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How does one use a shop vac to clear water out of the pool's plumbing system?

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You must first remove the paper element (filter) from inside the shopvac before trying to use it for vacuuming water. You will then only be able to remove the amount of water equal to the vacuum cleaners rated capacity (usually in gallons). You cannot use the shopvac to drain the pool.

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