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    Default Two Main Drains or a Safety Switch?

    I read on the web that pools are suppose to have a safety switch or two main drains to help prevent children from drowning. Has anyone else read/heard this? Which would be best? Does the switch work automatically or is it something that the owner manually flips before children enter the pool?

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    Default Re: Two Main Drains or a Safety Switch?

    Are you talking about a new pool or retro-fitting an older pool? All new pools have split drains. Safety switches and anti-vortex drain covers help reduce the risk on older pools with a single drain.

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    Default Re: Two Main Drains or a Safety Switch?

    A new pool. I was quoted one main drain. What does a split drain mean? Should I have two drain outlets with it? Thanks, Webfeet

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