Content

• Steps
• Part 1 of 3: Draining
• Part 2 of 3: Cleaning
• Part 3 of 3: Filling
• Tips
• Warnings
• What do you need

Pool water deteriorates so badly over the years that even chemicals lose their effectiveness. But if you arm yourself with this information, allocate a free day off, then you (together with a friend) can drain and fill the pool with water, spending no more than $ 200 (6,500 rubles) (this amount does not include the cost of the necessary chemicals for new water).

Steps

Part 1 of 3: Draining

1. 1 Rent a submersible drainage pump from a home improvement store. The rental price will cost you approximately $ 36 (1000 rubles) / 24 hours. Do this early in the day to keep your pool empty by nightfall.
   • Rental services must include 15 meter rubber fire hoses. For most homeowners, two hoses are sufficient, but make sure that the distance from the pool to the drain / drain is no more than 30 meters.
2. 2 Install the drain pump and connect the hoses for cleaning. This step is very important. Most municipalities will not allow you to drain the water directly onto the street or into your neighbor's yard, for example [1], so you have only two options for where to put it. That leaves you two options of where to drain the water:
   • Directly into the drain hatch, the so-called revision. Typically, in a bathroom or kitchen, you should have 7.6-10cm plastic pipes, with a screw cap on them that leads directly to the revision. This water will be reused in the city. Old houses have only one revision, which is on the wall. New homes usually have two revisions, and they are at ground level - sometimes not even visible due to the plantings.
     • It is quite risky to use a trapdoor in the wall, as water can damage your home. If your revision connects directly to the home, consult a pool specialist before proceeding.
   • Water can be poured onto lawns, shrubs or flower beds. But this is not recommended, especially if you drain the entire pool, then not all plants will survive, reacting with chlorine and salt. Some herbs and oleander varieties will be able to absorb pool water, but citrus fruits, hibiscus, and other salt-sensitive plants should not be irrigated in this way.
3. 3 Plug in the pump and lower it into the pool. Before connecting the pump, make sure that one end of the hose is correctly connected and the other end is in the hatch. Some hoses run about 7.5 centimeters in the hatch until they are connected, so make sure it is positioned properly.
4. 4 Watch carefully how the water drains out. The time it takes to drain the pool water will depend on the laws of the municipality, pump speed, and the overall size of the pool.
   • While this may sound confusing, check your municipality's laws regarding drainage rates. In some cities, the drainage rate is quite limited - for example, in Phoenix, the speed is set at 45 liters per minute (or 2700 liters / h). This guarantees a safe discharge of water into the sewer.
   • Most good pumps greatly exceed the city's maximum drain rates. They function safely at both 190 liters / min and a maximum speed of 270 liters / min.
   • Based on the size of your pool, you can calculate how long it will take. If your pump pumps 110 liters / min, or 6,600 liters / hour, and you have a 95,000 liter pool, it will take approximately 14 hours to completely drain the pool.
5. 5 Hose the entire perimeter of the pool along the waterline. Be sure to do this if the water was dirty, in the end it will save you a lot of time. Also scrub with a brush while you are here.
6. 6 Wait for the pump to pump out all the water, then drain the rest by hand. The amount of water that the pump can remove depends on the depth and edges of the pool. Drain, if necessary, the last 30 centimeters by hand with two buckets. This is where an assistant comes in handy.

Part 2 of 3: Cleaning

1. 1 Use a hose to clean the bottom of the debris. If you have a bottom cleaning equipment, then this is the right time to use it. Alternatively, you can contact the pool manufacturer for advice on maintenance and repairs.
2. 2 Cleansing from plaque and stains. Now it would also be good to clean the pool from plaque and lime deposits (if any). Calcium, lime, and rust remover, also known as CLR, tend to do the job pretty well. Clean large build-ups with a spatula, taking care not to damage the walls of the pool. Where there is less dirt, it will be sufficient to work with rubber gloves, cleaning the area with the aforementioned CLR.
   • To prevent plaque from reoccurring, you can buy an anti-scale metal inhibitor. Re-check manufacturer's instructions for use. Some inhibitors need to be used monthly to get the desired effect.
3. 3 Clean the pool with acidic products (optional). Using acid will clean the walls of your pool, keep the water clear, and in general, you will see for yourself how effective it is. If your pool is already clean, or you don't have time for it, you can skip this step.

Part 3 of 3: Filling

1. 1 Calculate the amount of time it will take to fill the pool using your pumps. You don't want to fall asleep and wake up to find a lake in your yard. Do some housework at the end to avoid the obsessive need to constantly monitor the situation.
2. 2 Refill your pool. Connect one or more garden hoses to the taps and run them into the pool. Turn on the taps. If your pool has been recently putty, for example, then you need to tie several socks and secure them with rubber bands on the hose spout. This way, the power of the water won't ruin your putty.
   • The water will not be expensive. But if you are interested, then call the city administration and find out how much they charge for it.
3. 3 Wait for the water to settle for a few hours before adding any chemicals or additives. You are almost there. All you need to do now is check the water's alkalinity, pH and water hardness. Once you have adjusted this properly, you can add chlorine, CYA (cyanuric acid) or salt.

Tips

• They say that you cannot drain the pool water during extreme heat.
• They write that groundwater can cause the destruction and rise of the bottom of the pool when it is empty. Fearfully.
• This information only applies to concrete pools that are in the ground. We do not know anything about the other pools.
• You shouldn't do this more often than once every 3-5 years, so they say. This is in case you don't have a worthless pool maintenance guy or if you want to do it instead of charging.
• Remember to return your equipment to your home improvement store.
• If you know a pool company or someone you trust, ask them what to do with that water now. You are 100% sure that your water is from the city water supply, and you know for sure that it needs additives. You have been provided with a list of 7 substances that you must add. You will receive another answer tomorrow. You prefer to do it right without using unnecessary additives.
• If you are allergic to chlorine, or have an ineffective salt system, then you should read about oxygen / copper systems (ecosmarte.net) and we find it surprising. If asked where you got the information from, tell them you read the article on WikiHow!

Warnings

• It is not a good idea to drain your pool as it can damage your pool and cause cracking, which will cost more to fix. Call a pool renovator if you need to.
• Be careful with electricity near water. Especially when using metal appliances.
• Remember to turn off the pump and other equipment.

What do you need

• Submersible drainage pump, with hoses long enough to reach the drain.
• Garden hose.
• Patience