Do I need to Cover Intex Sand filter Pool Pump in the Rain/If Yes need ideas help!

[montvm]

Hi Guys-

Just purchased a Summer Waves Elite Pool and in the process of replacing the crappy filter/pump that it comes with with an intex (28651EG) (3000GPH sand filter)

I am reading the manufacturers guide and it say Not to leave the pump out in the rain. Well darn it all, i am trying to make this pool a permant year around type of deal. What exactly does everyone here do about this that have intex pool pumps. Is there a good way to cover it up permanently that will also give it enough room to not overheat, and will be easy access to the pump? I am looking for ideas, and or a way to cover it where i could be a type of cover that is already built or manufactured.

I would love any ideas suggestions, pictures. Spam me with your setups for this.

BTW a ton of great information on this site, glad that i found it!

Mike

 

[jeffchap]

That's a load of baloney. Intex manuals must be written entirely by lawyers. They don't want you running the pump while swimming either. The first thing I do when I get in is turn the pump on.





The only time I ever protected my Intex pump from the weather was when I stored it over the winter. Make sure the electrical plug isn't laying where pooling rainwater could short it out and it's fine to leave exposed to the weather.

 

[philc]

My intex pump lives outside and exposed to the elements all summer. This is its 3rd season, and I bring it in for the winter.

 

[jcp]

Mine stays outside. In the winter I put the pump in the shed and drain the filter and leave it in place, too heavy for me to be lugging around.

 

[DarrelB]

No, you can leave it out. It will be fine.

 

[montvm]

Thank you everyone looks like the general consensus is no need to cover.