Description
The Astralpool 180 mm floor drain is a compact ABS part with a right-angle outlet. The connection to the sand filter runs through the skimmer line, which improves water movement in larger pools.
Technical specifications
| Supplied with | Grate, liner flange and gaskets |
|---|---|
| Designed for | steel and concrete pools |
| Pipe connection | 2″ female thread |
| Overall height | approx. 12 cm |
| Outer diameter with grate | approx. 17.5 cm |
| Suction opening – diameter | approx. 9.5 cm |
| Material | Impact-resistant ABS plastic |
| Brand | Astralpool |
Where it is used
The drain fits steel pools – round, figure-eight and oval – as well as masonry ones, e.g. rectangular concrete pools. It is installed in the concrete floor slab, and the pipes from it join the skimmer suction line, so the sand filter draws water from both places.
What you get
In the box you will find the grate, the liner flange and the gaskets. The body is made of ABS, resistant to impact and pressure, and its small size makes fitting easier. If necessary, other parts can be added to it – such as the 50 mm × 2″ nipple (male thread), which serves as an adapter.
Advantages
Bottom suction makes circulation more even, which is especially useful in spacious pools. There, the skimmer line and the drain line usually work at the same time, and the surface suction is complemented by the bottom suction.
Pipe connection
The drain is most conveniently connected to the suction line with the 50 mm pipe kit intended for floor drains. The pipe route should be planned carefully before the slab is poured.
Caution when emptying the pool
If the pool is drained completely through the floor drain, with only a little residual water the water column may break and the pump may run dry. That is why the remainder is pumped out additionally with a submersible pump.
See also: Wellness, Pools and Equipment, Saunas, Hot Tubs & Spas, Inflatable Products.
