You already know your pool has a pump, but do you really know what that pump actually does?
You might be surprised!
What Exactly Does a Pool Pump Do?
Your pool pump is the heart of your pool and without it, it would die...so to speak. Just like a human heart, your pool's heart (the pump) only has one thing it has to do which is pump water. However, that one thing serves several very important functions, such as:
• Pulls the water from your pool through the skimmers and drains.
• Then it circulates (pushes) that water through the filter.
• Lastly, after going through the filtration system, your pool pump will return the filtered (clean) water back into your pool.
The Three Mains Components of a Pool Pump
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All of these things will determine how many gallons a minute a pool pump will move the water through the filter and that's what tells you how long you will need to run your pump. So, with that being said, an average pool should run about 12 hours per day during the hottest summer months and at least five hours per day during the winter to run all the pool water through the filtration system at least once. But keep in mind the more times per day your water turns over, the cleaner and clearer it will be, so the more times the better.
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However, due to these varying factors some people might be inclined to run their pool at night. Ideally though, it's best to run your pump from sunrise to sunset. So each pool owner will have to weigh every aspect and decide for themselves whether to run their pool during the day or at night. Don't hesitate to talk with your pool company for more information about this topic. A pool company might have some other options for you such as installing a variable speed pump.
What are Variable Speed Pumps?
The newer variable speed pumps allow you to run your pump at lower speeds for longer so they use less electricity. That means you might actually run your pump longer, but because it's running at a lower speed, you're saving money. So installing a new variable speed pump would ultimately pay for itself.
How's that exactly?
Well, because with a variable speed pump you can run your system 24 hours a day and still save money. Because as we mentioned above, a variable speed pump runs at lower speeds. So when your pump is just filtering water it will run at a lower speed. Then when you're adding chemicals or cleaning your pool, it will run at a higher speed, thus the term
You might be surprised!
What Exactly Does a Pool Pump Do?
Your pool pump is the heart of your pool and without it, it would die...so to speak. Just like a human heart, your pool's heart (the pump) only has one thing it has to do which is pump water. However, that one thing serves several very important functions, such as:
• Pulls the water from your pool through the skimmers and drains.
• Then it circulates (pushes) that water through the filter.
• Lastly, after going through the filtration system, your pool pump will return the filtered (clean) water back into your pool.
The Three Mains Components of a Pool Pump
There are three main components of a …show more content…
All of these things will determine how many gallons a minute a pool pump will move the water through the filter and that's what tells you how long you will need to run your pump. So, with that being said, an average pool should run about 12 hours per day during the hottest summer months and at least five hours per day during the winter to run all the pool water through the filtration system at least once. But keep in mind the more times per day your water turns over, the cleaner and clearer it will be, so the more times the better.
When is the Best Time to Run a Pool …show more content…
However, due to these varying factors some people might be inclined to run their pool at night. Ideally though, it's best to run your pump from sunrise to sunset. So each pool owner will have to weigh every aspect and decide for themselves whether to run their pool during the day or at night. Don't hesitate to talk with your pool company for more information about this topic. A pool company might have some other options for you such as installing a variable speed pump.
What are Variable Speed Pumps?
The newer variable speed pumps allow you to run your pump at lower speeds for longer so they use less electricity. That means you might actually run your pump longer, but because it's running at a lower speed, you're saving money. So installing a new variable speed pump would ultimately pay for itself.
How's that exactly?
Well, because with a variable speed pump you can run your system 24 hours a day and still save money. Because as we mentioned above, a variable speed pump runs at lower speeds. So when your pump is just filtering water it will run at a lower speed. Then when you're adding chemicals or cleaning your pool, it will run at a higher speed, thus the term