I didn't see a storm section so I hope this is OK to post here. We have the potential here in Houston to get a LOT of rain, according to the forecasts. So my question is about draining my pool a little. If I should or should not? My pool is probably at least a couple 12" - 14" higher than my patio at my back door. I've never weathered a storm with a pool so I'm curious what everyone's opinion is. I don't know if it makes sense to drain it couple inches. Or do I just let the auto drain handle it, and leave it be. Thanks everyone.
Hurricane question
- Thread starter danman
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- Jun 22, 2014
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- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
Draining the pool some is fine, but I suspect it will overflow anyways. We should get dumped on in the next 3-4 days. Between heavy rain bands you could try to pump-out some water, but it may be futile until everything passes. Most important would be ensuring your pump and any other electrical equipment doesn't get saturated/flooded. If there's a chance, cut-off power. Also secure any furniture or items in the area that could get blown into the pool or damage something. The water level and chemistry can be adjusted once Harvey passes. Good luck and stay safe.
Yeah the pool draining probably would be futile... realistically is all the land will get this amount of water and it's coming into the pool either way.
Good luck to everyone in the path of Harvey!
Good luck to everyone in the path of Harvey!
cool I just wasn't sure if it was worth it. Sounds like it's not. I've been here in Houston all my life, just never owned a pool. Thanks for the tips.
How long have you lived in your current house with the pool? Were you in this house in the Memorial Day floods a couple of years ago?
Take a look at this thread in water balancing and testing
https://www.troublefreepool.com/threads/150384-Texas-Coast-amp-Inland-Balancing-pool-w-Lot-s-of-Rain
https://www.troublefreepool.com/threads/150384-Texas-Coast-amp-Inland-Balancing-pool-w-Lot-s-of-Rain
You might want to bring your FC level up to SLAM levels especially if you think your electricity could be off for a few days or in case you have to evacuate.
If the electricity does go out, you can still add FC, just make sure that you use a brush to really mix up the water.
Good luck (from a native gulf coaster)!
If the electricity does go out, you can still add FC, just make sure that you use a brush to really mix up the water.
Good luck (from a native gulf coaster)!
not in this hose during that time, but we did learn it did not flood here.
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Thanks for the FC tip