Trouble w/ vacuum head?

[Earl J]

Carl, yes I've done that...I actually think the head is not heavy enough..Trying to find a way to add weight or buy another head...

[CarlD]

I must admit I'm having a hard time picturing it. Any head should sink and air must be captured somewhere that you're not purging. You are not by some chance using a "floating hose"--my Polaris 165 has one (haven't used the Polaris in years). Do NOT add lead weights to the head, though a small plastic-covered free weight or dumbbell could be zip-tied to it...just a thought. I wouldn't use an uncovered metal free weight though.

[Earl J]

I tried pushing head down to bottom with just pole attached (no hose)...When I release, it rises back to top...That's why I suspect the prob is with head....It looks like a Hayward; but it's not...I purchased it at the end of last season..This is the first time using it... Shoulda bought a HAYWARD

[Earl J]

Ok...Here's what I did: Took a sandwich bag and placed 4 oz sinker from my fishing tackle box and vinyl taped it to base of pole...Problem solved...Just need to check bag from time to time.

[Watermom]

Thanks for coming back and letting us know. That may be very helpful info for someone else.

[CarlD]

Yeah, if that works, great! You just want to change the bag if you see it leaking--you do NOT want lead in your pool! (that's why I suggested a small plastic covered dumbbell. If it leaks, it's only iron, not lead.)