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Is it safe to completely drain an above the ground pool and fill it back up with new water?
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∙ 16y ago
I would think that a partial drain of the water would be best here mainly because of the liner age and shrinkage. If the liner pops out during or after draining you are most likely going to have to replace the liner.
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 10y agoYou can syphon off the vast majority , especially if you have some downhill away from the pool. Just get a garden hose started by filling the hose , then drop the drain end downhill at the same time you drop the other end in the pool , the water will continue to syphon as long as the drain end is lower than the sucking end or till it sucks air.
Or use a sump pump.
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∙ 8y agoYes, drained above ground pools are not structurally able to handle wind loads. The water helps the pool maintain its' shape.
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∙ 12y agoIt will be empty. Hope this helps.
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How do you remove water from an above ground pool?
If there is no drain plug then you can use a sump pump.
Can you change a above ground pool center drain with water in it?
Where is the drain located? If it is on the wall near the top then you can keep the water in the pool. If it is near the bottom then you may have to drain the pool.
Should you drain your pool when it is about to overflow?
You should never completely drain an above ground pool. The chemicals in the vinyl liner that allow it to stretch when originally installed do not last. If you drain the water, the liner will shrink and when you refill the pool there is a good chance that instead of stretching back the liner will rip instead. NEVER drain your pool.
Can you drain an above ground completely or most of the way without the walls collapsing?
You should be able to if it was built properly. However be careful that there is no ground water around the pool or too many clouds on the horizon when you do as there is a danger of the pool floating out of position (even a concrete pool).
Should you completely drain a above ground pool at the beginning of the season?
No just clean up the water have it tested by a pool shop and they wil let you know what to do with it. there is generally no need to waste the water in the pool as it can nearly always be cleaned up more economically then throwing it away.
Should you drain all the water out before refilling your above ground pool?
No, unless there is something wrong with the water that can't be handled by the filter and normal chemicals.
Why does the ground have to be level for above ground pools?
So that the water doesn't drain out of the pool and so the pool doesn't fall over. I agree with the answer above but I have a more detailed answer. In a round above ground pool the water puts even pressure on the pool walls, and if the ground is not level one side will get more pressure. The imbalance will cause the pool to collapse under the strain.
Can you drain a pool during the winter months to replace the vinyl liner in the spring without damaging the pool shell in Mississippi?
If your pool is above ground it does not matter, But if your pool is in ground and you drain it it will act like a boat and float if the water table rises.
How to start up an above ground pool that had no winter covering?
Drain the whole thing til there is no water in it you will need a wetdry vac then go in a scrub the walls with bleach then suck up all that dirty water after it is completely empty of all gunk then you can put fresh water in it
How do you fix an already frozen above ground pool?
You would break the ice and drain the water. Then you can fix whatever needs to be fixed. Hope this helps!
Do you have to open a in ground pool every year?
No , above ground pools are different in that you can drain them , the reason you cannot drain an in ground pool is because the pool is built to have water pressure , and it is very stressful on the walls , I hope this answered your question :) .
How do you winterize above ground pool that has a main drain?
Buy some RV antifreeze (the kind that is safe for pets) and pour enough into the drain to ensure the piping is full back to the main body of water. You may have to mix the antifreeze 50-50 with water.
