Can I fully submerge my above ground pool filter pump?
Sounds like a really bad idea, by submerg, do you mean in the water or in a hole? a) if in the water then almost definatly no, very few pumps are designed for this and ud electricute yourself (there are submersible pumps thats not what you have) b) if you mean you want to put it into a hole in the ground or just below water level, you can, but it makes maintence a pain in the future, emptying, cleaning and repair becomes a nightmare. =(
What happens if my skateboard was in a pool fully submerged for like 20 seconds?
20 seconds probably not enough to do really any damage, you'll never really know until it drys out, if it warps then you'll want a new deck. Definatly relube the bearings, the grip tape may fall apart before anything else but i'd say most of it will be fine.
How do I clean my pump filter on my above ground pool?
first thing is this a sand filter big round thing does it have back wash on handle ? if so you do this shut it off turn to back flush run it till water turns clear out of the discharge hose or outlet . now what you are talking about taking the lid of is the filter basket do this turn off pump have someone put a tennis ball in the strainer when you start to take it off that will stop the water there should have been a valve put between the strainer and filter basket to stop the flow of water
Above Ground Pool - Water fill level and vacuuming question...?
i own a pool company.fill water level up to half the height of the skimmer.that way half has air and half has water,otherwise when it gets hot you will lose water to evaporation and burn up pump motor.to vaccum pool connect pole to vaccum head then plug hose on to vaccum head put that in water.turn vaccum head side ways.then submerge hose in water and plug that through big opening of skimmer into hole.now you are ready to vaccum.if you need any more help e mail me at jldailey2000@yahoo.com
Why is it that when you submerge a water bottle upside down into a tub of water, the water doesn't go into the bottle?
Air pressure.The water is trying to get up into the bottle from underneath, which means that the air inside has nowhere to go. As water tries to push into the bottle, it compresses the air, causing the air pressure to rise, which pushes back against the water.By the way, it isn't exactly true that water doesn't go into the bottle, a little bit of water gets into the mouth. And the deeper you take the bottle, the more it goes inside. If you were to take it to the bottom of a swimming pool, for example, you'd notice the water started to creep up inside the bottle. That's because there's more water pressure deeper down, and that pressure compresses the air more and more, making room for the water to get further and further inside. But, as long as the air has no way to escape, it's still going to be there, and will always take up some volume.Now, if you gave the air a way out, like poking a hole in the bottle, or running a straw or tube into it from the outside, you'd see the water level rise as it pushed the air out.
I overfilled my car's engine with engine oil, can that harm my engine?
I felt obligated to answer this because I saw many answers I did not agree with. Being ASE certified in the category of engine repair and engine performance, I can tell you why overfilling your car with oil is very bad and can damage the bearings in the engine. The rule of thumb is not to fill more than 1/2 quart over the specified capacity.As we know with Pascal’s law, a liquid cannot be compressed, but it can be pressurized. Your oil pump pressurizes the oil to be sent to various places inside the engine; this pressurized oil is squirted through small holes in the bearings where the crankshaft and camshafts ride on oil pressure and do not make direct contact with your bearings. This greatly reduces friction and the load is supported solely by the pressure of the moving fluid. This is why each car has a recommended oil weight and viscosity by the vehicle's manufacturer based on bearing clearance.If your oil is filled up enough to where the crankshaft can dip into the oil it will cause aeration in the oil. This turns the oil into a foam with pockets of air and as we all know a gas CAN be compressed. This aerated oil goes into your oil pump and the oil pump compresses the air effectively reducing oil pressure in the engine. This can lead to main bearing damage, rod bearing damage, cylinder wall scoring, camshaft journal damage to name a few and can lead to catastrophic engine failure, in a worst case scenario.Most vehicles have an oil dipstick, on the dipstick you will notice a minimum and a maximum fill range. The distance between these marks is usually one quart of oil. You can tell how much your vehicle is overfilled based on this distance.Edit: I wanted to thank you all for the views and upvotes but also I wanted to add some more information.On the 2nd generation Prius, if the engine oil is overfilled by more than a half quart, the PCV system will suck the excess oil through the throttle body and stall the engine. We have seen some come back on a flatbed after quick lube changed the oil. Once you drain the oil a little the engine will be able to run again.
Is there a way to siphon water from the pool without....?
Submerge the entire hose in the water and make sure you vent out ALL the air in the garden hose. There can be no air in the hose, This is the trick. You will have to get the hose (preferablly a shorter hose) purged of all air. While the hose is under water stick your thumb over the end and bring it lower than the water level (like down to the ground) and remove your thumb and the water will start draining. We do this trick at our heating, ac and furnace repair company all the time http://773hotcold.com/