First time closing pool by myself

[Mdragger88]

Do you mean the one on the ground with the red arrow?

Where’s the other end?

 

[Unbakedpegga]

Do you by any chance what that 3rd hose is for ?

What 3rd hose?

There is a port with hose at the top and there is another port with a hose closer to the bottom

 

[Unbakedpegga]

Do you mean the one on the ground with the red arrow?
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Where’s the other end?

No that is one that split and I got the pool company out to replace it and he just tossed it under the pool deck it’s the one in the picture I enclosed. The one with the red circle

 

[Mdragger88]

Do You have more than what is in this photo?

 

[Unbakedpegga]

No that is one that split and I got the pool company out to replace it and he just tossed it under the pool deck

Do you mean the one on the ground with the red arrow?

Where’s the other end?

No the one I have circled is what I am confused about

 

[Unbakedpegga]

Do You have more than what is in this photo?
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So they are both returns..? But I still have to remove both hoses. How do I remove the bottom hose? Just unclamp it and pull it off? There’s nothing to disconnect on the inside? I have wandered off into left field. I am so ignorant of all of this. But I’m in the middle of it now and I must finish
Other than what is in the picture No just the skimmer on the left

 

[Newdude]

So they are both returns..?

It appears so.

But I still have to remove both hoses.

Correct.

How do I remove the bottom hose?

1) Loosen the clamp a little.

2) Unscrew the black fitting from the wall.

3) screw in plug to stop water.

I am so ignorant of all of this

Full stop.

Take a breath.

None of us had a clue for our first rodeo, and many of us got tossed. We got you.

Rodeo #2 is a breeze, I promise.

 

[Mdragger88]

Yes - they are both returns.
I suggest you drain the pool down below the top return & do as instructed in this picture - this is the easiest path.