Only one main drain if you have two skimmers?

[alvindo]

My builder tells me that we can have just one main drain if we have two skimmers. Is this correct?

 

[Jimrahbe]

Alvin,

I am not sure that the two things have anything to do with one another.....

Having two skimmers would not stop someone from getting stuck on the main drain.

You really only have one main drain, it just normally has two separate covers or one very long cover..

I would get two skimmers no matter what..

What is your pool builders rational??

Thanks,

Jim R.

 

[pjt]

My builder tells me that we can have just one main drain if we have two skimmers. Is this correct?

Or you can get two skimmers and no main drain.

 

[alvindo]

Or you can get two skimmers and no main drain.

I wish we had gone that route. But they plumbed one already.

 

[alvindo]

Alvin,

I am not sure that the two things have anything to do with one another.....

Having two skimmers would not stop someone from getting stuck on the main drain.

You really only have one main drain, it just normally have two separate covers or one very long cover..

I would get two skimmers no matter what..

What is your pool builders rational??

Thanks,

Jim R.

I’m not really sure. I talked to him about it and we’re add the other cover. Thanks!

 

[pjt]

I wish we had gone that route. But they plumbed one already.

What stage of construction are you at?

 

[alvindo]

What stage of construction are you at?

The hole is dug and we’re doing some of the plumbing now to set it early next week.

 

[bmoreswim]

This is the most attractive and functional type of main drain. It sits flush with the surface so no vacuums get stuck on them and they are "filled" with the the pool plaster/pebble material to blend in. They allow leaves and other larger debris to get in the drain, versus a the standard dual grate type of round drain. They are also rectangular instead of round, which provides a more modern look. Do I have it? No. Do I wish I had it? Yes.

A&A Channel Drain

I see this is now a Pentair product. Must have been part of their buying spree.

 

[pjt]

The hole is dug and we’re doing some of the plumbing now to set it early next week.

That's good if you want to make changes. Definitely isn't too late. I have two skimmers and no main drain and I really like that setup. If you want a MD, get one. If you don't want a MD, now is the time to make the change.

Remember, it's your pool, your money, and your decisions. The PB works for you.

 

[alvindo]

My pool builder has been great. We got it all set up correctly. Thanks everyone.