The main drain in my pool is plugged. I am not sure why, but I believe it was a leak and previous owners chose to plug rather than fix. I've had the house a few years now running with one skimmer as the only means of circulating water. I'm concerned about the water on the bottom of the pool not circulating well. From what I understand, it is very expensive to repair the main drain on an in-ground pool. As I see I have three options.
1. Fix the main drain. It will be expensive but necessary.
2. Buy an automatic vacuum and an attached skimmer. This will help circulate water on the top and bottom. Looking at Hayward Navigator Pro.
3. Do nothing. Just run the skimmer, brush and vacuum once a week.
I've done #3 up to now, but I am thinking of going to #2. Any advice would be appreciated.
About my pool:
8,600 gallons
33 ft x 8 ft rectangle
in-ground
Diamondbrite
Haward cartridge filter
3/4 horse power pump (0.80 THP)
Chlorine (suncoast powder shock and float tablets) - switching to liquid.
Screened patio
Main drain plugged
One skimmer in deep end
Two eyeball returns
1. Fix the main drain. It will be expensive but necessary.
2. Buy an automatic vacuum and an attached skimmer. This will help circulate water on the top and bottom. Looking at Hayward Navigator Pro.
3. Do nothing. Just run the skimmer, brush and vacuum once a week.
I've done #3 up to now, but I am thinking of going to #2. Any advice would be appreciated.
About my pool:
8,600 gallons
33 ft x 8 ft rectangle
in-ground
Diamondbrite
Haward cartridge filter
3/4 horse power pump (0.80 THP)
Chlorine (suncoast powder shock and float tablets) - switching to liquid.
Screened patio
Main drain plugged
One skimmer in deep end
Two eyeball returns