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Set your pool pump to run only at specific hours for reduced electricity consumption
Pool pumps today often run much longer than necessary. Circulating your pool’s water keeps the chemicals mixed and removes debris. Although, as long as the water circulates while chemicals are being added, they should remain mixed. Running the pump continuously for, about 4 hours leaves the other 20 hours the day for the pool to collect debris. Several short cycles have proven to keep the pool cleaner all day long. Problem with that is most pools only have two timers. This leaves you with only two options, having the pump On for a long period of time or Off for a long period of time. This solution creates an energy saving way to create multiple timers during a day to reduce electricity bills and still leave your pool sparkling.
Parts list:1
INSTEON 220V Remote Control Switch Kit 1
TimerLinc1
Access Point (2-pack)SETUP
- Install the Access Points according to the instructions provided.
- Install the INSTEON 220V Control in place of your existing time clock or On/Off switch.
- Follow the instructions with the TimerLinc to set up your On/Off times for your pool pump.
- Now make sure the TimerLinc is plugged into the wall in the location where it will stay.
- Press the Set button in on the side of the Timerlinc for 5 seconds and release.
- Now go to the switch on the 220V control unit and press the Set button in for 5 seconds or hold the switch paddle in the On position for 10 seconds.
- Test the ability of TimerLinc to control the 220V Remote Control Switch by pressing the On/Off button on the front of the TimerLinc.
- Your timer will now be set to turn On/Off your Pool pump at the desired times.
Tips:
- You may want to have an electrician wire in the 220V control unit if you are at all hesitant of the proper installation.
- Have the pump run more during the peek sun hours. In parts of the country where power consumption is billed in real time metering, it may be more expensive to run the pump in the middle of the day. In this case, consult your pool maintenance person with the best On/Off times for your area.
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