Best method to unclog suction side line?

[theCapstone]

Drain bladder/Drain King, air compressor, snake, etc?

Suspect clog in skimmer line (single skimmer/main drain set up) rather than air leak. Had 17 frogs (<1”) in skimmer after a rain. Pump surging next day. Discovered several frogs in pump basket. Turned pump off and on several times and would get 1 new frog each time. Went from surging to almost no flow from skimmer line after that. Normal flow if I isolate the main drain.

Best method to try to unclog?

Thanks

 

[Jimrahbe]

C,

I'd use the Drain King in the pump and force water back to the skimmer.. And then force water from the skimmer toward the pump.. Might have to go back a forth a few times to get the clog moving..

Thanks,

Jim R.

 

[theCapstone]

C,

I'd use the Drain King in the pump and force water back to the skimmer.. And then force water from the skimmer toward the pump.. Might have to go back a forth a few times to get the clog moving..

Thanks,

Jim R.

Was wondering if it was doable from the pump (at work right now). I’ll pick up a Drain King on the way home to try it.

Thank you

 

[Stargate_to_earth]

How about a plumbing snake?

 

[Selenap]

Eww. That’s all I got to say.

 

[theCapstone]

How about a plumbing

 

[theCapstone]

Got slight flow from both ends with Drain King. Guess my next step is a snake. Really hoping for a blockage and not an air leak.

Tried the water hose all around connections above ground with no change.

 

[Rancho Cost-a-Lotta]

If you have any diverter valves between the skimmer and pump, you remove the cap/handle/internal valve assemblies for access from different points.