My skimmer and drains are on the same valve with a hand crank. I can have water suctioned through one or the other, or partial from both. I have always kept it right in the middle -- 1/2 drains, 1/2 skimmer. I understand the importance of having at least some water coming back from the drains in case the skimmer basket gets clogged, but what is the ideal proportion? I heard someone does about 1/3 drains, 2/3 skimmer. If I know my skimmer isn't going to get clogged, is it better to leave the drains off most of the time? What is everyone else doing?
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