- May 31, 2012
- 855
- Pool Size
- 100000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Jandy Aquapure 1400
I looked in Pool School and didn't see anything on this topic, so here goes.
My pool has one skimmer return and two bottom returns. With a valve at the pump I can select how much of the return comes from either (1) skimmer, or (2) bottom drains. I believe most IG pools are similar to this.
Why would I not always have it set to have all of the return come from the skimmer so that the skimmer has maximum suction and is better able to collect debris from the pool's surface? Why would I want to use the bottom drains, other than a situation where I have reduce the water level below the skimmer? If not 100% skimmer then what is the optimal setting?
My pool has one skimmer return and two bottom returns. With a valve at the pump I can select how much of the return comes from either (1) skimmer, or (2) bottom drains. I believe most IG pools are similar to this.
Why would I not always have it set to have all of the return come from the skimmer so that the skimmer has maximum suction and is better able to collect debris from the pool's surface? Why would I want to use the bottom drains, other than a situation where I have reduce the water level below the skimmer? If not 100% skimmer then what is the optimal setting?