Return on wall with pool cover?

[Cod3Monk3y]

Just doing some initial research. Can you have a return on a wall where an automatic pool cover is mounted or should that be avoided?

 

[HermanTX]

If the return is below the waterline tile then is should not be an issue. Has the contractor or someone informed you of a potential problem?

 

[Cod3Monk3y]

Thanks for the reply Herman. Actually, I'm working closely with a good friend of mine to install the pool, but we have no PB to speak of (risky; I know). I was working through skimmer and return placement in another thread. I just wondered if the automatic pool cover housing would prevent a return from being placed on that wall. For reference, the other thread is linked below. I'd love to get more feedback on that topic if you have the inclination.

Skimmer/Return placement

Hello! I've been lurking for a while and researching as much as I can. A bit of background: I am a homeowner getting ready to have a fiberglass pool installed. I'm working with a concrete contractor that is a good friend of mine to perform the installation so no PB to really speak of. With...

www.troublefreepool.com

 

[Snoobug]

One of our returns is on the same wall as our autocover. If you zoom in on the far wall you can see both the return and autocover housing.

 

[Cod3Monk3y]

Thanks for the confirmation Snoobug.

 

[wgipe]

Welcome to TFP! I did all of the mechanicals for my build (had a builder do the pool walls and deck). I learned everything I needed to know from this site alone, and can honestly say I wouldn’t go back and change one thing. You’re in the right place - many people here so full builds on their own. I also have a return behind the auto cover housing I plumbed to a sprinkler valve for a fill line. There was plenty of room to get a 90 in there behind the auto cover housing, so no issues. And small world - I live just north of you.

 

[Cod3Monk3y]

Hey there fellow Ohioan . I appreciate the info (and reassurance). And yes, this site is amazing. I appreciate all of the great information and insight from a diverse group of excellent people.