Pool hoses are useful for both inground and above ground pools when it comes to draining and filling up a pool, cleaning, and general maintenance and upkeep. Canadian Tire offers telescopic and regular poles, hoses, adaptors, and other accessories that will help maintain your pool.
How long should a pool vacuum hose be?
A pool vacuum hose should be long enough to accommodate the length from your vacuum port to the furthest point of your pool. You want to find a hose long enough to reach but not too long so that there is an excess of pipe that causes tangling.
For example, if the port is 20 feet from the furthest corner and the pool is 5 feet deep, your hose should be a minimum of 25 feet long. Telescopic pool poles can fit standard vacuums, rakes, skimmers, and brushes and provide an adjustable pole that can extend or shorten when needed. They are especially useful for large inground or wide above ground pools.
How do I store a pool hose?
Storing your hose correctly helps maintain its integrity and allows you to use it for years to come. Ensure you thoroughly clean the hose and drain as much water as you can from it and store it straight or take it apart to avoid kinks.
How do I drain my pool with a hose?
Draining your pool is easy if you follow these steps:
1. Turn off the pool’s filter
2. Open the clean-out port and put one end of your pool hose into the port
3. Attach the other end of the hose to a submersion pool pump and put the hose and pump in the deepest part of the pool by the drain. Make sure you have a pool hose connector for this step
4. Ensure the water is draining properly into the port and that once drained, you refill or cover your pool with a pool cover to avoid sun damage.
