Having and maintaining a pool is quite expensive, and pool owners are aware of this. The materials and service costs require a lot of money. So, you need to find ways to cut expenses. A pool with debris, dirt, algae, or worst, a rotting rat is one of the common problems of pool owners. The cost of hiring a pool cleaning service can add more to your problem. The cheapest way to solve this problem is to drain the pool.
If you do not have a pump, it will take forever to drain the pool completely. But do not worry, there is an easy way to drain the pool without spending a lot, by the use of a garden hose.
How to Drain a Pool With a Garden Hose
Determine the Purpose of Draining the Pool
Why do you need to drain your pool? Sometimes there is no need to drain the pool completely. The process of draining the pool with a garden hose will normally take an hour, depending on the size of your pool. If you need to drain it entirely to remove and replace the pool liner, you need to combine the use of a garden hose and a pump. However, if you only need partial drainage, using a garden hose is enough.
Buy the Right Size of the Garden Hose
Buying a thin garden hose will take you a long time to drain the water in the pool. It is best to buy a ¾ inch hose pipe. The length should be long enough with the one end of the hose on the pool and the other end on the drainage.
Positioning the Garden Hose
Your garden hose has two ends. First, attach one end of the garden hose to your faucet. Then submerge the other end of the hose inside the pool.
Let a Full Stream of Water Pass
You need to make sure that a full stream of water will pass through the hose. Turn on your faucet and make sure a stream of water passes right and not just a trickle. Check if the water is now flowing on the submerged part of the hose. If it does turn it off. Allow 30 seconds after opening the faucet to pass before checking.
Removing the Hose from the Faucet
The next step is removing the hose from the faucet. You must do it very fast. Then, kink the hose near the other end that you have connected to the faucet. The kink will keep the water that flows to the hose inside. It is like if you place your thumb on the other end of the straw to keep the liquid inside.
Releasing the Kink
Carry the hose to the drainage system with the other end of the hose kinked. As you walk to the drainage, hold the hose end high enough, so it remains above the pool water level. Upon reaching the drainage, release the kink and set the hose end down. Allow the water to drain until it reaches the level that you need.
Choosing the Water Disposal Method
The pool water needs to be disposed of properly to prevent overflowing in your area. Careless drainage can cause damage to your neighbourhood, streets, and storm drainages. Keep in mind that the water could be contaminated with dirt that is dangerous to your health and your neighbors. You may arrange to drain it using the house drainage or the sewer system.
Throwing a huge amount of water can affect the landscape of your property. It is essential to consider where to dump the excess water. Some areas have laws concerning the dumping of pool water because it contains chemicals that could be harmful to humans and the environment.
Although these chemicals are not hazardous still it may pose a risk to everybody. The chemicals can also damage your plant garden. It is best to discuss the matter with the local authority so you will not have a problem in the future.
You may require some gutters to dump the water. Assess if they are enough to carry a lot of water. Also, you can check the local authority laws on using the gutters to drain the pool water.
Conclusion
A garden hose is the cheapest option for draining your pool water. But, it is not as fast if you use a pump. It usually takes a few hours to drain the entire pool, depending on its size completely. If you can afford to buy a pump, the better as using both garden hose and pump to drain the pool is much faster. By following the above steps, you will be able to drain the pool without spending a lot of money.