Winter Pump Care For Ponds & Water Features In Rochester NY

10/23/2015

Winter Pump Care For Ponds & Water Features In Rochester NY|Acorn Ponds & Waterfalls

Remove & Store Your Pump

If you shut your pond down during the winter season in Rochester, Monroe County New York (NY) we recommend removing the pump from the filter and storing it in a bucket of water in a frost free location. The water will help maintain the life of the seals on the pump while in storage. Please note that the pump, depending on how long it has been out of operation over the winter may need to be “kick-started”.

What Should I Do With My Pond Pump During The Winter In Rochester (NY) Or near Me?

Place Your Waterfall Pump In A Warm Space For The Winter In Rochester NY or near you

Acorn Ponds & Waterfalls Water Feature Services & Pond (& Plant) Maintenance Contractors in Rochester, Monroe County New York (NY)

Store Your Water Feature Pump This Winter In Rochester NY or near you

Place pump in a bucket of water so the rubber seals do not dry out and crack.

To test, plug the pump into the electrical outlet prior to installing the pump back in the skimmer and visually inspect if the pumps impeller is spinning. If the pumps impeller does not start spinning on its own use a screw driver or similar device to assist the impeller. Once the impeller begins spinning the lubrication will be reintroduced between the seals and the pump should start on its own. The pump can now be installed back into the water feature.

* Tip: Place a piece of plastic wrap over the bucket to reduce evaporation.

If you are located near Rochester, NY and need help removing your pump, preparing your pond for the winter or have any pond maintenance questions, call or Contact us, Acorn Ponds & Waterfalls at 585.442.6373.

Don’t let your pond fish die this winter in Rochester NY

Install a floating heater to your pond to keep an opening in the ice so gases from decomposing plants can escape.

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If You Need Help Or Have Any Pond Maintenance Questions, Call Acorn Ponds & Waterfalls In Rochester (NY) 585-442-6373

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