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    Poor Performance of Hayward Aquabug

    The filtration system works PERFECT. When I plug the bug in at the skimmer, then the problem starts. All the connection of the bug are under water so there can be no air infiltration. I'm sticking the rubber fitting into the skimmer line as hard as i can. The water is so pristine I have...
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    Poor Performance of Hayward Aquabug

    OK, I used only 3 sections of hose, making sure they were all under water. All the connections were under water as well. The pump strainer was full (no air) when I turned on the pump. It gradually lost volume and filled with air. Everything works perfect under normal operation. The issue is...
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    Poor Performance of Hayward Aquabug

    Its the same size sand filter that is shown in the link you provided. It is clean after only being in use for a couple of weeks. The gasket is also new, and fully lubricated. If there is a leak in the plumbing it must be in the bug's hose, since everything works well under noprmal filtration...
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    Poor Performance of Hayward Aquabug

    I am having trouble getting it to suck properly. It looks like it is sucking air, with insufficient water going through the hose. Its a hassle to get the air out of the hose in the first place. It floats too well. But even when I do, the volume of air in the pump strainer (don't know what to...
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    Auto Pool Vacuumer

    I've seen ads for cleaners like Wanda and AquaBug that clean the bottom. Sounds like a better way. Buttt... 1. Do you leave it on all the time? 2. If not how much time? 3. Since it works off the skimmer, if its running do you lose the skimming action? 4. Any downsides?