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Depend on your geographical location. Here in FL, and most warm southern states, 8 hours in the winter and 12 hours in the summer if you have standard 1.5" Plumbing. With 2" plumbing, and an extra large filter (60 sq ft D.E or 400 sq ft cartridge), you can reduce that by half. In northern states, the times will be less.
---- We run ours here in California for six to eight hours a day, depending on the season and our level of use. Here's a troubleshooting guide for Hayward pumps that applies to most pumps in general:
http://shop.bluehaven.com/product/6701/hayward-information
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 15y agoFor your average size pool the filtration is usually run for about 6-8 hours per day However you can reduce this in the winter. the amount of time you need run the filter may also be controlled by the need to run the saltwater Chlorinator to generate enough chlorine for the pool. You are the best judge the important thing is that the pool is clean and looks good. so start at eight hours and reduce the time the filter is run until you notice its not keeping the water clean any more then increase it a little.
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∙ 11y agoabout three times a week 24 hours at a time :D
Another Answer: It is better to run for shorter times, several times a day. Reason one is that this will allow any leaves to be skimmed off before they sink to the bottom. Reason two is that more algae is killed with less chlorine if the water is constantly agitated. I personally run my pump 4 times a day for about 2-4 hours, but in your case it may be more or less depending on the size of your pool and the volume of water being pumped. You can experiment by reducing the times untill the water looses its sparkle then increase the time slightly to keep it sparkling.
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∙ 11y agoUsually depends on the pool size, surrounding trees, and how good your filter/pump circulates.. But average is anywhere from 6-8 hours to be on the safe side!
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How long should you run a pool filter in Florida?
As long as the sun is up.
Should you run the filter after adding acid to a pool?
Run the filter when adding any chemical to the pool. It needs to circulate to do its job.
Do you need to run your pool filter if its not being used?
Yes you should run your pool at least 12 hours a day.
How long do you run the filter after you add shock to your pool?
3 hrs
How long does it take to filter a 32000 gal pool?
You should run the filter on your 18 x 4 pool for at least 6 hours per day or for as long as direct sunlight shines on the pool. In very warm climates, you will need to run the pump for at least 8 hours.
How often do you need to run the filter system in a swimming pool?
This depends largely on how much use it gets or how much dust and impurity's are blown or dropped into the pool. if you have a salt water pool then you have to run it long enough to generate enough chlorine to keep the chlorine up. If it is an ordinary fresh water pool then usually some where between 6 and 8 hours per day on average.
Should an ingound pool filter be run at the same time as a pool heater or can you just run the heater alone?
Heaters are usually plumbed in after the filter. The pool filter/pump is what circulates the heated water. Ans: The heater will not work or fire if the pump is not running.
When adding aluminum sulphate to swimming pool should the filter be running?
Add the aluminum sulphate to the pool. Run the filter for two hours. Wait overnight to vacuum the bottom of the pool.
Should you run the above ground pool filter with people in the pool?
Yes. Running the pool filter pump while swimming has no adverse effects to the swimmers.
How long do you have to run your pool filter for?
As much as possible. It should always be working to keep the pool clean. If you have small children, you can turn it off for a while for safety. Clean the filter on a regular basis. Turn off and empty in winter if it freezes in your area. Definitely worth researching pool care on internet search engines.
What setting should you have your pool on for normal operation?
If you're talking about your pool filter, it should be set to filter or run. Use the bypass or recirculate setting if you wish to circulate the water without having the water pass through the filter. Use the backwash setting to clean the filter.
On a 27' round above ground pool how often should you run the pump in the filter position?
Always run the pump in filter, for atleast 4 to 5 hrs a day , never run the pump in anything else but filter , only time you change filter setting is when you back wash you filter, also when you ope your pool and shock it for the 1st time run the filter over night then back wash next day
