Can you enclose a pool pump?
First of all, you do not have to enclose your pool equipment (pump, filter, heater). As long it is taken care of and properly winterized at time of pool closing, it need not be covered. Some people do enclose the equipment, for these main benefits: Protection from the elements.
Should pool pumps be enclosed?
You do not have to enclose your pool equipment (pump, filter, heater). A lot of people camouflage it with landscaping or a small fence, so that is not visible. Pool equipment is designed to be outdoors. As long it is taken care and properly maintained of there should be nothing to worry about.
Can pool pumps be left outside?
Keep it on a low shelf so it won’t fall or roll. If you keep your motor outdoors all winter, you could build a ‘lean-to’ with lumber or plastic for snow, rain and tree branches, but keep good air flow around the motor, and don’t wrap it in plastic, which traps moisture inside the motor.
Can pool pump stay outside in the winter?
Keeping pumps away from accumulating moisture (assuming you live in a place that gets considerable rain/snowfall) during the winter is a good way to protect the equipment. Heavy snow is a danger to pool equipment that remains outdoors.
How much ventilation does a pool pump need?
To ensure the heat pump has good airflow, unobstructed exhaust, and operates properly, you need at least 24 inches of clearance around the entire unit. Gas heaters also need proper ventilation, as they emit carbon monoxide, which can be deadly without the proper exhaust.
Do you run pool pump in winter?
Depending on the size of your pool, we still recommend the pump run 8-10 hours per day during the hottest summer months and at least 6 hours per day during the winter months. It is also bad for the pump motor not to run. Running the motor heats it up and evaporates moisture/humidity that is harmful to the motor.
Do you need to cover your pool pump in the winter?
In our region, where temperatures routinely fall below freezing for an extended period of time, a pool filter must be winterized to avoid cracking due to the expansion of freezing water inside the filter. A cover will not help the filter from freezing, but will protect the exterior from oxidization.
How do I cover my pool pump for the winter?
A simple canvas cover or tarp with tie-down straps can be used to cover the filter, but should be removed prior to the commissioning of your swimming pool or, at minimum, the startup of the filter. A properly winterized filter shouldn’t crack.
How do I protect my pool equipment in the winter?
You should have a freeze protection device that will automatically turn the pump on when the temperature drops to around 34 degrees. A freeze protector will keep your pool running as long as the temperature remains close to freezing.