How? With a pool pump timer! You can turn off your pump filter for 10 hours a day without compromising water quality. The colder the water, the less filtering it needs. Follow the recommendations below for reducing the number of hours the pump runs. You'll

• save energy and reduce your electricity bill;
• reduce hours of noise from pump operation;
• help protect the environment.

Recommendations

Set your timer to turn the pump off as shown below.
Above-ground pool					Energy savings
May	June	July	August	Sept.-Oct.	Up to $60 each summer²
12 hrs¹	10 hrs	10 hrs	10 hrs	12 hrs¹
In-ground pool					Energy savings
May	June	July	August	Sept.-Oct.	Up to $85 each summer³
12 hrs¹	8 hrs	8 hrs	8 hrs	12 hrs¹

Remember

• Using a pool pump timer as indicated in the table has no adverse effect on water quality.
• Do not use a timer if you heat your pool with a heat pump.
• Choose the right timer for the size of your motor.

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1. The colder the water, the less filtering it needs.
2. Based on a 1-hp motor.
3. Based on a 1.5-hp motor.