EMPTY POOL SWIMART

 WHAT MAKES A POOL POP OUT OF THE GROUND?

Did you know that water acts as a stabiliser that weighs the pool down when it is in the ground? That means if you remove the water, the pool can 'pop' out of the ground or cause the walls to cave in. 

Draining or emptying your pool can create financial and structural headaches, including:

• Cracking the pool's shell
• Damaging the interior lining or surface
• Damaging the pool's coping and surrounding paving or timber work
• Causing it to ‘float’ due to hydrostatic pressure
• Damaging expensive in-floor cleaning systems
• Damaging pool lights
• Causing a safety hazard for people and pets
• Hefty fees if you're on a water metre

Regardless of what type of pool you own, the chances of it incurring some sort of damage once it is emptied of water is likely. 

Above-ground vinyl liner – once drained, the liner can shrink and possibly tear when it's time to refill the pool, especially if it is an older liner

In-ground concrete – while most of these pools are built structurally to withstand the weight of the soil that's around them when drained, high ground water levels can push the entire structure out of the ground

Fibreglass – just like a fibreglass boat, fibreglass pools 'float' easily when emptied of water, which often requires them to be braced before being emptied

If you have further questions, contact the pool care experts at Swimart on 1300 190 400.