Hello all - I was wondering if anyone has ever installed some type of overflow device on an AGP to prevent water from spilling over the sides of the pool during a heavy rainfall? My concern is that during a heavy rain event the water level will rise and the first place it will overflow is at the top of the skimmer through the hole in the cover, and with enough rain, the water will then spill over the sides of the pool wall at the lowest point. This creates ALOT of water accumulating over a small area, which could weaken the soil and potentially cause a paver to sink along with the post sitting on top of it; or washing out the sand cove; ultimately collapsing the pool.
I was thinking of trying to install a return jet fitting (eye ball removed) at the lowest point along the perimeter of the pool. The return fitting would be installed at a height where the bottom edge of fitting is just a hair higher than the top of the pool skimmer. A PVC pipe could then be attached to the fitting on the outside of the pool to divert the water away from the pool.
Twice within the last 2 weeks we have been hit with storms that dumped over 3" of rain within an hour. Thankfully, I was home on both occasions and just ran my pump to waste to quickly lower the pool level. I don't care to think what would have happened if I was not home.
A disadvantage of the above set-up is the loss of water during pool use, but that can be remedied with a simple plug. The plug could be installed when the pool is not in use ( vacation, etc.).
So, is anyone aware of overflow devices? Or, maybe my concerns are not legitimate.
Tx for any feedback,
Greg
I was thinking of trying to install a return jet fitting (eye ball removed) at the lowest point along the perimeter of the pool. The return fitting would be installed at a height where the bottom edge of fitting is just a hair higher than the top of the pool skimmer. A PVC pipe could then be attached to the fitting on the outside of the pool to divert the water away from the pool.
Twice within the last 2 weeks we have been hit with storms that dumped over 3" of rain within an hour. Thankfully, I was home on both occasions and just ran my pump to waste to quickly lower the pool level. I don't care to think what would have happened if I was not home.
A disadvantage of the above set-up is the loss of water during pool use, but that can be remedied with a simple plug. The plug could be installed when the pool is not in use ( vacation, etc.).
So, is anyone aware of overflow devices? Or, maybe my concerns are not legitimate.
Tx for any feedback,
Greg