

Thinking about selling it & getting a robot cleaner instead, but I'm afraid the suction might still be an issue. Help!!
What valve? lol On the filter?

Answer
i own a pool company.how long has it been since you back washed you filter? sounds like the pressure in your tank is too high

Swimming pool regulator valves?

Patrick

I recently got a new automatic pool cleaner for my pool and it came with a few extras like a bunch of new hoses and a regulator valve that you connect to the the weir. What I'd like to know is whether these regulator valves actually do anything besides tell you how strong the suction is from your pool pump, and if so, what else do they do?

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Depending on the model you purchased, the extra equipment will have a different function. You should include all the relative information like make and model and double-check the instruct manuals.

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Which pool cleaner should I get?

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Jake S.

My pool is about 18 x 45 and I need an automatic pool cleaner, the inside is concrete and I am wondering which one is the best. There are just way to many to find out which one to get. Please help, thanks in advance.

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depends on wether you get mostly dirt or mostly leaves and large debris.

for dirt,suction type cleaners are the best:kreepy krauly is my favorite not many parts....some people like hayward navigator and sta rite pool shark

for leaves and large debris,a pressure type cleaner such as polaris or viper is good...they have bags which trap debris

Bought an above ground automatic pool vacuum, suction too intense?

babagirls1

I bought a Dirt Devil automatic pool vacuum, hooked it up my hose, and the suction is too intense so it won't move around. Am I doing something wrong? I paid $150 for it and haven't used it once.

Thinking about selling it & getting a robot cleaner instead, but I'm afraid the suction might still be an issue. Help!!
What valve? lol On the filter?

Answer
i own a pool company.how long has it been since you back washed you filter? sounds like the pressure in your tank is too high

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