Skimmer Diverter Type needed for older pool

[dgulcher]

Greetings!
What is needed to pull water from the drain for this type of diverter?
The port from the main drain is threaded and is located close to the top of the rim.
The second port is low in the skimmer and returns to the pump.
Looking to drain the pool in the coming days.
Thank you!

 

[Jimrahbe]

d,

We never recommend using your pool pump to drain a pool.. I know it is called a "main drain", but that is not actually what it does...

I suggest that you buy or rent a sump pump and then have at it..

Do you plan to drain the whole pool, or just remove some water?

Thanks,

Jim R.

 

[dgulcher]

Thanks Jim!
Looking to drain the pool to prepare for acid washing. Here in Las Vegas it’s required to return the water to the city. The pool is setup with DE filter and one outlet of the multiport is plumbed to the sewer.
Trying to alleviate the need to rent a trash pump with a long hose to the sewer located in the front of the house.
Thank you,
Don

 

[Jimrahbe]

Don,

Let's see if @JamesW knows how your specific skimmer works..

Thanks,

Jim R.

 

[JamesW]

Can you show the skimmer lid?

Can you find any writing on anything?

 

[dgulcher]

Baker Hydro Skimmer but it’s a replacement cover.

 

[JamesW]

Maybe this?

51B1024 - Skimmer Control Plate - Baker-Hydro

This is a replacement Waterco White Control Plate Assembly for Baker Hydro/Waterco Skimmer. The Skimmer Control Plate Assembly is designed to last. It is made from quality materials and has been tested in a rigorous quality control process.This Control Plate is for use with the Baker...

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[JamesW]

 

[JamesW]

The patented Hydro-Control Plate is a feature of all Baker Hydro Deluxe, Commercial and Hydro-Pak skimmer systems and is designed to easily regulate the ratio of flow between the main drain and surface skimming to provide a convenient connection point for a vacuum cleaner hose.


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https://waterco.us/waterco-usa/Brochures/Skimmers%20and%20Carts/Baker%20Skimmer-US.pdf

Baker Hydro Skimmer

<p>The Baker Hydro skimmer is a general purpose skimmer which can be used in concrete, fibreglass and above ground pool installations. The SP5000 is sized to minimise excavation and reduce concrete and steel requirements, whilst maintaining an optimum skimming action. A horizontal 50mm suction...

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https://www.poolsupplyunlimited.com/Products/Manuals/9177_2020129111951.pdf

https://waterco.us/waterco/manuals/pool-spa/recirculation/skimmer-boxes-instleaflet_w99144.pdf

 

[JamesW]

S75 MK2 and Supaskimmer:

Remove the main drain plug(s) from the main drain inlet(s) in the skimmer body .

Fit the vacuum plate to the skimmer box as before.

Plug the port in the vacuum plate with a standard 40mm (1 1/2") male threaded plug (not supplied).

SP5000: Slide to open the main drain flow adjuster .

Slide to close the vacuum plate flow adjuster .

Fit the vacuum plate to skimmer box as before.

 

[dgulcher]

Thank you, James!
I just ordered one.

 

[wireform]

Why the acid wash, as it removes life from your plaster you want to be sure the reasons are valid.