Quote Originally Posted by JMCFAN
I have had the same problem... I just connect my vacuum up...put the filter on "pump to waste"....and clean the bottom while I pump water into the vacent field next door...

Wish I thought of that but now the water is below the skimmer so I can't do that. I am having a hard time starting a syphon with the 2" hose. I started one this morning with the syphon that goes on the top of my winter cover. It is real slow as it only has a 1/4" hose. This may be a 2 day process for me.