The general rule of thumb is to run a pool pump for 1 hour per 10 degrees of air temperature. Here are some examples:
If the average weather temperature is 90 degrees for that month, you should be running your single speed pump for 9 hours a day.
The total number of hours that the pump runs does not have to be consecutive. During summer, run the pump while the sun is hitting the water or the hottest part of the day. During winter, run during the coldest hours of the day to avoid equipment damage.
A 2-speed pump should run the same way a single speed should except have the high speed on during the hottest or coldest hours of the day / night.
Variable speed pumps can run up to 24 hours a day because they are super energy efficient! If you haven’t upgraded your pump system, we are here to help. We install variable speed pumps regularly!
Be sure your programming is set to have high-speed kick on for a few hours during the hottest or coldest hours of the day / night just like the single and 2-speed pumps. Ask your Champion Pool and Spa Supply expert for more details and recommendations.