- May 22, 2013
- 2,796
- Pool Size
- 12000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
The only concern with a timer is you need to make sure your pump always primes properly and you stay on top of cleaning out the filter basket. I have two strikes against me. I have two maple trees too close to the pool but the previous owner planted them 25+ years ago not thinking about how big they'd get and how many leaves they shed. They're too beautiful to cut down but it requires daily checking to make sure a skimmer or the pump isn't clogged. That and I have an old pool with old equipment and until last year the pump wouldn't always prime properly. Would almost always have to pull the cover and pour water in to prime it. NOT a good candidate for being on a timer as it might start up and not prime and run dry and ruin the pump. Replaced the plastic cover and gasket last year and now it's reliable.