Electric Bill

[JP75098]

My electric usage and bill has doubled since getting my new pool. I wasn’t expecting this. Pump is running from 11-6 daily. Any advice would be appreciated.

 

[JJ_Tex]

Can you give more details on your pump? What type is it (hopefully a variable speed since it is a new build), what speed are you using, etc.

For reference, my pool was put in a few months ago. I run my variable speed pump 24/7, usually at 1500 rpms with a few times kicking up to 2400 rpms during the day. I hardly notice a difference in the electrical bill.

 

[JP75098]

Can you give more details on your pump? What type is it (hopefully a variable speed since it is a new build), what speed are you using, etc.

For reference, my pool was put in a few months ago. I run my variable speed pump 24/7, usually at 1500 rpms with a few times kicking up to 2400 rpms during the day. I hardly notice a difference in the electrical bill.

Main Pump- 2Hp Pentair CHII-NI-2A 346201 / Pentair Dynamo 340106 / polaris pb4-60 Booster. Thanks for the help.

 

[mas985]

The main pump uses about 2300 watts. At 7 hours per day that is 480 kwh per month. You would be better off with a 2 speed or VS pump.

 

[Bama Rambler]

Do you know what you power cost per kwh is?

 

[PoolGate]

 

[Metalman23]

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That chart really blows my mind, I just installed a variable speed motor, once I'm done slamming the pool and get crystal clear water I'm really looking forward to the electric bill savings

 

[JJ_Tex]

Is this a brand new build? If so, I would be calling your PB to see what your options are to swap out the pump(s) to 2 speed or variable speed to save you money. He really did you no favors with those pumps.

Not to rub it in, but mine is running right now at 1500 RPMs and 162 Watts.

 

[Jimrahbe]

JP,

I live in the DFW area and probably have the same electrical supplier.. I run my 3 HP IntelliFlo VS pump, 24/7, for less than $20 bucks a month.

Your pool builder did you no favors by installing a large single speed pump and as well a cleaner that needs a booster pump. He is pretty much stuck in the 70's equipment wise.

Your only two options are to pay to use what you have, or upgrade to a large VS pump.

A lot of us here use low voltage Robot cleaners that do not require any pumps to be running.

Thanks,

Jim R.

 

[mas985]

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This assumes 24 hr of run time per day. With a single speed pump of that magnitude, I would not run more than 2 hours per day which would significantly reduce costs. @ $0.12/kwh, that would be $17/month.

 

[JP75098]

Do you know what you power cost per kwh is?

11.15.. it’s a Co-op, same cost as last year.

 

[JamesW]

Builders should not be allowed to install single speed pumps.

All new pools should come with a variable speed pump.

Ask the builder to replace it at their cost.

 

[PoolGate]

This assumes 24 hr of run time per day. With a single speed pump of that magnitude, I would not run more than 2 hours per day which would significantly reduce costs. @ $0.12/kwh, that would be $17/month.

A lot depends if you have a SWG. I do which is why I run 24x7. I normally run at 2000 rpms.

 

[markayash]

I installed my VS last summer and looked at usage for May and June and was amazed how much it dropped..I had a 1.5 HP superPump that ran 24x7 to a VS 1.65 that was running at 2800 rpm
Now that I have a robot I have it at 1850 rpm

 

[Metalman23]

I installed my VS last summer and looked at usage for May and June and was amazed how much it dropped..I had a 1.5 HP superPump that ran 24x7 to a VS 1.65 that was running at 2800 rpm
Now that I have a robot I have it at 1850 rpm

Dud you get the 1.65 from inyo?

 

[markayash]

yes, I got the PL-2605 and have been impressed. I also didn't expect it to be so much quieter! My old superpump I would turn it off when company came over. Sometimes with this pump I have to walk over and see if it's running.

 

[Metalman23]

yes, I got the PL-2605 and have been impressed. I also didn't expect it to be so much quieter! My old superpump I would turn it off when company came over. Sometimes with this pump I have to walk over and see if it's running.

I bought the 1.65 replacement motor for my Hayward super pump, bolted right on easy. So far I love it, and if that graph is accurate, I'll be loving my electric bill as well

 

[markayash]

My electric company let me pull july 2018 ( old pump ) and July 2019 ( new pump ). Average Temp ( 77 ) was about the same but my average daily use dropped from 110 kwh to 83kwh ( approx )
Bill chunk of that is the pool!