It actually is possible to pump water out of a basement, swimming pool, or any other place that water gathers. Use a wet-dry water pump accessory and a sealed container by hooking up the discharge port of the pump to a hose and attaching a sealed container to the incoming port.

Can you use a wet/dry vac to pump water?

Chances are you may not have thought a Shop-Vac® Wet Dry Vacuum could take on your water-filled basement, but the good news is, it can. Our pump vacuum can move large quantities of water by picking it up and moving it to another location.

Can a shop vac run continuously?

They’re mostly not rated for continuous use, unlike full HVLP dust extraction systems so expect to see limited motor lifetime when run for many hours continuously.

How long can you leave a wet vac running?

Most shop vacs have a 50% duty cycle. The shop vacs can be run 30 minutes per hour. If you leave the shop vac on overnight, it will probably burn something out.

Can you use a wet/dry vac to drain a pool?

Although you normally clean your pool with a manual pool vacuum or a vacuum device often called a “creepy crawler,” you can clean it with a standard wet/dry shop vac. The disadvantage to this method is it takes a long time because you have to repeatedly empty the water from the shop vac.

How do I turn my shop vac into a sump pump?

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Quote from Youtube video: It's as easy as one two three simply attach a standard garden hose to the pump outlet. Pick up your water. And your vac will pump it out for you no messes are heavy tanks to carry.

Can you use a shop vac like a sump pump?

Some Shop Vacs have a “water pump” feature. You can attach a garden hose to a side port on the vac, and rather than just dumping the water in the canister, it will actually pump the water to another location. If you do not have such a vac, you can suck water until the canister fills up.

How do you drain water without a pump?

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Quote from Youtube video: Pull that end of the hose out of the water. Place the end you're holding on the ground at a lower level than your pool's. Water line when you move your hand away the water should start siphoning.

How do you drain the last bit of water from an above ground pool?

Since both draining methods will not drain pool water to the last bit, you need to remove the extra liquid left at the bottom.



To do so, you can:

  1. Use a wet vacuum to suck the stagnant water.
  2. Sweep the liquid into the drain.
  3. Remove the pool liner and flip it over somewhere your property to get rid of extra water.


How do you make a homemade pool vacuum?

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Quote from Youtube video: Here it is it's pretty simple with the shopvac hose. I cut a hole in the water filter cover right there and remove the nozzle end of the hose that pried off the nozzle end of the hose.

What can I use if I don’t have a pool vacuum?

A nylon or rubber brush is the correct choice for scrubbing the sides of a soft-sided above-ground pool. A large pool brush makes quick work of the job, but you may need a smaller brush to clean corners. Once the particles have been removed from the sides of the pool, turn your filter back on and agitate the water.

How can I vacuum my pool without a pump?

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  1. Connect the telescoping pole to the vacuum head.
  2. Connect the end of the hose to the other end of your pole. …
  3. Attach the vacuum bag to the proper opening on the vacuum.
  4. Turn off your pool’s filtration system.
  5. Turn on the water and submerge the vacuum into the pool.

How can I vacuum my pool without a pool vacuum?

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Quote from Youtube video: This is kind of complicated to clean the pool or disinfect it without a vacuum when you got kids in the pool. You also want to make sure that your pump is not on when the kids are in the pool.

How do you clean the bottom of a pool without draining it?

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Quote from Youtube video: If you don't have a pool net you also can use a rake or a tennis racket or anything that's that won't harm the pool.

How do you remove sediment from bottom of pool?

If there has been a serious invasion of excess dirt and debris, you may also need to shock your pool. Vacuuming is recognized as the only way to remove sediment from the bottom of a pool.

How do you keep a pool clean without a filter and pump?

4 Ways to Keep the Pool Clear Without the Pump

  1. 1) Remove Debris. It doesn’t take long for organic material and debris to begin collecting in the pool. …
  2. 2) Sanitize. Chlorine keeps a pool clean, clear, sanitized and safe. …
  3. 3) Prevent Algae. …
  4. 4) Agitate and Circulate.


Can you put chlorine in a pool without a filter?

Short answer–yes. The first response, however, would be why would you use a pool without a filter? The sand filter or other filtration system is essential to the health and safety of the swimmers. It is also necessary to have a circulation pump for maximum chlorination.

Is chlorine enough to keep a pool clean?

Swimming pools need chlorine at the right levels to stay clean. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends a free chlorine level of 1-3 ppm for a pool and 2-4 ppm for a hot tub or spa.