Cover equipment to extend life?

[JimK]

I had been thinking about building basically a large "dog house" to go over my pool equipment. With the goal of reducing pump noise and protecting it. The problem with that is that since it will be covered in operation it needs good ventilation to cool the pump. Not a concern if you've got the power off for the winter.

Another thought is if you've got things shut down for winter - why not just remove the pump motor and put it indoors.

Thank you for the feedback.

I was hoping to avoid removing the pump/motor as it's a major PIA and I don't like messing with electrical stuff if possible.

Would it help to just loosely cover the equipment to keep rain off of it bit allow for some ventilation?

PS - Sorry for the late response.