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The Unblockable Drain Cover Co. 1-800-253-7235 1-507-863-2367 (Fax) |
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We have developed an Unblockable Drain Cover™ that complies with current law that can be installed WITHOUT tearing up your pool floor. This refers to the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act. |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Jul 22, 2008 – Attention Pool Owners and
Managers:
As you are undoubtedly aware, the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act
was signed into law last December (2007). This law requires each swimming
pool or spa drain cover manufactured, distributed, or entered into commerce in
the United States to conform to specified entrapment protection standards
accredited by the American National Standards Institute and published by the
American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
Simply put, the goal is to make pools safe from swimmers
being trapped in a drain. This has lead to injuries and fatalities in the past.
Our company has available an Unblockable Drain Cover™ (stainless steel main
drain anti-vortex plate) that meets the requirements of this law. With this
cover, you do NOT need to change to dual drains. You do NOT need to tear up
your pool floor. This is a much easier, less costly, and legal, alternative
than other “fixes”.
You have 8 basic choices for your pools and spas with single drains to bring
them into compliance by December 19, 2008:
(I) safety vacuum release system
(ii) suction-limiting vent system
(iii) gravity drainage system
(iv) automatic pump shut-off system
(v) drain disablement
(vi) other systems- any other system determined by the commission to be equally
effective as, or better
(vii) put in dual drains (tear up floor of pool)
(vii) install an unblockable stainless steel main drain anti-vortex plate
The an unblockable stainless steel main drain anti-vortex plate is by far the
most economical and legal alternative. An unblockabale drain must be a
minimum 18” x 24” or 29” diagonal (CPSC)).
The newly designed Anti-Vortex Cover has a gradual slope, which decreases the
tripping hazard found in traditional anti-vortex covers. Our stainless steel,
main drain anti-vortex plates enhance the safety of main drains and sumps in
swimming pools. Like the clamp style plates, these plates can prevent many
objects from being drawn into the line. Most importantly, they can help ensure
that swimmers do not become trapped below the pool’s surface by the powerful
suction generated by the recirculation system. It is only 1” high with a
gradual slope.
Tools required to install this are a hammer drill, carbide tip drill bit, and
screwdriver. You may need to check with an electrician to properly ground
covers to meet state or local electrical codes.
This cover meets the AMSE/ANSI unblockable drain standard for pools.
You can call us at 1-800-253-7235 for more information or pricing.
The Unblockable Drain Cover Company
Johnszymanski99@hotmail.com
