Yet another Main Drain question

[rhumbaclave]

Thank you all so much for your expertise I have spent many many hours on this site.

I really do not want to install a main drain on my DIY 20 X 40 8' depth vinyl liner install. My question is, will I have enough suction side with two skimmers plumbed separately with 2" pipe? I will also have a dedicated line for a MX8 pool cleaner to clean the bottom of the pool. I have 6 returns planned.

 

[Bama Rambler]

Then don't!


There is no need for a MD. You just have to account for cleaning the pool and if you're going to use a cleaner then you have that covered.

 

[rv4hess]

The pros of having a main drain would be faster water turnover cycles and help in lowering your pool for winterizing, etc,....
The dedicated cleaner line should be sufficient to help you winterize.

(The skimmers and MX-8 seem to do most all my cleaning)

BTW, I highly recommend an auto leveller. When you are just drawing just from skimmers, they can easily suck air and cavitate the pump if/when the water level gets a little low.

Hope that helps,
John