- Jun 30, 2012
- 21
- Pool Size
- 13600
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Turbo Cell (T-CELL-5)
Hi everyone! I've been a member of TFP for many years and have found it to be a great source of inspiration and advice. So before posting my question I want to thank everyone for all the helpful information I found over the years.
In the past 15 years, we've had various soft side wall pools, and have enjoyed all of them. However, this year we decided to put in a more permanent above ground pool. We chose a Carvin 24' x 54" round resin pool with aluminum walls. It was installed at the end of April and we've been using it for about a month. It's a great pool, but the only suction source for the pump is through the skimmer. Unfortunately, we have a never ending source of leaves in our yard and the skimmer is prone to filling up with debris when the wind picks up. In the past I would open up a secondary suction port to provide an alternate path for the pump supply. But, with this pool it is currently not an option.
On the forum I've seen others recommend using leaf guard devices, and I am considering it. However, I think for the long run, I would like to install another suction port. I would like some advice on whether this is a good or bad idea. I'm not sure if it will void my warranty, but I saw nothing in it that mentions adding additional jets or returns. So, setting that aside, I have a couple of questions regarding how to do it. First, what is the best way to cut the hole? And, second, how much water do I need to drain? All advice and comments are welcome!
In the past 15 years, we've had various soft side wall pools, and have enjoyed all of them. However, this year we decided to put in a more permanent above ground pool. We chose a Carvin 24' x 54" round resin pool with aluminum walls. It was installed at the end of April and we've been using it for about a month. It's a great pool, but the only suction source for the pump is through the skimmer. Unfortunately, we have a never ending source of leaves in our yard and the skimmer is prone to filling up with debris when the wind picks up. In the past I would open up a secondary suction port to provide an alternate path for the pump supply. But, with this pool it is currently not an option.
On the forum I've seen others recommend using leaf guard devices, and I am considering it. However, I think for the long run, I would like to install another suction port. I would like some advice on whether this is a good or bad idea. I'm not sure if it will void my warranty, but I saw nothing in it that mentions adding additional jets or returns. So, setting that aside, I have a couple of questions regarding how to do it. First, what is the best way to cut the hole? And, second, how much water do I need to drain? All advice and comments are welcome!
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