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Pool Pump

A swimming pool pump draws approx. 400 to 1,000 Watts (approx. 14 to 35 cents per hour).

Pool Pump — Live Electricity Cost Calculator

Live Calculation

Enter the wattage of your device and the daily hours of usage:

Quick Presets / Typical Power:
600 Watts (0.6 kW)
Watts
8 hrs/day
hrs/day
Benchmark: 35 ct/kWh
ct/kWh

Tip: Check your latest electricity bill for your exact price per kWh.

Advanced Options (Days/Week & Base Fee)
€/Monat
Calculated Results 600 W • 8h/day
Cost per Month 51,10 € 146 kWh
Cost per Year 613,20 € 1.752 kWh
Per Hour 0,21 € 0.6 kWh
Per Day 1,68 € 4,8 kWh
Per Week 11,76 € 33,6 kWh
Formula: kWh = Watts × Hours ÷ 1,000  •  Cost = kWh × Rate ÷ 100

📊 Overview & Benchmarks

Typical Annual Cost 252,00 €/year
Annual Consumption 720 kWh/year
Typical Power 600 W
Typical Daily Usage 8 h / Tag

Duty Cycle & Power Details

Circulates the entire pool volume 2 to 3 times per day.

💡 Effective Energy Saving Tips

  • Install a timer to prevent unnecessary runtime.
  • Use a variable speed pump.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How many hours should a pool pump run in summer?
In summer, 6 to 8 hours daily is typically ideal for proper water filtration.

Transparency & Sources

Die Berechnungsgrundlagen, Verbrauchswerte und Strompreis-Referenzen auf dieser Seite basieren auf validierten Daten offizieller Stellen:

  • Bundesnetzagentur & Bundeskartellamt Monitoringbericht Bundesnetzagentur für Elektrizität, Gas, Telekommunikation, Post und Eisenbahnen
    Open Source
  • Umweltbundesamt (UBA) Energieeffizienz & Stromverbrauch Umweltbundesamt
    Open Source
Detailed Formulas & Methodology: View Methodology Page →