Water high

[Jbartels]

Hello,

I noticed that over the weekend the water is higher than normal. I can't figure out where this drains out of but seems like we have an overflow pipe. Any ideas of why its not draining? Maybe clogged?

Also I am cleaning the pool from leaves getting in there. Any insight will be helpful.

Thanks,
-jb

 

[reggiehammond]

That's your autofill basin, which automatically adds water to pool. It's likely broken and definitely needs a cover. The float may be issue, perhaps jammed with debris? It works just like a toilet - the float is down, adding water. Once water level floats it high enough, it levers the valve closed.

If you have a working overflow, you might be in for a rather shocking water bill as the autofill could have been continuously running, while the overflow gets dumped.

 

[Jimrahbe]

jb,

Is the water higher than that open pipe?

The height of the pipe determines the max height of the pool water.

If the water level is higher than the pipe it has to be clogged or maybe just full..

A lot of cheap pool builders just run the pipe to a pit with some rocks in it. It should go to free air.

Thanks,

Jim R.

 

[Jbartels]

That's your autofill basin, which automatically adds water to pool. It's likely broken and definitely needs a cover. The float may be issue, perhaps jammed with debris? It works just like a toilet - the float is down, adding water. Once water level floats it high enough, it levers the valve closed.

If you have a working overflow, you might be in for a rather shocking water bill as the autofill could have been continuously running, while the overflow gets dumped.

I have a funny feeling that the overflow is running all the time because the last two months we have had an large water bill. I thought it was due to our new grass or kids taking longer showers.

 

[Jbartels]

jb,

Is the water higher than that open pipe?

The height of the pipe determines the max height of the pool water.

If the water level is higher than the pipe it has to be clogged or maybe just full..

A lot of cheap pool builders just run the pipe to a pit with some rocks in it. It should go to free air.

Thanks,

Jim R.

Yes, the water is higher than pipe. If its clogged any ideas how to unclog it? I can't find the end so maybe the dirt/mulch is covering it.

 

[reggiehammond]

Overflow is working if you have a high water bill. It's the autofill that is broken or malfunctioning. It needs to be turned off - is there a valve nearby for it?

 

[Jbartels]

Overflow is working if you have a high water bill. It's the autofill that is broken or malfunctioning. It needs to be turned off - is there a valve nearby for it?

No there is not a valve and I checked before pictures and there isn't one either. I guess i can replace the autofill since its basically a toilet fill

 

[Rancho Cost-a-Lotta]

I guess i can replace the autofill since its basically a toilet fill

Yes. But there has to be a way to shut off the valve. Check around irrigation valves/system and outdoor water sources. Check closely around the pool pad.

 

[1poolman1]

No there is not a valve and I checked before pictures and there isn't one either. I guess i can replace the autofill since its basically a toilet fill

Look for a sprinkler anti-siphon valve, or something that looks like one, that doesn't seem to do anything.