Garden Care Guide

Pump Care

Monthly care calendar

Timings are for a temperate Northern Hemisphere climate. In warmer areas tasks start earlier, in colder areas later; in the Southern Hemisphere shift them by six months.

April
  • General care: While the pump is running, observe from a safe distance for unusual noise, vibration, water leaks, frequent on/off cycling and pressure changes compared with the previous run. Do not open the cover and do not touch the electrical connection. Skip if: there is moisture in the electrical panel, exposed wiring, a burning smell or unsafe access; do not run the system.
May
  • General care: While the pump is running, observe from a safe distance for unusual noise, vibration, water leaks, frequent on/off cycling and pressure changes compared with the previous run. Do not open the cover and do not touch the electrical connection. Skip if: there is moisture in the electrical panel, exposed wiring, a burning smell or unsafe access; do not run the system.
June
  • General care: While the pump is running, observe from a safe distance for unusual noise, vibration, water leaks, frequent on/off cycling and pressure changes compared with the previous run. Do not open the cover and do not touch the electrical connection. Skip if: there is moisture in the electrical panel, exposed wiring, a burning smell or unsafe access; do not run the system.
July
  • General care: While the pump is running, observe from a safe distance for unusual noise, vibration, water leaks, frequent on/off cycling and pressure changes compared with the previous run. Do not open the cover and do not touch the electrical connection. Skip if: there is moisture in the electrical panel, exposed wiring, a burning smell or unsafe access; do not run the system.
August
  • General care: While the pump is running, observe from a safe distance for unusual noise, vibration, water leaks, frequent on/off cycling and pressure changes compared with the previous run. Do not open the cover and do not touch the electrical connection. Skip if: there is moisture in the electrical panel, exposed wiring, a burning smell or unsafe access; do not run the system.
September
  • General care: While the pump is running, observe from a safe distance for unusual noise, vibration, water leaks, frequent on/off cycling and pressure changes compared with the previous run. Do not open the cover and do not touch the electrical connection. Skip if: there is moisture in the electrical panel, exposed wiring, a burning smell or unsafe access; do not run the system.
October
  • General care: While the pump is running, observe from a safe distance for unusual noise, vibration, water leaks, frequent on/off cycling and pressure changes compared with the previous run. Do not open the cover and do not touch the electrical connection. Skip if: there is moisture in the electrical panel, exposed wiring, a burning smell or unsafe access; do not run the system.

The care advice on this page is general and for information only; it is not professional advice. Plant age, soil and your garden’s microclimate can change the outcome. Plant protection products are mentioned only as general information; they are regulated, and the choice, dose and timing must be decided by a qualified professional under local rules. Consult a landscape architect or agronomist before applying.

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