Pool pump has been a bit weak lately: The stream of water pouring out of the hot tub “waterfall” into the main pool had become more like a trickle. This usually indicates a significant clog or that the pool filter needs cleaning.
Considering I haven’t cleaned the filter in almost a year I figured that was likely the problem. It wasn’t 😮💨
Turns out that there’s something stuck in the intake at the bottom of the pool which means I have to dive deep with a screwdriver in the super cold water and carefully clear out whatever is in there. Probably a plastic bag or similar.
Note: Never attempt such a thing while the pump is on! In fact, lock it down with some tape and maybe a warning label that says not to turn it on while you’re doing your difficult work.
Been a long time since I had to hold my breath under water. I wonder if I can still reach 2 minutes? 🤔 Probably not with this water temperature 🤣
Lock out / Tag out (LOTO) is no joke
Joking about loto should be fireable on this com
My uncle would tie bricks to his friend’s feet. Worked every time.
Get a sand filter. Way way way better
I work on pools and I’ve never seen one that didn’t have a sand filter
I also work on hot tubs with paper filters and they’re the number one cause of contaminated water
They should be thoroughly cleaned once a week, OP
Holy shit how are you not dead 😂
Use a snorkel and goggles?
That’d have to be one long ass snorkel. The thing I need to take apart and clean the inside of is 8ft deep.
Definitely use a long snorkel tube (garden hose) to keep breathing! Good luck and don’t you dare post the follow up here because that task is actually awesome 👌🏽
Edit: the garden hose must not be more than 5cm long.
Do NOT do this if the pool is more than a couple feet deep. There is a good reason snorkels are short.
this doesn’t work, your lungs aren’t strong enough to utilize a snorkel much longer than a normal one.
edit: wait what, 5cm? most snorkels are about 30cm, no?
… 5cm? So shorter than a finger?
