A main drain is essential for water circulation in an inground swimming pool. Drains allow water to circulate in the swimming pool’s deep end. This ensures water clarity and water chemistry distribution. It also maintains a constant temperature. Bottom drains can also be used to clean debris from the swimming pool. They are great for lowering the pool’s water temperature when winterizing.

Is the Safety of Swimmers at Risk From Bottom Drains?

They can be dangerous if not installed correctly like any other swimming pool equipment. However, if installed properly they are totally safe and increase the ease of maintenance. Two bottom drains should be installed three feet apart. They should be connected with a T fitting and properly fitted anti-vortex drain covers. The drain bodies must then be plumbed to the swimming pool pump. This would allow you to turn off the suction from the bottom drains by connecting them directly to your swimming pool pump. You can eliminate all possibility of swimmers getting trapped in the bottom drains by turning the ball valve located on the intake of your swimming pool pump.

Beach to Bay Dive Services started in early 2019 as a commercial dive service. Our team continues to provide our customers with the peace of mind knowing that each pool drain cover replacement will be performed correctly from conception to completion at a fair cost. Our reputation has been and continues to be our best advertisement. Recently, Beach to Bay Dive Services has transitioned to Beach to Bay Divers and Pools. Our experienced pool technicians provide a level of service and repairs that assure our pool customers have that same peace of mind as our dive service.