Stop! Don't Drain Your Pool

Often, when people are new to fiberglass pool ownership, they make mistakes that they never should have made. One of the big ones is draining their pools. Inexperienced pool owners will sometimes do this for cleaning or to try and deal with other issues. But, the truth is, very rarely do you actually need to drain your pool. And, when possible, you should avoid a full drain at all costs since it can potentially cause some serious pool problems.   

The Dreaded Pop-Up

Sometimes, when a fiberglass pool is drained and all that water pressure it’s used to is gone, the pool shell can pop up from its spot. And, even worse yet, fixing it can be extremely expensive. Sometimes, the shell may even get severely damaged in the process, which would mean you’d have to buy a new one, and they’re not cheap!

Thankfully, popping up is rare with properly installed pools. But, it can definitely still happen, so try and avoid draining at all costs.

Bulging Pool Walls

If you’re lucky enough to escape the pop-up, that doesn’t mean that draining won’t affect your pool in other ways. For example, it’s very common for pools to develop bulging side walls as a result of draining. This type of structural damage is really hard to recover from and often causes people to give up on their pools entirely.

Wasted Money and Water

Even if you escape actual pool damage, think of all of the water and related money you waste when you drain a pool prematurely. Understand that even the most serious pool and water issues can often be fixed without a full drain. So, why risk damaging your pool and spending a lot of money in the process if you don’t have to?

The bottom line is that pool draining is rarely a good idea. And, it’s never a good idea to do on your own. If you ever think you may need your pool drained, don’t do anything until you call on a professional first. Chances are, they’ll have a drain-free solution to offer you. But, just in case they don’t, they’ll at least know how to drain the pool properly and to minimize possible damage.