Hi, I am a new pool owner and I am getting to know my equipment pretty well. I really like to know the intricate details of anything I own, and the pool is no exception. I have it pretty much figured out, except for one part that is baffling to me. I have 2 drains at the bottom of the pool. At first I was trying to figure out why I had no plumbing from the drains to the filter, but then I read online that the drain line probably runs to the skimmer, and that the skimmer probably has 2 pipes going to it, one to the filter and the other to the Drain, with the Drain having no actual pressure pulling or pushing water in or out of it. I guess it acts like a safety feature for the skimmer, so that if the water drops below skimmer line, it doesnt ruin the pump? I guess there are different theories about it, but I am not sure. Anyway, the big issue is when I checked the pipe closes to the pool, which is I guess the drain pipe....it is clogged, and feels like its plugged up by a hard concrete like substance. Very grainy, rocky feel to it, but definitely very hard. My questions are:
1. Is this a big problem for me? Are the drains clogged up going to affect much, since they werent piped to the filter\pump anyway?
2. Can I leave the drain clogged or do I need to start chiseling it out?
3. I read about a valve switch or something so that you can switch it so it starts to suck water from the pool drain, instead of the skimmer?
I attached some drawings of my setup, but I don't think they will help you any more than what I have told you.
I need some guidance, I feel very lost on this particular setup. Thx!
Thank You!
1. Is this a big problem for me? Are the drains clogged up going to affect much, since they werent piped to the filter\pump anyway?
2. Can I leave the drain clogged or do I need to start chiseling it out?
3. I read about a valve switch or something so that you can switch it so it starts to suck water from the pool drain, instead of the skimmer?
I attached some drawings of my setup, but I don't think they will help you any more than what I have told you.
I need some guidance, I feel very lost on this particular setup. Thx!
Thank You!