Running the Pump for How Long?

[hAltonJones]

I've got a 16,000 gallon pool, sand filter and vacuum system working off a 1½ hp pump at 3,450 rpm. The guy at the pool equipment store said the rule of thumb is to run it for one hour per 10 degrees of temperature, e.g., 100° day - run it for 10 hours.

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[SunnyOptimism]

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basically the Pool Store is full of shinola! You run the pump for as long as it takes to keep your pool properly sanitized and clean to your liking. Typically not less than 4 hours per day. However, in winter, I can often run my pool pumps every other day. It all depends on how you sanitize your pool and how good your circulation and mixing is.

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