Main Drain pipe angle......

[Mr. Howling Winds]

Hi Fellows,

This is probably a silly question , but on the pipe leading from the main pool drain to the pump, someone told me it needed to have a slight upward slope as it is being run from the drain to the pump. This person said this was necessary because it would alleviate trapped air bubbles and a possible clog. Is this correct, or can the pipe be laid absolutely level? Thanks for any response in advance....

 

[257WbyMag]

Welcome to TFP!

Interesting question and one I cannot really answer. I'm curious to find out about this one.

 

[JamesW]

The pipe can be laid level. No reason that it needs to be sloped one way or another.

Ask the person for a reference to where they heard the information.

 

[Mr. Howling Winds]

The pipe can be laid level. No reason that it needs to be sloped one way or another.

Okay..I appreciate that very much!