Hi, Al,

If you have a sand filter you can plumb the irrigation pump into the waste line and set the filter to backwash. The water then goes through the filter in the correct direction for filtering and comes out the skimmer
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While I am completely convinced you are "da' man" for interesting, innovative fixes on pools.......I am racking my brain trying to figure out the advantage in doing this. I know you had a reason and I can usually figure things out but you've stumped me on this one. Help!!

Dave S.