Do you have your filter on a timer?

[JimK]

I don't have a pool yet. I'm in the process of researching an 18 foot round above ground pool. My husband and I are wondering how long a filter needs to be run in the summer. While we were doing research in the local pool store today, we heard a few customers mention that they have their pool filters on a timer. Do most people put the filter on a timer? If so, how long is it set for? Or is it better to run it 24 hours?
Thanks! This is a great forum.

I use a timer and wouldn't want to do without one; one less thing to have to remember. During the season I run it about 14 hours a day; I find this is long enough to keep the pool clean and allow the SWCG enough time to maintain chlorine levels (note that I have a 20k gal IG pool).