The Anatomy of a Swimming Pool

Learning about the crucial components of a swimming pool can be immensely beneficial for both you and your pool. It will aid you in maintaining it on a daily basis and prove useful in tackling any issues that may arise from time to time. Maintaining your pool can be a difficult task without a good understanding of its anatomy. Skimmer Pool : Overflow Pool : Eight Essential Pool Parts All pools share the same fundamental eight parts, regardless of any additional equipment or accessories that may be purchased. Skimmer/ Overflow fittings/ channel Main drain Suction line(s) Pump Filter Return lines Return inlets Vacuum point Once you have an understanding of the function of each pool component, it will become evident why some are placed on the suction side of the pool, while others are on the delivery side of the filter. The Suction Side This is the side of the pool that sucks in water and pushes to the filtration system, beginning