We have had 16" of rain in Houston and continuing. My overflow drain has managed to keep the water level about 1" from overflowing but a lot more rain is headed this direction. I have a full automated system and I have no idea how to drain the pool about 3", just to be safe and keep the yard debris out of. There is a hose bib connected to the system but I need your help in figuring out what the process is to drain the water some. Here is a blurry picture: