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Why do I keep losing suction when vacuuming my pool?
If, during vacuuming, you notice a loss of suction, this might be an indication that your filter or skimmer basket or even the pump basket might have collected a large enough amount of dirt or debris that it is becoming clogged and the water cannot pass freely. Stop vacuuming. Check and clean the various strainer baskets, open all of the valves and backwash the filter if the obstruction has not already been determined to be in the skimmer or pump baskets.
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