I didn't know if I should post this in the vacuum or pump part but I am going this route.
We installed a new pump a couple weeks ago after the intex one finally crapped out. I cannot for the life of me get it to use the auto vacuum.
I have both the Hayward bug/penguin and a kreepy krauly (even crappy suction with the hand vac). .
When I do the suction test it won't even go to the minimum mark, it just stays at the top and around 18 psi.
But if I have it on backwash/waste it works beautifully, drops the psi to 10 and has great suction (goes past the max mark).
Why does it work so well when it goes straight to waste?
I have no air in my lines and no leaks...it just quits working eventually and gets air in the leaf basket.
Leaf basket is clean, the sand is brand new, got lube on the oring for the basket. Hoses are all new for the cleaners.
Halp
We installed a new pump a couple weeks ago after the intex one finally crapped out. I cannot for the life of me get it to use the auto vacuum.
I have both the Hayward bug/penguin and a kreepy krauly (even crappy suction with the hand vac). .
When I do the suction test it won't even go to the minimum mark, it just stays at the top and around 18 psi.
But if I have it on backwash/waste it works beautifully, drops the psi to 10 and has great suction (goes past the max mark).
Why does it work so well when it goes straight to waste?
I have no air in my lines and no leaks...it just quits working eventually and gets air in the leaf basket.
Leaf basket is clean, the sand is brand new, got lube on the oring for the basket. Hoses are all new for the cleaners.
Halp