

The debris will plug any system smaller than this in a very short time. Slotted drains with clean-out ports should also be considered especially for applications using tile and stone for a sleek look. For commercial applications it is still recommended that a larger 4″ I.D. Even indoor applications will see enough sand and sediment to plug a small profile drain over time. Drains with removable tops are always recommended to make long term maintenance easier. A 2″ or larger trench drain will effectively do the job. Interior pools only need to capture water that is splashed out of the pool or dripping off of swimmers. Indoor swimming pools are generally more accepting of different materials because you don’t have problems with ultraviolet light, debris, and generally have a temperature controlled environment. We should break pools out into two different categories – indoor and outdoor swimming pools.
