Awesome that you took the time to not only show off the vacuum but also answered everyone's questions in the comments. I just subbed & gave ya a 👍.....I don't even own a pool yet 🤷
Have you had an issue this year with it not moving? I bought mine last summer, worked great like yours!!! Broke it out to fill the pool again after completely emptying and scrubbing, filled to pool, added the salt, installed this vacuum two days later, and it will not move. I came across your UA-cam, while searching for a solution…By the way, I LOVE the video, and I have the exact same pool, vacuum and pump as you!
It appears that one gear is not moving. I have plenty of water pressure…I can’t figure this out and it is driving me CRAZY. It was still keeping the pool clear, with pollen resting on the bottom, until my son jumped in it, now it is cloudy and greenish. I’m going to take care of that with aluminum sulfate, but I need the vacuum to move, to clean it all off the bottom once I put that in the pool. The salt water level is still fine, although I am boosting it one the Chlorine Generator every other day… I’m lost…any advice would be greatly appreciated!!!
Thank you for the help figuring if it was suction or pressure. My attachment doesn't fit but I'll be heading to the store this week to find a price that'll work so I can screw it in
I had 3 of the older model. Thinking about getting this one. We called it frank because of the guy from shameless. He just couldn’t do anything right. Lol. Hope this one is better
Thanx for taking the ime👍 I've had this vacuum for a while now and fr the most part i love it, however no matter how i take it out of the pool straight,sideways,pump on or off i always end up with some gunk leaking back out into the pool🙄 Would appreciate suggestions
@@EverydayMan Do you pull the vacuum out while your pump is still on? I did this yesterday and it resulted in a huge mess (because of my lack of forethought) from the water shooting out of the top of the vacuum as I tried to pull it up with one hand and quickly reach the controls on my sand pump. I panicked and hung it back into the water and then turned the pump off and , again, quickly tried to pull it out before all of the ick it just vacuumed could come rushing back into the pool. Fail. Of course it didn't all come back out, just a poof or so. I used the hand skimmer to get what I could out and set the vacuum down to clean it out today. I'm wondering if there's some sort of big bag/netting with small enough openings as to not allow the vacuumed debris to pass that could be placed around the vacuum before turning the pump off and removing it. If you or anyone has any ideas please share!
Best way to avoid spillage is to keep the pump on and pull the robot to you. Flip it upside down in the water and lift it up slightly until it's belly is floating. Undo the latches and CAREFULLY lift the bottom plate from one side while reaching in and keeping the screen filter from detaching. Once you master it is not hard but it took a few times and big trash clouds.
@@kaylorRN this is awesome! Never thought of that.....i did try setting it upright on edge of pool and the detach the hose,needless to say i always got soaked and still had the big cloud of gunk because it was sideways🙄 guess it takes a village lol Thanx y'all
@@EverydayManYou shouldn't really pull the robot out of the water with the pump on, you're going to introduce air into the system. You could potentially damage it.
I just got one and waiting to the pool to fill with water again, I had to hire different people to level the ground and I so hope that this time they got it right, but taken the pool up and than down again it made it quit a bit dirty and I hope this will help to clean up the rest we can't get down with brushing it and fishing out the most bigger parts. so how do you clean now the pool cleaner once the pool is clean?
I love your video and narration but my vacuum doesn't move and floats to the top. I assume the Intex #26643EG sand filter pump needs to be on the filter mode? I tried that and recirculate but nothing happens. Thoughts?
Thanks for the video, have you had any issues with the screen filter that goes on the out nozzle getting clogged up? It has happened to me a couple of times and it just stops the vacuum dead in it’s tracks, I decided to take out the screen filter and try it out that way
@@EverydayMan jury’s still out for me. Theoretically it should be better with the wheels, brushes, and jet coming from the top but I’m not sure it’s picking up as much debris as the former one? Also I came out the other day to find the hose had kinked and stopped the filter system working which for me meant I lost about 4 degrees in temp which took a couple of days to get bk. Going to persist with it a little longer as we have had some storms here so has been particularly bad, but if not may go back to the old one.
Maybe I’ll use the old system for a quick clean up when it’s particular dirty and then run this one when it’s fairly clean. How long do you run yours for? I’ve been keeping mine in pretty most of the time when not using the pool to help stay on top of it and also find it’s great for getting the limes scale deposits out that come from the electrodes.
@@EverydayMan Cheers big guy, I have to run my pump 24/7 due to our UK climate else I end up loosing too much temp and have the vacuum going most of the time as stupidly (not out of choice more out of necessity) set up the pool under a tree and am a bit OCD so like to try and keep it as debris free as possible for when we use it. I’ve also got a solar cover that sits on top of the water which as good as is it for keeping in the heat, is just as good at collecting everything that comes off the trees 🙄 which then falls into the pool whenever I roll back the cover. So it’s a bit of a constant battle I have. There’s a short vid on my page with my set up of your interested to see the differences.
Also can you tell me what to use to get my water sparkling like yours please. I’ve tried shock, chlorine, clarifier. I do have algae on the bottom but I’ve been vacuuming it with a cheap vacuum I think I need a better one.
I understand the connection of the vacuum, but what do you do with the 2 inlets? Do you plug them both? Do you plug just one? Or do you just leave them open. I've tried all options and it won't move around my pool. It stays in one spot.
@@EverydayMan so the return that comes off the sand filter side? Sorry I just picked this up this morning and am going to attempt to get it going without my husband 🤣 we have the 12x24 with the 3 hose ports
Ours also has a movement problem. The wheels turn and it’s hooked to the inlet, but it only goes a few feet then stood snd sits there endlessly. Any ideas?
I just got one and I'm finding that it does not like to climb the walls of my 12x24 rectangle pool and stops moving after a while. The filter doesn't seem to be too filthy but I clean it out and it moves again. When it goes up a wall it just stops moving.. any advice!?
Hello, how long does it take to clean your pool? I am assuming you have a 12x24. I am hoping to not need to run the pump for 10+ hours a day just so that the robot can clean.
I guess its not that bad when I think about it since most likely will vacuum about once a week or two for the typical user that also has a decent skimmer and uses a cover.
Hi there! I just replaced my old pump with a more powerful Intex (2800 GPH) and that meant I could also buy one of these vacuums! I was so excited that I wouldn't need to manually clean my pool. However I'm having a problem! I set up the new pump, filter and vacuum. After a few minutes of running fine, the vaccum stopped working. So I took out the vacuum and I noticed some sand in the vacuum debri net gasket, along with a little bit of leaves and other small debri. I then backwashed my filter and noticed a lot of sand shoot out. My guess is this issue is what's causing a problem with function of the vacuum. But I can't figure out why the filter is shooting out the sand. This didn't happen with my old pump/ filter. Have you experienced this before? Any suggestions?
I backwashed and rinsed a few times but the sand kept coming out. When I opened the tank, level was way below minimum now. I decided the sand might be too fine so I replaced with sand media from pool store and now the pump/ filter are working perfect! Thank you again! How long does your vaccum normally run before stopping? Mine will only go about an hour and doesn't clean the whole pool.
Hi i have been using it for 2 years and still ok… i’m living in tropical country and everyday the sun shines very bright and hot (occasionally during cloudy or rainy days the sun does hide behind the clouds but once in the blue moon hehee)
I have the exact same set up and pool size as he does: the ladder has lasted four years already!!! We stopped using it last year after building a deck and installing a ladder from the deck into the pool, but still use it during the winter to hold up the liner, and I used it while cleaning the pool and preparing to open the pool this year, before I re-attached the deck ladder. I give it a 10 out of 10!
I have a 15x48 round pool and the vacuum does not climb the walk. It gets stuck and then backs away. Also it does not sweep the dirt. Any suggestions? Thanks
I just purchased an Intex ZX300 vacuum, the directions clearly state to not connect the vacuum through my salt generator, which is directly after my pump, and before the pool return, which is where the vacuum would connect. Why is it that i cannot connect the vacuum off the salt system?
@@EverydayMan I know, that is the problem. After the pump / sand filter is the salt water generator - then it returns to the pool. The directions say to disconnect the SWG while using the ZX3000. I can switch the hoses around to bypass the SWG, but then my pool is getting zero chlorine added to it. I am just wondering why I have to disconnect / bypass the SWG. I can't seem to find an answer from Intex or on any forms. Thanks for your videos btw!
I just bought one a few weeks ago, used one time and it was ok, just dropped into the pool this morning and it's not working??? How can I make it go again?
Did you notice any issues after a few hours of use such as slowing down or staying in one spot? I have to backwash my filter about every hour when I’m running my new inter vacuum or it stops moving.
Check the small screen filter on the out nozzle, if its dirty it will slow or completely stop it, I took mine out to see how it runs without it, but my pool is under a screen
Mine seems like it just sits there forever after moving a bit. I backwashed and rinsed still same issue. Does yours randomly stop for periods of time? Also how long do you usually let yours run?
If it gets sluggish, stops, or doesn't climb the walls it isn't getting enough water flow. The pool filter or robot filter may be full, water may be finding another path around a fitting or connection... or you may just have too weak of a pump for it to work well.
I think the way in witch it moves and with the brushes. It should be. And the fact that it will climb the sides. Only time will tell if it lasts though.
Hi hello. my pool seller does not recommend me to buy this for my 32 ft intex pool. He said that it is not so effective because have to vacuum manually also , after using this. Is it so?
@@EverydayMan, got it hooked up on Sunday and ran it for about 7 hours. Did a decent job. Did you have any issues with the vacuumed stuff staying in the debris tray? Once I lift it out most all of the stuff it sucked up falls out the hatch door when the water runs out of it dumping all the stuff it sucked up back into the pool.
I have a 15ft x 33in summer waves pool and I got this vacuum for it. I did have to purchase the outlet connector and do a couple of changes. But I tried my vacuum out today and it really doesn’t move that much. I had to move it a couple of times to get it to pick up more stuff but then it would go back to being stuck. I cleaned out both filters couple of times. I even had to get in and move it around a bit, but didn’t pick up much. Any suggestions?
@@daylinelisboa4983It states on the side of the box the recommended GPH(gallons per hour) pump that's required. It's between 1600 to 3400 GPH. You need a bigger pump.
Thinking about getting a vacuum for my Intex pool so i'm thinking about this one or his cheaper brother and i want also install a skimmer but i'm afraid that they could get stuck under it. Did you ever installed a intex skimmer on the pool or do you think i't not necessary and the robot is enough?
@@EverydayMan And it wasn't a problem to install such a huge thing in an Intex pool? Is it still stable? Because you really have to cut a big hole in it.
@@EverydayMan cool thanks for the reply, then maybe i should consider a skimmer like that or just do manual vacuuming. I'm just worried about the winter when i drain my pool and take it in, if i also have to remove the skimmer when i store the pool for the next summer.
What issues will i have if my pump is 1500gal per hour? The vacuum will not work at all? The vacuum will work properly but not climbing? Or vacuum will have no problem?
I buy one of this.. it doesn't work.. no run.. Nothing.. when i plug in the hose the tires got stock.... why it doesn't work in my pool ??. Can u help ..please.
The box says that it isn't suitable for Easy Set pools. I tried looking all over the internet, but I can't find any reason why it's not suitable. Does anybody know why?
@@EverydayMan Yeah, I stoped using the one it came with. I bought an upgraded pump from Intex, 2600 gph. I'm wondering if it has something to do with the way the walls are on an angle with the Easy Set pools. Probably prevents the vaccum from being able to climb the walls. The manual from Intex says that it isn't suitable for Easy Set pools that have an inflatable ring. I bought the vaccum online before I noticed what the side of the box says. I'm hoping I can still use it.
I have this vacuum, it is great but after 1 year the tiny drive belts that spin the brushes crack and fall apart. Intel will not sell you the belts instead they want to sell you the whole shell $100 + which is ridiculous. I know some people offer 3D printed schematics to replicate the custom designed Oem belt.
How much average hours do you leave it to work and how often? Is it every 5 days or every day? It seems like that zx300 is long working but job is done
Is it run by the jet nozzle (out pump nozzle)? So, I can run pump and in the same time skimmer is picking debris from top of the pool and zx300 from the bottom?
@@kyrastarr10 I haven’t tried connecting it again. I’ve been vacuuming manually. But when I get a chance I’m going to try it again. I know if I remove the little filter inside there’s no pressure, but the filter keeps the debris from coming back into the pool. I’ll try to work it and if I find a way I’ll let you know.
I had same issue,, I'll tell you what worked for me! Yes Teflon is a good idea, but I didn't have low enough water to even try that! .. so I got my reg water hose ,, and jet sprayed out the little white screen from the grey connecter that plugs into the outlet jet on the pool... Then reattached it... Make sure the air is out of your house! As much as you can get out... And also, spray out ur screen and vaccum parts- like every half hour or so if your pools really dirty ( clean that part and screen ecahtime- then get air out of hose.. . And make sure ur pump is on filter.. Hope that helps !! 👍 My problem is now,, that it wants to stay on the sides 🤔 that's why I'm here rn! Looking for info 😵💫
Awesome that you took the time to not only show off the vacuum but also answered everyone's questions in the comments. I just subbed & gave ya a 👍.....I don't even own a pool yet 🤷
Thanks!
Yeah he’s pretty engaged. Makes you subscribe!
@@EverydayMan guy
@@vanessadefreese9103 hey
Have you had an issue this year with it not moving? I bought mine last summer, worked great like yours!!! Broke it out to fill the pool again after completely emptying and scrubbing, filled to pool, added the salt, installed this vacuum two days later, and it will not move. I came across your UA-cam, while searching for a solution…By the way, I LOVE the video, and I have the exact same pool, vacuum and pump as you!
It appears that one gear is not moving. I have plenty of water pressure…I can’t figure this out and it is driving me CRAZY. It was still keeping the pool clear, with pollen resting on the bottom, until my son jumped in it, now it is cloudy and greenish. I’m going to take care of that with aluminum sulfate, but I need the vacuum to move, to clean it all off the bottom once I put that in the pool. The salt water level is still fine, although I am boosting it one the Chlorine Generator every other day… I’m lost…any advice would be greatly appreciated!!!
You sold me on it! 👍 Intex 20’ round here!
Thank you for the help figuring if it was suction or pressure. My attachment doesn't fit but I'll be heading to the store this week to find a price that'll work so I can screw it in
Glad I could help
Was watching through videos on pool vacuums and come across you! You seem very interesting, so dropped a sub.
Thanks!!
I had 3 of the older model. Thinking about getting this one. We called it frank because of the guy from shameless. He just couldn’t do anything right. Lol. Hope this one is better
Superb video man, really helpfull. Thanks a lot. Greetings from The Netherlands!
Thanks!
I would have been interested in seeing what it pulled out of your pool.
Hi EM, thank you for the video. It was very helpful and I appreciate it.
Thanks for watching!
I am researching for best vacuum above ground Intex pool and came across your video. I wish you could have shown the debris it collected.
My pool stays pretty clean so there is usually not a lot to pick up. But it picks up everything from sand to leaves.
Thanx for taking the ime👍
I've had this vacuum for a while now and fr the most part i love it, however no matter how i take it out of the pool straight,sideways,pump on or off i always end up with some gunk leaking back out into the pool🙄
Would appreciate suggestions
I have the same problem if the pump is off, so I leave it on and it works.
@@EverydayMan Do you pull the vacuum out while your pump is still on? I did this yesterday and it resulted in a huge mess (because of my lack of forethought) from the water shooting out of the top of the vacuum as I tried to pull it up with one hand and quickly reach the controls on my sand pump. I panicked and hung it back into the water and then turned the pump off and , again, quickly tried to pull it out before all of the ick it just vacuumed could come rushing back into the pool. Fail. Of course it didn't all come back out, just a poof or so. I used the hand skimmer to get what I could out and set the vacuum down to clean it out today. I'm wondering if there's some sort of big bag/netting with small enough openings as to not allow the vacuumed debris to pass that could be placed around the vacuum before turning the pump off and removing it. If you or anyone has any ideas please share!
Best way to avoid spillage is to keep the pump on and pull the robot to you. Flip it upside down in the water and lift it up slightly until it's belly is floating. Undo the latches and CAREFULLY lift the bottom plate from one side while reaching in and keeping the screen filter from detaching.
Once you master it is not hard but it took a few times and big trash clouds.
@@kaylorRN this is awesome! Never thought of that.....i did try setting it upright on edge of pool and the detach the hose,needless to say i always got soaked and still had the big cloud of gunk because it was sideways🙄 guess it takes a village lol
Thanx y'all
@@EverydayManYou shouldn't really pull the robot out of the water with the pump on, you're going to introduce air into the system. You could potentially damage it.
I just got one and waiting to the pool to fill with water again, I had to hire different people to level the ground and I so hope that this time they got it right, but taken the pool up and than down again it made it quit a bit dirty and I hope this will help to clean up the rest we can't get down with brushing it and fishing out the most bigger parts. so how do you clean now the pool cleaner once the pool is clean?
You have to remove the bottom section and then empty it out.
I love your video and narration but my vacuum doesn't move and floats to the top. I assume the Intex #26643EG sand filter pump needs to be on the filter mode? I tried that and recirculate but nothing happens. Thoughts?
It needs to be on filter mode. And connecter to the discharge.
Thanks for the video, have you had any issues with the screen filter that goes on the out nozzle getting clogged up? It has happened to me a couple of times and it just stops the vacuum dead in it’s tracks, I decided to take out the screen filter and try it out that way
I haven't had issues with it.
I have the old one but have just ordered this one also :-)
I like it. I think they both have pros and cons. It works well though.
@@EverydayMan jury’s still out for me. Theoretically it should be better with the wheels, brushes, and jet coming from the top but I’m not sure it’s picking up as much debris as the former one? Also I came out the other day to find the hose had kinked and stopped the filter system working which for me meant I lost about 4 degrees in temp which took a couple of days to get bk. Going to persist with it a little longer as we have had some storms here so has been particularly bad, but if not may go back to the old one.
Maybe I’ll use the old system for a quick clean up when it’s particular dirty and then run this one when it’s fairly clean. How long do you run yours for? I’ve been keeping mine in pretty most of the time when not using the pool to help stay on top of it and also find it’s great for getting the limes scale deposits out that come from the electrodes.
@@simonfrewin5734 I run mine 12 hrs a day. I usually vacuum 2 time a week.
@@EverydayMan Cheers big guy, I have to run my pump 24/7 due to our UK climate else I end up loosing too much temp and have the vacuum going most of the time as stupidly (not out of choice more out of necessity) set up the pool under a tree and am a bit OCD so like to try and keep it as debris free as possible for when we use it. I’ve also got a solar cover that sits on top of the water which as good as is it for keeping in the heat, is just as good at collecting everything that comes off the trees 🙄 which then falls into the pool whenever I roll back the cover. So it’s a bit of a constant battle I have. There’s a short vid on my page with my set up of your interested to see the differences.
The manual says to pull out ladder, skimmer, did you?
Yes
Hi thank you for the video. How you set up the filter pump for the vaccuum? You put it in wash ?
No, run it as normal.
Buenos dias,cuanto tarda el robot en hacer su trabajo?
Saludos.
Depende de lo sucio que esté tu piscina. Dejo el mío en la noche
Also can you tell me what to use to get my water sparkling like yours please. I’ve tried shock, chlorine, clarifier. I do have algae on the bottom but I’ve been vacuuming it with a cheap vacuum I think I need a better one.
I use a salt water system and it keeps my water crystal clear.
Can you use the vacuum using the the skimmer box suction?
No
Mine wheels don’t turn anymore… why? This is only the 2nd year
I understand the connection of the vacuum, but what do you do with the 2 inlets? Do you plug them both? Do you plug just one? Or do you just leave them open. I've tried all options and it won't move around my pool. It stays in one spot.
Leave them open and run your pump as normal
Thanks for your video! How would you hook this up if the pool inlet is smaller that the adaptor ?
I would think you can find something to work at the hardware store.
Does this hook onto the water outlet going into the pool or the water coming put of the pool?
It's on the return to the pool.
@@EverydayMan so the return that comes off the sand filter side? Sorry I just picked this up this morning and am going to attempt to get it going without my husband 🤣 we have the 12x24 with the 3 hose ports
@@amandadolley1698 it will hook up to the discharge coming from the sand filter back to the pool where the water is pumped to the pool.
Hi I need your help , I got the same one but it does not move it states in the same spot
Are the wheels turning?
Do you have it hooked to the return?
Ours also has a movement problem. The wheels turn and it’s hooked to the inlet, but it only goes a few feet then stood snd sits there endlessly. Any ideas?
@@jennieripley6129 no I sure dont.
I just got one and I'm finding that it does not like to climb the walls of my 12x24 rectangle pool and stops moving after a while. The filter doesn't seem to be too filthy but I clean it out and it moves again. When it goes up a wall it just stops moving.. any advice!?
Try backwashing your filter.
i have one, just installed it and really cleaned the filth. and my bottom was really filthy
It does a good job!
Does yours get stuck
Is there sufficient hose for a 32ft pool? And if not. Can i add extension or it will affect vacuum sunctioning ?
There is plenty of hose.
The hose measures 21.4ft
Did you not use the micro-screen?
I use the screen that came with it. Thanks for watching.
Hello, how long does it take to clean your pool? I am assuming you have a 12x24. I am hoping to not need to run the pump for 10+ hours a day just so that the robot can clean.
10 hrs will be plenty of time.
@@EverydayMan do you know how long it takes for your pool? Theoretically the included pump can cycle thru the pools water in under 6 hours.
I guess its not that bad when I think about it since most likely will vacuum about once a week or two for the typical user that also has a decent skimmer and uses a cover.
@@blhblh4770 Its really gonna depend how dirty your pool is as to how long its going to take to clean. There isn't a definitive answer.
@Everyday Man ok let's say you take care of it like you, then ideally how long for your pool?
Hi there! I just replaced my old pump with a more powerful Intex (2800 GPH) and that meant I could also buy one of these vacuums! I was so excited that I wouldn't need to manually clean my pool. However I'm having a problem! I set up the new pump, filter and vacuum. After a few minutes of running fine, the vaccum stopped working. So I took out the vacuum and I noticed some sand in the vacuum debri net gasket, along with a little bit of leaves and other small debri. I then backwashed my filter and noticed a lot of sand shoot out. My guess is this issue is what's causing a problem with function of the vacuum. But I can't figure out why the filter is shooting out the sand. This didn't happen with my old pump/ filter. Have you experienced this before? Any suggestions?
After u backwash it set the filter to rinse for a little bit. Then go back to filter.
Thank you much, I will try that 🤞
@@SandraGonzalez-bg9sp that should take care of the sand.
I backwashed and rinsed a few times but the sand kept coming out. When I opened the tank, level was way below minimum now. I decided the sand might be too fine so I replaced with sand media from pool store and now the pump/ filter are working perfect! Thank you again! How long does your vaccum normally run before stopping? Mine will only go about an hour and doesn't clean the whole pool.
@@SandraGonzalez-bg9sp mine will go as long as the pump is running.
Question sir...how do you rate the ladder that came with your pool or any recommendations of a better one...thnx
I've been using it for 3 summers now and it's held up. Nothing fancy about it though.
Hi i have been using it for 2 years and still ok… i’m living in tropical country and everyday the sun shines very bright and hot (occasionally during cloudy or rainy days the sun does hide behind the clouds but once in the blue moon hehee)
I have the exact same set up and pool size as he does: the ladder has lasted four years already!!! We stopped using it last year after building a deck and installing a ladder from the deck into the pool, but still use it during the winter to hold up the liner, and I used it while cleaning the pool and preparing to open the pool this year, before I re-attached the deck ladder. I give it a 10 out of 10!
Does this one also clean the walls? What is the model?
It does clean the walls. I have the model and an Amazon link in the description. Thanks for watching.
@@EverydayMan , Ok! I will use your link to buy it! Thank you!
I have a 15x48 round pool and the vacuum does not climb the walk. It gets stuck and then backs away. Also it does not sweep the dirt. Any suggestions? Thanks
Is your pump large enough?
When did this version come out
I'm not sure. I just stumbled across it and couldn't find another video. So I thought I would do one. Thanks for watching!
I just purchased an Intex ZX300 vacuum, the directions clearly state to not connect the vacuum through my salt generator, which is directly after my pump, and before the pool return, which is where the vacuum would connect. Why is it that i cannot connect the vacuum off the salt system?
The vacuum should be attached to your return in the pool.
@@EverydayMan I know, that is the problem. After the pump / sand filter is the salt water generator - then it returns to the pool. The directions say to disconnect the SWG while using the ZX3000. I can switch the hoses around to bypass the SWG, but then my pool is getting zero chlorine added to it. I am just wondering why I have to disconnect / bypass the SWG. I can't seem to find an answer from Intex or on any forms. Thanks for your videos btw!
@@amyhardter3302 I have a saltwater generator and I don't bypass it to run the vacuum.
@@EverydayMan Ah ha...... excellent. Instructions are off to the recycle bin and I'll hook mine up like yours.
Is the hose long enough or do you recommend longer. I have 12 X 24 ft pool.
It's plenty long enough. Thanks for watching!
I just bought one a few weeks ago, used one time and it was ok, just dropped into the pool this morning and it's not working??? How can I make it go again?
What I would do is to keep my filter clean by backwashing it often. The vacuum runs on pump output. You need to keep that as high as possible.
Did you notice any issues after a few hours of use such as slowing down or staying in one spot? I have to backwash my filter about every hour when I’m running my new inter vacuum or it stops moving.
Yeah, if your pump and filter are small it will need to be backwashed often.
Check the small screen filter on the out nozzle, if its dirty it will slow or completely stop it, I took mine out to see how it runs without it, but my pool is under a screen
Ohh I’ll see thanks!
How you keep the water nice and clean like that ?
With the vacuum.
@@EverydayMan I know this comment wasn’t a smart ass comment (hell it could be) but that was hilarious
@@stephenl2571 lol
@@EverydayMan thanks for the video by the way. Got it up and running in ten minutes. The manual makes it seem stupidly complicated
@@stephenl2571 nothing to it!!
Mine seems like it just sits there forever after moving a bit. I backwashed and rinsed still same issue. Does yours randomly stop for periods of time? Also how long do you usually let yours run?
Mine runs pretty good, I leave it running 12 hrs.
If it gets sluggish, stops, or doesn't climb the walls it isn't getting enough water flow. The pool filter or robot filter may be full, water may be finding another path around a fitting or connection... or you may just have too weak of a pump for it to work well.
Thank you
Is this intex vacuum better than the other one
I think the way in witch it moves and with the brushes. It should be. And the fact that it will climb the sides. Only time will tell if it lasts though.
Does yours get stuck in a certain spot such as near the ladder or skimmer?
Oh yeah, on both. I take the ladder out to use it.
Yes mine does
Hi hello. my pool seller does not recommend me to buy this for my 32 ft intex pool. He said that it is not so effective because have to vacuum manually also , after using this. Is it so?
Works good in my pool.
Thanks for this. Can we get a review one month later? How well is it doing? Worth the money?
It definitely is worth the money. Keeps my pool clean.
@@EverydayMan, awesome. Thanks, just got one from Amazon. It'll be here tomorrow. :)
@@jerodtier3269 good deal!
@@EverydayMan, got it hooked up on Sunday and ran it for about 7 hours. Did a decent job. Did you have any issues with the vacuumed stuff staying in the debris tray? Once I lift it out most all of the stuff it sucked up falls out the hatch door when the water runs out of it dumping all the stuff it sucked up back into the pool.
@@jerodtier3269 you might have to sacrifice that water and dump it outside the pool to make sure the stuff doesn't go back in the water.
What do you put your pump on?
Filter
Hi, do you put the sand filter pump on the filter or recirculation mode?
Filter
I have a 15ft x 33in summer waves pool and I got this vacuum for it. I did have to purchase the outlet connector and do a couple of changes. But I tried my vacuum out today and it really doesn’t move that much. I had to move it a couple of times to get it to pick up more stuff but then it would go back to being stuck. I cleaned out both filters couple of times. I even had to get in and move it around a bit, but didn’t pick up much. Any suggestions?
I have the original pump the pool came with
@@daylinelisboa4983 it may not push enough gallons per hour for the vaccine
What do you recommend me doing? What pump would be good, but not so expensive? This is my first time owning a pool so I’m new to this all.
@@daylinelisboa4983 the bigger the pump the better it will be. Get the biggest one you can afford . It will keep your pool much cleaner.
@@daylinelisboa4983It states on the side of the box the recommended GPH(gallons per hour) pump that's required. It's between 1600 to 3400 GPH.
You need a bigger pump.
Thinking about getting a vacuum for my Intex pool so i'm thinking about this one or his cheaper brother and i want also install a skimmer but i'm afraid that they could get stuck under it.
Did you ever installed a intex skimmer on the pool or do you think i't not necessary and the robot is enough?
I installed a Hayward skimmer in my pool. It would definitely hang up on the intex skimmer.
@@EverydayMan And it wasn't a problem to install such a huge thing in an Intex pool? Is it still stable? Because you really have to cut a big hole in it.
@@schissgring no, I've been running my pool 4 years now with no issues.
@@EverydayMan cool thanks for the reply, then maybe i should consider a skimmer like that or just do manual vacuuming. I'm just worried about the winter when i drain my pool and take it in, if i also have to remove the skimmer when i store the pool for the next summer.
@@schissgring yeah, mine stays up year round. I don't think it will make a difference though.
What issues will i have if my pump is 1500gal per hour?
The vacuum will not work at all?
The vacuum will work properly but not climbing?
Or vacuum will have no problem?
It won't work efficiently.
@@EverydayMan my manual vacuum hoover works well with the same pump1500gph. What is the difference with the zx300?
My doe not clime on wall, my intex pump 1500 gph. It got stuck at ladder sometime?
Thanks for sharing!
I take my ladder out because mine gets stuck too. I'm not sure why it doesn't climb. The pump might be a little small.
dont know why but mine, this year dont want to dive in the water.. any idea?
Something has your flow down on your pump maybe.
@@EverydayMan thanks I´ll check..
dose it wor on aboveground pools
Yes
I buy one of this.. it doesn't work.. no run.. Nothing.. when i plug in the hose the tires got stock.... why it doesn't work in my pool ??. Can u help ..please.
Do u have it on the return? Not the suction.
How much psi pressure from your pump in order to keep it moving at a decent strength?
Between 5 and 10 I think.
I just got this and it won’t go up the wall, does it take time to do that
It shouldn't. It should climb right up.
Do you know if it works on Bestway pools ?
I really couldn't tell you yes or no.
@@EverydayMan Yes. It’s works
Are you using the 1600gph sand pump?
It's a half hp pump with a 100lb sand filter. I'm not sure what the gallons are. I'll see if it's stamped on it later.
The blue thing where we put it?
I didn't use the blue thing.
What Intex pump model are you using? Mine pushes minimum 1500 gph. Not sure it's strong enough for the vacuum.
Mine is a 3/4 hp pump. Not sure about gph. It was faded when I got it.
Yeah the pump that came with mine isn't strong enough to even pull water through the skimmer. I'll have to use my old one that also got used.
@@samsoto221 my original was good enough for the skimmer. Wow. It must have been bad.
It's a brand new pool. Intex never makes the pumps big enough for the pool size you buy.
Does it clean all the algae?
The screen is too big to catch algae.
What do you recommend for algae vacuum please?
@@jessicanorris1209 one of these with knee high panty hose on it.
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Works for me.
Thank you so much! Your awesome!
Also, are you from Louisiana?
I'm sure the question has been asked but....What does your filter have to be on.
Filter. Just run as normal
Will it work with a 1600gph sand pump?
18 ft round pool
According to the product description it will work between 1600 to 3500 gph.
What model is your pump?
Intex 26679eg qx2600
The box says that it isn't suitable for Easy Set pools. I tried looking all over the internet, but I can't find any reason why it's not suitable. Does anybody know why?
The pump probably doesn't have enough flow for it.
@@EverydayMan Yeah, I stoped using the one it came with. I bought an upgraded pump from Intex, 2600 gph.
I'm wondering if it has something to do with the way the walls are on an angle with the Easy Set pools. Probably prevents the vaccum from being able to climb the walls.
The manual from Intex says that it isn't suitable for Easy Set pools that have an inflatable ring. I bought the vaccum online before I noticed what the side of the box says. I'm hoping I can still use it.
Anyone have an idea of why one would just float around about half to the bottom. Sinks of pump not on but with it on as normal it just wants to float
Need to backwash your filter or clean the vacuum.
I have this vacuum, it is great but after 1 year the tiny drive belts that spin the brushes crack and fall apart. Intel will not sell you the belts instead they want to sell you the whole shell $100 + which is ridiculous. I know some people offer 3D printed schematics to replicate the custom designed Oem belt.
It looks like a racing Mini Cooper
Hahaha!!
@@EverydayMan now that thing can drive on the highway
I wish it would move faster
How much average hours do you leave it to work and how often? Is it every 5 days or every day? It seems like that zx300 is long working but job is done
I pretty much have it in the pool while I'm not in it. And I run my pump 12 hrs a day.
Is it run by the jet nozzle (out pump nozzle)? So, I can run pump and in the same time skimmer is picking debris from top of the pool and zx300 from the bottom?
@@TravelCarsPasicevoPhotography yes
@@TravelCarsPasicevoPhotography correct
My vacuum floats :/
Make sure it's connected to the discharge of ur pump.
Does it work with every intex above ground pool?
I have only used it in my pool, that being said it should work with them all.
@@EverydayMan will this work for my Coleman/best way 18x48 round?
@@keishavaughan8561 I just got mine and I have the same pool with a sand filter and I'm here trying to see if enyone got to make it work
Having problem with it, mine seems to crawl up on sides more than it cleans bottom. Is there something i can do?
I'm not really sure.
@@EverydayMan thank you! for quick response.
I smashed mine with a hammer it would get stuck every 30 seconds
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Every time I connect mine, there’s too much pressure on the pump and it pops/disconnects from the jet? Any advice?
I'm having the same problem. Please help!!
@ivetlechuga1 have you found a solution to your problem? If so I would like to know. Mine did the same.
@@kyrastarr10 I haven’t tried connecting it again. I’ve been vacuuming manually. But when I get a chance I’m going to try it again. I know if I remove the little filter inside there’s no pressure, but the filter keeps the debris from coming back into the pool. I’ll try to work it and if I find a way I’ll let you know.
@@ivetlechuga1 Use teflon tape on the thread. I removed the white screen filter and works fine.
I had same issue,, I'll tell you what worked for me! Yes Teflon is a good idea, but I didn't have low enough water to even try that! .. so I got my reg water hose ,, and jet sprayed out the little white screen from the grey connecter that plugs into the outlet jet on the pool... Then reattached it... Make sure the air is out of your house! As much as you can get out... And also, spray out ur screen and vaccum parts- like every half hour or so if your pools really dirty ( clean that part and screen ecahtime- then get air out of hose.. . And make sure ur pump is on filter.. Hope that helps !! 👍
My problem is now,, that it wants to stay on the sides 🤔 that's why I'm here rn! Looking for info 😵💫
What pump do you use?
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