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To estimate the cost of running your pool pump(s):

746 watts per Horsepower and most of these pumps are 85% efficient. -> 0.746/0.85= 0.88

pump hp * 0.88 * hours per day * 30 * cost of electricty ($/kWh)

for me: 27,000 gallon pool

1 hp pump * 0.88 10 * * 30 * 0.089 = $23.496 per month.

but I also have a second 1/2 horse pump which runs 2 hours per day = $2.3496 per month
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