Thread: Temporary cover for my pond filters

I am looking for advice on a temporary cover for my pond filters. We plan to install a permanent solution in the spring, but need something to keep the area dry until then. Located in Toronto, we’re looking for suggestions that will protect the filters from the elements while allowing occasional access. Ideally, it should be lightweight, waterproof, and able to withstand the local weather conditions.

This is what I did:

Composite decking cut to length and bolted to timber frames. Hinges on one side and gas struts to lift them 75 degrees:

Thank you Steve

Originally Posted by samp09

I need to do something like that Steve, is the composite decking light?

No, it is heavier than normal decking and also flexes more so supports need to be closer together (I would say 30cm between joists if you want to walk on it - which I regularly do on the filter pit).

But with the right blade it is nice to work with and feels reassuringly solid. I would be confident you'd get 30 years out of it.

They are now using more and more composite sleepers for railways, mainly limited to the complex high traffic areas and over bridges due to expense, but that level of quality is estimated to withstand 100 years between renewals.

Originally Posted by atticuskoifinch

I am looking for advice on a temporary cover for my pond filters. We plan to install a permanent solution in the spring, but need something to keep the area dry until then. Located in Toronto, we’re looking for suggestions that will protect the filters from the elements while allowing occasional access. Ideally, it should be lightweight, waterproof, and able to withstand the local weather conditions.

if it can get as low as minus 30C, i'd be looking to add some 150mm - 200mm thick refrideratrion (cold room) panels.
they are available over here so i'd assume they are cheaper in Canada than the UK.
lots usually available second hand on ebay too...

https://www.coolmaster.ca/cold-storage-warehouse/

https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_f...anels&_sacat=0

incredible pond and attention to detail. Bravo