In the past I've lowered the water below the returns and skimmers, then used a shop vac to suck the water out of the lines. It's a long and tedious process.
Even though I lower the water, by spring, the pool is full up again due to rain and snow.
I have acquired a cyclone and was thinking of not lowering the water. Instead blowing the lines from the skimmer and then once only air comes out of the returns, plugging the returns (even though they are underwater). I'd also quickly plug the skimmers as well. I think a small amount of water may get in but shouldn't be too much.
What are your thoughts?
Even though I lower the water, by spring, the pool is full up again due to rain and snow.
I have acquired a cyclone and was thinking of not lowering the water. Instead blowing the lines from the skimmer and then once only air comes out of the returns, plugging the returns (even though they are underwater). I'd also quickly plug the skimmers as well. I think a small amount of water may get in but shouldn't be too much.
What are your thoughts?