Winterizing pond pumps

[cookgw]

I am taking in my pumps for my outside pond before it starts to freeze. Besides cleaning them is there anything I should do to store them. They are both Via Aqua pumps. I sort of remember something about having to store them in water.

Thanks Gord.

[Carl]

I have never stored mine in water (but then maybe someone has found some advantage to this that I am unaware with)

I normally clean the impeller and the impeller well and then store the pump.
Sometimes I will also lubricate this well with Vasoline (petroleum jelly) to allow for easier restart when re-installed.

Carl

[cookgw]

Thanks.
Appreciate the response.