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Standard unheated pools require electricty for only two things: water pump and pool lights. With the water pump using over 90-95% of the electric demand (as the pool lights are normally not used for long periods).
The size of your water pump depends on the size of your pool. On average a 1.5 HP (horse power) pool pump, turned on for 4 hours per day, would costs about $50 – $60.00 a month in electric costs (in our area, Guanacaste). Thats a 100% acurate calculation, at least in our area..
Of course your entire electric bill will depend on the demand for your property, which depends on many things.. Remember the more electric you use, the higher cost per kilowatt/hour, which causes even higher electric bills for consumers with high demand.
We have a small to average sized pool, with a 1.5 horsepower 220V pump, and a 2000 square foot house, and our bill is around $150.00/month.
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