What does it cost to operate a 4,800 gallon Coleman for the summer?

[PoolLover]

No way does the pool I’m thinking of buying cost so much per month!

Anyone have any idea of the cost to run and maintain monthly

• Coleman Power Steel 16' x 48" Frame Swimming Pool Set with Filter Pump, Ladder, Cover and Maintenance Kit:
• Measures 16' in diameter and 48" deep
• This pool features a 1500 gallon per hour filter pump (110-120V) to keep the water sparkling fresh
• Compatible with Filter Type cartridges (Bestway Item #58012)
• This pool also includes the Flowclear Maintenance Kit with vacuum, pole and skimmer
• Contents include: one steel frame pool, #90401US filter pump (110-120V approximate, 1500 gal pump water flow rate, 1050 gal integrated pool system water flow rate), #90393 ladder, #90375 pool cover, #90315 ground cloth, #58098 maintenance kit, compatible with cartridge 58012 () 110-120V

Thanks for any help

[PoolDoc]

I'm working on some standardized calculations for that question.

For your pool, it works out roughly like this:

• Water: $100 (varies a LOT from location to location)
• Electricity: $61 ($0.14/kwh - 12 hrs/day)
• Pump Timer: $25.00
• Testkits: $85.00
• Dichlor: $65.00
• Bleach: $60.00
• Borax + Acid: $20

1st Yr Total: $316.00
2nd year will be reduced somewhat, but you'll need to buy some kit refills and some filter cartridges.

Lots of cautions here:

• A single episode of algae can DOUBLE chemical costs
• Usage assumes BBB method (as taught here)
• Pool store methods can TRIPLE chem costs!
• Testkits and timer should last multiple years.
• Dichlor will last at least 2 years (Sams Club 24# box)
• Bleach assumes Walmart in your area is carrying FRESH Pool Bleach
• Water costs may be less; electricity may be more.

If you are interested, I'll post a recipe with links.