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Well, if you mean to drain the pool --- it is not a drain as in house Plumbing -- the sink -- the tub. It is connected to the skimmer and that is connected to the pump. Your main drain is most likely 'working'. It does not nave to be a strong flow.
Well, if you mean to drain the pool --- it is not a drain as in house plumbing -- the sink -- the tub. IT DOES NOT DRAIN ANYTHING. It is connected to the skimmer and that is connected to the pump. Your main drain is most likely 'working'. It does not nave to be a strong flow.
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Do you add antifreeze to an above ground pool?
no all you have to do is use a pump or the drain if the pool has one
How do you remove water from an above ground pool?
If there is no drain plug then you can use a sump pump.
What do you do if you run into a natural water spring in the deep end of the swimming pool?
When digging pools to depths in excess of 36" deep; in many area's of the world; you will hit natural occurring ground water. The general answer is you use pumps to keep water levels down while working on pool shell; and you allow for ground water to flow through the bottom pool drain after shell is installed until you are able to fill the pool with water. If you don't allow for water to enter through the drain, your pool will float out of the ground like a boat, as the ground water tries to displace the ground that was removed.
What product do you use for packing the bottom of an in-ground pool before the vinyl liner goes in?
Vermiculite
What type of pump do you need to drain 24' dia x 4' deep above ground pool?
You could use your pool pump. or get a submersible pump. it is also not difficult to siphon an above ground pool with a pool vacuum hose. all you need is somewhere to run the water to.
What is the proper way to drain an in-ground concrete plaster 15X32 pool located in Tampa Florida?
Stop adding any chemicals to your pool a week before you plan to drain the pool. make sure you remove as much debris(such as leaves etc) as you can from the water. Also make sure the skimmer basket is in place so nothing gets down in your system. You are not going to use the pool pump as only the bottom drain will be used and will tax the system and draw debris into you pump and pipes. Go to home depot and they sell 110 plug in submersible pumps for around 60$ that attach to a garden hose. You can use the water to water your plants and bushes.place the pump in a bucket with holes in the bottom at yhe deep end of the pool. it will take about 2 days and take out all the way down to 14 inch down at the drain! A pool supply store may rent (maybe even for free) a pump too. Or maybe any rental business. It is very important that when you are emptying any in-ground pool that you empty the " drywell" which may have been installed for your pool. It is preferable to empty the pool quickly and in the case of concrete pools or others, to remove the bottom drain plug to release any water pressure under the pool. Failure to do so where there is under-ground water may cause your pool to lift partially out of the ground. In fiberglass pools this may crack the walls. Ask me- I know. It cost me a $1000.00 to repair.
How do you unclog the bottom drain of a in ground pool if you can't find the junction of the skimmer and the main drain?
Depends how the pool was plummed. If you have a dedicated main drain line, or you share a main drain line and a skimmer line. Both are suction lines to the pump,meaning they will go into the front of the pump. If you have several valves on the front of the pump, and hopefully they are labeled you could try to shut all of them except the main drain and use what is called a drain king. It hooks to a waterhose and swells inside the pipe forcing water in the opposite direction. If you dont have any valves on the front of the pump ,chances are you share suction with the skimmer. check the inside bottom of the skimmer. Main drain may be plummed to skimmer bottom.
What should you use to permanently fill in an in ground swimming pool that has a hydrostatic valve?
You are probably better of destroying the valve to allow ground water to pass both ways If you fill in a pool you end up with an area of soil that cant drain so you may end up with a boggy area where the pool used to be by removing the valve and having a hole there you would at least get some drainage into the natural surrounding ground. A couple of holes in the bottom of the pool would not do any harm at all.
Can you use an above ground pool in Florida?
You can use an above ground pool nearly any where. ther are many above ground pool dealers in Fl.
How do you use the main drain when the water is below the return valves?
Main drain sucks from bottom-as long as its under water its ok to run and have the returns just shoot water down into shallow pool.
How do you get spa 2 cord on moshi monsters?
To get the Spa 2 card on Moshi Monsters, you must retrieve it from the pool. Use a hook to pull the plug from the bottom of the pool. This will cause the card to be sucked into the drain. After being pulled into the drain, it will pop back up, and you will be able to grab it.
Can you install an above ground pool if your backyard is concrete?
I think you can as long as the yard is level, the concrete is in good condition and thick enough, and you use sand in the bottom of the pool. Consult your local pool shop for advice.
