How to drain water from a pool pump?

It can be very difficult to drain water from a pool pump due to the normal buildup of debris that it can accumulate. To do so efficiently, you will need to first clear the debris off of the suction pipe. If the debris is clogging the suction pipe, it will eventually be pulled into the pump, causing it to fail. To clear the debris, submerge the suction pipe in the pool. Turn the pump on and slowly move the pipe over the drain. As you do

How to drain water from a pool impeller?

If the pump impeller is clogged, it will force air but not water out of the pump. Consequently, water will continue to build up in the pump’s housing or on the impeller. Eventually, the pump will fail due to clogged impeller or pump motor. To solve this problem, turn the power off to the pump, then remove the access cover located on the pump. After that, loosen the locknuts on the impeller. You can spin the impeller to

How to drain water from a pool pump filter head?

If your filter head is clogged with debris, you’ll need to remove the filter, and clean it. If the filter isn’t accessible from the skimmer, you’ll need to disassemble the pump to access the filter. Remove the filter’s cartridge, and use a shop vacuum to clean out the filter. Remove the filter’s screen, and rinse it with water. Finally, re-assemble the filter and replace it on the pump

How to drain water from a pool pump trap?

The most effective way to drain water from a pool pump is to use a pump drain. This simple apartment block style pump drain connects to the inside of the pool pump housing. It consists of a short length of PVC pipe that funnels water into a U-shaped trap. A few other models are curved or have a small diameter to allow them to fit into tight spaces. The drain is sealed with a flapper that automatically opens under normal water pressure to allow water to drain when the pump is on

How to drain water from a pool pump filter?

If your pump is connected to a filter, you will need to know how to remove water from it as well. As you can guess, there will be a drain at the bottom of the filter. You can reach it by prising the top off the filter and using a wrench to loosen the drain clamp. After you have loosened it, pull the drain plug and let the water drain.