The snow has been falling for months, but it is finally starting to warm up – and that means one thing – time to break the cover off your backyard pool and get ready to soak up the rays. Before you can enjoy fun by the pool, you need to clean a winter’s worth of grime out of the pool, pipes and drain. This can seem like a daunting task, but not to worry – we are here to help make the process a little easier.
There are numerous parts that make up the main pool drain. A portion of your maintenance plan should include cleaning the drain regularly and ensuring it is in proper working order. Without the correct cleaning, a clogged drain is almost a guarantee. As you know, clogs can prevent your pool from draining and filtering properly.
Start the spring cleaning process by cleaning the main drain cover. Most main drains use a cover to prevent a vortex from forming when the pool is being drained. The drain may also have a trap, which keeps debris like leaves and hair from causing a clog. Both the cover and the trap need to be removed and cleaned before maintenance can be done to the pipes or the pool itself.
There are numerous parts that make up the main pool drain. A portion of your maintenance plan should include cleaning the drain regularly and ensuring it is in proper working order. Without the correct cleaning, a clogged drain is almost a guarantee. As you know, clogs can prevent your pool from draining and filtering properly.
Start the spring cleaning process by cleaning the main drain cover. Most main drains use a cover to prevent a vortex from forming when the pool is being drained. The drain may also have a trap, which keeps debris like leaves and hair from causing a clog. Both the cover and the trap need to be removed and cleaned before maintenance can be done to the pipes or the pool itself.
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