How Can I Get Better Suction from My Pool Vacuum?

One of the most common problems your pool vacuum might have is poor suction, if your unit isn’t working up to its full potential. Suction is essential for both vacuum cleaners and robot pool cleaners because, without enough suction, neither may clean effectively. This blog will cover critical performance aspects of your pool vacuum to help you get optimal suction and provide tips on how to enhance pool cleaning performance.

What is Suction and why does it matter for Pool Cleaning

At their core, robotic pool cleaners and manually operated pool vacuum cleaners both function with suction. Without good suction, your vacuum cannot clean debris from the bottom of the pool and creates dirty, cloudy water and clogged filters. If you’re using a pool cleaning robot, such as the Beatbot AquaSense Pro, reduced suction power can lead to it missing debris, with sections of your pool uncleaned.

Good suction ensures debris is pulled up properly to be sent through your pool’s filtration system or internal debris bag (for robotic cleaners). So, increasing suction is vital for a cleaner pool and optimal system performance.

There Could Be Blockages Inside the Vacuum Hose

If your pool vacuum is not sucking correctly, one of the first things you should look at is whether anything is blocking the vacuum hose. Even the tiniest buildup can decrease suction power dramatically. Here’s what to do:

Check the hose: Look for kinks or twists that may limit water flow.

Clear debris: Extract any debris from the hose, like leaves or twigs.

Check skimmer: Ensure there are no clogs in the skimmer basket if you have a manual vacuum system. A skimmer basket packed full will reduce suction by limiting the flow of water.

Cleaning and inspecting both the hose regularly helps your vacuum cleaner for pool perform at the maximum suction possible.

Perform Maintenance On Your Pool Filter

To maintain excellent suction, the filter must be clean. As the oils, dirt, and debris build up over time, it is less effective. Here is how to clean your pool filter:

Regularly clean the filter: If you are using a robot pool cleaner, such as Beatbot AquaSense, make sure that the filter bags or cartridges are cleaned as per the instructions provided by the manufacturer.

Check the filter pressure: When using a suction-side pool vacuum robot, consult the filter pressure gauge. If it’s very high, it can indicate that the filter is blocked and that in turn, reduces suction.

Regular cleaning of your pool filter gives water the ability to pass, which helps your vacuum suck more debris.

Adjust the Water Flow Rate

The water pressure can directly influence the suction power of your robotic pool cleaner or vacuum cleaner for the pool. If the flow rate is too low then the vacuum would have a hard time picking up debris. Meanwhile, if the flow rate is too high, it may cause air bubbles in the system, or reduce cleaning efficiency among others. Here’s how to adjust it:

Adjust the pool pump: The pool pump is set to a specific flow rate, which is adjusted to the recommended setting for the best vacuum performance.

Check the valve on your vacuum cleaner: Many vacuum cleaners and robot pool cleaners have flow control valves. Ensure they are adjusted to the right level to enable enough suctioning.

A perfect flow of water, perfect flow of debris — sucked along into the bay of the vacuum without any of those interruptions to the cleaning process.

Check (Inspect) the Vacuum Head and Brush Assembly

The vacuum head and the brush assembly are crucial components of suction, whether you use a pool vacuum robot or a manual vacuum system. If these components are blocked, worn, or defective, it can interfere with suction.

If your water flow is weak, check to see that the brushes and vacuum heads aren’t filled with debris that could clog the water flow.

Look for wear and tear: The brushes and vacuum heads can wear down over time. The first solution is to replace the damaged parts, which will restore suction efficiency.

For robot pool cleaners such as the Beatbot iSkim Ultra, check that the brushes are functioning properly to scrub debris loose so the vacuum can pick it up.

3. Set the Vacuum Head to the Right Depth

[For a manual pool vacuum, you can adjust the depth of the vacuum head to improve suction as well. Too high and the vacuum head won’t come into contact with the pool floor, thus minimizing suction; too low and it can get stuck or fail to be effective. Set the depth of the suction brush so that it stays in contact with the pool surface at all times for better cleaning.

Invest in a Better Pool Vacuum

If you do find that your existing vacuum cleaner for the pool still does not give you the suction that you need, it may be worth upgrading to a cleaner that has more power behind it. Latest robot pool cleaners like Beatbot AquaSense Pro have high-end suction systems to render the maximum cleaning power. These models can scrub the floor and walls of a pool, which makes them more effective than manual vacuums.

Advantages of upgrading to a high-performance robot pool cleaner:

Ideal for cleaning up after pets: Models such as the Beatbot feature more robust suction mechanisms to suck up as much debris as possible.

Saves you time: Robotic cleaners work on their own, so the time you would spend cleaning your pool manually will be cut down.

Efficient filtration: Because the Beatbot AquaSense and similar models have their filters, your pool’s filtration system won’t end up clogged.

Use Pool Cleaning Equipment in Conjunction

To achieve the very best suction possible, we recommend using your pool robotic pool cleaner in conjunction with a pool vacuum and skimmer to gather any debris. A robot pool cleaner does the work by scrubbing and sucking away dirt, while a pool vacuum robot and skimmer work to get rid of floating debris and maintain that suction.

Final thought: For the best pool cleaning, maximize suction

If you’re looking for better suction from your robot pool cleaner or vacuum cleaner for the pool, it’s all about maintenance, tweaks, and upgrades. This includes performing regular checks for blockages, cleaning and maintaining your pool filter, adjusting the water flow rate, and checking that the head and brushes of the vacuum are doing their job properly. If deep-cleaning with unbeatable suction is your goal, consider a step up to high-performance options like the Beatbot AquaSense Pro, which pairs powerful suction with superior filtration and autonomous operation for all-bike, hands-free pool maintenance.

These tips will help you to make sure your pool vacuum performs, and you are left with a sparkling clean pool ready for use.