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How do I hide my pool equipment?
The simplest way to hide your pool pump and filter is to put up a small wall or screen to block the view, and the noise from the pump. If you are handy with wood, you can saw-up your own pool filter screen to hide the pool pump, or you can buy vinyl privacy walls at most home stores and garden centers.
How do you hide pool equipment with landscaping?
If grasses aren’t your thing or you are wanting some variety of plants in your yard, big bushes are another great option to mask pool equipment. Bushes can be bigger than tall grasses and will add some density to your landscape. You can plant bushes in some beds, or in planters to add a bit more style.
Can you cover pool equipment?
You do not have to enclose your pool equipment (pump, filter, heater). A lot of people camouflage it with landscaping or a small fence, so that is not visible. Pool equipment is designed to be outdoors. As long it is taken care and properly maintained of there should be nothing to worry about.
Do pool pumps need ventilation?
Air circulation around the motor is essential for optimal operation. Even if you have a pool pump cover, make sure there is enough ventilation and free airflow around the pump, to cool the motor. Keep your pool chemicals well away from the pump as the fumes can corrode the internal part of the motor.
Should I cover my pool equipment in the winter?
Manufacturers do not advise their customers to cover their pool heaters. Covering your pool heater will not keep mice, spiders or other insects from entering the cabinet during the winter.
What do I need to plant in front of pool equipment?
Some of the best grasses for screening purposes are: Maiden Grass – Miscanthus gracillimus. Morning Light Grass – Miscanthus sinensis. Plume Raven Grass – Saccharum ravennae. Zebra Grass – Miscanthus zebrinus.
Should I enclose my pool?
When a pool is open and unsupervised 24/7, accidents may occur. Small children and animals can fall in and get hurt or even worse, drown. Enclosing a pool helps prevent such accidents and improve pool safety.
Can I cover my pool with the filter on?
It is safe to run the pool pump and filter with a swimming pool cover on. The pool cover doesn’t in any way stop or hinder the pool pump from circulating the water or carrying out its function. As the water is being circulated, the debris and contaminants in the pool are trapped in the skimmer basket and pool filters.
Should I put my pool equipment in a shed?
An organized backyard pool area looks tidier while providing a safe environment for anyone using your pool especially if you have children. A quality shed is ideal for storing not only your pump but a great place to store other equipment, including pool chemicals.
What is the average lifespan of a pool pump?
Well-maintained high-quality pool pumps can last between eight to 12 years. If you’ve missed out on many critical pool services, however, you can expect your pump to fail sooner. If your pump is more than half a decade old and it’s becoming more and more problematic, it’s best to get a new one.
How do I protect my pool equipment from freezing?
We suggest you kill the power to the equipment so it does not immediately come back on when the power returns, and cover the pool equipment with tarps and blankets. This can help protect your equipment and plumbing from freezing.
Do swimming pools freeze in the winter?
Yes, they can freeze solid. If temperatures reach below zero, swimming pools that are not circulating can freeze solid within a few days. If those low temperatures continue for several days, the ice sheet can increase in thickness by up to ¼” per day.
Is it OK to leave pool pump outside in the winter?
Keeping pumps away from accumulating moisture (assuming you live in a place that gets considerable rain/snowfall) during the winter is a good way to protect the equipment. Heavy snow is a danger to pool equipment that remains outdoors.
Will pool pump freeze if running?
Helpful tips to keep your pool and its equipment safe during freezing temperatures. Run your pool pump continuously when temperatures are near or below freezing. You don’t need to run your heater, moving water likely will not freeze. Alternately, you can cover and drain the pump and pipes.
What should you not plant around a pool?
Here are a few plants you should avoid using around pools because of the debris they cause: Acacia. Azalea. Bougainvillea. Crape myrtle. Dwarf arborvitae. Honeysuckle. Ash trees. Evergreen elm.
Are boxwoods good around pools?
Boxwood: These dense evergreen shrubs produce beautiful green foliage to liven up your pool area but don’t have significant flowers that could create a mess.
What can I plant between pool and fence?
What Are The Best Plants for Privacy Landscaping Around Pools? Norway Spruce. For privacy 365 days a year, we believe evergreens will give you the biggest bang for your buck. Colorado Blue Spruce. Another spruce to consider is the Colorado Blue Spruce. Green Giant Arborvitae. Emerald Green Arborvitae.
