There seems to be some kind of obstruction in the suction line between my inground pool and the filter. Water is not being drawn into the filter to be cleaned. How do I clear the line so the water can be filtered. I have called one plumber who came out with a roto rooter line but he said the line turned or bent in some way that prevented his equipment from working. Need help. At a loss for ideas.

Thank you.

Is the filter clean? A clogged filter will make the pump work hader to draw water in.

There should be water drawn in from the bottom skimmers and the top skimmer. If you can access where these lines come into the pump, try backwashing them with a garden hose and maximum water pressure.

What brand is it? Do you have a sight window leading to the pump, ala Hayward?

Did you ever fix this issue and if so, how? I have the same problem but do not see a solution. I had a plumber come out today, but the snake broke off in the pipe line. I am wondering if it is really a clog or if I need a new pump. The pump runs and I lost suction while I was cleaning the pool, which led me to believe it was a clog.

I found that the suction line from the pool to the jandy valve has become plugged with pine needles, and other leaves. I was able to flush part of them out, but haven't been able to clear the entire clog because the line bends at the clog, and goes another direction. I moved my pool cleaner line to the skimmer suction inlet, and now the cleaner cleans like a new one! However, I still need to clean out the suction line so that I can move the Barracuda back to it, from the skimmer suction line. Is there a high pressure air/water tool for blowing the suction line backward toward the inlet of the suction line? I have access to air pressure, and I have seen tools for flushing automobile radiators that will do an amazing job that just might clear the clog.