Above ground pool pump run time calculator

Sometimes it’s a downright shame that we live in the real world. Ideally, you’d be able to run your pump all day, every day—as far as cleanliness goes, at least, it’s not possible to run your system too often.

Unfortunately, if you never cut the power to your pump, the energy costs would be no short of a nightmare.

The rule of thumb for pool maintenance is to run your pump for eight hours per day.

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That’s the short answer, but it isn’t always accurate. Other factors might shift this number. That means even if you do run your pump for eight hours a day, you could still be needlessly losing money.

Thankfully, with just a few quick considerations, such as your pool’s volume, your type of pump, and the time of day you operate your pump, you can achieve the optimal balance of pool cleanliness and cost saved—after just a few minutes of reading.

Get your facts straight, and you’ll be saving time and money for years to come. Sweet deal, right?

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