Once again, I screwed up

[rockg]

Thanks guys for the comments. Carl, it is all underground... maybe even under concrete. I am thinking by snaking it from the skimmer, that the clog is on the lower end of the pipe, nearer to the pump. We're probably talking about 25 to 35 feet from the pump. Snaking from the skimmer, I get nothing... goes in and comes out easily. Snaking from pump backwards toward the skimmer, I hit stuff about 18 feet. I have an old snake that you have to hand crank.... which I did for hours. I can sneak the snake through most of it.. but at about 23 feet, it is rough. I turn, turn, turn and it really doesn't move much.
I did the Drain King from skimmer down and like I said, I do get pretty good flow, just not what it should be. Going the other way, it really doesn't do much.
My thinking is to get a longer snake, one that you really dont' have to hand crank, but can use a drill.. and try that. If not, then it might be time to either dig, cut a piece out to get a better, wider snake in there, or call Roter Rooter...hehehe. I don't know, but man, I can't even think why I did that. I was excited about getting the pool ready this year, kids were out in the yard, so I was paying attention to them and evidently, wasn't thinking. I never vacuum the pool, only 2 times in 6 years, but I will be sure next time to keep the basket in.
Oh well, just had a lot of hopes in that Drain King, but who knows how much junk is in there? I'm persistent.... and can't sleep until it's done, so somethings going to give soon.
Thanks again for all the help and moral support... y'all are great guys !!

[CarlD]

Good luck! I had R-R in to snake my downspout drains. Did a good job but still cost a bit.

[rockg]

Well, an update since you guys tried to help me. I am getting a good bit of flow from the skimmer now and pressure is back up, so I think I'm going to be fine. I do know there's still some leaves, rollie pollies, etc in the skimmer line though. I have snaked it pretty much but really need to find a 3/8 snake 50 feet long... right now, I only have 25 feet so I have a feeling I'm not getting all the way through. I feel resistance about 16-20 feet. My plan is trying to find a 50 footer and use that. If all else fails, I can dig down to the line, cut it and then run a larger snake straight up the pipe. Right now, it's 3/8 inch snake that can get around the 90 degree bends. We'll see how it goes... but I'm feeling better about it.

Thanks guy for being there for me !!! I can't speak enough about how helpful you guys are !!!