Can anyone recommend a decent pump we can get to pump off the water collecting on our cover? Not wanting to spend a lot (was an expensive pool year!) and something easy to operate. Any suggestions? Thanks!
pump for winter cover
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This is what we use on most of our accounts:
Superior Pump 92395 2100 GPH Pool Cover Pump https://a.co/d/jkq4P4y
A standard sump will tip over too easily. These cover pumps are essentially a lightweight submersible enclosed in a wider base with a low-level float. Little Giant makes a blue version and it's a little smaller (barely) but a little more. They both work the same.
Thank you! We aren't able to remove our leaf net without having to undo a spiderweb of ropes used to keep the cover down (we have an unusual setup and only way we could keep the cover down. Will this pump clog up with leaves underneath or is it covered in a way the water should still pump out in spite of leaves?
The pump impeller won't clog because its too well guarded by the enclosure, but it may attract leaves that are suspended in the water to the base. Depends on how loose the leaves are.
We don't see this issue unless the water being pumped out is several inches deep and littered with debris, which would not occur if the pump is in place before rain accumulates to that extent.
I actually have two with me I pulled from our shop because they're going to a new pool tomorrow. I've attached a photo below.
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- Jun 1, 2018
- 15,985
- Pool Size
- 26000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
I have this one - I am pretty sure its the same as the more expensive wayne cover pump. It works great & is a great deal especially if you can get one of those 20% coupons
www.harborfreight.com
1/4 HP Worry-Free Automatic Submersible Utility Pump
Amazing deals on this 1/4Hp Automatic Submersible Utility Pump at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.
www.harborfreight.com
Thank you for taking the time to post! I will look into this one as well. We have to have something soon with all the rain expected. Didn't think to do this earlier...I have this one - I am pretty sure its the same as the more expensive wayne cover pump. It works great & is a great deal especially if you can get one of those 20% coupons
1/4 HP Worry-Free Automatic Submersible Utility Pump
Amazing deals on this 1/4Hp Automatic Submersible Utility Pump at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.
Upon closer inspection, the link you provided appears to be a different model no. than the picture you posted. Are they in fact the same thing? I don't know much about pumps to know if it's apple/apples so to speak!
Thanks! Clearly proving my lack of knowledge on the subject!Same! Model is 92395.
The red number is its rating of "7949" liters per hour.
- Jun 1, 2018
- 15,985
- Pool Size
- 26000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
Future tip*
- the leaf cover really doesn’t need much securing since the wind really doesn’t catch it. Mine is just laid on top of the solid cover & secured to the top rails with large binder clips (these also help keep my solid cover from flapping too much) - I don’t even use the cable that comes with it. After the majority of the leaves have fallen I can then just undo the clips, dump the leaf cover, & put it back. It takes maybe 5-10 minutes by myself.
- the leaf cover really doesn’t need much securing since the wind really doesn’t catch it. Mine is just laid on top of the solid cover & secured to the top rails with large binder clips (these also help keep my solid cover from flapping too much) - I don’t even use the cable that comes with it. After the majority of the leaves have fallen I can then just undo the clips, dump the leaf cover, & put it back. It takes maybe 5-10 minutes by myself.
