{"id":2976,"date":"2019-04-22T17:00:35","date_gmt":"2019-04-22T21:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/?p=2976"},"modified":"2023-05-13T13:31:31","modified_gmt":"2023-05-13T17:31:31","slug":"tips-drain-water-pool-cover","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/?p=2976","title":{"rendered":"Tips on How to Drain Water from a Pool Cover"},"content":{"rendered":"

Do you have excess water on your pool cover?\u00a0 We’ve put together some tips on how to drain water from\u00a0a pool cover.<\/p>\n

Draining Water from\u00a0a Pool Cover with a Pool Pump<\/h3>\n

The first option for draining water off of your pool cover is to use a pool pump (sump pump) and a garden hose<\/b>.<\/p>\n

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Step 1<\/strong>: Connect garden hose to pool pump.<\/p>\n

Tip: Confirm that the hose is attached.\u00a0 If not, the hose could pop off underwater and slow or stop the draining process.<\/em><\/p>\n

\"\"\"\"We love the Little Giant Pump<\/a>\"\".\u00a0 It seems to have enough horsepower to get the job done.
\n<\/em>We’ve tried other pumps, but this one seems the quickest, and has lasted for years.<\/em><\/p>\n

This pumps gets a lot of use.\u00a0 During the swimming season, it comes in handy
\nto drain the excess\u00a0pool water after a heavy rain.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Step 2<\/strong>: Determine where you want the pool cover water to drain.\u00a0 Stretch out your garden hose so that the water can drain freely from the end of the hose that is not attached to the pool pump.<\/p>\n

Step 3<\/strong>: Drop the pool pump into the water on top of your pool cover.<\/p>\n

Tip: Our local pool company suggests placing the pool pump on top of a garbage can lid.\u00a0 Most pool covers are made of a mesh material.\u00a0 Therefore, it is possible to actually drain the water from underneath your cover, unless you put the pump on a lid.<\/em><\/p>\n

Step 4<\/strong>: Plug pool pump into grounded outlet.<\/p>\n

Tip: Find an electrician and\u00a0have an outdoor grounded outlet installed in a central location.\u00a0 Most have GFI outlets, so that the outlet will trip of any moisture is detected.\u00a0 Plus, using extension cords can increase the risk for a fire.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Step 5<\/strong>: Confirm that the pool water is draining.<\/p>\n

Tip #1: This part seems basic, but it is especially very important.\u00a0 If there is a kink in your garden hose, and the water is not draining, or draining slowly, you can burn out your pump.<\/em><\/p>\n

Tip #2: Did you leave your garden hose outside for the winter?\u00a0 If you are doing this project on a warm day in the winter, or very early in the spring, it is possible to have ice build-up within your garden hose.\u00a0 Again, this would prevent the water from moving freely through your hose, and can burn out your pool pump.<\/em><\/p>\n

For more details about the pool pump, click here<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

Little Giant 505005 5-MSP 1\/6 HP Submersible Utility Pump, 1200GPH<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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Removing Water from\u00a0a Pool Cover with a Garden Hose<\/h3>\n

If you have an above ground pool, it is possible to remove the water with just a garden hose<\/b>.\u00a0 Here\u2019s the trick:<\/p>\n

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  1. Connect your hose to the faucet.<\/li>\n
  2. Place the other end of the hose on top of the pool cover.\u00a0 Make sure it is underwater, and placed in such a way that it will stay under water.<\/li>\n
  3. Turn on the water and let it run for a minute.<\/li>\n
  4. Turn off the water and quickly<\/strong> disconnect the hose from the faucet.\u00a0 The water from your pool cover will now start to drain.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    We prefer to use non-kink hoses like this one:<\/p>\n

    Neverkink-75-feet<\/a><\/p>\n

    Advantages:<\/p>\n