How to insulate Plumbing for winter pool use?

[johnkim2020]

My trench for plumbing is still open so I'm thinking maybe I should add some insulation if I intend to use the pool in winter.

I'm in Ontario, Canada so similar weather to NY.

The trench for my plumbing is only 2' deep so not under frost line but will it still help if I XPS rigid insulation around the pipes?

I looked up XPS and it doesn't seem to absorb water. It is not perfect insulation but still better than nothing?

 

[jimmythegreek]

When you say winter you mean later in season or all winter? To be able to use the pool in the winter you would need to heat the pool amd run the pump 24/7. That would require a standby generator amd ALOT of cash for heating bills

 

[johnkim2020]

When you say winter you mean later in season or all winter? To be able to use the pool in the winter you would need to heat the pool amd run the pump 24/7. That would require a standby generator amd ALOT of cash for heating bills

All winter. I probably won't attempt it now but I'd like to insulate my pipes since my trench is still open...

 

[jimmythegreek]

Never gonna happen in your climate. You would need to enclose the pool in a conditioned space to achieve this. I recommend NOT insulating your pipes. Theres more risk of settlement amd issues down the road and its completely unnecessary. The earth is a great natural insulator on its own

 

[Pool_Medic]

Every trench better be 4-5’ deep, every pipe wrapped in insulating foam with 1’ of gravel under it, then back filled with gravel. Then you need to insure you are running your gas heater 24/7. If that heater croaks you have 24-36 hours before trouble happens. Lots of resort pools up here that stay open year round. Big bucks to maintain 80 degrees when it’s -10 out.

 

[jimmythegreek]

The above ground piping will be toast in 12 hours at zero degrees. Filters explode first followed by nearby piping

 

[Bperry]

Better be below the frost line if operating during winter.