Do pools normally have a opening in case they get too high or

[03mustangdude]

Still working on house that I bought on the inside but while outside I noticed that the pool on the side has an opening about 5-6" from the top of the pool about 2-3" from top of waterline. It goes all the way out via a pvc pipe and into the lower part of my yard.

Idk if that is intentional or if they used to have like a waterfall line running thru it or something.( house forclosure hud home so no idea) Just wondering if this is normal or if maybe I can use it to build a diy waterfall on.

[lincolnboy]

i dont have anything like that. be a odd waterfall with just a pvc pipe.

[03mustangdude]

i dont have anything like that. be a odd waterfall with just a pvc pipe.

Based on what i've read online the addon ones if they are big enough require a seperate bowl/basin and seperate pump idk could be a good area to build one on just thought it was super weird but this house builder is

[lincolnboy]

i like to use my booster pump to make a fountian.

[lincolnboy]

kinda like when i was cleanin out some weed vines in the.back yard passed the pool. i find a shut off valve, so know i have to dig and find where the underground pipes are going.

[mustang1200]

Mine has a drain inside one of the skimmers. It is in case you over fill it.

[mustang_revival]

Mine has a drain inside one of the skimmers. It is in case you over fill it.

Yup or if we ever get more than 1" of rain again...

Mine is similar to OP and drains into the alley behind my house.

[mustang1200]

Yup or if we ever get more than 1" of rain again...

Mine is similar to OP and drains into the alley behind my house.

Yeah. Mine drains into a french drain that runs to the street in front of my house.

[03mustangdude]

do we have a resident member that repairs pools? need new diverter valve installed and filter changed out?