So, thanks everyone for the input.
Jim, the Great White vacuum plugs into a dedicated port that is located on one of the pool walls (the same wall the skimmer is on), but about 10 feet from the skimmer, and obviously well below the water line.
Dirk, here's a pic of the inside of the skimmer. With the pump running, I can see small debris being sucked into the opening on the right, and if I put my hand over it, I can feel some suction. I don't see debris entering the other opening, and also don't feel suction there.
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I will probably not mess with rotating the three way, but I will enlist my wife to help me with the water test. The three way is at one end of the pad and the pump is at the other, so one of us will have to run the water over the three way while the other watches through the pump cover. I was thinking back, this is Hawaii, and we have a coconut tree close by. Months ago, I was harvesting coconuts and a bunch dropped to the ground and then ended up by the three way - wondering if they have have hit it and cracked something? Guess that water test will help determine that.
I really appreciate all of the help from you guys - much appreciated.
Dirk, I was going to upload pics of my equipment pad, but got an over-storage limit message. Will try later.
Bob
Jim, the Great White vacuum plugs into a dedicated port that is located on one of the pool walls (the same wall the skimmer is on), but about 10 feet from the skimmer, and obviously well below the water line.
Dirk, here's a pic of the inside of the skimmer. With the pump running, I can see small debris being sucked into the opening on the right, and if I put my hand over it, I can feel some suction. I don't see debris entering the other opening, and also don't feel suction there.
View attachment 87570
I will probably not mess with rotating the three way, but I will enlist my wife to help me with the water test. The three way is at one end of the pad and the pump is at the other, so one of us will have to run the water over the three way while the other watches through the pump cover. I was thinking back, this is Hawaii, and we have a coconut tree close by. Months ago, I was harvesting coconuts and a bunch dropped to the ground and then ended up by the three way - wondering if they have have hit it and cracked something? Guess that water test will help determine that.
I really appreciate all of the help from you guys - much appreciated.
Dirk, I was going to upload pics of my equipment pad, but got an over-storage limit message. Will try later.
Bob