When they winterize and drain the pool below the returns, how/where did they get rid of that water? Was it pumped to the stree via a long hose.....
How is it used? Inquiring minds want to know.I'm new to the forum but I'm pretty sure that is a pressure relief pipe. If for some reason you need to drain the pool for an extended period this pipe would be used to prevent water from building up under the pool. My understanding is that groundwater can buildup under an empty pool and cause multiple problems. I've got one on my pool!
do you know why there is a similar plug on a "tee" fitting that goes from the filter to the heater
I have a pipe just like that.I'm new to the forum but I'm pretty sure that is a pressure relief pipe. If for some reason you need to drain the pool for an extended period this pipe would be used to prevent water from building up under the pool. My understanding is that groundwater can buildup under an empty pool and cause multiple problems. I've got one on my pool!
do you have a picture of it, but yes, the deadmans line is one of the things it could be. Luckily I havent had alot of rain, however there has been some rain in recent days, so if this is for that purpose, then I should try draining it out if I needed to lower the level down? Either way something I should know.I'm new to the forum but I'm pretty sure that is a pressure relief pipe. If for some reason you need to drain the pool for an extended period this pipe would be used to prevent water from building up under the pool. My understanding is that groundwater can buildup under an empty pool and cause multiple problems. I've got one on my pool!
I do believe that is what this is, and should have been communicated to me since this could damage my pool if not properly maintained. The liners dont last for ever and if I needed to replace it during a time of heavy rains that could now cause problems with the bottom concrete and liner not to mention every year when I need to winterize (including lowering the level of the pool past the returns for proper clearing of lines). Very disappointed with my install company, but happy to have this narrowed down. Thank you.I have a pipe just like that.
I live in south Florida, and the water table can get high, so the pipe is used to suck water out from the bottom of the pool.
Not sure about pool in IL however.
Yes, you cant see anything besides an empty pipe- the pipe is also a flexible pipe, not a standard PVC pipe that would not be flexible.Have you shined a flashlight down the pipe? I say that because it looks like what is on my septic system that is used to switch drainage from one drain field to another. It works using a long tool that fits down over a ridge at the bottom to allow turning from one side to the other.
thats what seems to be where this may be falling, the more comments that come in, the more I believe that is the case.I was told by my pool manufacturer that in the event the pool ever needed to be drained for service, this pipe would allow me to control rising groundwater. This would prevent the pool from literally being pushed out of the ground!
I am not confident the new owners of the pool company are completely sure nor familiar enough to confirm a concrete answer. I have noticed several things that were missed during opening the pool over the last few years. These overlooks would be enough to ruin all my equipment. When questioning it with them directly, they said they must have forgotten that step and proceeded to compliment me with my keen observations and how impressive it was that I figured it to be on the plumping side (all I am thinking during this is "thanks for the compliment but its your job to know this, not mine"). I am not a plumber, nor a pool installer, so these little overlooks really kills the level of confidence I have for them with any inquiry. I have requested them to clarify but so far have not received a response which tells me they arent sure. The fee to open my pool was never lowered during these instances either, so I ultimately said I may as well do it myself.Maybe it is best for you to call that pool company and ask what they did when they removed the plug cap to winterize the plumbing. Maybe that is where they connected a hose to clear the plumbing. Based on the testing you have done - it probably does lead to some underground drainage.
Yes, that is what I am leaning towards also. Thank youI'm new to the forum but I'm pretty sure that is a pressure relief pipe. If for some reason you need to drain the pool for an extended period this pipe would be used to prevent water from building up under the pool. My understanding is that groundwater can buildup under an empty pool and cause multiple problems. I've got one on my pool!
Would you be able to send a photo of your pipe so I can compare the two?I'm new to the forum but I'm pretty sure that is a pressure relief pipe. If for some reason you need to drain the pool for an extended period this pipe would be used to prevent water from building up under the pool. My understanding is that groundwater can buildup under an empty pool and cause multiple problems. I've got one on my pool!
I dont recall, but when I needed to remove water during heavy rains, I would use a hose and run it out to the main sewer drainWhen they winterize and drain the pool below the returns, how/where did they get rid of that water? Was it pumped to the stree via a long hose.....
I had the pool installed. the liner was the original request.Another thought…. Is the liner original ? If it’s been replaced the may have cut the return pipe out and abandoned it behind the new liner. @PoolStored has similar with old wall drains behind the new liner. (At that time). If it was active at one point, or unused but open in the pool they would have opened the pad cap to winterize it each year, explaining the marks, unlike mine that was permanently capped at both ends from the get go.