Running pump smaller increments in day rather than all at once

[tuxedy]

Hello all, I currently run my 600W 0.7HP sand filter in my 15,000 gal inground pool for 5 hours a day. When it rains or when it's really sunny sometimes the pool goes a bit cloudy and a bit green. All my FC, CH, CYA are at good levels. I usually run my pump for 4 hours in the day (11am-3pm) and then 1 hour at night (7:30-8:30pm) when I add my chemicals. However would it be more beneficial to keep the water moving to mix it up when the sun is strong or rains come?

I've been having my automatic timer run the pump:
10-10:30
11-11:30
12-12:30
etc until 5:30
and then one hour at night 7:30pm-8:30pm - still 5 hours total in a day. Will this ensure better circulation of the water? Will this make my pump wear out quicker?

Thanks!

 

[AQUA~HOLICS]

Have been to many training classes for swimming pool hydraulics and by swimming pool service techs that teach this, by splitting up the pump run times it keeps the pool water/chemicals in motion longer during the off cycle with less off cycle time in a row. Example: By running a total of 8 hours a day at two 4 hour cycles the water has a better chance of staying in motion during the off cycle time with no 16 hour off cycle.

 

[ajw22]

First of all, if your pool goes cloudy and/or green your water chemistry is not at a good level. I realize you may be limited in the test kits and chemicals you can get. We could follow the SLAM Process to get the pool water algae free and afetr keep the pool at Recommended Levels.

I suggest you read ABCs of Pool Water Chemistry

Start/stops of the pool pump and thermal cycles are what wears out motors and electronic equipment. From a longevity viewpoint leaving equipment on will have it last longer then starting and stopping it.

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.

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