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Most main drains for vinyl liner pools have a threaded port inside of the drain itself. This threaded port is used to plumb in the main drain. The easiest way to fix this is to swim down to the main drain, remove the grate, which is held on with two screws, COME UP FOR AIR, then screw in a threaded 11/2 plug into the port. This will stop water from leaking if the leak is in the line itself and not in the drain.
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∙ 16y agoWe plugged ours due to a leak for 5 years and simply ran the top skimmer and a barracuda/creepy crawler automatic cleaning/vacuuming thing. As long as you use a device like those that suck from the bottom you should have no problem.
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Is there a way to flush out the bottom drain of an inground pool when it has no suction due presumably to leaves and debris blocking it?
If they feel main drains are not required that brings their marketing/ sales practices into question.
Can cracked inground pools be repaired?
There are three main types of inground swimming pools: concrete, vinyl and fiberglass. All of which are prone to the occasional crack. Luckily for the homeowner such cracks can be repaired. If you are handy you can purchase a do it yourself repair kit at your local pool specialty store.
If your vinyl pool went through Hurricane Katrina how much can you empty it to get it clean?
You can completely drain just do not leave empty for very many days or it may float like a boat.If you have a dew drain water will continue to come back into the pool from the main drain if the water table is high enough.
What is herdsman main drain?
it is in a normal drain
What are the main uses of vinyl material?
The main uses of vinyl materials are in the construction industry and business. This includes siding for homes as well as flooring. Vinyl is also used for making music records as and household items such as gloves.
What size main sewer line is required to have 3 toilets in a house?
3" house (building) drain allowable. 4" building sewer line needed for house from sewer main.
What are the correct settings for the main drain and the skimmers on an inground pool?
3/4 open for skimmer, 1/2 or 1/4 open for floor. If your pool has a deep end and the deep looks murky while the shallow layer looks clear, do a few cannonballs off the springboard, else open the floor drain to full for a little while.
How do you fix a leak in above ground vinyl pool liner at the main drain plug?
I put marine goop in the plug and put the cap back on tight,..you can remove the putty by using a srcewdiver to loosen it, it will pop right out!
I have some small pebbles that look to be clogging my drain line pump still working but I am concerned about suction Can you unscrew the 8 screws and take off great and try to unclog the pebbles?
If this a vinyl liner pool... the grate (anti vortex dome) is attached by two screws. the main drain frame is held on with 8 screws and should not be removed. With either vinyl or concrete application.... 1. blow air down the bottom drain line to dislodge the pebbles using a compressor or a blower ( used for winterizing lines and is available from many pool stores) 2. remove them by hand from the bottom drain Jim
Why is your pool draining from the main drain?
If you mean you are losing water, it may be a broken or cracked main drain or possibly your hyrdo-static valve is malfunctioning. One other possibility is a break in the pipe going to the main drain.
What is the purpose of clear vinyl fabric?
There are many purposes of clear vinyl fabric. One of the main purposes of clear vinyl fabric is to protect craft tables from things such as spills and various messy things.
What damage can bleach do to vinyl flooring when trying to clean it?
When trying to clean a vinyl floor a lot of damage can be made if using bleach.The main thing you would notice is the colour.The bleach will take out all of the colour of the vinyl.
