We bought a 1/3 hp submersible pump to drain under the 4-6 inches under the return for winter. The box says 1920gal/hr. It's been nearly 24 hours and has moved barely an inch I'd say. Obviously the hose is going pretty high up to get out of the pool, it's stretched to its max b/c we're draining to the front of the house, and it's one of those that expands when full from 33ft to 100ft (though it's not expanding much b/c of lack of water pressure). All things that the "troubleshooting" says could affect the pressure, which it is.
So, any tips or tricks you've tried that's worked? Should we buy a regular old hose? Buy a wider one (3/4 in vs. 1 1/4) since the pump can handle either? Put something inside the pool to raise the pump thus making the pitch up not so dramatic? Get a better pump? At this rate, we won't get to our target until November (only half joking)!
So, any tips or tricks you've tried that's worked? Should we buy a regular old hose? Buy a wider one (3/4 in vs. 1 1/4) since the pump can handle either? Put something inside the pool to raise the pump thus making the pitch up not so dramatic? Get a better pump? At this rate, we won't get to our target until November (only half joking)!