My vacuum head is brand new,it sticks to the bottom of the pool..I do not have a main drain or any valves to close.I only have a skimmer and a Hayward multi port valve..How can I reduce the suction so that I can vacuum my pool?? I have a chlorine dispenser plumbed into the pipes.loosening the cover i thought might reduce suction but,it did not.. What can I do to reduce suction??
Too much suction
- Thread starter Harry26
- Start date
- Jun 22, 2014
- 47,759
- Pool Size
- 17888
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
Harry, can you post a pic of your equipment pad please so we can see everything you have to work with there? Might give us an idea or two.
The only time I have ever had that problem is when the liner was starting to float from high ground water. Did you get a lot of rain from the storm?
We did get alot of rain recently but,this has been going on for a long time now..So much so that when I used my auto robot cleaner it got stuck and broke the skim vac plate..I'll post a pic of my equipment..
- Jun 12, 2011
- 3,761
- Pool Size
- 19500
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pureline Crystal Pure 60,000
You can put a valve on the vacuum.
Amazon.com: Hayward V094P Automatic Pool Cleaner Regulator Valve for All Hayward Suction Cleaners: Garden & Outdoor
Amazon.com: Hayward V094P Automatic Pool Cleaner Regulator Valve for All Hayward Suction Cleaners: Garden & Outdoor
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- Jun 22, 2014
- 47,759
- Pool Size
- 17888
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
Based on your set-up, I think a product like the one Chiefwej linked above may be a good option for you. 
Where does that recommended valve go? Can it go between hose and vacuum head? I'm using simple pole,hose,triangle vacuum head.Does anyone know about this one?How do I use the suction relief valves when it is in the water?.
- Jul 3, 2013
- 9,028
- Pool Size
- 15000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool SJ-40
Can you use a vacuum like this one, it has wheels and stays off the floor.. 
Amazon.com : ATIE Heavy-Duty Professional-Grade Flexible Weighted Pool Vacuum Head with Chrome Handle and Ball Bearing Wheel - Great for Pool Owners and Pool Professionals : Swimming Pool Handheld Vacuums : Garden & Outdoor
Amazon.com : ATIE Heavy-Duty Professional-Grade Flexible Weighted Pool Vacuum Head with Chrome Handle and Ball Bearing Wheel - Great for Pool Owners and Pool Professionals : Swimming Pool Handheld Vacuums : Garden & Outdoor
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Amazon.com: Poolmaster 27402 Deluxe Air Relief Vinyl Liner Swimming Pool Vacuum: Home & Kitchen I just saw this one...Any good?
I think that type is for gunite or cement pools.. I don't know why it wouldn't work on vinyl liners...I bought one years ago and it didn't work well.I threw it out so,I guess it is not my answer.Can you use a vacuum like this one, it has wheels and stays off the floor..
Amazon.com : ATIE Heavy-Duty Professional-Grade Flexible Weighted Pool Vacuum Head with Chrome Handle and Ball Bearing Wheel - Great for Pool Owners and Pool Professionals : Swimming Pool Handheld Vacuums : Garden & Outdoor
Amazon.com : ATIE Heavy-Duty Professional-Grade Flexible Weighted Pool Vacuum Head with Chrome Handle and Ball Bearing Wheel - Great for Pool Owners and Pool Professionals : Swimming Pool Handheld Vacuums : Garden & Outdoorsmile.amazon.com
- Jul 3, 2013
- 9,028
- Pool Size
- 15000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool SJ-40
borjis
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I use that regulator as well. You attach it to your skimmer inlet, then attach the vac hose to it.
- Jun 12, 2011
- 3,761
- Pool Size
- 19500
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pureline Crystal Pure 60,000
The regulator valve needs to be underwater, so it doesn’t draw any air.
You could drill 1/4 holes through the top of the triangle, one at a time with test runs inbetween. One might even be enough.
my official vote is for the valve.
my official vote is for the valve.
Alot of good suggestions..The easiest and cheapest is hole or holes drilled in vacuum head..I'll try that first and report back.
But they can be filled.Keep in mind the holes can’t be un-drilled.
Just like the holes in my head...Keep in mind the holes can’t be un-drilled.
