can I use this pump to drain an in-ground pool
1736106
I believe you can. I read, elsewhere that someone did exactly that. It was that reviewer's assurance as to this pump's longevity that caused me to buy it. I've not tasked the pump with emptying a pool, but it's yet to fail me!
1736107
It should work. I've only had the pump for a couple of months my use is only occasional, like after a big rain, to pump the water out of my boat. It works great for that, just submerse it in the water and plug it in. But I'm only using a 4-5' length of hose because that's all I need. I'm not sure how long the pump would work because I would think that emptying a pool would be a lot of work for the pump, but it seems like a good quality pump in my experience so far. My guess is that you'd be using a 10-15' length of hose so that would probably cause the pump to work a little harder but I think you'd be okay. It should work. I've only had the pump for a couple of months my use is only occasional, like after a big rain, to pump the water out of my boat. It works great for that, just submerse it in the water and plug it in. But I'm only using a 4-5' length of hose because that's all I need. I'm not sure how long the pump would work because I would think that emptying a pool would be a lot of work for the pump, but it seems like a good quality pump in my experience so far. My guess is that you'd be using a 10-15' length of hose so that would probably cause the pump to work a little harder but I... » Read More It should work. I've only had the pump for a couple of months my use is only occasional, like after a big rain, to pump the water out of my boat. It works great for that, just submerse it in the water and plug it in. But I'm only using a 4-5' length of hose because that's all I need. I'm not sure how long the pump would work because I would think that emptying a pool would be a lot of work for the pump, but it seems like a good quality pump in my experience so far. My guess is that you'd be using a 10-15' length of hose so that would probably cause the pump to work a little harder but I think you'd be okay. « Show Less
1736108
Yes it will work just fine I'm using the one I have to recirculate my pool water through 500 feet of black hose as a home made water warmer upper, works better than those solar covers.
1736109
Certainly, but it will take a long while to completely empty the pool. To get an idea of the minimum amount of time divide the pool gallons by the flow rating of the pump at the depth that you will be lifting from (see its performance graphs). However, its actual flow rate will be considerably less than that, depending on how many feet of hose you are using to transfer water away to the remote discharge point. This is because hose constricts flow; the longer the hose, the greater the resistance to flow. So keep your hose length as short as possible.
1736110
It should work for draining the pool, just beware that the higher the water needs to be lifted, the slower it goes. The pump box shows in a bar graph that if the water is lifted 5 feet the max flow is 2000 gph, if lifting 10 feet max flow is 1400 gph, if lifting 15 feet max flow is 900 gph. If you're hoping for it to put out flow at rates like 20+ gpm (or 1200 gph), get hoses that are 1 inch or bigger.
1736111
We didn't keep this pump because we needed something automatic (sump pump), but I believe it would be perfect for draining pools or other areas of water if you want to turn it on and shut it off manually.
535712
As long as your pool pump runs on 15 amps or less and 120-volts you should be fine.
2193470
Vickie, yes this is for in ground pools. I purchase this one and fit right in where my old one was. It has a very good suction and return. Its worth the price.
212620
I have it for an above ground pool. I could see that it would work for in-ground pools too. I love it. This rover is excellent and cleans the pool well. If mine ever tore up, I would order the same one, honestly. I have had no problems. I love it.
1687819
I cannot answer with precision, but was able to drain a swimming pool that is over 6 feet deep down to about 1/4 inch left. I hooked a water hose to it and the pump did a great job....
1513150
I don't believe so, the diameter on input and/or output outlets on the pump, may not fit properly where the pump attaches to the filtration system on the pools side.
1728050
This an aboveground pump. If you need more tech support you can contact FamilyPoolFun at 8009502210.
655437
It should work for that esp if it'd only be a one time use. Its supposed to be a "clean water" pump but I've used mine for a couple of years to pump semi-dirty water out of my basement floor drain. You may want to use an old nylon or rag as a filter on the end drawing the water/gas. Just cover the end of the hose with whatever you use and wrap a rubber band around it. Good Luck!!
474325
I have not used my pump yet because the hose discharge kit have not arrived yet. However, I do not believe that it will drain 1 inch of water because the impeller inside is mounted about 2 inches from the bottom of the pump so it will need about 2 inches or more of water before it can begin sucking water. Hope that helps!
971330
I'm not sure I understand your question. This pump is designed to connect directly to the drain fitting of a utility sink. Which is how I am using it.
1378789
I have this pump connected to a water tank, and pump through a paper filter. It has enough power to do that. But drawing up from the 10' depths of a pool and pushing through a diatomaceous earth filter would take a bit more. I would recommend a slightly larger pump.
934540
I use it for an in ground pool and works perfect. It will also work for an above ground pool if you have the proper piping. All it does is, that the same pool pump you have runs the water through the panels before going back into the pool
1539638
We use it to drain our pool - it will stop pumping water when the pool has about two inches of water left in the bottom. Hope this helps
918214
Absoluely, this works great for in ground pools. I bought one for my 10,000 gal pool with a 1 hp pump running on 220. excellent product.
1106989
Yes. All you need to do is unscrew a cap on the back and screw on a section of garden hose for a gravity drain. I drain mine to a small lift pump that I bought at Lowe's.
1062180
I wouldn't try using this pool vac in an above ground. It's extremely heavy and large and will probably tear your liner. I have a concrete inground and I've noticed some chipping in my concrete which could've come from the vacuum, but not sure. Get a vacuum specially designed for above ground swimming pools. Good Luck!
1353291
My pools an in ground, I can't see why it couldn't be used for an above ground pool though.