- Feb 6, 2018
- 184
- Pool Size
- 21000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
I just wanted to confirm that I'm vacuuming correctly from what I learned in pool school from the builder.
I put my 2 speed pump in High Speed.
I completely submerge the vacuum and hose insuring it is 100% filled.
Then shut off my 2 drains and reach in 1 of my 2 skimmers to move that plastic piece over to stop flow.
I connect the vacuum hose to my other skimmer and start vacuuming.
My main question is: I was told that whenever my pump is in HIGH speed during normal operation, I should ensure the pump basket filter shouldn't have any big bubbles in it. When I vacuum per the above procedure, the pump filter basket is only about 50% - 70% filled. Is this expected when vacuuming (almost makes sense being that you're only pulling flow from 1 of 4 suction lines)? Am I doing something wrong? Hope I'm not damaging the pump. Thanks!
I put my 2 speed pump in High Speed.
I completely submerge the vacuum and hose insuring it is 100% filled.
Then shut off my 2 drains and reach in 1 of my 2 skimmers to move that plastic piece over to stop flow.
I connect the vacuum hose to my other skimmer and start vacuuming.
My main question is: I was told that whenever my pump is in HIGH speed during normal operation, I should ensure the pump basket filter shouldn't have any big bubbles in it. When I vacuum per the above procedure, the pump filter basket is only about 50% - 70% filled. Is this expected when vacuuming (almost makes sense being that you're only pulling flow from 1 of 4 suction lines)? Am I doing something wrong? Hope I'm not damaging the pump. Thanks!