Polaris PBS4Q

[Coykiam]

Hi All, Have a question regarding my Polaris PBS4Q Booster pump. So I had a pool company closed/winterize my pool at the end of this season and they pointed that the connections to the Polaris were all glued (was installed by a different company) so they couldn't remove it.
So I told them to make sure it doesn't have any water in it. When I got home I noticed one of the pipe was connected by a union with a shutoff but the bottom had no union. Can I disconnect the union and cut the bottom pipe so that I can remove the pump for storage?
And before opening next year I will just connect the bottom with a union? OR am I ok leaving it for the winter?

 

[Texas Splash]

Hello! I figured someone should reply and try to get you some answers by now. Did oyu ever take action on removing the pump? Do you still need help? If so, feel free to post a pic or two of the pump and connections so we can give you some ideas.

In general, a pump can be outside if you are 100% positive all the water has been removed (drained, vacuumed, air-blown, etc). The only other potential downfall of leaving a pump outdoors is simply being exposed to bitter cold and moisture with no movement, so some items tend to get a some corrosion or bind-up a bit by spring. But overall it should be okay. But let us know.

 

[Coykiam]

Hi, Thank you for replying. Attached is the picture. I'm leaning towards cutting the lower pipe and storing it.

 

[Texas Splash]

I'm leaning towards cutting the lower pipe and storing it.

If you do, the good thing is you certainly have plenty of room to reinstall it next year. Probably with some unions for quick removal from then on.