Where does pool water go when drained?
During normal operation, water flows to the filtering system through two or more main drains at the bottom of the pool and multiple skimmer drains around the top of the pool. The main drains are usually located on the lowest point in the pool, so the entire pool surface slants toward them.
Why does my spa drain when I Turn Off the pool pump?
If the Check Valve is in the spa bypass line and fails you will see the spa drain down to the pool water level when the pool pump turns off. This is a very common problem in both the pool equipment and the spa bypass lines of a pool.
Why does it take so long to drain a swimming pool?
You are draining the pool much faster than water can flow through the hydrostatic valve. It is designed to equalize the water level in the pool to the ground water to compensate for a small leak or water loss.
Which is the best way to drain a pool?
Modern pool drainage solutions should provide a balance of style and sustainability, dispose of backwash or wastewater correctly, whilst providing maximum surface water drainage, minimising water loss and keeping the deck dry and slip resistant to maximise safety.
Is there such thing as a pool that never needs to be drained?
Every swimming pool built or manufactured must, at one time or another, be emptied for repair or resurfacing. There is no such thing as a pool that will never need to be drained, regardless of what you may have been led to believe. Draining a pool can cause serious damage to its structure.
If the Check Valve is in the spa bypass line and fails you will see the spa drain down to the pool water level when the pool pump turns off. This is a very common problem in both the pool equipment and the spa bypass lines of a pool.
You are draining the pool much faster than water can flow through the hydrostatic valve. It is designed to equalize the water level in the pool to the ground water to compensate for a small leak or water loss.
Modern pool drainage solutions should provide a balance of style and sustainability, dispose of backwash or wastewater correctly, whilst providing maximum surface water drainage, minimising water loss and keeping the deck dry and slip resistant to maximise safety.
What should I do to my poolwerx spa?
Drain, clean and sanitise spa. Fill hot spa and balance water chemistry. Clean filters per manufacturer recommendations. Clean spa, cover and treat with protectant. Clean stainless steel handrails. Inspect spa equipment (pumps and controls)
