{"id":5983,"date":"2015-09-11T11:00:08","date_gmt":"2015-09-11T15:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/?p=5983"},"modified":"2024-02-12T17:41:51","modified_gmt":"2024-02-12T22:41:51","slug":"winterizing-a-pool-include-a-pool-cover-pump-to-protect-your-investment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/winterizing-a-pool-include-a-pool-cover-pump-to-protect-your-investment\/","title":{"rendered":"Winterizing a Pool?  Include a Pool Cover Pump to Protect Your Investment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Regardless of where you live, the weight of standing water on top of a winter pool cover can greatly reduce its lifespan, which is why a pool cover pump is an important accessory for winterizing a pool. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0Accumulations of rainwater, melting snow and ice can freeze and cause serious damage to a pool cover\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s material.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Even in locations where winter temperatures rarely drop below 32\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00b0F, a pond of still water sitting on top of a pool cover provides a breeding ground for harmful bacteria and mosquitoes.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 A <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-441-pool-cover-pumps.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-441-pool-cover-pumps.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pool cover pump<\/a><\/strong>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0removes excess water from a pool cover quickly and efficiently.<a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-441-pool-cover-pumps.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-441-pool-cover-pumps.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-6001\" title=\"Use a pool cover pump to remove standing water and debris, which can permanently damage your expensive pool cover.\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/pool-cover.jpg\" alt=\"pool cover pump\" width=\"374\" height=\"246\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><em>Types of Pool Cover Pumps<\/em><\/h2>\n<p>There are two basic types of pool cover pumps: <strong>automatic <\/strong>and<strong> manual<\/strong>.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Both types are compact and lightweight and attach easily to your garden hose in order to pump the water out. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0(Note: \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0Be sure to position the hose to direct the discharge away from your house, yard and pool.)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-9098-little-giant-automatic-pool-cover-pump-5-apcp.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-9098-little-giant-automatic-pool-cover-pump-5-apcp.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" title=\"The Little Giant pool cover pump has a stabilizing plate that prevents the pump from tipping over while in use, allowing the float switch to operate correctly.\" src=\"http:\/\/www.little-giantpump.com\/505600%20LARGE%202015.jpg\" alt=\"Little Giant Automatic Pool Cover Pump 5-APCP\" width=\"221\" height=\"221\" \/><\/a>Automatic Pool Cover Pumps<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-441-pool-cover-pumps.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-441-pool-cover-pumps.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Automatic cover pumps<\/a><\/strong>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0are electric and have an automatic on\/off switch.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 When water is detected on the surface of the pool cover, the pump turns on automatically to remove the water.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 When the cover is dry, the pump turns itself off.<\/p>\n<p>Automatic pool cover pumps can pump anywhere from 250 to 2,500 gallons of water per hour (GPH).\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 The larger the pool, the higher capacity pump is required.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Many automatic pool cover pumps can be fully submerged in water and will collect leaves and debris from the cover in addition to pumping water.<\/p>\n<p>Advantages include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Higher capacity and faster pumping<\/strong> \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u0153 Required for in-ground pools and larger above-ground pools.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Safer for homes with children and pets<\/strong> \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u0153 Eliminates puddles from accumulating on pool covers which are a potential drowning hazard.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Continuous protection<\/strong> \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Removes heavy water <em>before<\/em> it can damage the pool cover and\/or pull an unanchored cover into the pool.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5><strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-9115-backyard-innovations-quick-drain.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-9115-backyard-innovations-quick-drain.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" title=\"The Quick Drain is powered by siphon action and drains 10 -12 gallons per minute.\" src=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/images\/Product\/medium\/9115.jpg\" alt=\"Backyard Innovations Quick Drain\" width=\"222\" height=\"222\" \/><\/a>Manual Pool Cover Pumps<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>This type of pump needs to be physically turned off and on.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Some manual pool cover pumps are <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-9115-backyard-innovations-quick-drain.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-9115-backyard-innovations-quick-drain.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hand-operated<\/a> <\/strong>and use the power of water pressure to remove standing water, instead of electricity or batteries.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Manual pool cover pumps drain about 200 GPH.<\/p>\n<p>Advantages include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Less expensive<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Lightweight and very portable<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Smaller size<\/strong> \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Good for most above-ground pool and spa covers; also useful for emptying spas and hot tubs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><em>Tips on Choosing a Pool Cover Pump<\/em><\/h2>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>A <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-441-pool-cover-pumps.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-441-pool-cover-pumps.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pool cover pump<\/a><\/strong>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0will\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0prolong the lifespan of your solid winter pool cover and keep your swimming pool water clean and debris-free.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 <strong>Choose a pool cover pump based on the type and size of pool you have (above ground or in-ground).<\/strong>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0The larger the pool and cover, the higher capacity pump is required.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Manual pool cover pumps work well for homeowners who are diligent about pool maintenance chores, but for most everyone else, an automatic pool cover pump is the best choice.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><em>Other Ways to Use a Pool Cover Pump<\/em><\/h2>\n<p>In addition to being an essential item for winterizing a pool, a pool cover pump can also be used to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pump water out of flooded basements<\/li>\n<li>Pump water out of boats and bilges<\/li>\n<li>Empty spas, hot tubs and pools<\/li>\n<li>Drain fish ponds and fountains<\/li>\n<li>Remove unwanted standing water from other places.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Another bonus to having a pool cover pump: \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0come springtime, you will have a clean, dry pool cover and cleaner pool water, simplifying the much dreaded <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/pool-opening-tips-for-a-clean-safe-swimming-pool\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">springtime pool opening process<\/a><\/strong>!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<section 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