Hayward Skim Vac

Introduction

As a retailer of hot tub spare parts, I’m pleased to offer the Hayward Skim Vac – a practical solution for pool owners who need vacuum functionality without a dedicated vacuum fitting. This clever device transforms your existing skimmer into a versatile vacuum port, expanding your pool maintenance capabilities without additional installations.

Product Overview

The Hayward Skim Vac is an ingeniously designed adapter that allows you to connect a standard pool vacuum hose directly to your skimmer. Made from durable polypropylene, this device provides a simple yet effective solution for pools lacking a dedicated vacuum fitting. The Skim Vac creates a secure connection point for your vacuum hose while maintaining proper water flow through your filtration system.

Key Benefits

Versatile Functionality

The Skim Vac instantly adds vacuum capability to your pool system without requiring installation of a dedicated vacuum fitting, saving both time and expense while expanding your pool maintenance options.

Compatible Design

Engineered to work with standard Hayward skimmers, this Skim Vac creates a secure connection for your vacuum hose while ensuring proper water flow to maintain efficient filtration.

Durable Construction

Constructed from high-quality polypropylene, this Skim Vac offers excellent resistance to pool chemicals and UV exposure, ensuring reliable performance season after season.

Simple Solution

This straightforward adapter requires no permanent modifications to your pool, allowing you to easily convert between normal skimming operation and vacuum mode as needed.

Applications

The Hayward Skim Vac is ideal for pool owners who don’t have a dedicated vacuum fitting installed, those with newly constructed pools where vacuum fittings were omitted, or as a backup option for pools where the existing vacuum fitting has become damaged or inoperable.

Specifications

Specification	Details
Material	Polypropylene
Function	Connects suction pipe to skimmer
Compatibility	Hayward skimmers
Application	Pools without dedicated vacuum fittings
SKU	1237035008
Category	Hayward Skimmers

Usage Tips

For optimal performance, ensure your skimmer basket is clean before attaching the Skim Vac. When vacuuming, maintain a consistent movement to prevent the vacuum head from lifting off the pool floor, which can introduce air into the system. After vacuuming, remove the Skim Vac and restore the skimmer to its normal configuration to ensure proper surface skimming resumes.

Conclusion

The Hayward Skim Vac offers a practical and cost-effective solution for adding vacuum functionality to pools without dedicated vacuum fittings. Its simple yet effective design allows for straightforward pool maintenance without complex modifications or installations. Whether as a primary vacuuming solution or as a backup option, this Skim Vac delivers convenient performance for maintaining a clean, inviting pool environment.