Water level above skimmer?

[pbc]

Opened my pool yesterday and I guess with all the snow we had this winter the water level ended up being above the skimmer vs half way. So maybe 3 to 4 inches too high.

Is this an issue that I should worry about and get someone with a pump, or something that overtime will come down anyhow?

 

[ajw22]

I suggest you pump the water down using a submersible pump. We don’t know where the water will overflow to and if it can washout and undermine your pool walls or get behind your liner.

 

[pbc]

Hmmm... Have a Little Giant pump that I use for my pool cover. Not sure if it would be enough?

 

[Richard320]

Your pool pump will have the oomph if the submersible doesn't. If you're lucky, someone plumbed a hose bib in after the pump. If not, you can open the filter drain and let 'er rip. I think the drain is standard pipe thread, so you could even get a nipple and a hose adaptor to direct the flow where you want it.

 

[splashpad]

Hmmm... Have a Little Giant pump that I use for my pool cover. Not sure if it would be enough?

You could always use both methods if you can direct the water away from the pool

 

[ajw22]

Hmmm... Have a Little Giant pump that I use for my pool cover. Not sure if it would be enough?

The Little Giant pool cover pump is not submersible. I have had a few be damaged from being covered with water or snow.

You need a pump like either of the two on the left. It is helpful to have around the house.

Pool pumps

• ajw22
• Mar 23, 2019

 

[pbc]

Your pool pump will have the oomph if the submersible doesn't. If you're lucky, someone plumbed a hose bib in after the pump. If not, you can open the filter drain and let 'er rip. I think the drain is standard pipe thread, so you could even get a nipple and a hose adaptor to direct the flow where you want it.

Thanks.. No hose bib. And filter sits in an enclosed cabana... Will look into the attachment option.

 

[Richard320]

Thanks.. No hose bib. And filter sits in an enclosed cabana... Will look into the attachment option.

Then I'd spring for a cheap submersible with a garden hose outlet. It won't cost much more than the plumbing fittings and you'll never have to set foot in the pool room. No mess.

 

[pbc]

Anything you would recco?

 

[ajw22]

Anything you would recco?

This one works well for me ...

Geyser Series Submersible Utility Pump, .5-HP Motor, 3000-GPH

Master Plumber, 1/2 HP, Corrosion resistant thermoplastic construction, Portable Submersible Utility Pump, Energy efficient 3.0 amp motor, 8′ Power Cord, Includes 3/4″ male Garden Hose Adapter and 1-1/4″ x 1″ reduced, Corrosion Resistant Body, Transfers Unwanted Water From Window Wells...

www.truevalue.com

 

[Richard320]

Anything you would recco?

I bought the cheapest one they had at Lowes a few years ago. I think it was 1/6 HP. It died after a few years. Then again, I didn't exactly take care of it. When not used, it just got tossed over to the side of the pool pump