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Adding a return line to Vinyl Inground pool - crazy idea?

16 years ago

Hi all,

I expect to be told I'm crazy, but always seem to gravitate towards the most difficult (but interesting) soulutions..

So, I am thinking of adding a dedicated return line (with booster) to my vinyl inground pool, and perhaps also water-level overflow drain (line with small grate at top).

The concrete decking is 4 feet out, and I'm wondering how feasible it might be to drill a hole in the (composite plastic) wall (assuming a water level drop and liner pull-back), use a 1 1/2 steel pipe to ram through soil

and catch on other end of concrete deck?

Assuming this might work, is it possible to get the return fitting secured, gasket-ed and fastened without access from behind the wall?

The return line would be for a cleaner such as the polaris 280.. I have tried most other cleaners from the kreepy krauly to the $1500 dolphin and simply want to add a booster and dedicated return for it if at all possible.

I know this sounds crazy for such a small benefit, but regardless on unreasonable effort, was wondering if the method is a possibility.

Thanks!

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