Question on bottom drain and pop ups

[imfignewton]

Are your drains plumbed to a leaf canister or are they plumbed to the suction side of the pool pump?

[slater1182]

i think i figured it out. the valve below the skimmer basket was fully open thus not allowing any suction on the bottom drain. once I closed the valve below basket things started working again.

my goal is no more pool guy by the next 30 days .....saving 70 per month