Is an empty pool dangerous?
Is an empty pool dangerous?
The Problem With An Empty Pool Pools are designed to hold water. When there’s no water in them, they’re at risk of damage as there’s nothing keeping them weighed down. When that amount of weight and pressure is removed from the structure, the pool can actually pop out of the ground due to ground pressure forcing it up.
Can I just empty my pool?
Your pool is not meant to be empty. Whether you have a vinyl, concrete, or fiberglass pool, it is at its best when it’s full of water. Once the water is drained, you open yourself up to all sorts of damage, so drain a pool only when there is no other option. Water is heavy, and hydrostatic pressure can be significant.
What do you do with pool water when empty?
To Drain Your Pool or Spa Pumps are available at home improvement or equipment rental stores. Pump the water from the pool or spa to the cleanout or indoor drain. Contact your local public sewer provider 24 hours in advance if you are draining more than 100,000 gallons.
What happens when you empty an above ground pool?
Regardless of what type of pool you own, the chances of it incurring some sort of damage once it is emptied of water is likely. For example: Above-ground vinyl liner – once drained, the liner can shrink and possibly tear when it’s time to re-fill the pool, especially if it is an older liner
When do you need to have your pool emptied of water?
When the need to repair, re-surface, or re-line your pool requires it to be emptied of water, the best advice we can give you is DON’T DO IT YOURSELF!
What to do if you empty your swimming pool?
If you take a water sample into your local Swimart store, we will be able to tell you exactly what you need to bring it back into balance – and it will be a lot cheaper than repairing cracked coping or replacing the liner. You can also call us on 1300 991 104 and we’ll find a solution for you.
What happens when you drain a swimming pool?
If you have to drain your pool, know that extended exposure to the elements (besides water) can eventually lead to erosion or an unbalanced pressure build-up on the sides of the pool from the earth surrounding it. This can further lead to cracking, leaking, and other types of structural damage.
What happens if you leave a swimming pool empty for a long time?
Modern concrete swimming pools might withstand being drained for a while (as long as needed); however, there is still a big risk of popping out of the surface if the surface water is high. Fiberglass pools are even worse. Their floor might become loose and begin to float to the top when you refill them, even after a few hours.
If you have to drain your pool, know that extended exposure to the elements (besides water) can eventually lead to erosion or an unbalanced pressure build-up on the sides of the pool from the earth surrounding it. This can further lead to cracking, leaking, and other types of structural damage.
Why does my pool pop out of the ground?
Consider the groundwater levels in your area. High groundwater levels can cause an empty in-ground pool to pop out of the ground. If high groundwater is present in your area, it is best to only partially empty your pool.
When the need to repair, re-surface, or re-line your pool requires it to be emptied of water, the best advice we can give you is DON’T DO IT YOURSELF!