Clogged Skimmer Line

[RSAnative]

I was vacuuming and clogged my skimmer line. I tried putting a hose wrapped with a towel in the pump end and built up pressure but it didn't work. I've heard some people use a drain king but I dont think I can get that into the line. Any other ideas?

PVC lines

 

[Richard320]

I was vacuuming and clogged my skimmer line. I tried putting a hose wrapped with a towel in the pump end and built up pressure but it didn't work. I've heard some people use a drain king but I dont think I can get that into the line. Any other ideas?

PVC lines

Blowing it backwards is the best thing, but if you can't get in there, then try a plumber's snake from the skimmer end. OR, if you have a wet-n-dry shop vacuum and can get a good seal between the end of the vacuum hose and the skimmer hole, try sucking backwards.

 

[JohnT]

Often building pressure and then running the pump over and over will eventually work it loose. Do you know what the clog is?

 

[RSAnative]

Not sure what it is. Possible twigs? I've heard plumber's snake can damage the line? I will give the wet-dry vac a try.