Pool Renovations: Why Should You Upgrade Your Main Drain?
Residential pool main drain safety centers on preventing suction entrapment, a dangerous situation where the force of a pool pump traps a swimmer against a drain. Ensuring your pool meets modern safety standards—primarily defined by the Virginia Graeme Baker (VGBA) Pool & Spa Safety Act—is the most effective way to protect swimmers. The primary reason to upgrade is suction safety. Traditional dual round drains can pose an entrapment hazard if they are not at least 3’ a part or if the t
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