Second return...

[Smokeyhill]

I was just reading a thread where a second return on an AGP was mentioned. I'm all for that! Where exactly would be the ideal place? Do you isolate the two for any reason? Is there a maximum depth? I would love to get better bottom circulation. Can I just add it a foot or so below the existing return? What about winter time? Would I have to drain below the second return to avoid bursting the pipe?
I'm uncovering the pool next weekend and would love to get this done before I completely fill it, even if I have to drain some water out to get where I want to be.

 

[Texas Splash]

More than one way to do it, but if you convert to using a wide-mouth skimmer, then the original suction port could be on way to add another return. Here are a couple videos I saved that may give you some ideas:

 

[Smokeyhill]

But...I don't have an Intex.

 

[Richard320]

If that was my pool, I'd put the second return on the opposite wall and at roughly the same elevation. The more surface movement, the more likely floating debris will make it to the skimmer before it sinks.

If you want the return down low, then you'd have to plug and drain it in the winter. Since we don't have winter where I live, I can't tell you anything specific. This year was a cold one -- I saw frost once.

 

[ensorkyle]

What size hole are you drilling for your return? I have seen 3 inch hole, 2
.5 and 2 3/8!? Confused as I am doing doing it this weekend as well.

 

[cfherrman]

Look at your bulkhead and measure it

 

[Teald024]

I’d put the second return at the same height as the first. Also across the pool from the first to get better circulation. I dont see any point in putting it close to the first.