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Pool Pump Timer: How Long to Run a Pool Pump

October 8, 2026
Pool pump on an equipment pad with a wall-mounted timer box with a round dial beside it, pipes running to the pool and a low sun over the yard

Pool pump timer guide: how to work out how long to run a pool pump, single vs variable speed, the best times to run it and how to set a timer safely and simply.

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