Protecting Pump Station

[JohnH]

Sorry about all the new topics I have been putting out there, but wanted to cover all my bases.

A coworker who used to work on pools, suggested I protect the pump station via, canvas top or wood covering. He told me the backwash sight gauge will not last long in the direct sun light, and just the all around protection from the elements. He used to work on pool equipment that was in bad shape from the outside elements.

I'm more thinking canvas, but of course moving it off the heater when heating the spa. Any suggestions, or am I thinking about this to hard?

Thanks, John

 

[duraleigh]

I was fortunate to have a garage in the correct location so my stuff is indoors and I have not once regretted it.

If you have room, a structure can help reduce pump noise a great deal.

 

[RobbieH]

My pool equipment is all indoors. You cannot hear the pump outside at all. Love it.

 

[mrodgers]

Just getting my cheap Intex last year with stock cartridge filter ans SWG, this year I planned to upgrade to sand and move it away from the pool a bit. I have a slab extention on the porch and want to get one of those plastic deck storage boxes and put the equipment in there to keep them out of the elements.

 

[scooperhsd]

On the flip side - all my pool equipment is outside (although it is in the shade). I now remove the pump over the winter as part of my pool closing, and put it back while the pool is open. I have NEVER had my sight glass on the filter cloud over.