Recent content by MerleDanes

I drained the pool 3 more inches from the last picture. Since then, I have pressure washed the sides, and scooped out everything I could get with the net. The sides were and still are a rusty color. Even with 2400psi pressure washer, this was difficult to remove. Didn't get all of it, but did...

Most of FL is in a drought. The water table is extremely low in some areas. It rained a little last night and was suppose to most of today, yet I haven't seen any. Still draining, I stopped the pump last night around 10pm and started it again this morning. Almost at target level. I been scooping...

I'm only draining it down to the shallow end, leaving the deep end full. Have no idea what the water table is. I'm hoping that there will be enough water left to keep the pool from up heaving. If It does, I'll post pictures of me filling it in.

Well, it's begun. Been draining since 930 this morning, I am estimating it will be near 75% empty sometime next century..lol. Very small sump pump. Using the pool pump would have been easier, but oh well. Lots of bullfrogs in there. :lol:

Tarp idea sounds like a better plan. If I dropped a hose from my skimmer to the bottom of the pool, would I be able to suck out the leaves and other garbage thru the waste gate on the filter?

I will certainly follow the advice given. As I do not want a major construction project. The plan it to start this adventure in the next 2 weeks. I would start today, but it's suppose to rain the next 2 days.

Lol, no didn't buy a house with a pool, I inherited a money pit. I don't swim in it as much as I use too, in fact, not at all now. Pool pump needs the sand replaced, that I know. Money is the problem. Don't have a lot to spend on it. I can replace the sand in the pump, and even fill the pool...

The water is old. The last time it was drained was over 10 years ago. From what I've read, it's best to drain your pool every 5 years or so. I know I'll be cleaning it still even if it was full. My thinking is, if I can lower the water out of the shallow end, it will put me in a better position...

Have no clue what the water table is at the moment. It's been raining about 2 days every two weeks. As it is suppose to rain tonight, and the next 2 days. Not looking to drain it until it has dried out a bit here.

I have been thinking about draining my pool. It's concrete and made in the 1960's. From everything I've been reading, draining a concrete pool is bad because of the possible up heaving. My question is, can I drain it half way without worrying about this happening? It's 8ft at the deepest part...