How to drain your pool - The best way

How to drain a pool 

Need to drain your pool? Here it is, all the info you need in order to drain your pool with a submersible pump. It is not always a good idea to drain the pool with the pools equipment. So follow Mikes steps to properly accomplish a drain and fill. First things first, lets make sure that you have the proper equipment needed to drain a pool with a submersible pump. 

Equipment needed 
Having your set up with proper tools will make this service of draining your pool much easier. Make sure that you have:

The set up 

The sump pump will be dropped into the bottom of the pool. Make sure that you have the pump with the float on it so that it will shut off when the pool is empty. Attach the pump to the hose with the 2 inch hose clamps. Make sure this attachment is tight so that it does not blow off. Then, run the back wash hose all the way to where you want the discharged water to go. It is important that you dispose of the water correctly. Running it down the road may not be up to code in your area, so contact your city to see where you can drain the water. Use pvc to make extensions as well as an 90 degree elbow if you are draining into a clean out. Plug the pump in with your extension cord and start draining. 

Important info 
Although, draining a pool may sound easy, there are some important steps before you walk away. Make sure that the pools equipment is shut off at the breaker so that nothing can turn on. If the pools pump or lights turn on while the pool is empty, it may cause damage. Lastly, make sure that the water supply line to the pool is off. If the pool is equipped with an automatic water filler, this needs to be turned off.

[vickym]

yes I agree - great video .. very clear and easy to follow... can't wait to drain my pool and refill!!!

[fabianduarte]

Thanks for the info! I was able to drain my pool and now we are enjoying it everyday!

[elcomedor]

That was a great informative video. Just starting out in this industry, you've been a great source of information and knowledge. Thank you.

[kevinyoung]

Do u have to take the plug out of the main drain ?

[Youraveragefrenchtoast]

BEST VIDEO ON POOL DRAINING HANDS DOWN!!! THANK YOU

[ronyoder]

I wish this guy lived close to me in Ohio.

[jeremiahlord]

So awesome to be part of your class and then meet you and Mike at the desert show! I hope all is well for you fellas in this new year and look forward to seeing you guys again in the future! Just keep skimming brother!

[THE_CEILING_MASTER]

How to clean scale / calcium -white and blue build up on pebble pool?

[tylerl]

I have a salt water pool and was planning on draining it myself since I neglected it over the winter and its turned green. What is different in filling a salt water pool vs chlorine?

[JimPellegrin]

I heard stories (on internet) of the water table lifting the pool (hydrostatic pressure) when it is empty. Is this hype or real? I have two drains in my 30, 000 gallon inground pool....I know that one is going to the filter pump, is the other one for hydrostatic pressure?

[elcomedor]

What do you typically charge for a drain

[digitalman]

A lot of good info here, thank you for taking the time to make this video. Only thing that makes me cringe is Mike's extension cord management. Learn to daisy chain that puppy or maybe get a reel. Learned a lot, thanks again. -From NoPho.

[tylerabstender]

Do you only use liquid chlorine for your pools or do you use tri-chlor as well?

[desertislandpoolservices]

Nice video. I use 2, 50-foot vacuum hoses. Never kink, easy to roll out and heavy duty.

[Gondolin]

How much do you charge for the drain and clean service? I live in South Phoenix.

[tylerabstender]

Ryan, thanks for all the videos. There great. Can you tell me what sub pump you guys are using in this video? The link takes me to a black one on Amazon that’s totally different. Also if you don’t mind can you tell me how much you charge to drain a pool? Thank again man 🤙

[kashalethebear]

Don't bother with a sump pump. Get a skimmer float valve which you can use to connect the suction pipe going to the pump to the pipe going to the main drain(s)... you just put it on backwash, and drain the pool

[bellapool]

nice film editing brother your video quality is getting better every time pretty soon you'll be making movies for Hollywood instead of cleaning pools LOL. thanks for the video keep up the great work brother!!

[kennethsmith]

Hey keep up the videos! Do you only use mostly tabs? I will use them in the winter time to raise cya to good level then stop and switch to liquid chlorine. Levels over 100 you have your hands full.

[vbee]

Do you recommend draining a above ground pool if it’s really dirty