Clogged Vacuum Line / Plumbing Question

[bdearen]

Hello,

Working on a semi-clogged vacuum line. Vacuumed without the leaf canister so it's leafs, seed pods, etc. Thinking of using this to blow compressed air back from the pump to the pool. What is this small port used for? I can unscrew the cap and access a bigger hold about 1/2"

 

[PoolStored]

This valve is closed


Can you provide some more pictures with some wider pictures of your pad...it is not clear what this is from the limited view...

 

[bdearen]

This valve is closed
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Can you provide some more pictures with some wider pictures of your pad...it is not clear what this is from the limited view...

Hello,

Yes, I understand the valve is closed in that orientation. I was curious what the small pipe with the fitting on the top was used for. I actually ended up using this with an air compressor to blow the clog out of the vacuum line but I am having trouble finding exactly what this is supposed to be used for. Maybe I used it for it's intended purpose? Haha The valve you mentioned is used to switch between skimmer and vacuum port suction. The vacuum port line was partially clogged but the skimmer line was good.

 

[PoolStored]

Maybe that is why it is there...

 

[bdearen]

Maybe that is why it is there...

Can you confirm that's what this pipe is used for? The fitting on the top screws in but it's just a hole with a black rubber piece inside. I was able to fit a specific rubber fitting on my air compressor to make it work. Just curious what the intended use is for. Sometimes when the pump turns off I hear a brief sound of air for a few seconds.

 

[bdearen]

Morning, sorry to ask on this one again, but can someone review and let me know what this port is used for?

 

[mas985]

Do you have a spa? It looks like a bypass for the spa overflow.