Intex Pool Center Drain

by William Coyne
(Liberty Twp, Ohio)

I have an Intex 18ft 48" round above ground swimming pool. Can I install in the center of the floor a main drain and attach it to the new Haywood filter/pump to keep this pool crystal clean.

Hi William. I am sure this could be done but I would not recommend it. There is just no reason for getting involved in something so complicated. It is much easier, and safer, to hook up a lady bug pool cleaner and get all the advantages of a center drain and then some. Read more about my views on center drains before deciding to go ahead with this.


Above Ground Pool Main Drain