I have read a number of posts on this subject but nothing quite touches on the setup I have. I honestly am unsure if my returns are in the right places!
Here's my pool (not having a drone, I rely on Google Maps). Return location is marked in GREEN, Skimmer is in RED;
I also have two returns on the stairs, a main drain as well, and I can adjust intake and output via a control valve (100% skimmer or 100% drain, 100% stairs or 100% returns). It's only the skimming performance I am hoping to improve.
The problem: The debris just goes around and around the pool until it's saturated and sinks to the bottom. I can actually watch debris duck slightly into the skimmer and back out again. All while the skimmer is set to 100% (no drain intake at all). The surface water can really only be directed in a single direction - clockwise. Round and round she goes. Suction is very strong, so I do not believe this is a performance issue.
Years ago I had a rectangle pool - the returns were on the same wall as the skimmer. The water flowed out and met in the centre of the opposite wall and directed the flow right into the skimmer. I cannot seem to create a similar setup with this pool.
I'm open to any suggestions on adjustment.
Here's my pool (not having a drone, I rely on Google Maps). Return location is marked in GREEN, Skimmer is in RED;
I also have two returns on the stairs, a main drain as well, and I can adjust intake and output via a control valve (100% skimmer or 100% drain, 100% stairs or 100% returns). It's only the skimming performance I am hoping to improve.
The problem: The debris just goes around and around the pool until it's saturated and sinks to the bottom. I can actually watch debris duck slightly into the skimmer and back out again. All while the skimmer is set to 100% (no drain intake at all). The surface water can really only be directed in a single direction - clockwise. Round and round she goes. Suction is very strong, so I do not believe this is a performance issue.
Years ago I had a rectangle pool - the returns were on the same wall as the skimmer. The water flowed out and met in the centre of the opposite wall and directed the flow right into the skimmer. I cannot seem to create a similar setup with this pool.
I'm open to any suggestions on adjustment.
