Introduction

When it comes to swimming pool management, the primary drain in the pool is essential for circulation and filtering. But what if it “gets clogged”? When clogs form in the main drain of your swimming pool, it can cause issues with circulation, which can allow for an accumulation of debris, and lackluster water quality, and make your pool more difficult to clean. In this article, we are going to discuss what a clogged main drain looks like and how a robot pool cleaner like the Beatbot AquaSense can do a great job cleaning the pool when the main drain is not working properly.

How a Pool Main Drain Works?

The primary drain in your pool is responsible for circulating water and eliminating dirt and debris that rests along the pool floor. It is plumbed into your pool’s filtration system to help circulate the water through the pump and filter to keep the pool clean. If your main drain isn’t working properly, the circulation of your pool could be affected, which will impact the cleanliness of the water and the functionality of other pool equipment.

The pool drainage system works with the help of suction that pulls the water through the system. But, if debris collects or the drain becomes clogged from the soil, shingle granules, leaves, or algae, the drain's suction power diminishes and problems can arise.

What to Do When Your Main Drain is Clogged

Water Quality and Poor Circulation

This severely cuts circulation to the rest of your pool, shrinking the ‘water pool’ itself. This makes it more difficult for the pool’s filtration system to filter out contaminants and debris. However, to be fully efficient, robot pool cleaners like Beatbot AquaSense Pro operate independently from the drainage system of the pool, hence they still perform effectively to clean out your pool regardless of how clogged the main drain is. But when water circulation is not working, the overall water quality can be compromised and the pool will need more maintenance.

Increased Forces on Center Height

When the pool vacuum and other filtration equipment experience increased pressure, this may be caused by a clog in the pool’s main drain. A blocked drain can place unnecessary pressure on the pool pump to push water through the filtration system, affecting the system, which can cause it to fail. Pool systems vacuum cleaners may not work as efficiently as they depend on good water flow to produce suction. A robot pool cleaner doesn’t depend on the main drain, though it can still be impacted by low water circulation.

Debris Accumulation

A drain that has become clogged can lead to debris settling at the bottom of the pool. Even though a robotic pool cleaner such as the Beatbot AquaSense can clean most of the debris deposited on the floor, it could miss some spots because of poor circulation. In some cases, debris may even start drifting, or glogged in other areas of the swimming pool, which makes it more difficult to clean.

How To Deal With Clogged Drain With A Robot Pool Cleaner

A swimming pool robot cleaner can yet do well even if a principal drain is blocked. These devices are engineered to work independently, removing debris from the pool no matter the state of the pool’s filtration or drainage system. Here’s how they help:

Independent Suction System

Robot pool cleaners like Beatbot use their internal motors and filtration systems, unlike manual vacuum robots that draw suction from your pool’s pump. This allows them to keep on cleaning, even when the main drain is clogged or water circulation is disrupted. They scrub the pool’s surface, walls, and floor to remove dirt, debris, and algae.

Essentially, provides movement with functions.

A wall-climbing pool cleaner can reach hard-to-reach locations that other equipment might not be able to get to, such as the waterline or steps. Pool vacuum robots might have a hard time doing these tasks when the main drain is blocked, which is why robotic pool cleaners like Beatbot AquaSense Pro can easily solve such issues. It cleans and vacuums debris from all areas of the pool.

Algae Prevention

Algae removal (where free water circulation is weak due to a clogged main drain). Beatbot AquaSense is made to scrub algae off both the pool’s floor and walls, to keep a clean, healthy pool even when the main drain isn’t operating at optimal efficiency.

What Do You Do if the Pool Main Drain Gets Clogged?

If you have noticed that your pool’s circulation appears slow or your equipment is having a hard time performing its function, now is the time to check the main drain for blockages. Here’s what you can do to fix the problem:

Examine and Clean the Drain Cover

Go first to the pool drain cover to see if there is debris. At times, leaves, dirt, or small things can block the opening of the drain. Cleaning this area might fix the issue.

Clear the Drain Line

A plumbing snake or pro service may be required to clear the drain line if the problem continues. In this process, they clean up any debris or buildup from the drain pipes which may be clogging.

Consider a Pool Booster Pump

Some general pool services may also include a pool booster pump installation if increased suction power and water flow are warranted. This might help counteract a clogged drain's effects by forcing debris out and circulating water more effectively.

Final Thought: A Robot Pool Cleaner As Your Best Friend

This can cause problems with circulation, filtration, and cleanliness in the pool. This means that while this issue should be addressed, a robot pool cleaner like the Beatbot AquaSense is one of the best robotic pool cleaners in the market today. These autonomous devices remove debris and algae from your pool, helping to clean it even if your main drain is clogged.

This is what one maintains for the main drain, skimmer, and vacuum cleaner for the pool along with the pool cleaning robot so you have the best of both worlds, where your pool remains in shape around the clock.