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How do I drain the water from the bottom of my above ground pool?
How to Remove the Remaining Water from Your Above Ground Swimming Pool
- Sucking up the excess water with a Wet Vac.
- Sweeping the remaining water into the pool’s drain.
- Removing the liner from the pool’s frame and flipping it over to (cautiously) dump the extra water onto your property.
What is the fastest way to empty an above ground pool?
All you need is a medium-size water or vacuum pump.
- Unroll the pump’s intake hose so that it reaches the center of the pool (or as close to it as possible), and submerge it in the pool.
- Place the outlet hose so the exiting water doesn’t flood the area, but drains off away from the pool.
- Dry your hands thoroughly.
How do you drain the last inch of water in a pool?
Since both draining methods will not drain pool water to the last bit, you need to remove the extra liquid left at the bottom….To do so, you can:
- Use a wet vacuum to suck the stagnant water.
- Sweep the liquid into the drain.
- Remove the pool liner and flip it over somewhere your property to get rid of extra water.
Can you put a bottom drain in an above ground pool?
These openings are where the pump and filter hook up to the pool and they are both located high up and right next to each other. There are three ways an above ground pool can get better circulation. You could get and use an automatic pool cleaner, add a return line or two, or you could have a center bottom main drain.
Where do I drain my pool water?
The best way to drain the pool is to empty it directly into the sanitary sewer line outside your home. The process is simple but can be time-consuming, depending on how fast you are able to pump the water.
Where do you drain a pool?
The pump should be located into the deepest part of the pool and the drainage hose near the sewer clean-out. Make sure all connections are secure and that the pipes won’t disconnect when the water begins to flow.
How do you clean an above ground swimming pool?
To clean an above the ground swimming pool or blowup type, take a plastic broom ($1.00 at a discount store) and “sweep” the debris on the bottom toward the skimmer. Then unhook the hose from the skimmer and suck up the trash from the bottom with the hose. It is much quicker and effective way to clean your pool than the vacuum.
How far below the skimmer do you drain your above ground?
If you have an above-ground pool with a vinyl pool liner, drain the pool to about 1 inch below the bottom of the skimmer mouth. It’s acceptable to drain the pool a few more inches below that if you live in an area that gets heavy precipitation during the winter months. Some pool professionals even suggest draining the water to as much as 6 inches below the skimmer – about the level of the bottom of the pool’s return jet.
Do I need to drain my Pool?
Pools require a lot of maintenance, but luckily, they do not need to be drained very often. However, there are a few circumstances in which it is necessary to completely or partially drain your pool. These reasons usually have to do with water quality or repair needs. Most pools rarely need to be drained.
How do I drain pools?
Part 1 of 3: Draining Go to a home improvement store and rent a submersible sump pump. Sump pumps can be rented for about $36/24 hours. Set up the sump pump and discharge hoses, connecting the hoses to a clean out. This step is very important. Lower the pump into the pool and plug it in. Watch your water disappear, monitoring the discharge carefully.