low pump run time

[SUNOFTHEBEACH]

According to the specs, my pump can turn over my pool water every 6 hours. For 14 years I ran my pump 6 hours a day.

I started bumping that down to 5 hours and now to 4 hours.

My water is crystal clear running the pump 4 hours a day.

at 4 hours I am filtering 14,400 of my 23,000 gallons a day.


Is there anything wrong with doing this?
Is anyone else running their pump just a few hours a day?

 

[jblizzle]

We to not put any merit into achieving 1 or more turn overs.

We have found that most pools only need 2-4 hours of pump run time to sufficient mix the chemistry. Any more than that is just for SWG FC production, heating, or desire for more filtration time.

 

[SUNOFTHEBEACH]

nice, I'm going even lower to see what happens

 

[doublewide6]

JB,
What is your pump run time for your SWG? I only have 3K more gallons of water than you. I see your cell produces about 1.40 lbs of CL a day, and my unit does 1.28 lbs. a day (running 24 hrs.) I'm in the process of putting in a 1hp pump motor and getting rid of my tired 2HP. Thanks

 

[jblizzle]

JB,
What is your pump run time for your SWG? I only have 3K more gallons of water than you. I see your cell produces about 1.40 lbs of CL a day, and my unit does 1.28 lbs. a day (running 24 hrs.) I'm in the process of putting in a 1hp pump motor and getting rid of my tired 2HP. Thanks

Cell died, so do not fully recall. Think I remember about 9 hours at 60%?

 

[doublewide6]

okay thanks, with the dead cell are you getting a new one or trying something else?

 

[jblizzle]

okay thanks, with the dead cell are you getting a new one or trying something else?

Planning to get a new one when funds allow. Have quickly learned that the Mrs and I are not jug luggers to be trusted to add it daily

 

[LFrankow]

Planning to get a new one when funds allow. Have quickly learned that the Mrs and I are not jug luggers to be trusted to add it daily

Yeah I can't see me and the missus becoming jug luggers, btw how long did you get out of your cell?

 

[jblizzle]

Yeah I can't see me and the missus becoming jug luggers, btw how long did you get out of your cell?

~3.5 years in sunny Tucson, AZ. Should have lasted longer, but my CH climbed due to evaporation and I did not keep the pH in check as much as I should have (especially over the winter). So was having scaling problems and I think I got too aggressive with the acid cleaning which shortened the life.

 

[LFrankow]

Ty for the info, I usually use vinegar to rinse my cells. Don't know if that helps as everything does wear out in the end.

 

[SoCalGuy]

Jug luggers... lol