The cost of running a swimming pool is relatively simple to calculate.
All electrically powered equipment — including the pump, filtration system, heater, and even lighting — has a power rating (measured in kilowatts, kW). By multiplying the equipment’s kW rating by the number of hours it runs from your electricity tariff, and you can then estimate your running costs.
Your pool’s operating time will depend on how long it needs to:
In most cases, this is a straightforward kW cost calculation.
Additional factors to consider:
Gas heating (if used) will need to be calculated separately based on gas rates.
Water treatment and sanitation products (chemicals or salt systems) add to the overall running cost.
With careful system design and efficient scheduling, costs can be kept within a predictable and reasonable range.