REDUCE YOUR POOL PUMP ENERGY BILL

HOW TO REDUCE YOUR POOL
PUMP ENERGY BILLS

To be honest with you, pool pumps are underrated and are not accorded the credit they deserve. Pool owners have the tendency of forgetting these powerhouses completely, even when they are the ones that keep things operating smoothly behind the scenes. Essentially, it is the pool pump that circulates the water in the pool, distributes chemicals, and also speeds up the heating process.

See, you can’t swim in a pool without a pump; why? Simply because you will be swimming in super cold and murky water. But your pool has a pump obviously, so you don’t have to worry about this.

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Of course with a pool pump, you are bound to ask yourself a few questions with regards to its operation. One question that begs more often is; how long should you run a pool pump? Okay, without a doubt, this is a pretty important question, consider the importance of the pump in your pool to ensure that you have a crystal clear and clean pool. However, this question doesn’t seem to have a specific answer – at least not yet.

Wondering why this is the case? Well, it’s pretty simple actually – that there is more than one answer to it. You have to consider the rule of thumb as well as the amount of time it takes, depending on your specific pool system.

In this article we are going to look at both of these considerations and we will also give you a few tips on how you can make your pump to be more efficient. So, just keep reading and find out more about your pool pump.

How Long To Run A Pool Pump

Like we stated earlier, the optimal runtime of pool pumps varies, based on both the size of the pump and that of the pool. But the average time you can run your pump is 8 hours – the longer, the better though. Let us explain:

You see, for a pump to make a complete cycle through the water in a pool, it takes a certain amount of time. This is referred to as the turnover rate, and it varies with each pump. The turnover rate ranges somewhere between 6-10 hours on average. What this means is that, by running the pump for 8 hours in a day, you will be getting a bare minimum in each cycle, which is great.

But if you want optimal filtration, then you need to run 2 complete cycles. Needless to say that the time your pump takes to complete the two cycles, again, depends on the size of both your pool and the pump.
Figuring out the runtime for your pump that guarantees effective results may be tricky though. But don’t worry, as we told you, we want you to learn as much as you can regarding your pump. So continue reading;

How To Calculate How Many Hours To Run Your Pool Pump

You only require two key numbers to be able to calculate the most effective runtime.

The pump’s flow rate in your pool (gallons per hour) – you will find this information either on the pump’s label/manual or on the product page online.
Your pool’s size (gallons)

Now, let’s assume that the flow rate is 2600 gph and the size of your pool is 10,000 gallons.
First, you need to determine the turnover rate by dividing the pool size by the flow rate, which is;
10000/2600 = 3.8 hours.

Then, to find the turnover rate of 2 complete cycles, just multiply the turnover rate by 2;
3.8 x 2 = 7.6
Easy, right?

With this information, you are now in the process of boosting your pump’s efficiency. But before we get there, how about we determine when you need to run the pump first?

Best Time Of Day To Run A Pool Pump: Night Or Day?

So, let’s start off by telling you that the time of day you decide to run your pool pump really matters, both to your wallet and to your pool as well.

This is what we mean; basically, pool owners usually run their pumps while they are swimming during the day. And if you think about it, it makes sense – nothing wrong with it. But of course, you have to consider a number of factors first.

See, due to the daylight heat, water loss is at its highest, so you will need a pool cover if you are running the pool pump. If you haven’t been using one, you need to start now. It will reduce water loss, save you money, and enhance heat retention.

Anyway, the question still stands: when exactly should you run the pump, at what time?

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Now, get this, if what you want is efficient water circulation, but at the lowest possible cost, then you need to wait until nighttime before running the pump. Nighttime is the best time for running a pool pump for a number of reasons; first, whereas circulating your pool water during the day is important, it is much more efficient when you do it at night. Looking at the energy consumption when running the pump, electrical companies do charge less during non-peak hours for energy use – typically between 9 pm to 8 am.

So you see, you will pay fewer energy costs when you run the pump at night. You can be sure that this is a significant difference. And given that you may forget to turn on the pump before going to bed – you know, human nature – there is a tool that you can use to automatically turn the pump on at a particular time.

As we conclude, yes, it is ideal to run your pool pump for 8 hours a day, but running 2 complete cycles is even better. After all, the longer the cycles, the better the circulation will be and the cleaner the water will be. And that you will be able to calculate your pump’s runtime, nothing is stopping you from having the most efficient pool pump, which leads to a crystal clear pool.

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