How do I find the new drain cover I need to compy with the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act? What do I need to know to get the right replacement?
To purchase a replacement cover that will properly fit your existing main drain system, the equipment supplier will need to know about your pool’s recirculation system and the existing main drain suction outlet. Information for your supplier includes: 1. the maximum flow rate of the pool’s recirculation system, 2. the manufacturer and model numbers of the existing recirculating pump and motor, main drain cover and sump; and, 3. the location of the main drain (on the pool bottom or sidewall). A sketch of the existing drain sump, with dimensions that identify the overall sump size and the shortest distance between the sump outlet pipe and the underside of the existing drain cover will be useful. The measurement from sump outlet pipe to the bottom of the drain cover will be needed to select a replacement cover that meets the ASME A112.19.8-2007 standard, will handle the system recirculation flow; and will properly fit the existing main drain outlet sump.
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