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Yes, 2 skimmers plus the bottom drain. Separate pump for the water feature

Forgot to mention I always keep bottom drain cracked open even when vacuuming but have tried it closed while vacuuming but didn’t make a difference.

What I’ve been doing is plugging the skimmer furthest from filter as there is no diverter. This morning I did the opposite and vacuumed with the furthest skimmer and didn’t get any air. I do notice the skimmer pressure is strongest at the furthest skimmer but still get decent pressure at the...

No. One valve for bottom drain and the other for the skimmers. Skimmers tie into each other under ground

so while vacuuming coming out of the pump up to the multiport the water in the tube isn’t full any longer once air gets into the syste. And on the salt generator the same thing so I turn the salt generator off while I vacuum.

Ok, even if the clear tube going up to the multiport valve isn’t full (air and water)?

Hello. For years I’ve been dealing with air getting into my system after about 10 minutes of vacuuming. (At worst the pump basket water level gets down about half way but never lost prime) I changed everything including the vac hose, pump cover seal, etc. Today I decided not to use the closest...

It definitely rids itself of the air, I was just assuming I was letting some out before it built up. Guess I don’t need to do that Thanks

Thanks, it has never lost prime. I usually stop half way through and bleed the filter until airs out and carry on. I just wanted to make sure I wasn’t damaging anything

Hello I have been manually vacuuming my inground pool and I continually get some air intrusion. I have 2 skimmers and 4 returns in the main pool plus 3 returns in the swim- out ( seating area) that I can close off. After about 10 minutes or so it starts getting air in the system and I’ve tried...

My SWG has a power off mode so that works for me. If you can’t, you can’t however

I agree with you, Thanks

Thanks. My concern is more about the unit turning off and on numerous times in a short period.

Thanks for the reply. When backwashing the system is being turned off and on a few times going from backwashing to rinse, backwash, etc. that was my reasoning

Hello just a few basic questions regarding my salt generator. When I backwash I usually turn off my salt generator and heat pump. is this necessary? Also when manually vacuuming the pool I turn both off. There are times when some air gets in the system and I see some reduced water flow so don’t...

Good morning My heater has been turned on for one day. I noticed the pool water level drop at least a half inch. The humidity here on Long Island is in the 80’s now. For a week without the heater running I didn’t see any significant water loss. Is this normal heater usage? could something within...

Well 1poolman1 I took your advice and was able to find a new one. The discharge is easily adjusted to go to the side discharge so should be an exact replacement. The old one must be 20-25 years old and since 2009 was just used just for a water feature. Is using Teflon tape sufficient on the new...

The shaft won’t turn so I guess I’ll be getting it rebuilt. I would go for a new pump like you said but it would than involve repiping the lines that hookup to it.

Not possible it’s a bad switch? at the end of last season it was fine. Today not so much

When I said I just set this up I meant for the season. I have been using it for many years

Hello I have an above ground pool pump I am using in my built in pool for a water feature. I just set this up and find it’s not turning on. I checked the switch and outlet that controls it and power is going to both. I opened up the pump expecting to see a capacitor but I don’t see one. See...

As I said previously the 3 sides are open, only covering the top fan and front panel

Hello being in NY I have always covered my heat pump but I made large round holes in 3 sides so the cover didn’t trap moisture. Basically just protecting the top and front panel. Is this a good idea or is it better to leave uncovered? I ask because I’m thinking of replacing the cover thanks