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Plumbing Valve Intakes Drain Sump

Pool Intakes – Main Drain Sump

The Main Drain Sump

The pool drain consists of a drain sump and a cover. The drain has a hydrostatic plug in the bottom (generally) that can be removed when a pool is drained. This helps to release hydrostatic pressure under the pool.

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