how to lower water level using pool pump

[johninmartinez]

sorry, I meant to include this in my original post -- I am wondering how the water level could have gotten higher in the first place. I haven't filled it lately, and it was fine as of a week or two ago. Could water be leaking into the pool from a suction line or a return line, or from some other source?

[Poconos]

The sump pump I'm thinking about is a Flotec which is just a simple pump without any float switch. Just hook a garden hose to it, put it on a step to submerge it, plug it in and drain away. Home Depot or Lowes have them. As for the water level rising....any rain? That is about the only way.
Al

[johninmartinez]

Thanks Al. I got one (not Flotec but I think it's similar), and used it successfully this afternoon. Took about two hours to drain off the amount I needed, and very simple to use, as you said. I appreciate everyone's responses on this.

[CarlD]

Hi John!

Has the water in the pool risen again or did it stay down?

Carl

[johninmartinez]

I just took a look. It's been 48 hours since I lowered it. I would say the level has stayed the same. The spillover between my spa and pool is a bit wet but that's probably because we've had very high winds the last 24 hours or so. The water level is still just below the spillover, which is where I set it. If it starts creeping up, any guesses as to the cause?

[CarlD]

I guess it comes down to:
1) Rain
2) Spillover
3) something leaking between them
4) something else leaking into the pool

I don't see any other possibilities. 3) and 4) would probably imply a valve or cut-off leaking.

Carl

[johninmartinez]

OK, thanks Carl. Since it hasn't rained here in six weeks, I'll focus on 2) through 4). I will keep a close watch on it from here on. If it keeps recurring, sounds like I'll have to do some leak detection (i.e., digging). Thanks for the suggestions.

- John