Jeff,

I made my own vacuum using a Supreme 2400 pump with an In-Line Leaf Trap
Part Number LT1 from Aquaticeco.com and the vacuum hose. I have also used a
Supreme 1800 pump, and an Oase 1200 GPH pump. The majority of the material
is caught in the net in the leaf trap and the balance is sent to the filter.
None of the water is discharged from the pond, so I do not have to add water
after cleaning. It does not use the water hose for cleaning, which puts a
lot of chlorinated water into the pond during the cleaning. The leaf trap
is easily cleaned during the vacuuming operation, by breaking the suction
line from the leaf trap. And it really works.
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"Jeff" wrote in message
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Hi,

I was looking to purchase a pond vacuum, to remove submerged leaves
and gunk from my pond (the pond is about 12ft x 6ft x 2ft deep, with 5
Sarasa's, all of whom survived the zone 5 Chicago winter).

I have the Foster & Smith catalog, and they show several models
that attach to a garden hose to provide the suction. Does anyone have
any experiences, good or bad, with these pond vacuums?
Any tips or concerns?

Thanks in advance for the advice!!!

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