Should I put a cover over my pool pump?
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.
What can I cover my pool pump with?
The simplest way to hide your pool pump and filter is to put up a small wall or screen to block the view, and the noise from the pump. If you are handy with wood, you can saw-up your own pool filter screen to hide the pool pump, or you can buy vinyl privacy walls at most home stores and garden centers.
Should a pool pump be covered from sun?
A cover will help provide an air dam around your pool pump and heater equipment to reduce the risk of freezing, and shield the equipment from potential damage from other weather conditions.
Should a pool pump be covered from rain?
Turn the Power Off Even if you turn off the power to your pool equipment, it can still be damaged by wind, rain, and debris. To avoid damage, we recommend covering pool equipment with a large plastic tarp or waterproof coverings.
Can I cover my pool filter?
A cover will not help the filter from freezing, but will protect the exterior from oxidization. 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.
Should I cover my pool pump in the winter?
It’s also a good idea to cover your pool when it’s not in use. A sturdy pool cover will both keep debris out of your water and maintain a higher pool water temperature, reducing the risk of the water freezing.
What happens if a pool pump gets wet?
You should keep the pump dry and out of the rain. Rain that is allowed to fall on the pump can get into the motor and cause a short circuit, burning out the motor in the process.
Should I run pool pump when it rains?
We recommend that our customers run their pumps rain or shine UNLESS we have an electrical storm. In that case, lightning could strike an outside circuit, which could damage your pump and other equipment. If you’re worried about lightening, turn the pump off or shut off the breaker.