Content

• Steps
• Method 1 of 2: Using Gravity
• Method 2 of 2: Siphon Pump
• Tips
• Warnings
• What do you need

Waterbeds are very popular and are claimed by some to have health benefits, especially if you have back, muscle or joint problems. One drawback to owning a water bed is the need to move it or replace it if the mattress is damaged. To replace or move the water bed, the water must be drained from it. It takes a few hours of your time and a little planning, with most of the time waiting for the water to drain. But everything can turn into a simple procedure if you are prepared.

Steps

Method 1 of 2: Using Gravity

1. 1 Unplug the mattress heater.
2. 2 Remove the sheets to get to the mattress.
3. 3 Open the air valve - it should be “at the feet” of the mattress.
4. 4 Click on the mattress to drain all the air (keep a towel nearby to remove water).
5. 5 Close the air valve to prevent air from entering.
6. 6 Connect the hose adapter (it should be included with the mattress, if not, you will have to buy a new one) to your watering hose, and connect the other side of the hose to the water tap. The water drain must be lower than the mattress so that it can be properly drained.
7. 7 Open the external tap and let the water pass through the hose until all the air is out.
8. 8 Close the tap, do not disconnect the hose and lead it into the room through a window or door so that it reaches the valve on the mattress.
9. 9 Open the valve on the mattress again and insert the adapter at the end of the hose into the valve. If your mattress has a built-in hose, connect it through the adapter.
10. 10 Turn on the tap and let the water flow into the mattress for about 15 seconds.
11. 11 Turn off the tap, disconnect the hose from it and stretch it to the lowest point in your yard. The water should start pouring out.
12. 12 Drain the mattress until it is flat.

Method 2 of 2: Siphon Pump

1. 1 Follow the same preparatory procedures as in the first part, such as removing the heater and removing the bedding, but do not use the outside tap.
2. 2 Run a garden hose from the nearest drain to the bed.
3. 3 Connect the siphon pump to the drain tap and hose; the adapters should be tightly tightened so as not to let air in, but not overtightened so as not to break the plastic.
4. 4 Connect the other end of the hose to the mattress valve as described above.
5. 5 Place the pump in the “fill” position and turn on the water supply for 10-15 seconds to squeeze air from the hose into the mattress. Thus, you create a continuous spillway.
6. 6 Turn off the water, put the pump in the "drain" position and turn on the water again. The mattress should start to drain.
7. 7 Do not turn off the siphon pump until the mattress is completely empty.

Tips

• You can speed up the drainage process by moving parts of the mattress. For example, you can fold it in half along one side.
• Instead of pulling the garden hose through the window to the ground, you can pull it into the tub, if the distance allows, and lower it lower than the mattress.
• If you think the mattress is empty but still heavy when you lift the corner, open the valve on the top edge of the mattress and let air in for 30 seconds. Then carefully lift the top third of the mattress and keep it raised for 30 seconds. This is how the remaining water should pour out.
• You can increase the flow of water by stretching the hose as much as possible.

Warnings

• Always unplug any electrical appliances connected to the bed to avoid the obvious risk of electric shock while working with water and electricity.
• If you are draining water through the tub, make sure the drain is clear to avoid overfilling.

What do you need

• Watering hose
• Hose adapter
• Outdoor faucet
• Bathroom
• Plastic siphon pump
• Washbasin or kitchen sink
• Towels