Think about it. If you brushed first how would you vac up the dust and dirt?
A vacuum head that has a brush on the bottom - no wheels.
To bypass a non functioning pool filter, or to keep your pool filter in pristine condition, first you need to back wash the pool. Once the pool has been back washed, you will need a leaf skimmer, a telescoping pole, a tile brush, a pumice stone, an algae brush, and a pool vacuum.
If the pool is shocked give it a scrub down with a pool broom / brush leave it for a day then vacuum the rubbish of the bottom. If there is a lot of algae present Vacuum to waste
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It is best to skim and vacuum your pool first, as this will remove any debris or dirt that has accumulated in the water. Once the pool is clean, you can then add the necessary chemicals. Skimming and vacuuming first ensures that the chemicals are distributed evenly and more effectively in the clean water.
Long enough to clean the pool.
submerge the hose in the pool first to get all of the air out, then attach to the skimmer.
To turn on a pool vacuum, first connect the vacuum head to the telescopic pole and attach the hose to the vacuum head. Then, lower the vacuum into the pool and connect the other end of the hose to the skimmer or designated suction port. Finally, turn on the pool pump to start the vacuuming process.
It is generally safe to add pool chemicals while the vacuum is operating as long as you follow the manufacturer's instructions for both the pool chemicals and the vacuum. However, it may be more effective to add chemicals when the vacuum is not running to allow the chemicals to distribute evenly throughout the water before the vacuum starts circulating.
Assuming by "rake" one means skimming the leaves and other debris that floats on the water surface, yes, that should be done first. Some may settle to the bottom during the skimming process. Clean a pool as you would your house ... one dusts first, then vacuum's.
shock it, then 24 hours later brush and vacuum. if still murky, algaecide, maximum dose on bottle.
Any pool vacuum can, including the Polaris.