Is there any way to completely drain the water for winter storage?
1070205
Hi' If you own one I feel sorry for you, but if you have a basement in your house keep it there it will be fine if not unroll the hose from the reel then you have to work fast plug it in and turn it on at the same time squeeze the trigger on the wand that will purge all water in the pump to the hose, then shut it off. look and you can see a disconnect from the hose reel to washer disconnect it then with some help have someone squeeze the trigger and hold it above their head and slowly roll up the hose the water will drain out you should be good to go you could also lay washer on its back and pour RV antifreeze down the hose connection with it running and squeeze wand trigger and pump thru the system but that is a bit over kill.
1423438
Sorry I don't have an answer as I live in the northwest where the weather is mild most of the time. We leave our pump on all year so nothing freezes. If you drain every bit of water out of the skimmer including the pipes it should be ok as far as I can see. The ground around the skimmer will have to be relatively dry too so it won't expand if it freezes and crush the sides. You might be better to get an answer from someone who lives in a cold area.Good LuckGord
1120200
yes I added a shut off valve on the bottom and put a short piece of hose for a foot rinse.For the winter remove the hose and open the shut off valve to drain the valves for the winter.
1512340
I am not sure. We have not set ours up yet. We are going to do in the side of bucket so in winter can use water warmer otherwise the water will freeze. I guess we could both contact the company for sure. I just in this last week got my coop finished.
2012963
No drain - included is a wire cage so you can pull all out at one time. Not a problem for me, its strictly a freezer.
1206830
I believe it could. Naturally, you'd need to provide a way for the water to be disposed of. If it was underneath a house that was closed off, it could drain out onto the ground. I'm trying to imagine an enclosed crawl space big enough you'd want a unit this big. With space that big, why wouldn't it be used as living space. As long as you provide an outlet for the water to drain, you could do it. You didn't say it was airtight. If it is airtight, you could get by with something a lot smaller and therefore a lot cheaper. I am really scratching my head over this question. haha
78290
Yes, the manual (yep I do read them) suggests that you descale and pump out the water for storage. The instructions are very good.
608933
Yes, but there is not a drain in the bottom. You just have to dump the water over the side. I wouldn't use it inside for water though, or you'll have a mess trying to empty it.
469822
I don't leave it on in the winter and drain the line. You would have to use heat tape and a heater for the bird bath.
116036
I am not sure about the first two questions...but yes, you can take the water container off to empty it completely. I wouldn't store it with water standing there anyway!
711343
We left ours up all year and it did fine. It would have worked better had we put the cover on it. However I decided this spring to just drain it and have the fire department come and fill it. (we just bought the water from local company and gave the department a donation-worked faster than using our hose). During the winter we did put a heat lamp on the pump and covered/insulated it well so it wouldn't freeze. Being a saltwater system probably helped with that.
828267
Mine doesn't have a drain hole. Yes you could drill one easy. The lid seals pretty good, I've never gotten any water in it. WAIT! I can't believe I never thought of this, you want to use it as a cooler? Nice. Won't stay cold very long without any insulation and in the beating sun. But I like the way you think!
440864
not necessarily. you should be able to buy winterizing chemicals or even a kit at your local pool supply retailer. just unhook the pump, and plug the inlet and outlet.
1703513
Shut water off, pull out hose, raise hose above the end for the water to drain, reel back in hose, pull off assembly off of bracket and store. If you can't, leave both ends disconnected after draining for the freeze/ thaw cycle. In case you don't know you should always turn your water valves for the outside off from the inside (to prevent line breakage) unless you have the long anti-siphon valves. Hope this helps.
2065105
Does not freeze here in Calif., so no need; but just take off the top and drain water out.
590058
No there isn't any other way to drain the ice chest - it is in effect a sink without the faucet.
5801
They tell you not to leave it up year round, but I did. You need to drain it below the hose holes a couple inches.Then remove all hoses and the valves. Shock well and put in some algecide. I let it uncovered.I live in the North were it get below freezing for 2 -3 months. Once it Thaws out put some more shock and algecide in it the put the hoses and valves back on,then hook up the pump when there's no more chances that it will freeze. Also they now sell a solar blanket that fits perfect and will help warm it up..