Proper settings to vacuum advice

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MishAnt

MishAnt

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Jun 3, 2020
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Massachusetts
Pool Size
16300
Surface
Vinyl
Hello, I recently moved and had a new pool installed. I can not find anything in the manual or online and I am not having any luck from Pentair customer support.

What settings do I need to use to vacuum? I normally run 30gpm (about 62% speed) 8am to 6:30pm with my 16300 gallon pool.

I hook up my hose plate to the skimmer and I feel like I’m not getting enough suction. I know you normally want a higher speed, I’m just worried if I send it full I will pick up the liner and if I leave to low I will damage the pump.

Not sure of any other information needed.

Thanks in advance.
 

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Whatever setting works for your pool.

You have to adjust your pump speed up and see what speed gives you satisfactory vacuuming.

I never would install a suction vacuum on a new pool. There are much better methods of cleaning a pool.

And I suggest you learn about TFPC and stop using all those unnecessary Leslie chemicals you have listed in your signature.

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ajw22 said:
Whatever setting works for your pool.

You have to adjust your pump speed up and see what speed gives you satisfactory vacuuming.

I never would install a suction vacuum on a new pool. There are much better methods of cleaning a pool.

And I suggest you learn about TFPC and stop using all those unnecessary Leslie chemicals you have listed in your signature.

www.troublefreepool.com

Pool Care Basics Archives

Your one-stop shop for all things TFP to include: ABCs of Water Chemistry, Recommended Chemicals/Levels, Test Kits, Troubleshooting, and much more!
www.troublefreepool.com www.troublefreepool.com
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Thank you. I moved a few years ago and just recently had the pool installed. My signature is probably from a few years ago from my old pool. I most likely don’t use those anymore. I’m trying to get back into this page now that a pool is relevant to me again. I’m trying to find the signature edit.
 
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