Can I Drain My Aboveground Pool Water Into My Yard?
Pool owners may encountered situations requiring them to drain the pool water. Most residential swimming pools are located inside yards, where flooding can be an issue. This is especially true if the pool is surrounded by grassy areas. A few factors can help determine the best way to drain your aboveground pool without severely damaging your yard. If your backyard doesn't have a drain, the process will take longer. Does this Spark an idea?
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Reasons for Draining
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The pool may have to be drained for one of many reasons. An aboveground pool utilizes a vinyl liner that will occasionally have to be replaced. It has the tendency to rip and shred if sharp objects or small rocks fall into the pool. Algae is another reason for draining a pool. Many pool owners will opt to drain a pool halfway to combat algae, then refill with fresh water. The last and more obvious reason is because you are taking the pool down or moving it to another location.
Where Water Can Drain
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Lead all hoses to any available drains in your backyard. The drain needs to be free of clogs so water doesn't back up into the yard. If you have multiple drains in your yard, lead one hose to each of these drains. If flooding is an issue because you have a slow drain, you may need to drain in increments. To avoid flooding, a drain is a necessity.
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No Drain
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If your yard has no drain, you'll need to drain the water slowly, which can take days and must be done in increments, depending on the size of the pool. Move the hose around the perimeter of the pool to avoid puddling. You can also use a submersible pump or long hose and extend it in different ranges to better dissipate the water.
Draining Methods
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To drain their pools, owners can also use the siphon method, which allows you to connect multiple hoses to the pool at the same time. To start a siphon, drop one end of the hose into the pool and connect the other end to the water supply. Turn the water supply on and let it run for about a minute. Disconnect the hose from the water supply and lead it to a drain. The water will backflow out of the hose, beginning the siphon process.
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