What is this part's name?

[limdoan]

I don't know what this part is called. I found it attached to a "Hayward skimmer adapter cone" (part# V093C).
My "Zodiac G3" pool cleaner does not move around anymore because of not enough suction.
I cleaned the skimmer basket already.

Maybe some kind of clog in the pipe?
Thoughts?

Thanks.

 

[1poolman1]

I don't know what this part is called. I found it attached to a "Hayward skimmer adapter cone" (part# V093C).
My "Zodiac G3" pool cleaner does not move around anymore because of not enough suction.
I cleaned the skimmer basket already.

Maybe some kind of clog in the pipe?
Thoughts?

Thanks.

That's the "Vari-Flow" control for an old American Pool Products (bought by Pentair) Admiral skimmer. It controlled the amount of flow between the main-drain and skimmer. They had the original "floating" round weir and didn't have a weir-door in the throat.

Skimmer Diverter, Pent /American Products Admiral, Vari-Flo

Skimmer Diverter, Pent /American Products Admiral, Vari-Flo

pstpoolsupplies.com

 

[JJ_Tex]

A number 2 pencil.

 

[1poolman1]

A number 2 pencil.

 

[limdoan]

That's the "Vari-Flow" control for an old American Pool Products (bought by Pentair) Admiral skimmer. It controlled the amount of flow between the main-drain and skimmer. They had the original "floating" round weir and didn't have a weir-door in the throat.

Skimmer Diverter, Pent /American Products Admiral, Vari-Flo

Skimmer Diverter, Pent /American Products Admiral, Vari-Flo

pstpoolsupplies.com

Thanks!!

 

[limdoan]

A number 2 pencil.

Lol

That's the "Vari-Flow" control for an old American Pool Products (bought by Pentair) Admiral skimmer. It controlled the amount of flow between the main-drain and skimmer. They had the original "floating" round weir and didn't have a weir-door in the throat.

Skimmer Diverter, Pent /American Products Admiral, Vari-Flo

Skimmer Diverter, Pent /American Products Admiral, Vari-Flo

pstpoolsupplies.com

So the cleaner works again without this vari-flo. Somehow. Do I even need this?

 

[1poolman1]

Lol

So the cleaner works again without this vari-flo. Somehow. Do I even need this?

If it works without it, no it isn't needed. Usually a suction cleaner used through that Admiral skimmer would require the main-drain port to be closed. Not in your case, apparently.

 

[limdoan]

If it works without it, no it isn't needed. Usually a suction cleaner used through that Admiral skimmer would require the main-drain port to be closed. Not in your case, apparently.

The suction cleaner was stuck at the main drain today, and I had to pull it to move it away. Maybe I do need this vari-flow. Does it provide more suction?

 

[1poolman1]

The suction cleaner was stuck at the main drain today, and I had to pull it to move it away. Maybe I do need this vari-flow. Does it provide more suction?

It adjusts the flow between the skimmer and main drain. I haven't seen one in many years, but I believe there is a "scale" on the bottom of the skimmer body that has a + and - to indicate how much is coming from the main drain.

 

[limdoan]

It adjusts the flow between the skimmer and main drain. I haven't seen one in many years, but I believe there is a "scale" on the bottom of the skimmer body that has a + and - to indicate how much is coming from the main drain.

Ah yes there are. I never noticed it. Thanks.