Draining a semi above ground pool question.

[Enkil810]

Hello I have a problem I need some advice on. I have a 18x33x54 above ground pool that is semi in ground. The pool has sprung a leak and is slowly flooding my neighbors yard. The pool is close to the property line. The water turned green after the tropical weather and its to cold to get in now. Can I drain a semi above ground pool to find the leak, clean, and refill? I'm trying to find the best solution. I dont want my walls to collapse. Any help or advice would be appreciated.

 

[YippeeSkippy]

Usually we advise folks to let it drain itself until it stops...and that level is where you often find the liner damage.

Let me page some liner folks and see if they have ideas-- @kimkats @Bama Rambler @jimmythegreek

Good luck... I hope you can find the answer quickly :/ before your neighbor gets mad.

Maddie

 

[scout123]

The advice I was given on a semi, is that you don't drain it if the yard is wet. You need the ground to be hard/firm and dry, and then you drain and refill quickly; don't let it sit empty for a few days. I think, too, it would matter how much of the pool is in the ground. The advice I was given was regarding a pool 2 feet in ground. Good luck. I hope you get this resolved quickly.

 

[kimkats]

If you drain with the ground so wet your risk the dirt/mud collapsing into the wall. With no water to hold pressure on the inside of the wall you risk losing the pool

Have you called around to see if there is a leak detection company? Might be worth it.

 

[jimmythegreek]

Theres nothing holding back the earth without water. Semi buried are sensitive to ground conditions as others have said. I wouldnt drain I would let it keep leaking until it stops. If you get 75% empty its gonna be on the floor or wall transition. Never too cold for a wetsuit!