What do I do ?

[andy69007]

So we need to buy a automatic pool cleaner, but I'm not sure if it will work in our in ground pool. We have a skimmer port and i just discovered that there is a vacuum connection. My question is can i run the skimmer and the vacuum at the same time ? I turned the valve and it takes all the suction from the skimmer.
Also is the vacuum in the link good ? We don't want to be spending $300+ on a pool vac .


http://www.ebay.com/itm/141001497295?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Thannks

 

[msd5052001]

Very new to this so I can't help you with slimmer/vac question but I have a cleaner very similar to the one pictured and it works great so far...

 

[duraleigh]

My question is can i run the skimmer and the vacuum at the same time ?

No, as you found out.

Cleaners are VERY pricey. There is an article in Pool School that might help you a bit but if your top limit is less than $300, you might have some issues finding a coleaner for a pool your size. A manual vacuum is not expensive and some folks find it relaxing.....you could give it a try first.

 

[andy69007]

so if we buy an automatic, do we have to run one then switch over to the other ?

 

[duraleigh]

so if we buy an automatic, do we have to run one then switch over to the other ?

No, you can buy a robot which is self-contained and doesn't require anything but an electrical hook-up. Price will be well over $300...probably $500 plus. Did you read the Article in Pool School?