Skimmer & Vacuum

by Karen
(Winter Park Florida)

I have a Standard Thru wall skimmer and would like to know how to use the vacuum - suction side cleaner type.


Hi Karen. The vacuum hose needs to fit into the opening at the bottom of the skimmer. I would normally remove the flapper and the skimmer basket. The hose can then go in through the front of the skimmer and down to the opening at the bottom. You probably have an adapter that will allow the hose to fit snugly into the opening, if not the suction should hold the hose in place.

Standard Hayward skimmers or Hayward type skimmers have vacuum adapter plates that are usually optional and sold separately at pool stores. With the adapter you should still remove the flapper, but leave the basket in the skimmer. The adapter plate fits over the basket and allows the hose to go straight through the skimmer opening and fit securely over the adapter fitting.