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| − | There are many submersible pumps available at hardware stores and online. The pumps do not pump anywhere near their claimed GPM through a garden hose. | + | In [[draining]] pool water there is always the risk of forgetting and getting the water too low and the pump running dry. Using your pool pump risks an expensive pump. You would rather accidentally damage an inexpensive submersible pump then and expensive pool pump. |
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| + | There are many submersible pumps available at hardware stores and online. The pumps do not pump anywhere near their claimed GPM through a garden hose. If you use a regular garden hose that is ~50' long you will most likely get less than 10 gpm output. | ||
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| + | Usually you want a "utility pump" and not a "sump pump". | ||
Pumps mentioned by members include: | Pumps mentioned by members include: | ||
*[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FKDLBU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Flotec FP0S1300X-03 Tempest Fpos1300X Multi-Purpose Water Removal Utility Pump] | *[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FKDLBU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Flotec FP0S1300X-03 Tempest Fpos1300X Multi-Purpose Water Removal Utility Pump] | ||
| + | *[https://www.amazon.com/Superior-Pump-91250-Thermoplastic-Submersible/dp/B000X07GQS/ref=sr_1_1? | ||
| + | Superior Pump 91330 1/3 HP Thermoplastic Submersible Utility Pump ] | ||
Revision as of 23:04, 19 October 2019
It is convenient to have a submersible pump available for lowering the pool water level.
In draining pool water there is always the risk of forgetting and getting the water too low and the pump running dry. Using your pool pump risks an expensive pump. You would rather accidentally damage an inexpensive submersible pump then and expensive pool pump.
There are many submersible pumps available at hardware stores and online. The pumps do not pump anywhere near their claimed GPM through a garden hose. If you use a regular garden hose that is ~50' long you will most likely get less than 10 gpm output.
Usually you want a "utility pump" and not a "sump pump".
Pumps mentioned by members include:
- Flotec FP0S1300X-03 Tempest Fpos1300X Multi-Purpose Water Removal Utility Pump
- [https://www.amazon.com/Superior-Pump-91250-Thermoplastic-Submersible/dp/B000X07GQS/ref=sr_1_1?
Superior Pump 91330 1/3 HP Thermoplastic Submersible Utility Pump ]
