The pool pump is, without a doubt, the biggest energy hog on the pool equipment pad. The amount of energy used is determined by the motor’s horsepower and the number of hours the pump runs each day. The cost of energy is determined by your cost per kilowatt hour (kWh).
Pool pump energy consumption is calculated as 746 watts per horsepower. Multiply 746 watts by 1.5 hp for a total of 1,119 watts for a 1.5 hp pool pump. Most utilities charge between 10 and 15 cents per kilowatt-hour, and kilowatt-hours are calculated by multiplying watts by hours and dividing by 1,000. For instance, if a 1.5 hp pump runs for 12 hours each day, 1,119 divided by 12 becomes 13.5 kWh per day. Pump energy use is 403 kWh per month when multiplied by 30 days.
Smaller Pool Pumps: As a result, a smaller pool pump, or one with a lower horsepower, is the most energy efficient pool pump. It’s also worth noting that the flow rates of different pumps vary. High-flow pumps like the Pentair Whisperflo or Hayward Tristar may deliver the same flow rates as medium-flow pumps like the Pentair Superflo or Hayward Superpump while using half the horsepower. Switching from a medium flow pump to a high flow pump with a lower horsepower can save you up to 50% on energy costs.
Pool Pumps with Variable Speeds: Running the pump at lower speeds can save up to 80% of the energy used by the pump. Standard motors run at a constant 3450 RPM. Variable Speed pumps allow you to run the pump at lower rates, as low as 750 RPM, which can save you up to 8 times the amount of energy it takes to run the pump.
Two-Speed Pool Pumps: Similar to variable speed pumps, which often feature three or more speeds, two-speed pumps, such as the Hayward Superpump or the PowerFlo Matrix, run at high speed for a few hours each day and then at low speed the rest of the day. Low-speed 1725 RPM runs at half-speed, but draws 8x fewer amps, which is what you pay for each month.
Pump Motors with Higher Efficiency: Replacing a standard efficiency pump motor with a higher efficiency pump motor can lower amperage usage by up to 20%. If none of my other suggestions appeal to you, an EE motor could be the answer!
How many kWh does a one-horsepower pool pump consume?
It depends on the size of your pump and its energy efficiency. Pumps with more horsepower consume more amperage (which is what you pay for), resulting in more Kilowatt hours (kWh). Standard pump motors consume more amps than Energy Efficient (EE) motors. Based on what your power company charges per kWh and how many hours per day the pump is working, which varies depending on the season, our 1 hp (standard) example UST1102 motor will cost between $1 and $5 per day. A monthly expenditure of $30-$150 will emerge as a result of this.
A two-horsepower pump will not draw twice as many amps as our one-horsepower example motor UST1102, but it will draw more, around 25% more, up to 20/10 amps. The EE version of our example motor, the UCT1102 ‘The Conservationist,’ utilizes 11 / 5.5 max load amps, which is a savings of over 25%.
A 2 hp motor of the same type (UST1202) would draw 2.4 Kw per hour, but our 1 hp example pump requires 1.75 Kw per hour. Even if you just run 10 hours each day, that’s roughly 24 kWh per day, or 720 kWh per month. Many pumps must work longer during the hot months to keep pure water. Pool pumps, on the other hand, never get a day off.
A pool pump consumes how much electricity each month?
According to the University of California, Irvine, one horsepower equals 745.7 watts. You get 1,864.25 watts when you multiply 745.7 watts by 2.5 horsepower. Energy costs are measured in kilowatt-hours, which are determined by multiplying watts by hours and dividing by 1,000. So, if you use your pool pump for 8 hours in a day, 1,864.25 divided by 8 equals 14.9 kilowatt-hours. If you use your pump every day for 30 days in a month, multiply 30 by 14.9, then your pump uses 447 kilowatt-hours in a month.
How much power does a modest pool pump consume?
A typical pool pump is 1 1/2 to 2 horsepower and uses a single-speed induction motor to produce high filtration flow rates. A 3,450 rpm rate is required to produce this volume of water, which consumes between 1,500 and 2,500 watts of electricity depending on the motor’s service factor.
What does it cost to have a pool pump running 24 hours a day?
MULTIPLY THE VOLTAGE BY THE AMPERAGE BY THE VOLTAGE BY THE AMPERAGE BY THE VOLTAGE BY THE AMPERAGE B The total WATTS will be calculated as a result of this. 115 volts x 15 amps Equals 1725 WATTS, for example.
TO GET KILOWATTS, DIVIDE the total WATTS by 1000. (KW). 1.725 kW = 1725 WATTS/1000 WATTS
MULTIPLY the number of hours each day that your pool pump is running by the kW. The kWh – kilowatt hour per day – will be added to this total. 24 hours x 1.725 kW = 41.40 kWh per day, for example.
MULTIPLY the daily kWh by the kWh cost. This information can be found on your most recent Hydro statement. The outcome will inform you how much it costs to run your pump on a daily basis. The pool pump costs $4.97 per day since it uses 41.40 kWh per day multiplied by.12 cents per kWh.
If you operate the identical pump on 230 Volt, the cost per day will be $2.49.
Is it true that pool pumps consume a lot of electricity?
In the United States, there are 5.4 million in-ground residential swimming pools, and according to Opower, those homes consume 49 percent more electricity each year than those without. The annual increase in energy use amounts to around $500 per home.
Pools consume a lot of energy; they utilize between 9 and 14 billion kilowatt hours of electricity each year, which is enough to power more than 11 states plus the District of Columbia.
Pool pumps take up to 2,500 KWh per year to circulate and filter about 20,000 gallons of water, which is roughly 5,000 gallons more than the average human will drink in a lifetime. The pool pump is the largest electricity consumer in the average pool-containing home, aside from the air conditioner. According to the report, a pool pump can add up to $300 to an annual power bill at the national average of 11.8 cents per KWh.
However, Opower’s analysis indicated that the large rise in energy usage of homes with swimming pools is due to more than just the pool itself.
How long should I run my swimming pool pump every day?
Now that you know your pool’s turnover rate and have double-checked that your pump is working properly (see what we did there? ), it’s time to start thinking about when you’ll operate your pump. Because every pool should be turned over at least once a day, most pool pumps should run for about 8 hours each day. But here’s the deal: you don’t have to run your pool pump in a row. You can set it to run for three hours before leaving for work in the morning and for another five hours in the evening.
How much does it cost to keep a pool running on electricity?
The capacity of your breaker panel, subterranean wire installation, bonding and grounding of your pool, and the poolside electrical panel are the primary aspects that influence the cost of above-ground pool electricity installation.
Breaker Panel Capacity
Depending on the size of your above-ground pool, your existing breaker panel may or may not be capable of handling the additional electrical demands. Smaller pools will use less electricity than larger pools.
If you have a standard-sized pool, you may expect to pay between $150 and $250 to run electricity to it.
You’ll need a sub-panel separate from your main breaker panel if you have a larger pool and your breaker panel can’t manage the extra load. A sub panel might cost anywhere between $350 and $550, including installation.
Underground Wiring Installation
Your electrician will need to run wire and conduit underground to connect your panel to your pool. There are two stages to this process: digging a trench and running the cable.
Your electrician will not, in most situations, dig a trench. This service can be contracted out by the electrician, or you can choose your own contractor. A trench costs about $8 per linear foot on average. This means that if your pool is 50 linear feet from your breaker panel, the trenching portion of the job will cost around $400.
An electrician will charge $12 to $17 per linear foot to run electrical cable and its protective conduit. Running wire will cost $600 to $850 in the same 50-linear-foot example as above.
After the pool’s electric wiring is installed, the pro must backfill or cover your trench. It can cost as little as $1.60 per linear foot, compared to a national average of $4.50.
Pool Bonding and Grounding
Pool bonding and grounding are crucial elements in connecting an above-ground pool to the electrical grid. These procedures serve to prevent electrical shock and provide a safe path for electricity to reach the earth if it leaves your system.
This phase of the installation process should cost between $200 and $300 if your electrician installs four to six bonding points and two grounding rods.
Poolside Electrical Panel
A poolside electrical panel is where electricity is run from your house to your pool. Because this panel may come into contact with water, it will be equipped with GFCI protection to prevent electrical shock.
A poolside electrical panel, as well as the installation of your pool pump and optional pool heater, can cost anywhere from $250 to $500.