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    Main drain vs. skimmer

    OK so I just tried the garden hose method. I saw bubbles come up from the main drain and when I openes the returns the wall inlet by the debris collection system was flowing as well. When I put everything back and ran the pump it seemed nothing changed. I can't get any suction from that wall...
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    Main drain vs. skimmer

    OK. Thanks. I am going to try that now.
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    Main drain vs. skimmer

    Yes you guys are right. My bad. It does drop to zero when I turn to MD only. My normal running pressure when set half and half is 14psi. Its when I turn my wall return off when pressure jumps up.
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    Main drain vs. skimmer

    Hello all. Second thread here. I started one in regards to valve ID: valve-id-identifying-my-valves-t29967.html It seems when I turn my main drain/skimmer valve all the way to main drain pressure drops to zero and the basket in front of pump drains. So I haven't kept it there for more than a...
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    Valve ID (Identifying my Valves)

    Yes it seems to be working. When I remove the locking lid and pull the long mesh sock thing out there was some debris in it. When the pump is running I can see flowing water running through it.
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    Valve ID (Identifying my Valves)

    Great thanks guys. Just vacuumed my pool via the skimmer. Everything went well. Good suction and now the bottom of the pool is dirt free. Next, on to my iron problem and chemical balancing.
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    Valve ID (Identifying my Valves)

    Thanks to all for your posts. I will definately start a new thread in regards to the iron. What exactly did you see in my pics that showed you I have such a problem? Also, anymore ideas on how to get my vacuum working. 2 posts back it was mentioned to take out the equalizer. I did. There are...
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    Valve ID (Identifying my Valves)

    The Aerator labled arrow is pointing at the valve. The blue hose runs to the side of yard so I assume that is for backwash. Also, keep in mind I did my best to read the old markings on these valves though most not so legible. So, they may be incorrect. See updated pics above of skimmer basket...
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    Valve ID (Identifying my Valves)

    Hello All, This seems like a good place to start my journey on maintaining my new pool. I moved into a house with an existing 6-10 year old in ground pool. -AO Smith SQ1152 1.5HP -15K Gal -Jandy JS100-SM Sand Filter -Pop Ups -In Ground -Pebble I am trying to identify all my valves as the...