Night or Day? When do you run the pool pump?

[b3dw23]

What time of day do you all run your pump?

I have read the pool school section about how long I should run the pump but I was wondering if anyone had a preference about the time of day?

Logic would tell me that during the sunniest part of the day would be the optimal time of day to run the pump as the Sun kills chlorine and promotes algae growth.

On the other hand, my power company offers a discounted power plan sort of like cell phone companies. Power will be cheaper if I use most power at night and on the weekends, but from 1pm to 8pm on weekdays it will cost more, if I choose this plan.

Currently I'm using the standard plan as I have been under the impression that running the pump during the hottest part of the day was important for reasons I explained earlier.

Thanks guys

 

[texasdad]

I run mine at night because it helps keep water temperature down (not sure why but it works).
It doesn't matter as long as you run it enough hours per day.

 

[b3dw23]

I run mine at night because it helps keep water temperature down (not sure why but it works).
It doesn't matter as long as you run it enough hours per day.

Ok, thanks for the info.

 

[anonapersona]

I run at night when it is hot. Start about midnight and run to 10, plus the waterfall runs two times during the day (pulls from the deep end), and the Polaris runs a few times which adds an hour or two midday.

 

[BadOleRoss]

I run mine at night when the rates are cheaper. I have it on a time but the timer only turns the pump off at about 6am. I turn the pump on myself when I get off work or just go out to check on the pool.

 

[ivyleager]

I don't run it btw 12 - 7, when our rates are higher. HOWEVER, when I have a water issue, I run it 24/7.

 

[x2rider]

My timer runs 8pm to 12pm, then 6am to 10am... almost 12 hours apart.

If we have a pool party, I turn it on.