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Steve737
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Post subject: 6'6" deep end do i need main drains?  Posted: October 24th, 2011, 5:20 pm |
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Location: Montgomery Texas
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6'6" deep end do i need main drains? The PB is saying he dosent like them he likes to adds two side suction instead. At least i think thats what those pipies are. Anyways there are two skimmers in the pool. Thanks they are shooting the pool tomorrow so I need to figure out what to do thanks. Steve
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bk406
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Post subject: Re: 6'6" deep end do i need main drains? Posted: October 24th, 2011, 5:42 pm |
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I'd prefer the side wall suction myself.
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Steve737
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Post subject: Re: 6'6" deep end do i need main drains? Posted: October 24th, 2011, 6:48 pm |
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Do I need a certain amount or size? Also does it matter where they go? Thanks
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mas985
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Post subject: Re: 6'6" deep end do i need main drains? Posted: October 24th, 2011, 8:09 pm |
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bk406 wrote: I'd prefer the side wall suction myself. ditto, I think main drains are overrated for even deep pools. The only thing they add is lower circulation but you can do that with either a low side wall suction and/or lower returns. With side wall suctions, if it is connected to the skimmer, it adds protection for the pump if the water level should drop below the skimmer inlet. If the skimmer is not near the deep end, then I would favor a lower return. It will actually work better than a suction port for deep circulation.
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PoolGuyNJ
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Post subject: Re: 6'6" deep end do i need main drains? Posted: October 24th, 2011, 8:34 pm |
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In colder climates, where pools are winterized, side drains, if used, should be no less than three feet down , four if available. This allows them to be air locked below the freeze zone.
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Steve737
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Post subject: Re: 6'6" deep end do i need main drains? Posted: October 24th, 2011, 9:31 pm |
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Thanks guys im in south texas so no real cold stuff here.
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JamesW
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Post subject: Re: 6'6" deep end do i need main drains? Posted: October 24th, 2011, 9:42 pm |
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An automatic cleaner will take care of bottom circulation. Kind of like a mobile main drain.
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