Manufacturer instructions on the pump say it should not be allowed to freeze. As the weather started to get colder, it was time to remove the pump for the winter.
The first step was to move the rocks from atop the pump access cover and then remove the cover plate.
Then, with Hayden’s help, reach into the basin, remove the pump, disconnect the hose, push the hose back into the basin, and pull the cord through its cutout. I put the pump into a bucket and brought it into the basement for the winter.
Lastly, put the cover back in place and cover it with rocks again.
Once everything thaws in the spring, I can reinstall the pump.
And a final photo showing the pump, 90-degree elbow, flow control valve, and connector for the vinyl hose. The hose is snug enough, and pressure low enough, that a clamp isn’t necessary.
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