Re: How to tell if vacuum is working
I found that trying to fill my hose from an eye with the other end attached to the vac head and submerged depends on how deep the head is and the pressure at the eye. You have to overcome the water pressure at the bottom in order to fill the hose. Now I fill the hose while holding the other end nearby, when its full, I connect to the vac head and drop it in, then the other end to suction.
I also close off (mostly) the other suction points (main drain and second skimmer) so the vac head gets all the flow. I usually look for a small piece of something for the vac to pick up.
If you get nothing in your skimmer, is there still dirt in the pool? If so you're not vacuuming.
In-ground gunite 16 x 30 13,000 gal. Full screen enclosure. 120 sq ft. Filter cartridge, 1-1/2 HP pump. Master Pools In-floor cleaner. Taylor K-2006.
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