How long run pool pump winter

It will also allow you to discover problems with your pump much sooner so that you can contact us before the summer swimming season begins. Outdoor Temperature Your pump should be running for between eight to ten hours per day anytime the temperature is above 65 degrees Fahrenheit during the day.

Eliminating Debris Even if you have your pool covered, some debris may still get in it during the winter. November 30, Tags: custom pools , healthy pools , pool maintenance , pool pumps during winter , pool service , pools in winter. I have an in ground pool and am about to close it for the season.

I live in the Atlanta area and have been approached about having the pool closed. The pool is covered, I lower the water past the skimmers, shock it the a few days before closing then add an algae side.

How do they keep it from turning green when the weather fluctuates so much here? How do they get chlorine in when closed? Hi Sondra, they can simply pull the cover back to expose the pool along one long side, then check the chemistry and add either chlorine, algaecide or other treatment to keep the algae from forming. Most algae growth that you see during opening occurs in the weeks before opening.

During the very coldest winter months, algae will not grow. In Atlanta, the winter can be short, and fall and spring long — so extra treatment would be needed, unless you close the pool very late and open very early.

So they pull the cover back, check chemistry and run the pool with only the bottom drain open? So I guess they can do this. I appreciate your quick response! They probably come with some manual cleaning tools, and maybe do a quick vacuum to waste, brush and skim, add some chemicals, and cover it back up tightly. I have a water feature with a pool pump. I live in the desert and will be closing it down for summer. Is it better to leave water in the pump over the summer or should I drain it?

It rained 10 inches over 4 days in my hometown. We did not cover the pool for the winter and now the pool is so full that we cut the pump off. How long can the pump stay off without damaging the pump or sand filter? You may have a drain to waste position on your sand filter valve, that can be used to lower pool water level. We recently moved to Las Vegas and this is our first pool.

Weather forecast is for three nights of hard freeze this week, so yesterday I re-programmed the schedule at the keypad to run for 10 hours, beginning at 9 pm each night. Can you help me understand this situation?

Hi Chris, a cycling pump — one that is surging or alternately pumping water and not pumping, only catching prime for short periods of time….

It can be from low water level, stuck skimmer weir, toys in skimmer or clogged pipes or baskets, some obstruction, usually on the suction side of the pump. Air leaks are often the cause, from a loose pump lid, or loose pipe coming into the pump.

FRZ is likely just letting you know that it is in freeze mode, or continuous run mode, until temps rise. I live in Houston, and in the winter, my in ground pool temp is around 55 degrees. It is in direct sun for about hours in the afternoon until spring. What is the minimum amount of time that I need to run the pool daily when it is not being used? It is not covered, and I am not including vacuum time and such. Hi John, great question thanks!

At a water temp of 55 degs, not much will grow, but you still want to avoid staining, and keep the water clean and clear. The answer really depends on the efficiency and effectiveness of your pool filter, and the turnover rate or how many hours it takes the pump to move all of the water in the pool, but generally speaking, 2 hrs daily should be sufficient.

When weather warms the water to 65 degrees however, hours per day should be necessary, so you will want to monitor it come springtime, either by water temp or keeping a close eye on water quality.

Also, be sure to test your pH and alkalinity levels regularly, and add chlorine as well — shocking the pool every few weeks, or maintaining a low level daily residual. The instructions for the cover and several articles I read say to lower the water level below skimmer.

Hi Patty, for most folks that winterize the pool, lowering the water below the skimmer is part of the process. If keeping the pool operational, just be sure that the pump is running whenever temperatures dip to the freezing range. As long as all valves are open and the pump is running, nothing will freeze and break, even below 32 degrees. If the pump should suddenly fail before or during a freeze, remove the pump and filter drain plugs, to drain down the above ground pipes and equipment, until repairs can be made.

I have an inground pool and live in Charlotte NC. I have been covering the pool in the Winter. This is the first year I am using a solid cover that sits on top of the water and is held in places with the water bags. Do I need to run the pump or is leaving it on freeze protection enough? I usually put chlorine tablets in the skimmer baskets but that only works if pumps is left on.

So you may want to run the pump a little bit this month, and then once temps stay cold in Charlotte, you can just leave it on freeze protection. Beez LifeTime Supporter. May 19, Dallas, TX. Shoot, I ran my pump once a week last winter! I took a cue from those who close their pools. Consider this: A closed pool gets no circulation at all and it turns out fine in the spring. Dec 3, 2, Central Massachusetts.

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