Changing return location

[btothe4th]

I purchased an above ground pool that has the return located in the side of the pool next to, and about an inch below, the skimmer opening. Now that I have a heater installed, it seems like a bad location for the return as all the warm water stays on top. Is it feasible to move the return farther down the side of the pool (drill a new hole) and return the warm water closer to the bottom?

[bsbrega]

I don't know about that. I just wonder why every AG Pool ever made (I'm guessing) has the return up high, albeit lower than the skimmer. There must be a reason nobody makes 'em down low. I suppose if you were to spring a leak in your new, low return, it would mean the end to all your water. Dying to see more opinions on this one.

[hrsdennis]

Hi, The lower down the wall you get the more water pressure there is on it. Down towards the bottom there is a great amount of outward pressure and just a small amount of rust caused by a leaky fitting could make the wall split open.

I would keep all openings on the top half of the wall, no lower.

Dennis