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Sure you can. You'll need to use a net to clean the junk off the top often so it doesn't sink and cause stains or clog up the main drain.
You can however it would be a good Idea to repair or replace the existing skimmer with a different method of skimming say a suction side floating skimmer as there are many materials that float to the top of a swimming pool that may be hazardous to health RB
What else can I help you with?
Do you use the main drain and the skimmer when filtering your pool?
You only use the skimmer/s
Does the main drain line in skimmer have water in it when closing the pool?
No. You cannot use the main drain to lower the water level below the skimmer. This is because the main drain is not really a drain. It only connects right back to the 3 port valve in the skimmer.
How do you get better circulation in an in-ground pool that has no main drain?
You may try a suction side pool cleaner. Connects into the skimmer. No booster pump needed. Pool Vac, Kreepy Krauly are but a few.
How do you unclog the bottom drain of a in ground pool if you can't find the junction of the skimmer and the main drain?
Depends how the pool was plummed. If you have a dedicated main drain line, or you share a main drain line and a skimmer line. Both are suction lines to the pump,meaning they will go into the front of the pump. If you have several valves on the front of the pump, and hopefully they are labeled you could try to shut all of them except the main drain and use what is called a drain king. It hooks to a waterhose and swells inside the pipe forcing water in the opposite direction. If you dont have any valves on the front of the pump ,chances are you share suction with the skimmer. check the inside bottom of the skimmer. Main drain may be plummed to skimmer bottom.
How do you replace the poo skimmer door?
Drain the pool until the water level reaches two inches below the skimmer faceplate , remove the face plate using a screwdriver , remove the faceplate and skimmer , then replace the gasket and attach the skimmer and then the faceplate
How do you use the bottom drain in an in ground pool?
Well, if you mean to drain the pool --- it is not a drain as in house plumbing -- the sink -- the tub. It is connected to the skimmer and that is connected to the pump. Your main drain is most likely 'working'. It does not nave to be a strong flow. Well, if you mean to drain the pool --- it is not a drain as in house plumbing -- the sink -- the tub. IT DOES NOT DRAIN ANYTHING. It is connected to the skimmer and that is connected to the pump. Your main drain is most likely 'working'. It does not nave to be a strong flow.
What will happen if pour pellet stabilizer in the skimmer box and turn the skimmer box suction on does it get flushed down the drain?
No, not so long as the filter is not set to back wash
I have two side skimmers and a bottom drain i can't seem to get the correct suction to use on my vacuum hose?
lift out the skimmer basket there should be a floating diverter with a flap that closes off suction. some skimmer baskets are rotated to do the same thing. insert your hose into the other skimmer. turn off suction to the main drain if you need more suction.
How do you troubleshoot a leak or a blockage in your suction line without having to rip out the concrete deck?
1st to see if it a leak ...close the skimmer valve...do you get alot more air bubbles in the punk basket?/if yes.thiers a leak in the main drain linethen do the same thing for your skimmer(make sure you have enought wayer in the pool.thanks
What is the device called that can alternate between the pool skimmer and the vacuum?
I think you are referring to a Jandy valve. The valve diverts water from the main drain to the skimmers. When vacuuming, turn the valve so it is pointing to the skimmer inlet pipe. OR It could also be called a diverter valve located at the bottom of the skimmer depending on the age of the skimmer. k
What is the purpose of a gutter drain underground and how does it help in managing rainwater runoff effectively?
The purpose of a gutter drain underground is to collect rainwater from the gutters on a building and direct it away from the foundation. This helps in managing rainwater runoff effectively by preventing water from pooling around the building, which can cause damage to the foundation and basement. The underground drain carries the water to a safe location, such as a storm drain or a designated drainage area, where it can be safely dispersed without causing harm to the property.
In what way is a portal circulation a strange circulation?
The portal circulation is a "strange" circulation because it consists of veins draining into capillaries, which drain into veins again.
