pool opening - spare pump used for vac to waste

[ollie2308]

thanks Ted

After looking into what I would need to plumb this for use with a 1.5 vac hose and the pure size of this pump, I think I pass on this idea.

Switching focus on why I am having problems with the above ground pump that I have been using. It's 1.5 hp and I have trouble priming it. Sitting directly on the pool deck, vac hose directly connected it still can't prime...

Am I fighting a loosing battle using an above ground pump ?

[waste]

While I'm sure I'm b*st*rdizing the proper terminology - the short story is that AG pumps are meant to be pressure fed, they 'won't' draw water up out of the pool. If you can place it below the water level of the pool, it should work.

Also, Have you fully primed the vac hose (i.e.. filled it with water)? These pumps don't allow for ~ any air in the lines, so it may be possible to use it if you can fully prime the hose and strainer basket.