question on where to attach auto suction pool sweeper / main drain question

krnbrownie1 · Jul 30, 2023

Hello,
I purchased
Automatic Suction Vacuum-generic Climb Wall Pool Cleaner Sweeper In-Ground Suction Side + Hose Set XtremepowerUS and have had it situated where it's attached to skimmer for the past 2 years.

I never realized, but my main drain is not suctioning. Reason I realized this is due to myself doing the pool work where shock granules on the bottom of the pool appears to be sitting on the ground.

So when I attach sweeper to the skimmer, I am afraid my only flow to my pool is now being relegated to the sweeper flow.

I did a little bit of research on main pool on and off, but my house doesn't have such a thing and it maybe one that feeds off the skimmer (?) but even when the sweeper is not attached to skimmer, I still see granules stuck on the bottom

So I am hoping you can help me to find if the "white" pipe that is on the side of the pool wall that has some knob is to be used for sweeper suction (attached picture)

thank you so much

ManiacalMama · Jul 30, 2023

My only experience is with my current pool...But I do have a vacuum port. It looks a little different to yours in that it has a hinged cap on it. At the equipment pad I have a multi valve that I can balance the suction between that port and the skimmer. I have no control of the main drain at my equipment pad. To control main drain suction I have an adapter called a float valve (down in the bottom of the skimmer which covers two pipe openings) with a thing on the bottom to adjust the balance between skimmer and main drain.
I think people here can advise you a little better if you share pictures of your equipment pad (showing any valves you have) and down inside your skimmer.
Side note...I got tired of messing with the suction side auto sweep and ended up just getting a robot. No more adjusting valves.

Bperry · Jul 30, 2023

krnbrownie1 said:
Hello,
I purchased
Automatic Suction Vacuum-generic Climb Wall Pool Cleaner Sweeper In-Ground Suction Side + Hose Set XtremepowerUS and have had it situated where it's attached to skimmer for the past 2 years.

I never realized, but my main drain is not suctioning. Reason I realized this is due to myself doing the pool work where shock granules on the bottom of the pool appears to be sitting on the ground.

So when I attach sweeper to the skimmer, I am afraid my only flow to my pool is now being relegated to the sweeper flow.

I did a little bit of research on main pool on and off, but my house doesn't have such a thing and it maybe one that feeds off the skimmer (?) but even when the sweeper is not attached to skimmer, I still see granules stuck on the bottom

So I am hoping you can help me to find if the "white" pipe that is on the side of the pool wall that has some knob is to be used for sweeper suction (attached picture)

thank you so much

Got a picture of the equipment pad? That would help.

Side note: the green algae around that port is indicative that your chlorine is being maintained too low.

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