Description
A photo showing the whole item works best — a machine, cab window, panel, cart, anything you want an insulated cover for. On the next screen you’ll draw your measurements right on it.
Specifications
Material
Internal Batting
The insulated covers are about 3/8" thick and have an R3 rating. The batting is not exposed to the elements, as it is tightly secured under the outer skins.
Our Experience With Insulated Well Covers
It's been our personal experience that many people who want an insulated well cover go to a hardware store first. However, they don't always find what they need. All they find are fake rock covers or standard foam boxes that do not fit their pump, pressure tank, and pipes. That is why we make each well cover to order. Send us the height, width, and depth of your equipment. If you have a round well head, send us its diameter and height. We make the cover to those sizes with a little slack on the sides so it slides on easily.
It's also been our personal experience that many customers worry about getting to the pump for repairs in the middle of winter. A zipper or Velcro split on one side lets you reach the equipment without taking the cover off. A drawstring or elastic hem at the bottom pulls the cover snug against the ground to keep wind and snow out.
Insulated Well Cover Questions
Should you cover your well pump?
Yes, if your well pump or pressure tank sits above ground where it can freeze. A cover blocks wind, snow, and sun, and an insulated cover that reaches the ground also holds in some warmth from the soil. Our covers are made to your measurements, so there are no loose gaps for cold air to blow through.
How can I protect my well pump from freezing?
To protect your well pump from freezing, keep cold wind off the pump and pipes. Use an insulated cover that reaches the ground, and pull the drawstring or elastic hem snug so cold air cannot get underneath. In places with long stretches below freezing, ask your well contractor whether you also need a heat source, since an R3 cover slows heat loss but does not make heat.
What can I cover my well pump with?
Common choices are fiberglass or foam boxes, fake rock covers, and custom insulated covers. Rigid covers come in fixed sizes, so they may fit poorly around pipes and tanks. An ALCO insulated well cover is made to your equipment's exact measurements, lifts off by hand, and can have a zipper split for quick access.
Should a well pump house be insulated?
Yes. Insulating a well house helps keep the pump, tank, and pipes from freezing. If your well house is a small box or shed, an insulated cover over the outside adds another layer of protection. It also stops cold wind from entering through gaps in the walls.
