Yes, you can drain above ground pools, but it requires careful planning and proper equipment. Use a submersible pump or siphon method, and never drain during high winds or when the liner is brittle from cold weather.
Yes, you can vacuum a pool without a skimmer using several methods: connecting directly to a dedicated suction line, using a manual vacuum with garden hose, employing a submersible pump, or utilizing a robotic pool cleaner.
Draining an above ground pool requires either a submersible pump, siphon method, or using the pool's drain plug. The submersible pump method is fastest, taking 3-6 hours depending on pool size.
