Valve Positioning Help Needed

[anthonyd]

I'm a newbie and currently have a pool service taking care of my pool here in south Florida.

My question is valve position for day to day use and then when vacuuming. A few months ago I asked the pool guy to position the valves for day to day and also when vacuuming and took pictures for reference. Of course that has changed over the last few months so I figured I'd inquire with you.

The attached picture was taken last night - this is the way the valves sit right now. The pump is on a timer. The vacuum attachment is on the side of the pool, not inside the skimmer.

Please let me know how I should have them positioned daily, and also how to have them positioned for optimal suction during vacuuming.

Thanks in advance.