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    Default Recommend a heavy duty hose...

    Try as I might, I cannot find a hose that will not collapse at the skimmer port when vacuuming. I tried using a vacuum plate, thinking this might ease some pressure---but no luck, the hose still collapses and seriously restricts power.

    What is a good hose that will not collapse?

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    Default Re: Recommend a heavy duty hose...

    Hey Lisa! Good to hear from you.

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    Default Re: Recommend a heavy duty hose...

    They make angled hose plates for skimmers. That way you don't have to bend the hose to plug it into the skimmer socket. Less likely to collapse.

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    Default Re: Recommend a heavy duty hose...

    The hose collapses right at the coupling--the suction is just too great. I did find a "commercial grade" heavy duty hose at Doheny's pool supply. 40 footer was $65. I'll let you all know if it works once it arrives.

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    Default Re: Recommend a heavy duty hose...

    EUREKA!

    Found a hose heavy duty enough to not collapse while vacuuming from the skimmer port. Who knows who the manufacturer is, but I got it at Doheny's Pool. It's got a 5yr warranty. Nice and stiff, no problems; no need for a vac plate or any other non-sense.

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