How long to run the pool pump

[CapMReynolds]

I have never heard of this so I was wondering if this is true… are you meant to run the the pool for every hour per 10 degrees? I was told by the pool place about 6-8 hours during summer nights (here in Phoenix). Below is the thread in Reddit: (original post was about their bill that includes running a pool pump for 12 hours)


Thank you for any insight!

 

[Texas Splash]

Take a look at this article. It should help

Determine Pump Run Time

To figure out how many hours you need to run your pump, you need to know how fast your pump works. You can find this here.

www.troublefreepool.com

 

[wireform]

Let's get straight to the point. What's your question and how can we help, forget reddit.

 

[Newdude]

You run the pump to perform a function, such as skimming or filtering. The chemicals need about 15 minutes to mix with good circulation. Once a day is likely fine, twice a day is even better.

 

[PoolStored]

You run you pump for a reason:
1) skim
2) add chemicals (dosing pumps, SWCG etc.)
3) Mix chemicals when you are adding to the pool
4) Vacuuming if you have a suction side vacuum
5) Filtering
6) Heating (heater or solar or whatever), or chilling (chiller)
7) to run your spa, jets, waterfall or whatever other feature that is water driven...

Run your pump as long or short as you need to accomplish these tasks to your liking (i.e. skimming clean enough for you, filtering to get the water clarity you want, adding enough chemicals to maintain the pool, etc.)

As to their pool pump, they likely have a 1 or 2 speed pump...might cost some coin.

Many here have a VSP and run 24/7 at low RPM with SWCG to maintain FC. Costs me about $20 a month running VSP low speed.

 

[midlifecrisis]

Reddit has some value, but both swimming pool subs are nothing but comical. I always feel dirty and come here if I ever read a post in one of them. It's like confession or something.