Pool Skimmer Settings
These instructions are for a basic pool with one or two valves leading to the pump setting.
Pool skimmer settings. They are from left to right spa main drain cleaner skimmer and pool main drain. You can see that diagram here. It enters the skimmer via the skimmer door and after passing through the skimmer basket to trap any large pieces of debris travels down the pipes at the bottom to the pump. Pool vacuums use the pool circulation pump s suction to remove sediment from the pool floor and walls.
The pool pump sucks water into the skimmer from the pool. Connect the vacuum head to the pole and then connect the swivel cuff on your vacuum hose to the vacuum head. How to tune your pool skimmer duration. Swimming pool side port vacuum port overview troubleshooting duration.
For the cleaner to operate at maximum efficiency only the skimmer and cleaner valves should be open. The skimmer is the housing at the side of the pool that pulls water leaves and debris into the system and collects debris in a basket. You will find an assembly at the bottom of your skimmer that allows for several modes of operation. There are a variety of skimmer baskets and lids on the market.
Valve settings vacuuming mode when you want to vacuum your swimming pool start with the valves in the normal pool position. The vacuum hose plugs into an inlet at the bottom of a skimmer. The spa system includes a spa drain a spa fountain return and spa jets. Drop the vacuum head into the pool and.
These are 3 way style valves. In the photo below there are four valves. Swimming pool science 323 252 views. Swimming pool tips reviews how to spl 405 905 views 26 36 how to install a pool skimmer copper pvc re pipe ultimate pool guy the truth 6 4 duration.
The pool skimmer is the first part of the pool cleaning system. Main drain only brush pool. Swimming pool circulation pumps draw water from the pool utilizing suction plumbed to the skimmer inlets at water level and the main drain at the pool s bottom. Balanced regular filtration.
Sink the hose and plug it into skimmer. One of two settings on. Normal operation of the pool requires this valve to stay closed.