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Paddock stainless steel entrapment-safe main drains

All-stainless main drain sumps and grates built for the life of the pool

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Overview

Paddock builds entrapment-safe main drains entirely in Type 316L stainless steel, with sumps of 18 x 18, 24 x 24 and 24 x 48 inches and flanged connections from 6 to 14 inches. The frames and grates are engineered to stay in service through future code updates rather than being replaced like plastic or fiberglass covers, and the assemblies are certified to ANSI/APSP/ICC-16 2017 (VGBA). They suit competition natatoriums, municipal pools and other facilities that specify stainless steel throughout the pool shell.

Is this a fit for your facility?

Usually a fit when

  • Competition and municipal natatoriums
  • Stainless-steel gutter and shell pools
  • High-flow main drains 6 to 14 in connections
  • Permanent replacement of plastic grates

Ideal facilities and conditions: Competition and municipal natatoriums; Stainless-steel gutter and shell pools; High-flow main drains 6 to 14 in connections; Permanent replacement of plastic grates.

Problems it addresses

Key capabilities and benefits

Capabilities

  • Type 316L stainless steel sumps, frames and grates
  • 1818 ESMD (6 or 8 in), 2424 ESMD (8 or 10 in), 2448 ESMD (12 single/dual or 14 in) connections
  • ANSI/APSP/ICC-16 2017 (VGBA) compliant; IAPMO / USPC certification shown on product page
  • Standard relief valve (2424 PCFC or 2448 PCFC)
  • Engineered custom configurations available

Available models and configurations

1818 ESMD18 x 18 in; 6 or 8 in connection
2424 ESMD24 x 24 in; 8 or 10 in connection
2448 ESMD24 x 48 in; 12 in single/dual or 14 in connection

Technical specifications

Models1818 ESMD, 2424 ESMD, 2448 ESMDSource: paddockpoolequipment.com main drain page
MaterialType 316L stainless steelSource: paddockpoolequipment.com main drain page
Manufacturer locationRock Hill, SCSource: paddockpoolequipment.com

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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