PUMPS IN OR OUT IN WINTER ?
112 - at last count! That is how many emails I received asking whether the pump should come out of the pond or can be left in for the winter :)
The official answer is: If you live in a cold climate the pump should come out and be cleaned thouroughly and then be stored for the winter in a frost free place. -- Old type "oil filled" pumps should be stored in distilled or very soft water to prevent the seals drying out and cracking.
The not so official answer is: I have been known to leave a pump in the pond IF it is deep enough in the water that the pump will not, under any circumstances, freeze. There are dangers to this: The electrical cord could be damaged by ice and must be checked very carefully before turning the pump back on in the spring. In any case, the pump should be cleaned and inspected in the spring. This is NOT the recommended course of action! Of course, manufacturers will not warranty any damage resulting from freezing of pumps!
So, generally, it is best to remove the pump and store it properly! EVERYTHING needed to winterize your pond can be found right here: Winterizing Your Pond.
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1 comment:
I have left my pump going this winter in Colorado Springs in order to keep the water from freezing completely. I disconnected it from the waterfall and just pointed the pump outlet up to keep the water moving.
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