Jaybizz Posted May 8, 2020 Report Share Posted May 8, 2020 I have a newly renovated pool (last fall) with a new side suction port installed. When I close the skimmer valve and open the side suction port, I get low pressure and surging in the pump which does not seem to clear up with or without a vacuum conected. Is this normal? what am I doing wrong? Thanks In advance for your responses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDspaguy Posted May 8, 2020 Report Share Posted May 8, 2020 No, not normal. I would call whoever did the work and ask them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaybizz Posted May 8, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2020 They told me to leave the skimmer and side suction port open while vacuuming. In my mind the line should prime without the skimmer valve ope. Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDspaguy Posted May 8, 2020 Report Share Posted May 8, 2020 The pump may be too powerful for the one pipe. Does the cleaner work with the skimmer open? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaybizz Posted May 10, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2020 Thank you for the response. Turns out it was a partially blocked suction port line. In case any one has the same issue.......I ended up clearing the line using a garden hose expandable clean out tool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RDspaguy Posted May 10, 2020 Report Share Posted May 10, 2020 Glad you got it figured out. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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