How much kWh does a 1 hp pump draw?
An average 1 HP single speed pump draws 1.5 kWh while an average 2 HP draws 2.3 kWh. If we use a run time of 8 hours per day and the national average of.13 cents per kWh, our calculations look like this: 1 HP pump 1.5 kwh x 8 hrs = 12 kwh per day x.13 cents per kwh = $1.56 per day to operate
How much does a 2 hp pool pump cost?
2 HP pump 2.3 kwh x 8 hrs = 18.4 kwh per day x.13 cents per kwh = $2.39 per day to operate Extended over 365 days, that’s $569.40 per year for the 1 HP and $872.35 for the 2 HP (adjust accordingly if you don’t run your pump all year). Some regions have higher kWh rates so the savings will be more significant for some pool owners.
What’s the difference between a 2 hp and 1 hp pump?
For example, when looking up the diffuser for your particular pump model, you might see one listed for .75 – 2 HP and then another for 2.5 – 3 HP. If the new motor falls within the range of your existing diffuser, you can reuse it. To get an idea of the actual savings between a 1 HP pump vs. a 2 HP pump, we will do a bit of math.
Do you need to increase the HP of a pool pump?
This is not always the case and varies according to pump model and HP. In most cases pool owners want to increase their HP, but more times than not the pump is already oversized for the pool. If you do increase your HP then the cost of operation for your pump will increase.
An average 1 HP single speed pump draws 1.5 kWh while an average 2 HP draws 2.3 kWh. If we use a run time of 8 hours per day and the national average of.13 cents per kWh, our calculations look like this: 1 HP pump 1.5 kwh x 8 hrs = 12 kwh per day x.13 cents per kwh = $1.56 per day to operate
2 HP pump 2.3 kwh x 8 hrs = 18.4 kwh per day x.13 cents per kwh = $2.39 per day to operate Extended over 365 days, that’s $569.40 per year for the 1 HP and $872.35 for the 2 HP (adjust accordingly if you don’t run your pump all year). Some regions have higher kWh rates so the savings will be more significant for some pool owners.
For example, when looking up the diffuser for your particular pump model, you might see one listed for .75 – 2 HP and then another for 2.5 – 3 HP. If the new motor falls within the range of your existing diffuser, you can reuse it. To get an idea of the actual savings between a 1 HP pump vs. a 2 HP pump, we will do a bit of math.
Can you go with a higher horsepower pump?
In a situation like this, you could get a higher horsepower dual speed pump or motor and still have the option to circulate at a lower speed. Most of the time, the pump would be running at a lower, more energy-efficient horsepower while you have the security of knowing you’ve got bigger guns if needed.
