Looking for pool draining pump recommendations

[Christiane]

Hello,

I am in process of getting permission from North Las Vegas Utilities to dump our pool water into the street due to being on a septic tank. Because of our ‘handicaps’ of hard water, extreme heat and the aforementioned septic tank, we foresee that we may have to do that every few years, so we are looking to purchase a pool draining pump.

We appreciate any suggestions from the group!

Thank you,
Christiane

 

[ajw22]

Submersible Pumps - Further Reading

www.troublefreepool.com

Or rent a larger pump and hose from HD.

 

[Newdude]

These 2 are comparable in price to the 1/3 hp submersible pumps with alot more oomph to them. I got the 1HP and it's working great so far. Currently using a 1 inch backwash hose that I had on hand. Will upgrade to 1.5 inch at some point for even better discharge

1HP pump

1.6 HP pump

 

[proavia]

Long term, you may want to consider installing a whole house water softener - and plumbing the pool autofill to use this softened water. Not only will this help keep your CH in check, it will also provide softened water to all indoor faucets.

 

[Christiane]

These 2 are comparable in price to the 1/3 hp submersible pumps with alot more oomph to them. I got the 1HP and it's working great so far. Currently using a 1 inch backwash hose that I had on hand. Will upgrade to 1.5 inch at some point for even better discharge

1HP pump

1.6 HP pump

Thank for this information. I think I will get the 1 HP. May I also have a recommendation on the type of backwash hose?

 

[Newdude]

May I also have a recommendation on the type of backwash hose?

This one is a clamp style. This one appears to have the right 1.5 inch threads

The pump outlet can do 1.5 inch, 1 inch, and 3/4 inch. I had to cut the 3/4 part off and will have to cut the 1 inch part off when I get a bigger hose.

 

[Christiane]

Thank for this information. I think I will get the 1 HP. May I also have a recommendation on the type of backwash hose?

Just got the permit to drin the pool. It is good until 04/05/23. Will order the pump today.

 

[Christiane]

This one is a clamp style. This one appears to have the right 1.5 inch threads

The pump outlet can do 1.5 inch, 1 inch, and 3/4 inch. I had to cut the 3/4 part off and will have to cut the 1 inch part off when I get a bigger hose.

Thank you again! I appreciate your help.

 

[Christiane]

A big thank you to everyone who responded to my post!

 

[Christiane]

Thank you again! I appreciate your help.

Update: I purchased the 1 HP ProStormer Pump you recommended, and chose the 100ft backwash hose from Gorilla for 1.5”. Our pool was 2/3 to 3/4 emptied within 4 hours