As a swimming pool owner, you will be familiar with the fact that you have to drain water from your pool every now and then, either due to environmental conditions or because you need to replace your pool liner.
So in this article we are going to explain how to pump water out of the pool and the best pump to use to get the job done easily.
How to Pump Water Out of Your Pool
1. Empty the Water Using the Filter Pump
First you’ll need to properly check your pool to see if there is a drainage mechanism, since some pools are equipped with this. If this is the case, all you will need to do is to open the tap, which will be enough to let the water out.
Also, in cases like these we think the best bet is to use your pool’s filter pump. Inspect it to see if the shaft is actually rotating as it should. Then close the top of the cleaner and the skimmer. Ensure that the filter is correctly placed in the drainage position and the motor shaft is properly unlocked, since all the water should be removed from the pool.
2. Use a Submersible Pump
If your pool doesn’t comes equipped with a filter pump, you can use a high-end water drain pump for the pool. For this, it’s best to go with a submersible pump. Make sure the pump comes with a hose on it so that the water can be drained at the other end.
3. Use a Regular Hose
If you are not able to use a pump filter to drain the pool or a submersible pump, then we recommend you use an irrigation hose and submerge it into the pool so that the water can be emptied. Ensure that one side of the hose is properly covered so that air is not able to enter it.
Make sure that the hose is properly placed within the pool so that it can be emptied without delay. You should ensure that the hose is on a slope so that you can drain the pool water down the sewer line. Pool water that has been recently chlorinated shouldn’t be emptied within the yard. Use a tester to test the chlorine content just to be on the safe side.
4. Use a Bucket
Even though this method requires a lot of manual work, it is one of the simplest ways to empty a pool. All you have to do is use the bucket to scoop out the water. However, we only recommend this option if you have a small intex (above-ground) pool or an inflatable pool.
Conclusion
As you can see, there are a variety of different ways in which you can successfully empty your pool in case a repair needs to be done or the pool water is dirty and in need of changing. When it comes to emptying the pool we believe that the filter method is the fastest way to get the job done, but you can also use a submersible pump or even a hose.
Keep in mind that there are risks associated with the pool being empty. So, if you don’t have a solid reason for doing so, don’t empty it. Without water, the structure can be damaged.