Super high CA.....Drain or exchange?

[Justdrew424]

So my last test was about 1600. It’s been going up for about 3 seasons. I know I need to knock it down and would like to just drain and refill and be done. I know Marty lives in my area of the country so he may know, but am I safe to do a drain vs exchange. Not sure what the water table is like here in Las Vegas.

Thanks
Drew

 

[Rancho Cost-a-Lotta]

Calling @mknauss

 

[mknauss]

am I safe to do a drain vs exchange

From a water table issue you are fine to drain and refill. The issue is how fast can you do it. The sun shining on your plaster can have a detrimental effect.
If you can rent a high power sump pump from Home Depot or elsewhere, start the drain in the afternoon as soon as the sun is off the pool, have a place that can take a high volume effluent (most like down your street), and then refill quickly before the sun really hits your pool plaster, you can go that way.

Or, you do a water exchange. A slow process. Not as efficient. But your pool water level stays constant throughout.

 

[Justdrew424]

I was looking at next week upper 80 low 90. I have used the high capacity pump from HD rental in a previous pool and the clean out in the front yard was able to handle it. Thanks so much for the quick reply!

Drew

 

[Justdrew424]

Thanks for the replies. Did a full drain and refill. Got it done in one evening, filled by sunrise.