About The Fountain
The Eco Pool Drain Fountain easily connects to your pool’s 1.5″ or 2″ filter/pump waste water outlet. It disperses water into the air like a giant fountain. Traditional methods direct one large powerful steam of water directly into your landscaping which can cause severe soil erosion. The Eco Pool Drain “Fountain” gently returns the water back to the earth where it is absorbed. NOTE: The chemicals found in pool water are prohibited from entering storm sewers or waterways. US and International Patents
Our Story
During the summer of 2011, my wife and I finally decided to install an in-ground pool. It happened to be a wet summer that year and I had to frequently release the excess water from our pool. In doing so I quickly became aware of how powerful the force from the waste water hose can be as it destroyed my landscaping. So, I decided to go to my local pool store and purchase what I thought would be the missing part of my pool. I was surprised to hear that every store I visited was familiar with the problem, yet no solution was readily available. So, out of frustration, I invented the Eco Pool Drain Fountain.
In 2013, we exhibited our product for the first time at the Atlantic City Pool & Spa Show. There we were interviewed and featured on the front page of a Pool & Spa web magazine. Today we have many testimonials from pool professionals and have been recently featured in a well known industry blog.
Finally A Better Way
How the Eco Pool Drain Fountain Beats All Other Alternatives
The durable sealed Eco Pool Drain “Fountain” unit easily connects to your sand or cartridge pool pump. Each kit includes an extra heavy duty waste water hose and two turn key hose clamps. No tools are required for this installation. The waste water fountain can also be hard plumbed to your pool pump and requires very little space. It quickly disperses a large volume of pool water over 100 square feet in a fountain-like manner, similar to rainfall. The earth absorbs the water with little to no soil erosion or property damage and then self-drains when finished.
This is an inexpensive solution that can be installed in minutes by either a pool service professional or the pool owner. Best of all it’s tranquil and REALLY FUN to watch!
Product Safety
USE WITH 1 to 2 HP RESIDENTIAL SAND OR CARTRIDGE POOL FILTERS.
Cartridge Filter Installation May Require Additional Parts
This section contains information for the proper installation and operation of Eco Pool Drain Waste Water Fountain.
This product is designed to operate with above-ground and in-ground swimming pools equipped with 1.0 or 2HP (horsepower) sand or cartridge filter systems. This manual MUST be followed precisely.
DESCRIPTION: The Eco Pool Drain Waste Water Fountain (sometimes referred to as the Eco in this manual) is the only Drain that comes down like Rain. The Eco is designed to ONLY be used with properly balanced pool water. The Eco is ONLY to be used with sand or cartridge filter systems. The Eco re-purposes swimming pool waste water by gracefully spraying it several feet into the air. Your actual height may vary based on many factors such as; the size of your pool pump and pressure. The returning spray naturally falls back to the ground covering approximately 30 to more than 100 sq. ft. It’s environmentally friendly and reduces the soil erosion commonly associated with the forceful blast of a wastewater hose.
The Eco is constructed with heavy-duty thick durable HDPE plastic and yet it is light enough to carry around on your fingertips.
The Eco is designed to operate with ONLY hoses rated at 20 PSI (pounds per square inch or higher). Kits #400 & #420 include our heavy duty hose which is designed to operate with the Eco.
Hoses that don’t meet these specifications may burst, cause damage and/or result with injury or death and are not suitable for with this waste water fountain.
PROPER USES:
- Disposing of properly balanced swimming pool waste water.
- When: After routine maintenance, after heavy rainfalls, before adding fresh water.
- Where: Never dispose of pool water into a storm water sewer, always onto your own yard.
- How: With the Eco Pool Drain Waste Water Fountain.
PLUMBING & INSTALLATION:
WARNING – Pump and Filter System Operate Under High Pressure. Failure to follow this instruction manual may result in injury or death.
- Unwind your waste water hose.
- Slide each hose clamp onto the hose and stop once you are 3” to 4” from each end.
- Hand stretch or use liquid dish detergent to lubricate the openings on each end of the hose for ease of connection.
- Attach/slide the waste water hose to the waste line water outlet on your pool filter/pump & then slide the clamp onto the connection and securely tighten.
- Attach/slide the other end of the waste water hose onto your Eco Pool Drain Waste Water Fountain & then slide the clamp onto the neck of the fountain and securely tighten.
- Place your Eco Pool Drain Waste Water Fountain on the ground with the top side facing up.
HOSE REQUIREMENTS: The Eco operates under pressure. DO NOT operate above 20 PSI (Pounds per Square Inch). Kits #400 & #420 include our heavy duty hose designed to operate safely with the Eco. Item #200 does not include a hose. Inferior hoses may burst and result in property damage, injury or death. Only use a waste water hose that exceeds these specifications. Some vacuum hoses may be suitable for the Eco. Confirm with the manufacturer beforehand.
OPERATION/USE & WARNING: Do not operate above 20 PSI (Pounds per Square Inch). Move unit to a different location with each use. DO NOT over saturate any areas. Excessive amounts of water may damage or kill your lawn, flowers, shrubs, plantings, garden and/or trees. Attention should be given to how your vegetation is responding to each use. Immediately stop use of the Eco if negative impacts are observed to your property. (THIS PRODUCT IS NOT A TOY OR GARDEN WATERING DEVICE)
| PRODUCT SAFETY WARNING, PROPER USE & REPLACEMENT: The Pump and Filter System Operate Under High Pressure. Failure to follow these instructions may result in property damage, serious injury or death. Use only with sand or cartridge swimming pool filtration systems. Avoid any contact with waste water and mist. Stand clear of hose & fountain when in use. Position top side facing sky. Do not operate above 20 PSI (pounds per square inch). Use ONLY with properly balanced pool water! Change location with each use. Do not over saturate any area. Poorly balanced pool water may severely damage your lawn & vegetation. Do not allow anyone, pets or animals near the area while the Eco Pool Drain Waste Water Fountain is in use. Potential trip hazard. Put away when not in use. Do not use where water may come in contact with an electrical source. This product is a waste water irrigation device. Incorrect installation and/or improper use may result in product failure, property damage, injury and/or death. This product is intended for above-ground & in-ground residential swimming pool applications only. Do NOT connect to a high-pressure systems such as a municipal water main. Confirm that ALL clamps have been securely tightened and that the Eco & hose are in good condition before each use. Replace the Eco, hose and clamps annually or at the first sign of wear, fatigue or if not operating as properly. |
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE: An increase in the fountain’s water height is an indicator of blocked water escape openings. Debris may collect inside the Eco and block these water outlets. The water outlets must be routinely cleared to keep the Eco operating safely. Failure to do so may result in product failure, property damage, injury or death. Disconnect the device prior to starting maintenance. The openings may be cleared with a tooth pick or similar object and then flushed / rinsed clear with a garden hose. Do not conduct maintenance without safety glasses or while the Eco is in operation. REGULATORY COMPLIANCE: The Eco Pool Drain Waste Water Fountain is designed to comply with most State & Federal pool waste water disposal regulations. It may or may not do so in your area. Check with your local governmental agency. An Upward LLC Brand, PO Box 178, Adelphi NJ
Use only with sand or cartridge swimming pool filtration systems. Avoid any contact with waste water and mist. Stand clear of hose & fountain when in use. Position top side facing sky. Do not operate above 20 PSI. Use ONLY with properly balanced pool water! Change location with each use. Do not over saturate the area. Poorly balanced pool water may damage your lawn. Do not allow anyone or pets to play around or near the area while the Eco Pool Drain “fountain” is in use. Potential trip hazard. Put away when not in use. Do not use where water may come in contact with an electrical source. An increase in the fountain’s water height is an indicator of blocked water outlet openings. Debris can be easily cleared from clogged openings with a tooth pick or similar object. Do not clean the outlets during operation. This product is a not a toy.
Usage Do not over saturate the same location. Move your Eco Pool Drain “Fountain” to a different location with each use.
A Better Solution For Your Lowering Pool Water Level
- Heavy rain can overwhelm any swimming pool’s filtration system as the water level rises above the intakes, necessitating regular releases of pool water. All pool owners have watched in utter dismay as the force of the water emanating from their waste water hose erodes the soil and ultimately creates a sizable gully.
- Discharging water down any hard surface leading into the storm sewer is not a good solution and may be prohibited. Treated pool water is known to harm the local waterways.
- Some within the industry may advise you to release the water at night until it reaches the storm sewer or waterway. By daybreak no one will be the wiser.
- A long search eventually brought me to invent the Eco Pool Drain “Fountain.” But the purpose of this analysis is not to promote one solution over another. Each pool may have unique needs based on soil consistency, property size, distance from the sanitary sewer plumbing, availability of tanker truck services for pool water removal, available space for a dry well (in areas that approve of this method of pool and/or waste water disposal) and the budget of the homeowner.