Although spring seems to be taking her sweet time coming to certain areas, summer will undoubtedly be upon us soon, and with summer comes the usual summer fun-barbeques, beach days, and of course, spending those lazy summer evenings around the pool drain pumps with friends.
Before these summer days can begin, however, you have to make sure your pool is squared away from being covered over the winter; naturally, we do want leaves, dirt, and various insects to invade the pool so we take the necessary precautions to avoid this as best as possible, which is where pool covers water pumps come in.
Unfortunately, even these may be a hassle to deal with at times, with the numerous puddles and debris that can accumulate on top of the cover, which you have to deal with before even uncovering the pool itself!
How to pump water off pool cover?
This is where the best 10 rated submersible pool cover pumps come into play and we here at Review Cart will review them below:
Best 10 Rated Submersible Pool Cover Pumps 2021
Pumps Away 350 GPH Submersible Swimming Pool Winter Cover Pump
The Pumps Away pool cover pump comes equipped with a 25-foot cord that pumps at, approximately, 350 gallons per hour, which is fairly impressive.
The Pumps Away is also a 100% Submersible water pump for the swimming pool and can be hooked up to most standard garden hoses!
This pump is ideal for draining off all that extra water that may accumulate on your pool cover in the winter due to melting ice, rain, etc. Also, if needed, you can use the Pumps Away to pump out your entire pool/pump to get water off pool cover, pond, or well (and anything else you can think of)!
Little Giant 5-APCP Automatic Pool Cover Pump
The Little Giant automatic pool cover pump costs about $160.00 on Amazon and safeguards pool covers from the prolonged accumulation of rain or melting snow that always occurs during the end of winter.
The automatic switch will turn on when the water level is at, or above 3 1/4″, and will automatically turn off when the level drops to 1 3/4″, which is a handy feature; it can also pump down to 1/8″ of water in manual mode.
The Little Giant also comes with a submersible pump that can be operated in either automatic or manual modes to suit any circumstance; there is an added feature of a garden hose adaptor that is included.
This particular pump comes with a 25-foot power cord so need to worry about the cord not being long enough and having to continually unplug and plug it up if you have a large size pool.
WAYNE WAPC250 1/4 HP Automatic ON/OFF Water Removal Pool Cover Pump
The WAYNE WAPC250 costs $150.00 on Amazon (a bit more if you decide to add on a protection plan) and is equipped with iSwitch technology which turns the pump on and off by sensing the presence of water; simply plugin and leave the pump unattended for worry-free water removal while you go about other chores.
The strainer base that comes with this pump filters debris to minimize clogging and to prevent the pump from tipping over; there is also automatic freeze protection within the iSwitch technology to prevent pump damage in any extreme temperatures. Additional features include an Auto On option that activates when water at, or above 2 1/8 in., has been detected; the Auto-Off option activates when water at, or below 3/4 in. has been detected.
Fibropool Electric Swimming Pool Winter Cover Drain Pump (600 GPH)
This particular pump is one of the most inexpensive pumps currently on the market, costing only about 30 bucks on Amazon. The Fibropool Pump is designed for both in-ground and above ground pools and is a durable, lightweight chassis that will not weigh down pool covers.
The Fibropool pump comes with a 16-foot power cord that plugs into any standard 110-volt wall outlet, as well as a 16-foot drainage hose that effectively and efficiently removes water from any pool depth.
Blue Wave Dredger Jr. 350 GPH Above Ground Pool Winter Cover Pump
The Blue Wave Dredger Jr. approximately pumps up to 350 gallons per hour and comes equipped with a manual on/off switch. This pump is also fully submersible and includes a foam inlet filter, as well as a stabilizing base platform that prevents the pump from moving too much while it is on or tipping over. The Blue Wave Jr. removes water to within 1/8-inch deep and comes with a garden hose adapter and 25-foot power cord.
It seems to be that out of this group, the Blue Wave Dredger
could be a good fit if you are looking for the best in-ground pool cover pump on a budget, naturally, if you don’t mind spending a few extra dollars, there are several other pumps out there that may work for your needs as well. Regardless of what brand you purchase, be sure to buy a good protection plan for it as well!
Happy shopping!
