Ideally, you should run your pump for 24 hours a day, but we know thats unrealistic (and pricey), so lets look for an answer that keeps your pool clean and your wallet full. Generally running your pool pump for 12-hours a day is a good option. For a residential pool the water should turn over at least once per day.

Can I run my pool filter 24 hours a day?

As long as it runs for at least 8 hours in every 24-hour period, youre good to go. Overall, the lessons learned today is you should run your pool pump an average 8 hours a day to properly circulate and clean your water.

Can you run a pool pump 24 7?

Not running the pump 24/7 is also a sanitary issue, and is the primary cause of a murky pool. The moment you turn off your water pump, debris, algae and bacteria start to build up, which can eventually lead to cloudy or green water. Specifically, we recommend using a Pentair IntelliFlo pump.

Can a pool pump run all night?

Its always best to run the pool pump during the hottest times of the day. The sun is one of the causes of chlorine depletion in your pool. If you run your pump during the night, then the sun has all day to attack the chlorine thats standing still in your pool. That can cause algae fast!

Can you go into a shocked pool?

In general, its recommended that you wait up to 24 hours to hop into a pool after its been shocked, depending on the size of the pool, Alan says.

What are the symptoms of too much chlorine?

Chlorine, either solid or liquid, is a pesticide used in pools to destroy germs, including those from feces, urine, saliva and other substances. But excessive exposure to chlorine can cause sickness and injuries, including rashes, coughing, nose or throat pain, eye irritation and bouts of asthma, health experts warn.