Product Information
Description
Swimline 5436 Cover Saver Siphon Kit for Above Ground Pool Covers
No cord, no outlet, no electric bill.
The Swimline 5436 Cover Saver siphon kit, stocked under SKU PST-SW5436, pulls standing water off an above ground pool winter cover using nothing but gravity, which makes it the answer when there is no outlet near the pool. Set the drain head on the cover, squeeze the primer bulb until water starts moving, and the siphon runs on its own until the cover is dry, then stops. The kit includes the cover drain, the heavy duty siphon pump, and 13 ft of clear hose. There is no motor to burn out and nothing to freeze, so it can live in the shed between seasons.
| Manufacturer | Swimline |
|---|---|
| Model / MPN | SW5436 |
| SKU | PST-SW5436 |
| Type | Non-electric cover siphon kit |
| Power | None, gravity siphon primed by hand |
| Included | Cover drain, siphon pump, and 13 ft of hose |
| Hose Length | 13 ft |
| Materials | Polypropylene and PVC |
| Operation | Self stopping once the cover is drained |
| Pool Type | Above ground |
| Use | Removing rain and snowmelt from winter covers |
| Season | Fall closing through spring opening |
How does it work without power?
It is a siphon. The drain head sits in the water on the cover and the hose runs down over the pool wall to lower ground. Squeeze the bulb to prime it and the difference in height keeps the flow going.
Does the hose end have to be lower than the cover?
Yes, that is what drives a siphon. If the discharge end is level with or above the water on the cover, it will not flow.
Is this better than an electric cover pump?
It is slower, but it needs no outlet, no cord, and no GFCI, and it cannot burn out. Many owners keep one as a backup for when the power is out or the electric pump is frozen in.
Additional Info
| Category | Seasonal Pool Winterizing Cover Pumps |
| SKU | PST-SW5436 |
| MPN | SW5436 |
| Manufacturer | Swimline |
| Weight | 0.5 lb |
Let customers speak for us
The bulb was lost in transit and PST reached out proactively to ask if I wanted a replacement shipped out!
part was an exact fit for my old spa, price was great thanks
Fast shipping and great customer support. I appreciate all of the help in getting my spa up and working.
The cord worked perfectly when I upgraded my older Balboa spa and pump.
I had a leak in which water was leaking out to the waste line. I could hear the water trickling in the waste line. The spider gasket in this kit resolved the issue.
Shipping and delivery were quick. Would definitely order again from PST.
Fit perfectly and works great.
Awesome item. I can control my spa from my phone!! Love it. Item was shipoed out and delivered so fast. Hooking it up was a breeze.
The support staff to make the orders were outstanding; even though I made a quantity error. And the timeliness of all the repair parts I needed to get the OLD Tiger Shark running as good as new was wonderful. My pool is crystal clear.
Fit perfectly on our bubbler lightv
The only place I could find with the part I needed. Delivery was fast and the price was great. Best pool supply store on the web.
Part was easy to find and arrived a couple of days earlier than originally scheduled.
The ceramic spindle in the center of the original impellor broke. Replacement with this part was super easy and pump performs like new.
