Whatagate Initial Impressions

[pjt]

Got a Whatagate for my pool and installed it today. (It's a device that attaches over an overflow drain grate to block the flow of water.)

Here's the Whatagate next to my existing overflow drain cover:





The device simply clicks into place on the drain cover. Here's pics of my overflow drain before and after installation:





It seems like a snug, watertight fit. We'll see how well it blocks water after the next heavy rain. I'm happy to get control of my overflow and stop wasting expensive water and chemicals down the drain.

 

[kimkats]

That is just what is needed! Where did you find this?

 

[pjt]

That is just what is needed! Where did you find this?

WHATAGATE™ Pool Overflow Drain Stopper

Whatagate Overflow Stopper Plug Made in America Made from High Quality Plastic

www.whatagate.com

 

[cowboycasey]

An overflow is designed to save your very very expensive pool and water is cheap compared to replacing the pool coping and tile from water damage... Why would you want the water to go above your tile and coping?

 

[proavia]

An overflow is designed to save your very very expensive pool and water is cheap compared to replacing the pool coping and tile from water damage... Why would you want the water to go above your tile and coping?

The device is meant to slide up/down on the existing overflow grate. While you can close off the grate completely - as in the OP pics - you should leave at least a slight opening at the top to help prevent the pool overflowing and/or causing coping/tile damage. In essence, it gives you an adjustable grate height.

 

[pjt]

An overflow is designed to save your very very expensive pool and water is cheap compared to replacing the pool coping and tile from water damage... Why would you want the water to go above your tile and coping?

Obviously that's not the intent. It enables the option of more water in the pool temporarily in the interests of saving money, water, and chemicals. It also prevents splashout through the overflow during routine swimming. If I was going to be away from the house on vacation, I would certainly remove it.

 

[pjt]

The device is meant to slide up/down on the existing overflow grate. While you can close off the grate completely - as in the OP pics - you should leave at least a slight opening at the top to help prevent the pool overflowing and/or causing coping/tile damage. In essence, it gives you an adjustable grate height.

I forgot to mention that feature, thanks for bringing it up.

 

[proavia]

Obviously that's not the intent. It enables the option of more water in the pool temporarily in the interests of saving money, water, and chemicals. It also prevents splashout through the overflow during routine swimming. If I was going to be away from the house on vacation, I would certainly remove it.

No need to remove it - just slide it down a bit to expose the overflow grate.

 

[cowboycasey]

Aha, and there it is... it helps with splashout and with the opening higher up you still have an overflow.. Now were talking...

 

[Lilypad]

Interesting product (and made, here, in Texas!). @pjt Let us know how you like it. It'd be great to save
some water in our broiling summers. Here's a pic from the WhataGate site showing the product down
further on the existing grate to provide some overflow.

 

[rp3016]

I ordered the gadget a few weeks ago. did anyone encountered issue with delivery???

 

[Lilypad]

I haven’t ordered it but would be interested in your opinion of it when/if you get it.
Hopefully you’ll see it soon!

 

[pjt]

I ordered the gadget a few weeks ago. did anyone encountered issue with delivery???

Yes, it takes a long time to ship and deliver. Zero response from the seller. I'm guessing someone makes these at home as a side business. That being said, it did eventually arrive after a couple weeks.

 

[rp3016]

Thank you for the response. Stay tuned....

 

[rp3016]

Update: Finally received it and works great!!