Slot Drain Pool
One-Piece Pool Deck Drains are available in different styles. Designed to carry water away and to prevent puddles on the pool deck, these straight pieces of channel drain Do NOT have a removable top that snaps into place. In the event one of these styles break, there is a way to repair it, but the method is difficult. Many contractors sell this type of drain because it is cheaper. Cheaper is not always better. We do offer a different type ofDeck Drain with a Removable Top.
Slot Drain Leak Detection This leak detection was the start of something bigger, but started with complications from the small slot drain that ran 360 degrees around the edge of the pool. This type of drain is notorious for leaking.
Different Types of One-Piece pool deck drains (different sizes). Although the names shown below are essentially the same thing, on this website, the 'deck drain' has a flat top; the 'Channel Drain' has ridges and is slightly wider than the Deck-O-Drain. The Super Drain has the widest top of this series. If you have any of these drains that need to be repaired, see the chart below.
| Deck-O-Drain | Deck Drain | Channel Drain | Super Drain | For Pinched Drains |
| Replacement Caps | ||||
| No True Removable Top Cap The replacement is difficult. |
Although large in area, these slot drains offer minimal visual 'noise,' a huge plus when working with expensive finishes, such as the all glass-tile surfaces used in this project's pool and spa. (Photos courtesy of Skip Phillips, Questar Pools, Escondido, Calif.). What should I know about pool deck and patio drainage?Pool patios should slope about one-quarter of an inch per foot, away from structures like the pool. Pool Deck Drains - One-Piece Style Deck Drain. One-Piece Pool Deck Drains are available in different styles. Designed to carry water away and to prevent puddles on the pool deck, these straight pieces of channel drain Do NOT have a removable top that snaps into place. In the event one of these styles break, there is a way to repair it, but the.
To Repair the One-Piece Drains: Note: There is no guarantee that this will work because your existing drain is broken. The alternative is a concrete pool deck renovation. This is a last step before that alternative.
Slot Drain Pool
The better product for all pools is the Deck Drain with a Removable Top. See the comparison chart below.
Slot Drain Pool
Product | ADVANTAGES | DISADVANTAGES |
Removable Top Drain (1-¾” Wide) | ·Durable Quality. ·Two (2) Piece Drain System. ·Fittings are a Snug Fit. ·Clean the drain when necessary by Lifting up the top cap to squirt out or Brush out debris. (Can’t do this on One-Piece Drains) ·Replacement Tops Available. ·Five (5) Colors Available ·If the drain breaks or cracks, the repair is easy. Just purchase Replacement Tops. EASY! ·Full Cases (8) x 10’ Lengths OR ·Half cases (8) x 5’ Lengths (Note: We have 5’ sections available for those who don’t need an entire case, and/or who want to save on shipping.) This is a New Program that you are implementing for Our Customers. | ·A little more money, (but far worth it.) ·10’ Lengths must ship via Tractor Trailer. ·5' Lengths are able to ship via UPS. |
| ·A little cheaper … | ·One-Piece Drain. ·Costly “Klean Outs” Required. ·Only way to clean it is to open the 'Klean Out', which is a tiny 3” opening to squirt out debris. ·Other customers have complained that there’s ·If the drain breaks or cracks, the Repair is difficult. ·No Easy Way to Replace Broken Tops! |
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