Pump Run Times (too much?)

[tedujam]

Hoping to get some input here. For 3.5 years (since it was built), my pump has been running on the same preset % and times that the builder set. I can't get them on the phone anymore to ask why those times/% were picked.

I have friends and neighbors with pools that say my run times/% are overkill. The pump currently runs from 8am - 5pm at 95%, then 5pm to 12am at 50%. My salt cell generator is set to 95% and my chlorine levels are always fine.

My question is, can I reduce the % and/or time? My electric bill has jumped considerably since the pump was installed and I'd like to reduce it if it's overkill right now.

 

[ajw22]

If your CL levels are fine then you need the 16 hours a day of runtime for your T-15 cell to give you the needed CL. With the cell running at 95% you can not reduce the pump runtime without reducing the cell CL output.

We usually talk about VS pump speed settings in RPM and not %. You need to run your pump and maybe you can run it at less then 95% or 50% and still have adequate flow for your SWG. I don't know what your various water features need.

Post a set of test results. What is your CYA and FC level at?