Anyone else run their pump/filter 24/7?

[CarlD]

running the pump doesn't really use a lot of electricity, make sure you have a 220v circuit and the longer that u run it the better. You will actually waste more on chemicals trying to get it rebalanced and cleaned up due to lack of circuluation

Greg, I don't know where you get this nonsense. Basic electricity: I = E / R and Watts = Volts * Amps. You can run a smaller pump a lot longer to get one change over of your water but STILL burn far less elec than a larger pump. Anyone with a pool can SEE the change in electric bills and not running your pump more than is necessary will fix that. That's what timers are for. It comes down to GPM and how much elec it takes the pump to achieve that.

Usually, 220v appliances are more efficient than 110 ones--that's true. And, of course, it's true that keeping your water healthy is cheaper and easier than curing a sick pool.