Hey guys im new here so if this is in the wrong place I apologize. Well i just took over my buddies weekly pool vacs not many only 10 but they are big pools vinyl and gunnite (any tips on vaccuming would be greatly appreciated) right now i have a portable set up with a hayward 1 hp pump and a hayward cartridge filter all pipped in 1 1/2 pipe. right from the start my prime/suction sucks compared to doing a power vac but i can vacuum just have to go slow. my problem is the cartridge gets clogged very quick (and yes i do have the basket in the pump) and i loose 1/2 my prime/suction im talking about 15 min into vacuuming then i have to clean filter yada yada yada. im wondering if its worth it to up the hp to 1 1/2 or even 2 and then pipe in 2 inch. or up the hp and change to a sand filter that i can rig up on a hand cart to handle the weight and pipe in 2 inch. I actually have an old clean machine sand filter with a multiport on top that i can use. It holds 300 lbs of sand but i think i can get away with half of that for just doing quick vacs. what do you guys think. I just cant vacuum these pools this slowly i need to speed things up and i think one of these ideas would help. Any input is very much appreciated thanks