Should I run my pool pump in freezing weather?

Should I run my pool pump in freezing weather?

Be sure to run your pool pump continuously when temperatures are near or below freezing. You don’t need to run your heater, moving water will not freeze. Water feature pumps should be run and valves should be open. Alternately, you can cover and drain the pump and pipes.

Can you leave a pool pump outside in the rain?

Yes, pumps are made to function outside and will get wet from the weather with no real problems. If flooding water threatens to submerge the pool pump, shut off power to the pool on the main panel and see if you can remove the pool pump safely and store it indoors.

Will rain damage my pool pump?

Pool pump and rain You should keep the pump dry and out of the rain. Rain that is allowed to fall on the pump can get into the motor and cause a short circuit, burning out the motor in the process.

Can pool pump stay outside in the winter?

Heavy snow is a danger to pool equipment that remains outdoors. It can be difficult to protect pool pumps, especially if you live in a harsh winter climate. Putting plastic sheeting over equipment can be harmful because it causes condensation which speeds up equipment corrosion.

Is it OK to leave pool pump running?

Ideally, you should run your pump for 24 hours a day, but we know that’s unrealistic (and pricey), so let’s look for an answer that keeps your pool clean and your wallet full. Generally running your pool pump for 12-hours a day is a good option. For a residential pool the water should turn over at least once per day.

How do you keep a pool from freezing when the power goes out?

Systems that are not running or that experience a power outage during freezing weather:

1. Turn off circuit breakers to all pool equipment.
2. Open the filter air bleed valve.
3. Drain the water from pump by removing all drain plugs from the bottom of the pump.
4. Remove drain plug for the filter and place in pump basket.

Should you cover a pool pump?

First of all, 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. As long it is taken care of and properly winterized at time of pool closing, it need not be covered.