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.
What is an anti entrapment drain cover?
The anti-vortex pool cover is in a dome shape instead of a flat cover. The cover molds to fit the drain and protects the child from the suctioning, like a vacuum, that is underneath.
What is a VGB drain cover?
The Virginia Graeme Baker (VGB) Pool & Spa Safety Act or VGB Law was passed by the United States Congress in December of 2007. This law was created to prevent accidental drain entrapments and eviscerations in pools and spas. The VGB legislation mandates that all pools and spas are required to have ASME/ANSI A11.
Why does my pool have two drains?
When constructing a new swimming pool, if you are going to use a main drain it is required that you use two. This is due to safety regulations to help prevent Main Trap Entrapment. Main drain entrapment occurs when the suction is so great through a single main drain that a person can become stuck on or in the drain.
Is a pool main drain necessary?
Main drains are not required in an inground swimming pool, however, they are strongly recommended and can be extremely useful in some circumstances. This is useful when replacing your pool liner. Main drains are also helpful in the filtering of water and dirt from the bottom of the pool.
How often do pool drain covers need to be replaced?
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 long are VGB drain covers good for?
It’s the Law Code requires that drain covers need to be replaced every 5 YEARS after the date of installation.
Should pool main drain be open or closed?
For proper water circulation, it is best to position the flap so that it is about 2/3 closed. This will allow for more flow through the main drain than through the skimmer, which will promote a “bottom-to-top” circulation throughout the pool.
