HTH Grey 8-Wheel Sweeper

HTH Grey 8-Wheel Sweeper is a professional-grade manual vacuum head designed for the efficient cleaning of swimming pool floors.

This robust maintenance tool features eight independent wheels and a weighted body to maintain constant contact with the surface, allowing for the effective removal of settled debris, silt, and fine sand through the pool filtration system.

Technical Specifications and Features

• • Constructed from high-impact, UV-resistant plastic to withstand the intense sun conditions found in South African coastal and inland regions.
• • Equipped with eight smooth-gliding wheels that provide superior mobility and prevent the vacuum head from sticking to the floor.
• • Designed with a wide suction throat to capture larger leaves and twigs without clogging the vacuum hose connection.
• • Features a standard swivel neck attachment that fits most telescopic aluminium poles used for pool maintenance.
• • Weighted internal ballast ensures the sweeper remains submerged and stable during rapid manual cleaning movements.

Ideal Use and Instructions

• • Best suited for heavy-duty cleaning tasks following summer storms or when the automatic pool cleaner cannot reach specific corners.
• • Connect the vacuum head to a standard thirty-eight millimetre pool hose and attach it to a telescopic pole.
• • Submerge the hose and vacuum head completely to prime the line with water, removing all air before connecting to the weir.
• • Move the sweeper in slow, overlapping strokes across the pool floor to prevent stirring up fine dust into the water column.
• • Ensure the filter is set to the filter or waste position depending on the volume of debris being removed from the pool.

Maintenance and Storage

• • Rinse the sweeper with fresh water after use to remove residual pool chemicals and prevent premature wear of the wheel axles.
• • Regularly check the wheels for trapped hair or small stones that may impede movement or scratch delicate pool linings.
• • Store the unit in a shaded area out of direct sunlight to prolong the life of the plastic components and swivel joints.
• • Avoid dropping the sweeper onto hard paving as high-impact falls can crack the weighted housing or damage the wheel mounts.

Frequently Asked Questions

• • Can this be used on fibreglass pools? Yes, the smooth wheels make it safe for all surfaces including fibreglass, vinyl liners, and marbelite.
• • Does it require a specific hose? It is compatible with any standard thirty-eight millimetre flexible pool vacuum hose.
• • Why is the vacuum head lifting off the floor? Ensure all air is purged from the hose and that you are not moving the pole too quickly through the water.
• • Do the wheels need to be lubricated? No, the wheels are designed to operate freely in water and do not require oils or grease which could contaminate the pool.

Pro Tip for Local Pool Care

• • When dealing with the fine red dust often found after a Highveld storm, skip the filter altogether and set your multi-port valve to the waste position while using the sweeper.
• • This bypasses the sand filter and sends the fine silt directly out of the system, preventing it from blowing back into the pool through the aimers and saving you a lengthy backwash cycle.