Drain water after lots of rain

[kohlzor]

We have had tons of rain in the northeast and I need to lower my pool water level by a few inches. I have a sta-rite cartridge filter if I open the drain plug on the back of it and let filter run is there any harm?

 

[Texas Splash]

if I open the drain plug on the back of it and let filter run is there any harm?

No, it won't hurt anything. If it has a threaded spigot fitting you might be able to connect a garden hose to it so you can direct the water flow.

 

[Texas Splash]

Oh, and don't forget to close the valve at some point. We've all done that before.

 

[kohlzor]

Unfortunately the sta rite doesnt have a garden hose so now trying to figure out how to direct water away.

 

[kohlzor]

Anway to replicate something like this from home depot?

Amazon.com : Pentair FT0013-43 Garden Hose Adapter : Swimming Training Aids : Patio, Lawn & Garden

Amazon.com : Pentair FT0013-43 Garden Hose Adapter : Swimming Training Aids : Patio, Lawn & Garden

www.amazon.com

 

[Texas Splash]

I would think so. Just hang out in the PVC fitting section for a bit and mix & match.

 

[riny]

Just hang out in the PVC fitting section for a bit and mix & match.

Also known as... how I did my pad upgrade this year. I drew a rough sketch, set off for Home Depot in the morning and told my wife I'd be home in time for dinner. I bought probably 3x as many fittings as I needed, swearing I would go back after and return the unused ones. Guess what's still sitting in a big bag in the basement?

Actually, come to think of it, this describes just about every home improvement project.

 

[kohlzor]

Also known as... how I did my pad upgrade this year. I drew a rough sketch, set off for Home Depot in the morning and told my wife I'd be home in time for dinner. I bought probably 3x as many fittings as I needed, swearing I would go back after and return the unused ones. Guess what's still sitting in a big bag in the basement?

Actually, come to think of it, this describes just about every home improvement project.

Likewise I go into Home depot with a plan to pick up one thing and come back with a cart of random stuff half of which to think of it is still in my garage lol