Quote Originally Posted by Watermom View Post
You can leave the pump on if you don't have a lot of debris that could fill your skimmer basket and block water flow to your pump. Another option would be to put the pump on a timer or just ask your family to turn it on and off at a certain time each day. You do want to make sure that the pump runs for at least an hour after additions of bleach.
The pump does have a timer. What time interval should i set it at?

The pool came with a vacuum that runs off of water pressure from the pump...seems to do an ok job. Any recommendations on pool vacuums? (i know im getting ahead of myself, but figured i'd ask )