Wanting to plumb a dedicated vacuum port in my IG pool. Need advice...

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With this Hayward Vac-Lock (W400AWHP) port, if you split/branch off other dedicated suction ports on the same line... it'll basically shut down that port with the door closed. It won't rob other suction ports of any suction power from the pump.

It has a SS spring loaded door that can lock down closed (snaps lock onto a lock tab). Small children would have a difficult time opening the door, as their fingers may not be strong enough to pry it open from the friction lock.

The door has a tight enough seal around the port (when closed) that if you have another suction port on the same suction line, the suction on the open port will get all the suction power it needs from the pump without the use of valves.

Another neat thing about the door, is that it has a little tab molded in it that locks into the ribs of the hose. Preventing the hose from coming loose or pulled out accidently.

The Leslie Pool store had it on the peg board. It was $27.

SKU # 58940 - W400A PV VAC LOCK