How Do I Route My Plumbing Lines and Set Up My Equipment Pad?
Diagram examples for common skimmer, drain, and return layouts
Our plumbing and equipment pad guide has labeled diagrams showing how to route lines from your pool to the equipment pad and back.
Our plumbing and equipment pad guide has labeled diagrams showing how to route lines from your pool to the equipment pad and back.
View the plumbing and equipment pad diagrams
What the diagrams cover
The guide includes three plumbing layouts, organized by how many skimmers, main drains, and returns your pool has:
- One skimmer, two main drains, and two returns
- One skimmer, two main drains, and three returns
- Two skimmers, two main drains, and three returns
It also has an equipment pad diagram covering pump, filter, heater, sanitizer, and valve placement, a checklist of things to weigh when choosing where the pad goes, including service access, drainage, and electrical and bonding requirements, and a glossary of common plumbing terms.
Before you build from these
The diagrams are general examples rather than a finished plan. Your exact layout may vary depending on pool size, pool shape, equipment selection, site conditions, and local code requirements.
Main drain and suction outlet requirements in particular can vary by pool type, location, and applicable code. Confirm your final layout with your pool builder, plumber, or installer before you begin.
Related reading
- Why you need two main drains
- Bonding and grounding for pool equipment
- Pool plumbing supplies, PVC, and fittings
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