Emptying paddling pool

I have recently taken over an hour to fill the daughters paddling pool and it suddenly hit me that I also have to empty it. Normally we have had very small pools where I use a bucket and pour it into the drain. Even with a small pool this was quite time consuming. Now with such a big pool it will probably take all day. Does anyone know of a reasonably cheap mechanical aid to empty a pool and preserve my back for a couple of more years. Thanks

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  • Syphon it out using a length of garden hose, cheap as chips :)
  • ems2
    ems2 Posts: 665 Forumite
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    Agree with Curiousone easy peasy!!!
  • porridge
    porridge Posts: 94 Forumite
    I have recently taken over an hour to fill the daughters paddling pool and it suddenly hit me that I also have to empty it. Normally we have had very small pools where I use a bucket and pour it into the drain. Even with a small pool this was quite time consuming. Now with such a big pool it will probably take all day. Does anyone know of a reasonably cheap mechanical aid to empty a pool and preserve my back for a couple of more years. Thanks


    um - tip the pool over- empty in 10 seconds
  • barneydog
    barneydog Posts: 2,796 Forumite
    porridge wrote: »
    um - tip the pool over- empty in 10 seconds

    You must be superman, a 2 metre diameter pool with just over a foot of water in it weighs about a tonne!

    go with curiousone's idea, it saves on hernias.
    Don't take life too seriously, no one gets out alive
  • southernscouser
    southernscouser Posts: 33,745 Forumite
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    Invite all your friends over, have a BBQ, then pour a couple of bottles of vodka in the pool, and hand one of these to all your guests, sit back, and enjoy! :beer:
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