Concrete blocks/pavers under sand filter and pump?

[joshl]

I'm looking to add concrete blocks or pavers under my sand filter and pump this upcoming summer. As seen in the photo below, the area is kind of a lower wet spot, and the filter seems to be sinking in the ground a bit. The grass trimming around the area is kind of a pain as well.

I'm not seeing a lot of guidance or "how-to" information online about this. Any reason why this shouldn't be done? I'd still make sure the ground wiring gets to the pump.

Also, any recommendations for block or paver type? I would just do a 3'x3' section at the most, to again avoid having to trim right up against the filter/pump.

Any help would be appreciated...as I'm not much of a DIY guy. Thanks!!!

(the pump's not shown in the photo, but it lays just to the right of the filter on the black platform)

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[Homebrewale]

You can buy lightweight concrete or plastic equipment pads for pool equipment. They're larger than paver. I would be concerned pavers could individually sink into the ground over time, especially ones under a pump due to the vibration from the pump. Here are some examples.

Pool Supply Unlimited | Equipment Pads

 

[JamesW]

I would frame up and pour a concrete pad.

 

[Newdude]

+1. I had a preformed pad and it was falling apart in 5 years. I can't say if it was the heat or the cold because we get a few weeks of both.

They are $130 ish at the pool store and that will more than cover a couple bags of gravel and sakrete.