Quickly estimate the ideal daily run time for your pool pump based on your equipment and pool size.

Note: Results are approximate and based on typical GPM for pump and filter combinations and assume standard 2-inch plumbing and normal elevation. For best results, consult PG Pool and Spa.

References

1. The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance recommends that residential swimming pools circulate all water at least once per day, with typical daily pump run times ranging from 6 to 12 hours depending on pool size, pump efficiency, and local conditions. Source: PHTA Residential Pool Standards
2. Texas regulations require that public and commercial pools operate their recirculation systems to achieve a complete turnover within a prescribed time period, commonly every 6 to 8 hours for pools. While less stringent for residential pools, similar principles are applied for optimal water quality. Source: Texas Administrative Code, Title 25, Part 1, Chapter 265, Subchapter L
3. A landmark study funded by FPL and conducted by Florida Atlantic University, published October 25, 1984, found that the minimum effective run time for residential pool pumps can be calculated based on pool volume and pump flow, supporting the use of calculators like this to optimize both energy savings and water quality. Source: Efficiency of Circulation Systems: Florida Atlantic University Study, October 25, 1984