Is this the overflow or fill line?

[Kaisa]

I did not get auto fill and do not have an over flow grate. All I have is this hole that has no plumbing attached. What is this and is it normal?

 

[Jimrahbe]

K,

Most likely an overflow line but could be either.

Obviously, if there is no plumbing attached, it can't be a fill line.

It could just allow overflow water to drain into the ground, but your pool builder would have to be awful lazy to do that..

Thanks,

Jim R.

 

[Kaisa]

Thanks for the reply

I guess they are lazy…. Ugh

What should I ask them to change? I need the right lingo

 

[C3Cl3N3O3]

If it just drains into the yard, it might make a big mess. Ask them to change it to something they would want at their own houses.

 

[ajw22]

Put a hose into that pipe and see if you can see or hear where water is coming out.

 

[Toxophilite]

Most likely drain at that height. I'd say lazy as heck. Needs a grate inserted over or leaves will eventually plug it.

 

[hosseisemi]

I don't have auto fill, but do have a fill line. It is a dedicated 3/4 inch water line at the top of my tile line. It is handy to not have to drag the hose out but up to you to turn it on / off. I keep a rubber band on the valve to put on my wrist when filling the pool. It is a reminder for me to shut it off. I learned the hard way.