- May 9, 2023
- 12
- Pool Size
- 30000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
I have an inground ~30k gallon vinyl-lined pool with 2 Pentair admiral skimmers with floating weir baskets.
My issue is that the skimmers don't seem to work very well. I've cleaned the skimmer and pump baskets and debris sometimes floats by the skimmer opening without getting sucked in the opening.
There seems to be good water velocity at the basket so I don't think there is anything clogging the pipe. The only thing that has helped is pointing the jet eye on the opposite side of the pool towards the skimmer and slightly up to create some turbulence on the surface.
Maybe I am overestimating how well these should be working as this is my first time caring for a pool but I miss the way the pool looks with a calmer surface.
Should I scrap the floating weir baskets in favor of a traditional floating weir door?
My issue is that the skimmers don't seem to work very well. I've cleaned the skimmer and pump baskets and debris sometimes floats by the skimmer opening without getting sucked in the opening.
There seems to be good water velocity at the basket so I don't think there is anything clogging the pipe. The only thing that has helped is pointing the jet eye on the opposite side of the pool towards the skimmer and slightly up to create some turbulence on the surface.
Maybe I am overestimating how well these should be working as this is my first time caring for a pool but I miss the way the pool looks with a calmer surface.
Should I scrap the floating weir baskets in favor of a traditional floating weir door?