AGP Splitter for outlet or skimmer - run skimmer & vacuum at same time???

[Susan Betancourt]

Hello to all the enthusiasts!!!
I’ve been muddling along for a year now with my own pool maintenance and doing “ok”. But I need help, PLEASE.
Is there a splitter that exists for me to run the skimmer and vacuum at the same time?
The skimmer is FANTASTIC for keeping the surface clear but I’d like to leave the vacuum hose on the bottom to clean up there. This would be my preference.
Otherwise, a suggestion on how to move the water from bottom to top?
Thanks in advance for your brilliant ideas

 

[CrystalRiver]

Your cloudiness looks like a chemistry issue, not a vacuuming one. How do you test and chlorinate your water?

 

[Susan Betancourt]

I already cleared that up, thanks.
Just looking for a splitter to run the skimmer and vac at the same time.
Any thoughts?

 

[borjis]

That doesn't seem possible. A vac needs full suction performance to do it's job. Otherwise it can't keep a solid grip on the floor to move.

No harm in trying but it probably won't work the way you think.

 

[Susan Betancourt]

Thanks @borjis.
I was just trying to think outside the box.
Conversely, is there a way to increase bottom flow? To increase circulation and push everything up for the skimmer?

 

[CrystalRiver]

Aim your return eyeball (do you have one?) down.