Pool equipment enclosures will protect your investment from any risk while not in use. This helpful device comes with a price tag that is worth it when you consider how much time and money you would spend on repair and maintenance if it weren’t there.

Pool equipment enclosures are also ideal for protection from small children who may be playing too close or trying to sneak into the pool unnoticed-the enclosure is an impenetrable bubble around your pool equipment. 

In this article, we’ll take a close look at this pool protective device and how it works to aid you in making an informed decision about whether to purchase one.

Pool Equipment Enclosures: Two Major Reasons to Protect Your Pool Filter or Pump

If you’re like most pool owners, you may try to hide the filter and pump for aesthetic reasons or avoid kids or family members from seeing the equipment.

Under normal conditions, it’s not essential to cover the pool equipment because these can handle extreme weather conditions. There are, nevertheless, good reasons why you need to protect at least the pool motor.

Bear in mind that you can cover the pump to reduce the motor noise and protect the entire structure, including the filter.

1. Pool Equipment Enclosures Can Dampen the Pool Pump Motor Noise

One of the most popular reasons people choose to build pool equipment enclosures or covers over their pool pumps is because pool pumps are notoriously loud. According to estimates, a pool pump produces 65 to 90 decibels of noise, which is quite as loud as a motorbike while operating. If the noise level is less than 70 dB, it’s still safe for your ears.

Over time, however, prolonged exposure to louder sounds than 80 or 85 decibels can result in hearing loss.

If your pool equipment is near the neighbors, the neighbors may complain because the pump is too loud and probably too close to their house.

2. Pool Enclosure for a Soundproof Protection

If your pump is mounted on a concrete surface, you may place a thick vinyl sheet under the legs of the pump assembly to dampen vibrations and noise from the motor.

If you intend to construct an enclosure around your pump, use soundproofing materials for better noise resistance.

3. Variable Speed Pumps Have a Quieter Motor

Variable speed pumps have a slower speed and run for an extended time. A slower pace not only dampens the sound but can also decrease the cost of the operation.

Some pool owners run pumps during the day because of the sound, but variable speed pumps are more useful at night, especially if you’re trying to sleep.

4. Pool Enclosures Prevent the Pump From Overheating

One primary reason to get a pool enclosure is to protect the pump from overheating if you reside in a region the temperature gets scorching hot.

Moreover, the heat from the sun plus the hot temperature can reduce the longevity of both the pump and motor, which is why owning a pool enclosure can serve as a basic sun and weather protection.

Protecting your pool pump motor from the sun (and, to a lesser degree, water) is one of the two most important reasons to use a pool equipment enclosure. 

Importance of ventilation in a pool equipment enclosure

“Proper ventilation is one of the essential features to look for in a pool equipment enclosure—the pump’s motor generates heat. However, when too much heat is produced because of a lack of ventilation, it may cause overheating, which can seriously damage your equipment. For this reason, many pool owners enclose all four sides but leave the top open wide for a fresh breeze.”

Baxter, founder of Waterfront Central

Pool Equipment Sheds

There’s one option for pool equipment enclosures that takes your pool landscaping to the next level. And that is constructing a shed or full-pledged pool house.

Ideally, this sort of enclosure embodies both function and aesthetic, concealing the equipment that’s quite irritating in front of you while providing valuable storage space for pool tools, supplies, and chemicals, among other things.

Of course, these sorts of pool equipment enclosures will require either a substantial financial investment or exceptionally skilled building. Here are some pool equipment sheds ideas:

Pool Box

A pool equipment enclosure box’s primary function is to conceal unattractive pool pumps and filters, but it also protects the pipes and pumps from inclement weather, such as rain, snow, and sunlight, as well as fallen tree branches.

Your pool equipment enclosure only needs to have three walls plus a hinged lid or front-access door panels if your pump and filter are mounted against a wall. Provide enough space to work on the equipment; don’t pack it in too tightly.

And whatever sort of pool equipment enclosure you choose, make sure the pump motor has enough area to breathe or for ventilation.

Pool Shed

To most homeowners, pool sheds are typically used for garden tools, lawnmowers, gardening items, and maintenance tools, but there’s no one saying you can’t use a pool shed for pool equipment enclosures.

Using a shed to conceal your unsightly pool filter and the pump is a beautiful idea, regardless of whether you construct it yourself or buy a DIY kit from the hardware shop. You can use this shed to store yard tools, pool toys, pool floats, and even small pieces of pool equipment.

Pool House

If only there was a place where swimmers could dry off and change clothes without bringing water, chlorine, and grass blades inside the home.

Wouldn’t that be wonderful? If you have the budget, building a pool house is the way to go.

Depending on your yard space and budget, you may turn your pool house into so much more than simply an area to keep your pool equipment. To ensure simple access to the pool filter and pump, ensure you have enough space to work without bending, reaching, or stooping.

Bottom Line

In conclusion, there are many reasons for getting a pool equipment enclosure. Protecting the pump from overheating and deterioration is one of the most important reasons you should invest in a pool enclosure.

We hope this article enlightens you with some ideas on the right pool equipment enclosure for your pool. Here are some articles that may help you protect your pool as well.

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