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  1. 05-28-2012, 09:57 PM #1
    Slmiller1
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    Main drain

    New pool owner here... Newly built pool and just today Dove down to see the suction power of 2 drains and couldn't feel any suction. The valves were all open so I haven't tried when both skimmer valves. Any thoughts?
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  2. 05-28-2012, 10:03 PM #2
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    Re: Main drain

    Welcome to TFP!

    Unless your pump is fairly large, or you remove the protective covers, you shouldn't feel much suction from a main drain. Of course, that doesn't mean that everything was working correctly.

    I suggest trying again with the skimmer(s) turned off.
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  3. 05-28-2012, 10:07 PM #3
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    Re: Main drain

    Thanks, that makes sense. Pool installers coming tomorrow will also ask them.
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