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Kim
- Jan 1, 1970
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perhaps the distinguished readers here might share a similar situation or
have ideas to share.
have tried to figure out a way to save on electric bill but not lose my nice
swimming pool (diamondbrite), thus came upon the idea that perhaps it's ok
to run the pool pump only every other day when temps are in the high 80's
and only twice a week when temps are below 80's
have tested this out now for a couple months, with weekly chemical level
tests as well as 2nd party independent validation to the local supply house
where I also take a water sample
I also installed a new 1hp energy efficient pump but hey, it's still sucking
a mighty 750-850 watts when running and that is almost as much as the
smaller of two compressors on my dual compressor heat pump (heat pump for
cooling house, not for heating pool water as the water is always
sufficiently warm)
besides running that 750-850w for a continuous 6hrs at a time, is this sound
thinking or am I on the way to destroy my pool surface with this method? in
case it matters, I keep the filter clean and pool is screened so there is
virtually zero debris daily
have ideas to share.
have tried to figure out a way to save on electric bill but not lose my nice
swimming pool (diamondbrite), thus came upon the idea that perhaps it's ok
to run the pool pump only every other day when temps are in the high 80's
and only twice a week when temps are below 80's
have tested this out now for a couple months, with weekly chemical level
tests as well as 2nd party independent validation to the local supply house
where I also take a water sample
I also installed a new 1hp energy efficient pump but hey, it's still sucking
a mighty 750-850 watts when running and that is almost as much as the
smaller of two compressors on my dual compressor heat pump (heat pump for
cooling house, not for heating pool water as the water is always
sufficiently warm)
besides running that 750-850w for a continuous 6hrs at a time, is this sound
thinking or am I on the way to destroy my pool surface with this method? in
case it matters, I keep the filter clean and pool is screened so there is
virtually zero debris daily