Can you use this with manual vacuuming?
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I don't see why not. It fits between hoses, whether the vacuuming is manual or automatic makes no difference. To increase efficiency you can line the navigator with a nylon, which will collect even smaller particles. Hope this is helpful.
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I've ordered this product and now need a short hose to connect to my manual vaccum. I think it needs to be "male." I can't seem to find one. Any suggestions?
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I'm assuming you can. You will need two hoses to do this. The unit is designed for pool cleaners that the hoses that have a larger end on one end and a smaller one on the other. And you also need a small hose between the Hayward Pool vac Navigator and your skimmer. You would just have to work this out.
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I do not see why not. It just goes somewhere on the hose. Just put it closer to the intake so its not in your way.
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Yes, the hose connection seems to be standard with my manual vac hose and my Tiger auto vac I got from Amazon.
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that's what I do.. I live somewhat under Oak trees so I get all kinds of debris in the pool.. especially now i'm getting pollen pods that are small enough I don't want them clogging the sand filter so I use this basket in line while I vacuum and it catches everything.. I do use a skimmer basket filter net inside to catch the fine debris.
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Yes it can. However, would I recommend cleaning sensitive electronic equipment with a floor vacuum? No I would not. If you are using the unit only to clean the cpu and keyboard that is fine. However, if you are using it for any other use it will have an inherent level of dust that can and will harm sensitive equipment. Also, this unit may be cumbersome to use to get into the nooks and crannies as it is larger than those vacs designed to clean computers. I suppose the choice to use it this way is up to the individual, but I personally would not.
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Monika, Yes you can definitely use it as a short handheld vacuum! It is modular in design. Just the power sweeper, the extension pipe, and the power head/canister. Just plug the power head/canister directly into the power sweeper and you are good to go! By the way...after you unpack all the components from the shipping carton, it takes about 5 minutes to put together and you are ready to vacuum. I am physically challenged and I use the vacuum the way I described and I can vacuum my carpets from a motorized chair with no problem. I did contact Shark and made a suggestion to make a shorter extension to go between the power sweeper head and the power head/canister to make it easier to vacuum from a seated position. I hope this answers your question. I certainly like mine!
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It does really well with fine dust like drywall. They demo it in one of their videos I believe. I think it comes down to how well your vacuum performs and how frequently you empty the dust bucket.
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No you cannot use this machine for vacuum use only because there is no attachment for that. The two stages of filtration are a small filter that you place inside the wand and another filter into the actual machine chamber.
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I don't think you can. It is a Dyson attachment so you need to have a Dyson Vacuum
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Of course. All you do is disconnect the head from the hose and use whatever attachment you want for the job. Just remember, without powered brushes it won't pick up all the stuff on the carpet. We have cats and it does a good job and the head doesn't get jammed. If it does just unplug the vac and pick the hair out of the brushes. Be sure and have suction setting on 'High' and change the bag when it's getting full.
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I used it with a Hoover Upright and the hose attachment. I think it would work with most vacuum cleaner hose attachment accessory.
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I haven't tried to but it is a surprisingly strong vac for a cordless. I know it will suck up small rocks, I use it on my porch.
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In my experience you can but I'm not sure that I would vacuum hardwood since it may damage it. There is no toggle for carpet/hardwood. Honestly, this is a very inexpensive vacuum and you can tell. I have one room with carpet and another small stick vacuum for my wood and laminate. I am very happy with the vacuum but it does not need to do anything hard-duty.
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Yes. But I liked the idea of cleaning while I'm at work, you might as well get a push vacuum if you want to control it.
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I don't think it can. I know that's not what it's intended for. It's best you buy this one with F&G; bags. There's a shake out type bag that looks like this but it doesn't work well. After a few times from removing it on and off the rubber seal on the bottom where it connects to the dirt dispenser on the vacuum itself, wears out.
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You've have to be pretty stout but I don't see a reason why not. The vac decreases the suction of a vacuum down to a pretty manageable amount though so you could have some problems dealing with that.
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Yes! I use it more for quick touch ups between vacuuming but it does work on carpet. I love it, use it all the time.
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I see no reason why you couldn't. I do it with mine and have no problem and it really help to make it easier to clean.
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Yes, you can use a regular vacuum as long as you have the attachments to the sweeper. These are great bags!
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I would like to tell you yes, but I can't. If your vacuum has a 1 inch diameter port, it should work fine.