Vacuuming issue with Summer Waves pool

[SwampFox76]

I'm trying to figure out how to vacuum my pool with my current setup, I have the Intex Krystal Clear 12" Sand Filter attached to a Summer Waves Elite 14 x 42 pool, the pool has the skimmer attached to the side. I had purchased the vacuum plate but read that I would have to drill holes to help with the amount of pressure the filter is producing. I did that and still too much pressure, so more turned into more, the pressure still seems to be too much and now there is barely any suction coming out of the vacuum. The basket attached to the sand filter will no stay completely filled up and where I drilled the holes I am getting vortexes forming along with a string suction/draining sound. I am at a loss as to how to vacuum my pool now. I am using the intex vacuum they sell in a kit, so I'm not sure if that is an issue as well. Any ideas?

Thanks!

 

[SwampFox76]

I've been searching the internet for some answer that would resolve my problem and was wondering would a dedicated vacuum line work with the sand filter that I have or is there not enough suction to add a dedicated vacuum line. The link below I provided is the sand filter I currently

Intex Krystal Clear Sand Filter... Amazon.com : Intex Krystal Clear Sand Filter Pump for Above Ground Pools, 12-inch, 110-120V with GFCI : Garden & Outdoor

 

[Ana Shavon Mangus]

I'm trying to figure out how to vacuum my pool with my current setup, I have the Intex Krystal Clear 12" Sand Filter attached to a Summer Waves Elite 14 x 42 pool, the pool has the skimmer attached to the side. I had purchased the vacuum plate but read that I would have to drill holes to help with the amount of pressure the filter is producing. I did that and still too much pressure, so more turned into more, the pressure still seems to be too much and now there is barely any suction coming out of the vacuum. The basket attached to the sand filter will no stay completely filled up and where I drilled the holes I am getting vortexes forming along with a string suction/draining sound. I am at a loss as to how to vacuum my pool now. I am using the intex vacuum they sell in a kit, so I'm not sure if that is an issue as well. Any ideas?

Thanks!

I am having problems with this also.. It has good suction but runs my pump dry. i would love to know how to fix this

 

[SwampFox76]

I am having problems with this also.. It has good suction but runs my pump dry. i would love to know how to fix this

I kind of want to try to add the dedicated vacuum line and see if I can get it to work. I hate to waste the money but I really don't want to burn my brand new sand filter out either

 

[SwampFox76]

I am having problems with this also.. It has good suction but runs my pump dry. i would love to know how to fix this

That's what I found and that's what I think I'm going to try hope it helps you. I don't know what I'm going to get a chance to try to install this but when/if I get it up and running I'll let you know