Draining An Inground Pool

I m attempting to drain my inground plaster swimming pool for the first time to do some plaster repairs i have never drained it before.

Draining an inground pool. Draining a vinyl lined inground pool can be difficult because the liner is fragile and can tear or rip easily. I have an inground pool gunite i have for about three years in the late spring drained the pool by closing the skimmer line have the main drain valve open fully and the return line open fully had an issue of the pool pump not priming called out my pool company and they had to replace the pump. Susan lopez 6 19 2015 1 53 20 pm. Whether it is the end of the swimming season or the pool needs to be drained for some other reason you will have to get the water out at some point.

The best practice is to partially drain these types of pools and always complete partial drains by 1 3 of the water at a time. This procedure is mildly dangerous and potentially very costly if not performed properly wit. If possible drain the pool when the outside air temperature is less than 85 f. Some of those risks are summarized below in ground vinyl liner swimming pools are the most dangerous to drain because the older pools may not have been built structurally to hold back the weight of the dirt against it when the pool is drained.

Draining pool shut off any input ports that are above the current water line these may include the skimmer and the suction cleaner port so that you will not be sucking air into your system. In ground pool draining requirements are similar to those of their above ground counterparts. Drain the water down to no more than 6 inches from the bottom of the skimmer if you plan to use a standard floating winter cover. Only pull water in from the main drain on the bottom of the pool.

Here is a link for a pool drain and acid wash disclaimer. I guess it s sucking air from the skimmers. Prior to the new pump i was able to drain the pool by. Use your pool filter switched to the drain setting to empty the pool water.

I learned a few things doing so and wanted to pass those along. 4 draining can expose plaster and surfaces to the elements. Draining and refilling an inground swimming pool. Remove the trippers from your pump and pool light prior to draining.

This instructable is based on my experience refilling my in ground swimming pool. What people don t realize is there are major risks and dangers anytime you remove water from inground swimming pools. Conducting an inground pool drain is something that all pool owners have to deal with at some point. It is best to drain and refill a swimming pool as quickly as possible.

Spring is generally an ideal time to drain your pool. In addition your vinyl lined pool walls may not be strong enough to support the. I m setting the pump to backwash and letting it drain but when the swimming pool water level goes below the skimmers it stops pumping.