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AquaStar VGBA-compliant drain covers and channel drains

Certified replacement drain covers, channel drains, and unblockable circle drains

← Back to all productsRequest availabilityFacts summarized from manufacturer literature 2026-09-16; confirm details with FreyTech before specifying.

Overview

AquaStar manufactures VGBA 2017 (ANSI/APSP/ICC-16) certified suction outlet covers in round sizes from 6 to 20 inches, square sizes from 9 to 24 inches, 32-inch channel drains for gunite, vinyl and fiberglass pools, and the unblockable 20-inch Full Circle and Perfect Circle four-port drains. Covers come in white, black, light gray, dark gray and beige, with a retrofit line for existing sumps. They suit facilities replacing aged or non-compliant main drain grates during inspections or renovations.

Is this a fit for your facility?

Usually a fit when

  • Main drain cover replacement for VGBA compliance
  • Channel drains in new gunite pools
  • Unblockable single-drain designs for spas and small pools
  • Retrofit of existing sumps

Ideal facilities and conditions: Main drain cover replacement for VGBA compliance; Channel drains in new gunite pools; Unblockable single-drain designs for spas and small pools; Retrofit of existing sumps.

Problems it addresses

Key capabilities and benefits

Capabilities

  • VGBA 2017 / ANSI-APSP-16 certified suction outlet fitting assemblies
  • Round 6, 8, 10, 20 in; square 9, 12, 14, 16, 18, 24 in; 32 in channel drains
  • Full Circle / Perfect Circle 20 in unblockable four-port drains (up to 400 gpm per manufacturer news)
  • Colors: white, black, light gray, dark gray, beige
  • Online selector by pipe orientation, pipe size, sump depth and flow rate

Available models and configurations

8AVWR (8 in anti-vortex round)Round suction outlet cover (Aquafinity image alt)
WAV18WR (18 in square anti-vortex)Square suction outlet cover (Aquafinity image alt)
32CDFL / 32CDFLV (32 in channel drain, flat)Channel drain; AquaStar marks 32CDFL as discontinued, current anti-vortex 32CDAV succeeds it
FC / Full Circle 20 inUnblockable four-port drain for concrete pools and spas
Retrofit lineCovers for existing sumps

Technical specifications

Manufacturer locationVentura, CASource: aquastarpoolproducts.com
CertificationVGBA 2017 (ANSI/APSP/ICC-16); NSF certificates of conformity per modelSource: aquastarpoolproducts.com 32CDFL page

Specifications are summarized from manufacturer literature and depend on configuration. Confirm current values with FreyTech before design.

Installation requirements and retrofit considerations

Installation requirements, utilities, and clearances are confirmed with the manufacturer's installation manual and your engineer during evaluation.

Integration with other equipment

No equipment integrations are documented for this product. Coordination happens through the design team.

FreyTech's role: design, installation, commissioning, training, support

Project services

  • Evaluation of fit for your facility
  • Availability, lead time, and service coverage confirmed on request
  • Installation and support coordination where offered

Ongoing service and support

  • Parts and warranty coordination on request

Brochures, manuals, warranties and specifications

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Next step

Is AquaStar VGBA-compliant drain covers and channel drains right for your facility?

Send us your pool volumes, current equipment, and what is not working. A specialist will review fit honestly and recommend next steps.

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