How Long to Run Pump?

[traceyb]

is there a specific or special type of timer to get? Is it the same thing as the typical outdoor timers say.............for christmas lighting?

[Bleach=Chlorine?]

Tracy,
I am not sure about above-ground timers, perhaps post a new thread asking that question specifically... I know someone knows the answer.

[virangos]

I'm using an Intermatic model T-101 timer. Absolutely love it. No more remembering to turn the pool on,off,which did i do last and when.
The do come in different clock voltages so just get the right one for your application.
15 x 30 x 48 UG. I run about 4 hours in late morning and 6 hours through the late afternoon into the evening.

[traceyb]

Is this timer T-101 on an above ground pool?

[pool newby]

Traceyb,

I use this model from intermatic, which is suited for above ground pools. I have had mine for a couple of months and am very satisfied with it. Mine is set to come on from 7:30a-3:00 pm, and then from 7:30p-11:30p daily. Also got mine from electricsuppliesonline.

http://www.electricsuppliesonline.com/inheduoutip1.html


Bob P
pool newby
E Tn

[traceyb]

Traceyb,

I use this model from intermatic, which is suited for above ground pools. I have had mine for a couple of months and am very satisfied with it. Mine is set to come on from 7:30a-3:00 pm, and then from 7:30p-11:30p daily. Also got mine from electricsuppliesonline.

http://www.electricsuppliesonline.com/inheduoutip1.html


Bob P
pool newby
E Tn

If you don't mind me asking? Why do you run your pump for so many hours per day? I am a newbie for sure, haven't even gotten my pool installed yet, however I am self educating (or trying to) myself on this forjmum. It's working, but I thought it was only nec. for 8-10 hrs per day??

[pool newby]

Well, I've heard run time should be about 10-12 hours a day. I like to run in the evening to circulate the chemicals that I add. I could probably cut down a bit, but so far....it really hasn't added up much in electric bills, and it really helps keep floating debris keep sucked in to the skimmer basket, instead of getting water logged and sinking, requiring me to vacuum or manually use the skimmer net.

[tenax]

tracy, i think a lot of people believe in 2 "turnovers" per day for maximum filtering. i do 2 -6 hour turnovers per day on my 15,800 gallon pool based on figuring out what my turnover rate is.