NewPool Owner - How to figure out pump run time?

[pmcfad]

Brand new pool owner here (installed 2 days ago). I have read a bunch of posts that would tell me how to determine the turnover rate, buy using my Pool Gallons divided by the GPM. I can calculate the pool gallons (24,000) but can't find out what my GPM is. I dont have a flowmeter, so what are my options? I can't seem to find anything in the filter documentation, and the pump has a variable speed setting from 1000 RPM to 3400 RPM. Of course, I have no Idea what it should be set at, or how long it should run.

Any Advice?

 

[woodyp]

Start off at 10 hours per day (better safe than sorry) and see how your water "performs".

 

[Voodoo_Pool]

A helpful article for your consideration: pool-school/pump_run_time

Experimentation is key, and as Woodyp stated - see how your water "performs". Other concerns may be cost of electricity, or what time(s) of the day you enjoy swimming. I personally do not have a flow meter or know the exact flow through my pool piping...but I do know when my water looks "dull". Hope that helps. Enjoy!

 

[cramar]

I've been running mine for 2-3 weeks averaging about 14 hrs per day and the water quality is great. I've yet to install my timer at which point I'm going to back it down to about 12 hours.