Things to Consider When Purchasing Pool Cover Pumps

July 28, 2010 – 1:49 pm

If you have ever used a hose, your own mouth and lungs to siphon water from your pool cover you are not the only one. Pool cover pumps are a great way to make sure you never do this again. They can remove almost all the water off your swimming pool cover whenever it is necessary to do so. There are pumps that are designed to be left on the pool cover as long as necessary, that have protections against freezing and other damage, and other pumps that are plugged in, briefly used to remove the water, and then stored again for later use.

It’s a good idea to purchase a pool cover pump to take proper care of your pool cover. If the water is not removed it could sag, and cause damage to the cover. If you take good care of your cover it can last you for a long time. Inground pool cover pumps are a worthwhile investment to help optimize the use of your cover.

You may also hear these referred to as pool cover sump pumps. This is essentially the same thing. A sump pump is a pump that removes accumulated water from a location, most frequently, a basement. One perk to buying pool cover pumps is that most can also be used for this purpose if necessary.

The pump you choose will depend on the type of pool you have, its size, and other factors. Whatever you pump needs are there are some things you will probably want to consider. Firstly, the speed at which the pump functions. This is measured in gallons per hour (GPH). If you need to use your pump often, and/or with large quantities of water this will be an especially important feature for you. Secondly, is whether the pump is automatic, or manual. Automatic pumps detect the water level and turn on to pump accordingly. Manual pumps need the operator to determine if water removal is necessary and are also turned on by the operator. Thirdly is the power cord length. This varies, and may not be as important of a factor because a short cord an always be remedied with an extension cord. The last consideration would probably be price. The aforementioned features will largely affect this last variable.

Little Giant swimming pool cover pumps are some of the most well known in the industry. They have a solid reputation for quality and have a range of products to suit those on the more strict budget, to those who are looking for the quickest working, high quality pump available.

Rule swimming pool cover pumps are another you will hear of frequently when doing your search for the best pump for your needs. Their most popular model is the 1800 H53SP. This pump works quickly, at 1800 GPH. It is also automatic which is appealing for a lot of people, especially those that need to use a pump frequently. One of the especially nice features of this pump is that is has an automatic shut off that turns off the pump before it freezes which prevents the unit from breaking.

Before purchasing swimming pool cover pumps you may want to consider checking out some user reviews on the products you are most seriously considering buying. This is a good way to find out what companies are easiest to work with, how long the products last, and overall customer satisfaction.

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