How do you blow up pool lines with a shop vac?

Put the shop vac on exhaust and place the hose on the valve and blow out the line until only air is blowing out at the skimmer. Then turn the power on and off a few times to make sure all the water is out. The blowout extension acts as a plug and will prevent the skimmer from breaking.

Is it necessary to blow out pool lines?

That’s why it’s important to blow your lines out after you’ve achieved the perfect chemical balance for pool closing, shocked your pool, and have finished any other part of the pool closing routine that requires your pump to be on. Because once you blow out your lines, your pump is done running for a long time.

What PSI Do I need to blow out pool lines?

When blowing out return lines this is a pretty low threshold, however when purging water from the main drain line a minimum of 4 psi of pressure must be achieved to push against the 8 feet of water in many deep ends.

What size air compressor do I need to blow out pool lines?

To properly blow out a sprinkler system, your air compressor needs to provide at least 20 cubic feet per minute. Most irrigation professionals recommend using at least 50 cubic feet per minute. Most air compressors will list their cubic feet per minute rating on the side of the tank.

Can you use an air compressor to blow out pool lines?

Even an air compressor can be risky to use to blow out your pool lines because it could over-pressurize the pipes and fittings. A pool line blower has a lower, consistent pressure. It is ideal for safely blowing the water out of your pool’s plumbing lines without damaging the system.

What’s the best way to blow out a pool line?

Here’s how to blow out your pool lines. Follow these steps too prepare: Lower the water level 4-12″ below the skimmer, depending on cover type. Drain, hand pump or scoop water out of skimmers until almost empty. Set multiport valve to Recirculate, Filter position for slide valves.

Where are the lines on a pool pump?

The suction side is all of the incoming lines. Most pools have 1 or 2 skimmers and a main drain line on the suction side of the pump. These are the pipes that join together and come into the pump. If you have a second skimmer, you can blow air from one skimmer, to the other skimmer.

Can a blower blow out an inground pool?

For inground pools, the lines have to be blown out with a blower, shop vac, or air compressor. You can hire someone to do it, but it’s actually not that difficult to do it yourself if you know what you’re doing. First, you’ll want make sure the skimmers are almost completely emptied by scooping out any water left over after lowering.

What should I do if I Blow Out my pool filter?

You don’t normally blow through filters, but if you have a slide valve, the air will go through it. Remove your filter drain plug if you haven’t already done so. You’ve blown the air coming from the skimmer through the pump, filter and heater. It’s time to send it back to the pool using your return lines.