How long are pool drain covers good for?
5 years
Drain cover manufacturers are required to provide the consumer with information that tells them when the drain cover must be replaced before they begin to crack or show other signs of failure. Many manufacturers have designated a life span of 5 years, others up to 10 years.
How do I remove the main drain cover on my pool?
If you don’t see any screws, then the cover twists on and off. Undo the screws, if it’s screw-fastened. Twist the cover counterclockwise if no screws hold it down. You may have to swim up for air and then swim back down several times until you get it removed.
What is an anti-vortex drain cover?
An anti-vortex pool drain cover is a type of safety drain cover that lets more water flow through it so suction is reduced, creating a safer swimming environment, especially for smaller children.
Why does my pool have two drains?
The use of two main drains allows the water flow to be diverted equally between two intake ports and suctioned through a new domed, slotted anti-vortex cover. In many cases the drains are also spaced several feet apart, lessening the intake flow.
Do I need a main drain in my pool?
Main drains are not required in an inground swimming pool, however, they are strongly recommended and can be extremely useful in some circumstances. The advantages of main drains are to give you the ability to drain the water from your pool without the use of a sump pump. This is useful when replacing your pool liner.
What are the grates at the bottom of my pool?
Most of the dirt and debris that sinks exits the pool through these drains. To keep people from getting their hair or limbs caught in the plumbing, the drains are almost always covered with grates or antivortex covers (a cover that diverts the flow of water to prevent a dangerous vortex from forming).
Are pool drain covers standard size?
VGB Drain Covers & Sump Grates Natare certified VGB drain covers and sump grates are available in standard sizes for 18-in. x 18-in. or smaller drain openings, and 24-in. x 24-in. or smaller drain openings.
How many main drains should a pool have?
two main drains
Most pools have two main drains, but a small pool may have only one. The drains are positioned at the pool’s deepest point.