Swimming Pool Suctions / Drains

Many suction fittings no longer comply with the current standards requiring specific testing and flow rates to be listed. If you don't see your suction fitting here, this is the likely reason.

For new installations and re-plumbs, the use of approved suctions of the correct flow rate is required. 
A pump MUST have a minimum of 2 suction points (or 1 suction and skimmer) each suction having a flow rating equivalent or greater than the pump flow rate. ie combined flow rating of 2 suctions shall be at least double the pumps maximum flow rate.
Some suctions have differing flow ratings depending on installation method and components used.
This category will be undergoing continual change as more suctions become approved.
You must check you pump flow rate requirements when determining the correct suction type required. 
Incorrect pump/suction matching may lead to injury or death. 

Any doubts, please contact us before purchasing suction fittings or use a qualified spa technician. 

See further information below :

• A minimum of two functioning suction outlets per pump must be installed. Suction outlets must be installed a minimum of 600mm apart, as measured from suction pipe center to suction pipe center. 
• Dual suction fittings shall be placed in such locations and distances to avoid "dual blockage" by a user. 
• Dual suction fittings shall not be located on seating areas or on the backrest for such seating areas. 
• The maximum system flow rate shall not exceed the flow rating of any listed suction outlet cover installed. In the event of one suction outlet being completely blocked, the remaining suction outlets serving the system shall have a flow rating capable of the full flow of the pump(s). 
• Never use pool or spa if any suction outlet component is damaged, broken, cracked, missing, or not securely attached. 
•Replace damaged, broken, cracked, missing, or not securely attached suction outlet components immediately. 
•Two or more suction outlets per pump should be installed in accordance with latest standards.

Some suction fittings are available with vacuum break fittings allowing higher flow ratings - this is due to the vacuum break plumbing which, once the suction becomes blocked, will suck air from the vacuum break line / vent into the suction plumbing causing the pump to cavitate and lose suction, thus allowing a trapped person to be freed.

See our pump flow rate information page to help determine suction outlet flow requirements here

Concrete Swimming pool and in-ground concrete spa suction fittings

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flolux flosafe 40mm polished 316 Stainless Steel spa / pool safety suction - 40mm self aligning slip fit - 250lpm rated

SKU: flx002

flolux flosafe 40 - for that premium finish for your in-ground pool or spa. Maximum flow rate of 250 lpm. Can be used to replace any suction rated up to 250 lpm - ensure system flow rate and suctions match...

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flolux flosafe 50mm polished 316 Stainless Steel spa / pool safety suction - 50mm self aligning slip fit - 280lpm rated

SKU: flx010

flolux flosafe 50 - for that premium finish for your in-ground pool or spa. Maximum flow rate of 280 lpm. Can be used to replace any suction rated up to 280 lpm - ensure system flow rate and suctions match...

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flolux flosafe 50mm polished 316 Stainless Steel spa / pool safety suction - 50mm Threaded - 280lpm rated

SKU: flx011

flolux flosafe 50 threaded - for that premium finish for your in-ground pool or spa. Maximum flow rate of 280 lpm. Can be used to replace any suction rated up to 280 lpm - ensure system flow rate and sucti...

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Waterway 10" RETROFIT Ultra Retro Suction Drain - Repair Replacement

SKU: ww640-2140v

Waterway 10" tru flo drain RETROFIT SUCTION / DRAIN COVER ASSEMBLY Suitable for concrete swimming pool installation where a field built sump / drain setup is used. Can be used to replace old or broken suct...

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Waterway 10" Tru Flo Drain Cover / Frame - Black

SKU: ww640-1901v

BLACK Waterway 10" tru flo drain cover and frame - suitable for concrete swimming pool installation where a field built sump / drain setup is used. Frame embedded in concrete during construction, over sump....

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Waterway 10" Tru Flo Drain Cover / Frame - White

SKU: ww640-1900v

Waterway 10" tru flo drain cover and frame - suitable for concrete swimming pool installation where a field built sump / drain setup is used. Frame embedded in concrete during construction, over sump. 279m...

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Waterway 32" Ultra Strip Drain / Suction - for Fibreglass & Vinyl lined spas & pools - up to 1330 lpm / 352 gpm- grey

SKU: ww640-1307v

Waterway 32" Ultra Strip Drain / Suction - grey for use in fibreglass and vinyl lined pools / spas Wall mounted - flow rated at 1120 lpm with two ports Floor mounted - flow rated at 1330 lpm with two ports...

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Waterway 32" Ultra Strip Drain / Suction - for Field Built Sump - up to 1330 lpm / 352 gpm - white

SKU: ww640-1330v

Waterway 32" Ultra Strip Drain / Suction - white for use in concrete pools / spas with field built sumps Wall mounted - flow rated at 1120 lpm with two ports Floor mounted - flow rated at 1330 lpm with...

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Waterway 6" Ultra Suction 1.5" / 40mm Slip Fit 291 lpm

SKU: ww640-8270v

Waterway 6" Ultra Suction - white, black, or beige - self aligning slip fit design to push inside Australian 40mm pressure pipe. Screw supplied to secure to the wall. Wall mounted only - flow rated at 291 l...

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Waterway 6" Ultra Suction 2" / 50mm Slip Fit 515 lpm

SKU: ww640-8280v

Waterway 6" Ultra Suction - white, black or beige - self aligning slip fit design to glue inside Australian 50mm pressure pipe. stainless screw included to secure to the wall. Wall mounted only - high flow ...

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Waterway 8" Tru Flo Drain Cover / Frame - White

SKU: ww640-1800v

White Waterway 8" tru flo drain cover and frame - suitable for concrete swimming pool installation where a field built sump / drain setup is used. Frame embedded in concrete during construction, over sump. ...

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Waterway Front Access Spa / Pool Skimmer - Grey

SKU: ww510-1507

Waterway Weir skimmer for use in fibreglass and concrete spas and pools. Hole size required - 150mm wide x 130mm high. Face dimensions - 195mm wide x 185mm high Supplied with mounting screws or you can bo...

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Waterway front Access Spa / Pool Skimmer - white

SKU: ww510-1500

Waterway Weir skimmer for use in fibreglass and concrete spas and pools. Hole size required - 150mm wide x 130mm high. Face dimensions - 195mm wide x 185mm high Supplied with mounting screws or you can bo...

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Waterway Plastics 3.5" Hi Flo Suction 1.5" S - 484 lpm rated - Grey

SKU: ww640-3257v

Grey Waterway spa suction This suction has a 484 litres per minute flow rating. 95mm cover diameter, projection into spa of 27mm. Hole size required through spa is 60mm 1.5" / 40mm socket for plumbing...

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Waterway Plastics 3.5" Hi Flo Suction 1.5" S - 484 lpm rated - White

SKU: ww640-3250v

This suction has a 484 litres per minute flow rating. 95mm cover diameter, projection into spa of 27mm. Hole size required through spa is 60mm 1.5" / 40mm socket for plumbing connection ...

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Waterway Plastics 3.5" Hi Flo Suction 2" S Elbow - 484 lpm rated - White

SKU: ww640-3250v-k

This suction has a 484 litres per minute flow rating. 95mm cover diameter, projection into spa of 27mm. Hole size required through spa is 60mm 2" / 50mm socket elbow for plumbing connection ...

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Waterway Plastics Extended Thread 3.5" Hi Flo Suction 1.5" S Elbow for Timber Hot Tubs - 484 lpm rated - Grey

SKU: ww640-3257v-15-Tub

Suits up to 50mm wall/stave thickness This suction has a 484 litres per minute flow rating. 95mm cover diameter, projection into spa of 27mm. Hole size required through spa is 60mm 1.5" / 40mm socket el...

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Waterway Plastics Extended Thread 3.5" Hi Flo Suction 1.5" S Elbow for Timber Hot Tubs - 484 lpm rated - White

SKU: ww640-3250v-15-Tub

Suits up to 50mm wall/stave thickness This suction has a 484 litres per minute flow rating. 95mm cover diameter, projection into spa of 27mm. Hole size required through spa is 60mm 1.5" / 40mm socket el...

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Waterway Plastics SPC-3 VP 5" Super Hi Flo Suction 2" S - 950 lpm rated - Grey

SKU: ww640-3787v

This suction has a huge 950 litres per minute flow rating. 130mm cover diameter, projection into spa of 37mm. Hole size required through spa is 84mm 2" / 50mm socket for plumbing connection ...

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Waterway Reversible Round Skimmer Lid Assembly - White

SKU: ww540-7800ww

Waterway Reversible ROUND swimming pool/spa skimmer lid assembly - WHITE Standard white plastic side, and Reverse / fillable side - can be filled with tiles, pebblecrete etc to match the surrounding sur...

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Waterway Reversible Square Skimmer Lid Assembly - Dark Grey

SKU: ww540-7909ww

Waterway Reversible SQUARE swimming pool/spa skimmer lid assembly - DARK GREY Standard white plastic side, and Reverse / fillable side - can be filled with tiles, pebblecrete etc to match the surroundin...

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Waterway Reversible Square Skimmer Lid Assembly - White

SKU: ww540-7900ww

Waterway Reversible SQUARE swimming pool/spa skimmer lid assembly - WHITE Standard white plastic side, and Reverse / fillable side - can be filled with tiles, pebblecrete etc to match the surrounding su...

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