Quote Originally Posted by The Raddish
This seems like a good thread to post my question.

I have a 24' x 52" above ground pool with a 1Hp Astral pump and a Hayward 220T filter. The pump will be replaced this fall or winter during the end of season sales and price drops. I want to get the 1/2 Hp Hayword recommended on the Pool Solutions page.

I also have a timer that has seven settings per day. I'd like to minimize the pump time to reduce power consumption (obviously), but I also want to keep my water as pristine as possible (obviously).

As I am new to pool ownership, what would be an ideal schedule for me to start with my timer? Also, what I'm really looking for is why any suggested schedules are ideal as well. I want to make sure I understand why I am doing whatever it is I do.
You are more likely to get more views and more helpful advice if you would start your own thread instead of adding to the middle of another one--and it makes it much easier for those who respond to avoid confusion. Would you please repose your question, as a new thread, in the pool equipment and operations forum--you should get good feeback there.

Thanks..

Janet