Storm Surge Clean up

[2thman]

Our pool also experienced the storm surge on its path through our house (walls being cut tomorrow).

Pool info in my signature.

Some seem to advocate using a trash pump to remove about 1/3 of the water at a time, fill with fresh, and repeat, maybe 5 times (not draining fully so the pool walls do not collapse from the surrounding water soaked soil. Then shock. This is what a pool store suggested.

One of our contractors has a relative at PaP and she said to shock right away, then run pool pump, clean filter, and then run again until clean, cleaning as needed, and then replace filter.

Some of our neighbors are hiring pool contractors to drain and clean for up to $2000.

Although we're exhausted from cleaning and throwing much of our furniture and belongings to the curb, I having been taking care of our pool myself and will do this if able. Just not suree how best to proceed. I am on a list with PaP to have someone come out for an estimate (over next few days). When I asked her about shocking myself and will it hurt my pool filter if I run this swamp juice through it, she said probably not. Doesn't sound convinving so I'm asking here for help. happy to p[rovide any additional details as needed. I have not started the mump since just before Helene came to visit.

The pic with the kayak (which was on the side of our house but floated over) is of the pool fully submerged by surge water. The second is from Sun 9/29.

Thanks for any guidance.

Steven

 

[mknauss]

Really depends on what the water in the pool is and how much dirt you have to remove. If the water is primarily sea water, then you need to partial drain and refill (or use no drain exchange) to lower the salt content. If river water, which may have more contaminants, you may want to be more aggressive at water replacement.

I see no reason, if you have the energy and time, to not do it yourself. Large volumes of solids may make it challenging.

Good luck. Let us know how things go.

 

[2thman]

Thanks for the quick reply. Should I consider a submersible utility pump vs. using the pool pump waste cycle so as not to harm the pump and/or deal with frequent filter cleaning and replacement? And should I shock prior to drain, and if so, do I need to wait some time before using the submersible pump if I go that route?

 

[mknauss]

I would definitely suggest using a sub pump for the exchange. Once you are ready to filter, then switch to the pool pump.
You can add chlorine anytime. Without CYA, it will burn off quickly with sun on the pool surface.
You do not need to wait to use the sub pump.

If you have heavy solids load, you need to look for a trash pump. They are designed to pump solids.