What is this pipe for?

Automatic pool cleaners, vacuum heads, pool covers,
decks, fencing, pool alarms and security ....
Bumper
I'm new here
I'm new here
Posts: 2
Joined: Tue 14 Jul, 2020 21:24
My Pool: 17.000 Gal Salt Water.

What is this pipe for?

Postby Bumper » Tue 14 Jul, 2020 21:35

LS,

In my pool I have 2 pool drains at the bottom, 2 water outlets on the side and 1 skimmer.

When I shut off the two-way valve, the pump runs itself dry. So I'm asking myself, what is this pipe for? There is no water coming out of it and going into the pump.

I believed, since I have two pool drains at the bottom, that each was routed with separate piping. Looking at schematics online I can't find any where this is would be the case. It looks to me the most drains are connected with a T and then run with a single pipe to the filter installation.

Can anybody possibly tell me what the pipe with the question mark is for?

Image


Denniswiseman
Pool Industry Leader
Pool Industry Leader
Posts: 2594
Joined: Tue 06 Sep, 2011 05:48
My Pool: 10k inground fibreglass, Telescopic Cover, Hayward Powerline pump, Quality filter with glass media, 27kw output heat pump, K-2006C test kit
Location: United Kingdom

Re: What is this pipe for?

Postby Denniswiseman » Wed 15 Jul, 2020 02:27

It could be for a vacuum port that is capped off in the pool, otherwise it would be bypassing your normal filtration cycle
Bumper
I'm new here
I'm new here
Posts: 2
Joined: Tue 14 Jul, 2020 21:24
My Pool: 17.000 Gal Salt Water.

Re: What is this pipe for?

Postby Bumper » Sun 19 Jul, 2020 12:04

Indeed. It was hidden behind the stairs in the pool. Thanks for your help!

Return to “Pool Equipment & Other Pool Maintenance”

Who is online at the Pool Help Forum

Users browsing this forum: Facebook [Bot] and 10 guests