When vacuuming your pool the dirt flows straight through cartridge filter and into pool?

1. The cartridge filter is dirty or clogged. If the cartridge filter is dirty or clogged, it will not be able to effectively filter out dirt and debris from the pool water. Check the cartridge filter and clean it if necessary.

2. The cartridge filter is not the correct size for the pool. If the cartridge filter is too small, it will not be able to handle the volume of water flow from the vacuum cleaner, which can cause dirt to escape through the filter. Make sure that the cartridge filter is the correct size for your pool.

3. The vacuum hose is not properly connected to the pool vacuum cleaner. If the vacuum hose is not properly connected to the vacuum cleaner, it can cause air to leak into the system, which can reduce the suction power of the vacuum cleaner and allow dirt to escape through the filter. Check the vacuum hose and make sure that it is properly connected to the vacuum cleaner.

4. The pool vacuum cleaner is not powerful enough. If the pool vacuum cleaner is not powerful enough, it may not be able to generate enough suction to effectively vacuum the pool. Try using a more powerful pool vacuum cleaner.

Here are some tips for preventing dirt from flowing straight through the cartridge filter and into the pool when you vacuum:

- Clean the cartridge filter regularly.

- Use the correct size cartridge filter for the pool.

- Make sure the vacuum hose is properly connected to the pool vacuum cleaner.

- Use a powerful pool vacuum cleaner.

- Vacuum the pool slowly and evenly to avoid creating too much suction.

- If you have a lot of dirt or debris in the pool, you may need to vacuum the pool more than once.