Hi, my husband and I are renovating our concrete/gunite pool. The pool was built in 1970 and needs some work. The previous owner concreted the main drain (apparently easier than repairing the leak), so we will have to go without it. My question is this: currently, the pool only has 2 return inlets, which are both in the shallow end. Since, we do not have a main drain, I think we need to add more inlets, but I am not sure how many an where they should be located. The pool is kidney shaped and about 27,000 gallons. We will have one skimmer. Can anyone help me with this? Thank you
How many return inlets do I need?
- Thread starter meg
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Welcome to TFP.
Post a pic of the pool and we can make better decisions about it, but I'd guess two in the deep end wall with one being set low in the wall so it could be directed into the hopper.
Post a pic of the pool and we can make better decisions about it, but I'd guess two in the deep end wall with one being set low in the wall so it could be directed into the hopper.
One up high almost directly across from the ladder and one right under it near the bottom of the wall.
Thank you so, so much! Leave the two where they are in the shallow end? 2" PVC is good? You're a life saver!!!
- Jun 20, 2012
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If I may suggest?
With the cancellation of the main drain and only one suction point (the skimmer) you're going to experience a suction side restriction. Since it seems likely you're planning to replumb pretty much the whole pool. If recovering the drain is not an option, perhaps another skimmer, or, possibly better, a through wall main drain. That is, dig down, away from the skimmer, and install two fixtures, well below the frost line, at least thee feet apart and teed together (to avoid suction entrapment). This will greatly improve the circulation.
If it's not already there you might also consider installing a line for a pressure side pool cleaner. This will put freshly filtered water, via the cleaner, into the pool, as the cleaner makes its way around the pool.
With the cancellation of the main drain and only one suction point (the skimmer) you're going to experience a suction side restriction. Since it seems likely you're planning to replumb pretty much the whole pool. If recovering the drain is not an option, perhaps another skimmer, or, possibly better, a through wall main drain. That is, dig down, away from the skimmer, and install two fixtures, well below the frost line, at least thee feet apart and teed together (to avoid suction entrapment). This will greatly improve the circulation.
If it's not already there you might also consider installing a line for a pressure side pool cleaner. This will put freshly filtered water, via the cleaner, into the pool, as the cleaner makes its way around the pool.