Setting The Pool Timer

As high electric bills are becoming more and more of a concern in today’s society, there is no need to have your pump running more than it needs to. The formula is simple: For every 10 degrees of temperature, it is customary to allow an hour for your pump to run. For instance, if the temperature is 80-degrees, your pool should run for eight hours a day. It is important that you don’t set your timer too low as your pool could turn on you. Remember, you can never over filter the pool water.

Make sure the timer keys are tight and don’t slip. If one of the keys slip, your pump could run for 24 hours a day. If you live in a climate where you winterize your pool and turn off the pump, be sure to take the timer keys out or, shut off the breaker switch. If your pump turns on and the water is below the skimmer, you could burn up your motor.