Neeranam Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 My pool has been cloudy recently. I reduced the pump/filter time from 8 hours a day to 3 hours, as I think the electricity bill was too high. I suspect this is the reason but could it be anything else? How long do you leave the filter pump on for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlyai Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 I reduced mine from 6 hr to 4hr with no cloudyness. That's with about 100000 L of water. I think really the time should allow all the water to be turned over. Answer is go Solar. Anyway that's what I'm going to do. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooo Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 (edited) Depends on the size of your pump , you can then determine the length of time. My pool 100,000 L pump 3 horsepower run it 7-9 & 3-5. Enough to circulate the whole pool. Size of pump & capacity is you guide.☺️ Edited February 26, 2023 by Rooo 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neeranam Posted February 26, 2023 Author Share Posted February 26, 2023 Thanks, I guess i'll experiment with different times. Solar sounds good. But last time I enquired it would take me 75 years to break even, but that was without pool, in a smaller house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woof999 Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 Pump time depends on who's used the pool and for how long, whether it's rained and whether I've needed to add chemicals. Sometime it runs 6 hours or more a day. Sometimes less than 1. The only time my pool goes cloudy (rather than green from algae growth) is when I've needed to add large amounts of soda ash, but I now do that less as if it's pH that I need to raise then aeration is a better option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlyai Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 42 minutes ago, Neeranam said: Thanks, I guess i'll experiment with different times. Solar sounds good. But last time I enquired it would take me 75 years to break even, but that was without pool, in a smaller house. I think your calculations may be wrong. Go to the Alternate Energy Forum. Probably more like 4 or 5 years ROI. Anyway I don't know why people worry about ROI as once it's installed, it's free. ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neeranam Posted February 26, 2023 Author Share Posted February 26, 2023 9 minutes ago, carlyai said: Anyway I don't know why people worry about ROI as once it's installed, it's free. ???? I'll check it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tropicalevo Posted February 26, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 26, 2023 1 hour ago, Neeranam said: Thanks, I guess i'll experiment with different times. Solar sounds good. But last time I enquired it would take me 75 years to break even, but that was without pool, in a smaller house. Slightly off the main subject, but I broke even with solar in less than three years. (Thirteen panels.) BUT - I pay 8 baht per unit for electricity. I do not have batteries, just turn the meter back during the daylight hours. I run the pool from 09.00 to 17.00. Always clear. I usually only use a/c in the bedroom at night for a couple of hours during March and April. Fans on 24/7 - no a/c in the living area. Four fridges and three computers. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patman30 Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 (edited) to save on electric what i used to do was put the pump on earlier during off peak hours, before 9am (off peak here is 10pm to 9am) in the end i had pump only run during off peak, 2-9am and would then just turn on pump if using pool which was usually for my 8 dogs other option is small on grid solar without battery this is quickest ROI, if using power during peak daylight hours as for the pool water not being clear maybe you need some floculant Edited February 26, 2023 by patman30 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 1 hour ago, Neeranam said: I'll check it out. Why not dive into the Alternative Energy forum, we don't bite (much) ???? https://aseannow.com/forum/319-alternativerenewable-energy-forum/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Encid Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 On 2/26/2023 at 10:52 AM, Neeranam said: My pool has been cloudy recently. I reduced the pump/filter time from 8 hours a day to 3 hours, as I think the electricity bill was too high. What is the volume of your pool (in cu.m.)? What is the make/model/hp of your pump? What is it's flowrate (in cu.m/hr)? What type of filter do you have (sand/glass)? Efficient pool water filtration is dependent on several things... firstly and most importantly, water turnover. Your pump should be able to turnover the volume of water in your pool at least once in one day (8 hours running time - usually from 8am-midday then 2pm to 6pm.) These hours are considered to be optimal for filtration and also the 2 hour rest during the hottest time of the day means less loss of chlorine (whether you have a chlorine or salt based pool). Second, glass media in filters tend to result in a clearer "sparkly" water finish, as their particle size is much smaller then sand, and don't wear down so much over time, but the downside is that you will have to backwash the filter much more during cleaning (vacuuming) the pool as more debris is trapped by the filter. I suspect that your cloudy water is a direct result of not having enough water turnover based on reduced pump/filtration times. As suggested by other members, a solar solution is perfect for subsidizing your electricity bills... you only need to run your pump/filter during daylight hours and that same daylight can produce the required energy to run your pump. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagwain Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 11 hours ago, Encid said: but the downside is that you will have to backwash the filter much more during cleaning (vacuuming) the pool as more debris is trapped by the filter. After recharging the filter with recycled plate glass media (Eco Clear) the 1st backwash "may" take longer. However every backwash after the first one is actually shorter, saving on water, chemicals & or salt! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBKK Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 Maybe I'm lazy but i pay a company to ensure it is NEVER cloudy. Pump is on about 4 hours a day. 10x4 pool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neeranam Posted March 1, 2023 Author Share Posted March 1, 2023 Thanks all, changed timer setting to 8, hours a day, crystal clear now. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlyai Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 49 minutes ago, Neeranam said: Thanks all, changed timer setting to 8, hours a day, crystal clear now. I switched to Echo Glass for my pool and one of my bore water filters. Does a fantastic job I think, with less backwashing time. I was away 11 months last year and everyone forgot to backwash the pool filter. Came back and pool water was still clear and clean. ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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