With winter coming I'm looking to storage options for the heater, pump and sand filter once again. I normally store these inside in the heated garage which I COULD do again but I read the Pool School "Closing AGP" article and it got me wondering if I can actually store these things (adequately dried out) in the shed out back? The biggest question is the sand filter - will it drain out enough to be dry enough in a month or so to not have to worry about it freezing and splitting?
Winter storage of heater & sand filter
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I'm such an amateur. I should have "Searched first, asked questions later". I did indeed find the answers regarding the pump. Well, the sand filter part at least. I'll take the pump inside - it's small and easily moved. So I wonder about the heater? I can drain and dry it adequately for sure. And I can cover it well with tarps to protect it from winter's UVs. I don't know any reason why it couldn't live outside?
I've always taken everything inside primarily because with our smaller pools we'd run them into November so anything once drained would freeze up immediately - even if I didn't get it drained well enough. This pool will be way too costly to keep warm enough to enjoy much longer so there will be plenty of time to drain and dry.
I've always taken everything inside primarily because with our smaller pools we'd run them into November so anything once drained would freeze up immediately - even if I didn't get it drained well enough. This pool will be way too costly to keep warm enough to enjoy much longer so there will be plenty of time to drain and dry.
I've read you aren't supposed to move gas heaters because the bumps on the hand truck and tilting it knocks things loose. I brought my heat pump into the garage each fall when I had one without harm.
Cover just the top to keep snow and debris out. You don't want to make a tent that invites critters looking to shelter from the elements.
My filter goes in the shed, but it's much easier to move at cart filter.
The pump and SWG go in the heated basement. They *can* withstand the elements. But electronics, so why ? (So long as I'm physically able anyway).
- Jun 7, 2024
- 412
- Pool Size
- 7300
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Intex Krystal Clear
Regarding the filter, just make sure the multivalve is stored inside. You don’t want that freezing. May as well do a deep clean on the filter then drain it. It’s been suggested to cover with a tarp or heavy plastic to keep precipitation out.
I can’t speak to the heater.
I can’t speak to the heater.