This is my first year closing a pool and I am still learning what will work best for my pool. With all the leaves I know I have to get a leaf net next year. I bought a 264 GPH fountain pump at Harbor Freight for around 12.00. It comes with various fittings and works quite well. I took a plastic gallon jug and drilled a lot of holes in it. Putting the fountain pump in the gallon jug and then submerging it in the water keeps the leaves from clogging up the pump. A couple of smooth round rocks in the container also keeps it weighed down. View attachment 43696View attachment 43698