In Michigan. My AGP is loosing water. My guess is the main drain froze and cracked.
What product do I use to plug both drain holes?
What product do I use to plug both drain holes?
Permanent plugs for main drains.
- Thread starter Trick
- Start date
- Jun 1, 2018
- 13,765
- Pool Size
- 26000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
Is this a permanent above ground pool with pvc drains or an intex style pool?
You pretty much couldn't freeze traditional main drains. The entire pool would need to be frozen solid. (Although the plumbing once it leaves the bottom of the pool is fair game).
Is it still frozen @Trick ? Got pics ?
Is it still frozen @Trick ? Got pics ?
Some main drains have threads after the screen. You could use a clean out style plug and tape the threads. Or use a red Oatey pressure test plug.
Permanent.
"You pretty much couldn't freeze traditional main drains. The entire pool would need to be frozen solid. (Although the plumbing once it leaves the bottom of the pool is fair game).
Is it still frozen @Trick ? Got pics ?"
I was thinking this same thing, how could it freeze? I initially thought my ball valve could be leaking, as in I filled the drain with antifreeze, shut the valve and it leaked past the valve and pushed the antifreeze out, but I seen no signs of this and when I opened the valve antifreeze pushed out.
And no pics cause I cant find anything interesting to take a pic of. no puddles, no wet spots, all looks fairly normal.
I've lost approx 10" over the winter. Water level is currently 16" below the return (winterized it at 6") . I made a mark on the current water level to see if its still losing it.
I do know my cover is on its last leg and has a few small holes. Water can easily pass through it. I can't see this being 10" of evaporation though.
I'll keep you guys posted and thanks for the comments.
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I've lost nearly 4 inches sense my last post. Just over an inch a week. My main drains are still filled with antifreeze. I changing my diagnosis to a liner leak. Guess I'll look for a liner hole this spring
hwy17
Well-known member
Is it 1.5" threaded and could take one of these?
Unfortunately, for a main drain I'd suspect it's more likely it's the liner clamp seal that is leaking.
I'm doing my liner this year and thinking about installing a main drain for cleaning, but will probably chicken out for this reason again.
Unfortunately, for a main drain I'd suspect it's more likely it's the liner clamp seal that is leaking.
I'm doing my liner this year and thinking about installing a main drain for cleaning, but will probably chicken out for this reason again.
