Pool Equipment

Pool equipment can be an unsightly accent on what is otherwise a beautiful addition to any outdoor space.  Finding the ideal location for your pump, filter, and sanitation system where it's not intrusive but still works to maximum efficiency can be tough, and there a few guidelines that can prove helpful. 

The primary pool equipment, in its entirety, takes up an area approximately 4x4.  This only includes the pump, filter, and sanitation system, such as a salt chlorinator.  An additional space located directly beside it will be needed for a heater.  Usually, the best spot is close to the house and not too far away from the pool itself.  Think of an inconspicuous place that doesn't compete with your line of vision to the pool. Perhaps around a corner of a work shed or of your home itself.   This is great, too, because you want to try and keep everything close to the control panel as possible.  Pool equipment is frequently wired to the house panel box, which saves on wiring costs.  If hiding it doesn't work, you can always plant such shrubs and other outdoor foliage to attempt to camouflage it!

Something you would think to consider is making sure you keep the equipment at the pool level or lower.  Putting the filter system above the water level puts undue stress on the pumps as they have to work harder to suction the water.  It’s also beneficial to keep the equipment close to the pool for the same reason.  Don’t want to have your pumps working overtime if you can avoid it.

Pools are fun, so at the end of the day, where you put your pool equipment isn't going to detract from that!