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8 Steps to Drain A Pool Correctly and Efficiently

Draining a pool

Draining a pool is something that most pool owners fear due to the time and money associated with doing so. You may have to empty the pool because you are removing it from the patio. Sometimes, it is because there is a crack inside the pool. You know that the cost of maintaining it can increase rapidly. Filters, chlorine and other treatments can affect the budget of your home.

You can hire someone to drain your pool at the end of the season. However, it's less stressful for your bank account if you do it yourself. You can drain your pool with a garden hose, it's easier than you think.

Drainage may be necessary for a number of reasons. Doing it correctly can speed up the process and eliminate any headaches. In short, the pools can be drained with a submersible pump.

How to Drain a Private Pool in Your House

  1. Insert the "female" end of the hose to the nearest outside tap.
  2. Place the other end of the hose in the pool. Extend it to the bottom of this.
  3. Go back to the tap and turn on the water. Allows water to run through the hose between 30 seconds and one minute.
  4. Close the tap to cut the water flow.
  5. As fast as you can, remove the hose from the tap. Quickly twist that end of the hose so water does not leak.
  6. Go to where you want to drain the water.
  7. Disassemble the twist at the end of the hose and allow the water to flow.
  8. The pool water must circulate through a filtering system.

Swimming Pool Drainage System

Sometimes, a larger swimming pool occupies this technology. The main drainage systems are usually located at the lowest point of the pool. Therefore, the entire surface of the pool tilts towards them.

For the safety reason, these drains are always covered with grids or antiviral covers. This is a cover that diverts the flow of water to prevent a dangerous vortex forming.

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