Leaf Eaters

Vacuuming your pool is a must to keep it clean, particularly when you first open it for the season. However, if your pool accumulates a ton of leaves, a standard vacuum won't be able to handle the workload. Fortunately, Pool Supply Unlimited has a wide variety of different tools to help you remove leaves faster and easier than ever before. If you haven't used a pool leaf vacuum, now is the perfect time to let this device assist you during the swimming season.

 

As the name suggests, a pool leaf vacuum is a device designed specifically to suck up leaves in your pool. While this vacuum can work for leaves floating on or near the water's surface, it's often used at the bottom of the pool.

 

The way this machine works is that it uses either a hose or a battery to propel streams of water into a mesh collection bag. These jet streams create a vortex in the water, pushing leaves and other debris into the bag as you work. Once the bag is full, you can pull it off, empty it out, and reattach it for the next round.

 

If your pool is underneath leafy trees, you know how quickly leaves can collect on the bottom. Unfortunately, standard pool vacuums with suction hoses can get clogged very easily, creating headaches and more work as you have to unclog the leaves every time the vacuum loses suction.

 

Fortunately, a pool leaf vacuum doesn't have that problem. Because the leaves are collected in a mesh bag directly, there are no hoses or small openings that can get clogged.

 

To make the job even easier, Pool Supply Unlimited offers battery-operated leaf vacuums. We sell models that use standard alkaline batteries or rechargeable versions, so you can keep working for hours on end if necessary.

 

The primary advantage of using a battery-powered vacuum is that you don't have to connect a hose to create a jet stream. Instead, the vacuum is self-contained, so you only need a pool pole. We even sell "smart" leaf vacuums that turn off and on automatically by sensing whether it's submerged or not. This way, you don't have to waste battery power or risk hurting yourself on the spinning blades when turning the unit off.

 

If you don't get that many leaves in your pool, a skimmer should be more than sufficient to remove any debris from the top or bottom of your pool. However, if you get massive clumps of leaves throughout the year, a leaf vacuum is a must-have accessory.

 

Thanks to the speed and convenience of battery-powered models, you can work faster and start enjoying your pool sooner. These models can trap leaves from the top or bottom of your pool, especially because they don't need a hose. Also, you don't have to worry about running out of hose when you reach the deep end or getting it tangled around your pool pole.

 

A leaf canister is a helpful device that traps leaves when they move through a side suction vacuuming system. Canisters can help keep leaves out of the pool when you're not cleaning it manually, and they connect to the vacuum nose directly.

 

By comparison, a leaf vacuum requires manual movement to get it running and to move it into place. That said, these vacuums work much faster and never get clogged, so they're often a more convenient solution. However, you can use both devices to maintain pool cleanliness throughout the season.

 

Keeping your pool clean and healthy all year long is our primary goal! That's why Pool Supply Unlimited offers everything you need, from pool chemicals to safety covers to vacuum equipment. Browse our selection of pool supplies today and start enjoying your pool tomorrow!