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This section will help you decide which drain cover is most appropriate
for your needs. The two main criteria are size of sump and flow rate.
Scroll to the bottom of this page if you need help figuring out the
information.
Information Form
Use this form to help determine which cover best meets your needs.
Please fill out and fax it to us (507-863-2367) or call us to order your cover.
Name
Title
Organization
Work Phone
FAX
E-mail
Choose one of the following options:
Spa
Baby Pool
Big Pool
What is your pool volume in gallons?
What is your flow rate in gpm?
How many pumps does your pool/spa have?
How many drains does your pool have?
Are your drains single, dual, or more?
What is the distance between drains (inches, center to center)?
What is the make and model number(s) of your existing drain(s)?
How many skimmers do you have?
What is the size of your sump (inches)?
Other info we should know about your pool/spa or operation:
Formulas to calculate minimum flow rate based on
volume (if you do not have a flowmeter):
Spa (minimum 30 min turnover required) Pool volume
divided by 30 min. = gpm
Baby pool (minimum 2 hr turnover required) Pool
volume divided by 120 min. = gpm
Big Pool (minimum 6 hr turnover) Pool volume divided
by 360 min. = gpm
This information applies to all pools:
Flow fate for covers is based on 1.5 ft./second,
according to ANSE.
Some states require flow rate for covers to be 1
ft./second. Check with your local officials. MI, IN are two states that
require this.
Pools with dual
drains are required to have an ASME approved cover, but NOT an unblockable
cover.
A 20" square cover can be used if the drain sump is 12"
x 12" or less and the maximum flow rate is 233 gpm or less. The
drains must be at least 36" apart (center to center). If they are not,
you might be able to use a 32" or 44" square stainless steel
unblockable cover above installed diagonally.
If your sump is greater than 12" x 12", you must use
the square stainless steel unblockable cover above.