Equiptment Protection for the Winter

[EastCoast]

Does anyone cover their pool equipment for winter? I have already purchased a cover for my Hayward heater pump, but wondering if people cover there pumps and filter?

Ken

 

[JoeSelf]

Pump in garage for winter, filter stays outside.

 

[Catanzaro]

I thought about the pump in the house. Leave mine outside, but clearly inside would be a better option. For me, too much hassle.

 

[appstategrad]

Yes, after I clear all the lines I cover my entire equipment pad (filter, pump, and SWG box) with a very large, heavy piece of material (it is like a coated plastic so water does not absorb into the material). The SWG cell is disconnected and is stored in the basement for the winter.

 

[Marty D]

I also leave all the pool equipment out side and cover. I have found rat nest inside my heater. I now put moth balls inside and all around pool stuff.

 

[CJadamec]

Pump, and multiport valve brought inside. Filter drained and left open on bottom, I put a cover over where the multiport sits.

My heater specifically says not to cover it because it just makes it a nicer home for rodents. The heaters are designed to live outdoors in the weather there is no need to cover them.

 

[PoolguyinCT]

I also leave all the pool equipment out side and cover. I have found rat nest inside my heater. I now put moth balls inside and all around pool stuff.

When moth balls sublimate , they create a film on components & resistance in the ignition circuit.. not a fan of them