How to effectively vacuum to waste your swimming pool
To vacuum to waste a pool, first turn off the pool’s filtration system. Next, attach the vacuum hose to the skimmer closest to the pump. Place the vacuum head on the pool floor and turn on the pump. Let the vacuum run until the desired amount of water has been removed from the pool, often about one-third of the total volume. Once done, turn off the pump and disconnect the vacuum hose, and turn the filtration system back on. Finally, backwash the filter and clean the skimmer basket.