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 ?