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Old 07-13-2016, 12:33 PM
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Originally Posted by photo1902 View Post
Depending on the age/model of her pool pump, it might be a variable speed model like the Hayward model we have. When running solar, the pump operates at 100%. Normally our pump runs at 55%, saving a lot of energy considering its running 8 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Solar panels need 2 gpm for each panel, so 5 panels only needs 10 gpm,

that pump at 100% maybe pumping too much too fast not allowing the proper dwell time, therefore wasting elec.

easy to check
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