Protect your investment and keep your pool running strong all summer long.
Summer is the best time to enjoy your pool — but it can also be the harshest season for your pool equipment. Prolonged heat, high UV exposure, and heavy pool usage can wear down pumps, heaters, and filtration systems faster than you think. Whether you're managing a commercial aquatic facility or a residential backyard pool, now is the time to take preventive steps to protect your system.

🔥 What Extreme Heat Does to Pool Equipment

When temperatures rise, your pool system works harder:

- Pumps run longer to maintain circulation and water quality

- Filters clog faster due to increased debris and bather load

- Heaters and chlorinators can overheat or run inefficiently

- Electronic controls may suffer in direct sun or unventilated spaces

Left unchecked, this can lead to costly breakdowns and downtime — especially when you need your pool the most.

💡 Tips to Keep Pool Equipment Safe in the Heat

1. Run Equipment During Cooler Hours

Shift filtration cycles to early morning or overnight when possible. This reduces strain during peak heat and lowers evaporation rates.

2. Keep Equipment Shaded and Ventilated

If your pump, heater, or control panels are exposed to direct sunlight, consider a UV-resistant cover or shade structure. Just be sure not to block ventilation — air circulation is key.

3. Maintain Proper Water Levels

Evaporation increases in the summer. If water levels drop too low, pumps can run dry or lose prime, causing internal damage.

4. Clean Your Filter More Often

More swimmers = more debris. Clean or backwash your filter regularly to ensure efficient flow and prevent overworking the pump.

5. Check for Overheating

If your pump or heater feels unusually hot, shuts off randomly, or emits strange smells, it could be overheating. Shut it down and call a technician.

6. Use Equipment-Friendly Add-Ons

Add tools like smart timers, thermal shutoff switches, or UV covers to help your equipment run smarter — not harder.

🧰 Bonus Tip: Mid-Summer Check-Up

A quick professional inspection in late summer can spot issues early, extend the life of your system, and help you prepare for the transition to fall without surprises.

✅ Stay Ahead of the Heat

Preventing damage now is far cheaper than fixing it later. If you're unsure about your setup or want help keeping things cool, Orca Pacific’s service team is here for you — whether it’s residential, commercial, or large-scale aquatic systems.

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