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Some day I'll break down for a Spa Vac. In the meantime, I use a turkey baster to pick up the dirt my kids bring into the spa. Where's the best deal on a Spa Vac?
Don't mess around.
The hose syphening is just as easy but 2 each their own.
...I couldn't see buying a special tool for this when that is what a shop-vac is for.\