What pump do you use to drain

[Quickstep192]

I’m always looking to improve my winterizing process.

For the past many years, I’ve been using a cheapo submersible pump to lower the water level in the pool. It’s works, but it’s really slow.

I’d consider using the main pump, but it’s way far away from where I need to discharge the water.

What type of pump do others use to get water out of the pool ??

 

[Newdude]

This 1.6 HP monster is $83 and will finish the job hours before what you're using now.

I had a 1 inch backwash hose laying around so I'm currently using that. If the hose dies first, I'll upgrade to a 1.5 inch and it will drain even faster.

 

[mrm1682]

The pump matters but what really made a difference for me was upgrading the size of the hose. I was using the standard garden hose connector the first season and it took forever. Got a fitting for a 2” hose and made a world of a difference…same 1/2 HP pump.

 

[Newdude]

+1

Submersible pump hack.

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[Quickstep192]

Thanks for the great advice.

I got the pump that NewDude recommended. It has a 1.5” discharge and I got 2” hose.

What used to take all day took two hours!