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    snickerkyler Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Jun 19, 2012, 08:52 AM
    how long will it take to empty 2000 gallon pool w/ submersable pump
    how long will it take to empty a 2000 gallon pool(15 x15) w a submersable pump? Thank you.
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    ballengerb1 Posts: 27,378, Reputation: 2280
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    Jun 19, 2012, 09:10 AM
    Before I can answer I need to know more about the pump. They are rated in GPM, what's yours rated?
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    Jun 20, 2012, 02:31 PM
    Until it's empty.

    A 2000 GPM pump will empty it in a minute

    A 200 GPM pump will take 10 minutes

    A 1 GPM pump will take a bit longer
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    Jun 20, 2012, 04:39 PM
    Dr.Spa took the words out of my mouth!

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