Do Inground Pools Have Drains

Main drains are an essential component for water circulation within an inground swimming pool. Drains provide circulation in the deep end of the swimming pool, ensuring water clarity, proper distribution of water chemistry as well as maintaining a constant water temperature throughout the swimming pool.

Do all inground pools have main drains?

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.

Where is the main drain in an inground pool?

An inground swimming pool’s main drain is located in the deep end of the pool. A main drain circulates the pool’s water by pulling water off the bottom of the pool and sending it to the filter.