Running your pump/filter

[Nanifen]

So got our first power bill since putting in the pool. It was up almost $100 in a month. Yikes. My water has been perfect so thought running the pump 24/7 was helping. Anyway, I’m going to shut it off for 8-10 hrs a day. What is the best time to run the pump? During the day while we are using it and the sun is shining or at night? Thanks

 

[Texas Splash]

You might want to take at the link below. Your biggest concerns for pump run time would be to mix chemicals and keep surface debris moving towards the skimmer. For such a high electric bill, is this is a single speed pump?

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

 

[Nanifen]

You might want to take at the link below. Your biggest concerns for pump run time would be to mix chemicals and keep surface debris moving towards the skimmer. For such a high electric bill, is this is a single speed pump?

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

Thank you. That article was very informative.

 

[Nanifen]

Thank you. That article was very informative.

So I realize I don’t need to run the pump all the time. When is the best time to run it? Day or night?

 

[Texas Splash]

When is the best time to run it? Day or night?

Doesn't really matter, but some things you might consider are:
- Noise factor at night. Is the pump near a bedroom?
- Are your prevailing winds stronger in the day that at night (mine are).
- Are there any electrical company discounts in your area based on avoiding usage during peak periods?

Things like that.