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Is plugging the drain pipes the proper way to fix a leak?

Updated: 8/16/2019
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I would think not. If it is an inground pool and the "drain" is at the bottom of the pool this should also be running through the filter. It should be filtering from the skimmer basket and the bottom drain. At least that is what I have seen. while I agree it is not the proper way and "maindrains" are great for circulation, also know that many pools work fine without them and a quick fix of plugging the drain typically cost anywhere up to 250.00 while removing the deck, findin gand repairing the problem correctly can cost upwards of 10,000.00 so it should be left up to the customer if its not a warranty job. if it is the builder should bite the bullet and fix it right (i hate to say that because i am a builder but its the right thing to do)

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