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Why do empty pools pop out of the ground?
“Water acts as a stabiliser that weighs the pool down when it’s in the ground, so when you take that water out, it could ‘pop’ out of the ground or cause the walls to cave in,” explains Swimart Regional Franchise Manager, Peter Allen.
How do I keep my pool from popping out of the ground?
How to Prevent a Popped Pool
- Don’t Drain After Heavy Rains.
- Direct the Water Far from the Pool.
- Remove the Hydrostatic Pressure Relief Plugs.
- Work Fast & Refill Within a Week.
- Hire a Professional.
What is a pool pop up?
An in-floor pool cleaning system uses pop up cleaners to clear the pool of debris and dirt. They’re called pop ups because they literally pop out of the pool floor to clean and then retract again when they’re done. The average pool might have 15 or more pop up heads scattered around in strategic zones.
Is it bad to leave an inground pool empty?
It is not advised to leave a pool empty for extended periods: Depending on the level of the water shelf, sustained pressure on an in-ground pool without water can cause external damage. Additionally, a drained above-ground pool can receive structural damage from the elements.
Why is my pool heaving out of the ground?
Your pool heaving out of the ground is a serious problem that may occur if the groundwater level in your area is high. This might be the case all of the time, or only after several days of heavy rain. The problem occurs when your empty pool starts to float on the groundwater and be lifted out of the ground.
What happens when you take a swimming pool out of the ground?
“Water acts as a stabiliser that weighs the pool down when it’s in the ground, so when you take that water out, it could ‘pop’ out of the ground or cause the walls to cave in,” explains Swimart Regional Franchise Manager, Peter Allen. “This does depend on a number of factors including the type of pool and ground water levels.”
What causes a fiberglass pool to pop out of the ground?
Where the opportunity is, is that if the pool is empty and we get torrential rains and the ground water table rise, there’s water underneath there. That hydraulic pressure can push it and make that pool come out of the ground, but 99% of the time, there’s water always going to be in that swimming pool.
Why does my pool pop up all the time?
In the majority of cases pool pop ups occur when the pool is empty. When a pool or spa pops up or floats up, it is usually for one of five reasons. The pool was drained for some reason i.e to re-plaster it, to winterize it or do repairs and the water table level rose.