Remove cleaner line pressure gauge during winter?

[JohnA902]

Last year I left this little gauge on and it froze and leaked when I opened. I was thinking about taking it off during the winter but I was wondering if it would be ok to leave the system open to the elements with the gauge gone, or should I search for a plug to close the hole? Any thoughts?

 

[Catanzaro]

I would remove the gauge and search for a plug.

 

[JoyfulNoise]

If it’s a standard 1/4” pipe thread then a plug can be found at any hardware store and probably costs about $0.50.

 

[PoolguyinCT]

No need to search- use pump housing plug

 

[Catanzaro]

No need to search- use pump housing plug