Variable Speed Pool Pumps - The Revolution in Pool Building
Variable Speed Pool Pumps - The Future of Swimming Pools
By choosing the proper pump, Swimming pool owners can expect savings of at least $400/year.
Only the energy-aware owners of swimming pools truly realize the high energy usage of their own pool. In fact, the pool motor is probably one of the most energy demanding appliances they have on their property. The reason is that most swimming pool pumps are built using an out-dated single speed motor that runs at a preset speed and horsepower. In the past, energy supply has been in abundance and energy reducing efforts have not been considered - a norm in the pool industry.
So how much energy is my pool and spa pump using? A study recently showed that to run California’s 1.2 million pools requires roughly the same production as one nuclear power or two conventional energy plants (study by Davis Energy Group for Pacific Gas & Electric – 2004). Imagine the energy usage of ALL the swimming pools across the United States, and how this much impact our energy conservation efforts. Arizona also has an incredible quantity of residential pools per home, which is why Phoenix pool companies are switching to these incredible new pumps.
The solution? Pumps working smarter, not harder.
In the past few years, swimming pool pumps and motors have been part of a huge power-saving improvement effort. The variable drive, variable speed pool and spa pump has revolutionized the pool industry and its efforts to save and conserve energy. These new pool and spa pumps are using permanent magnet motors, which have been designed to run with less power. The standard induction motors used in swimming pools actually use more than 30% more power than the new permanent magnetic motors. By simply programming the pump to work at the least required speed for each pool task (heating, cleaning, circulation, waterfalls, etc.) energy reduction can be as much as 90%!
By running a pool pump at its slowest speed necessary to perform a job, it will dramatically slash the energy consumed (simply because it takes less energy to push water slowly than quickly). Did you know? The simple reduction of speed by 1/2 can reduce the energy necessary to 1/8 - to perform the same pool task. Simply put, these new pumps allow the pool owner to program and “dial in” the pump speed to achieve the minimum power use.
Energy Savings of $620 to $1,350
According to Pentair Water Pool and Spa, their IntelliFlo® and IntelliPro™ variable drive pumps routinely reduce energy use up to 90%, depending on the models and circumstances for average savings of $620 to $1,350 annually. Many pool owners are having their out-dated pumps replaced because the huge cost savings will actually pay for the new variable speed swimming pool pump.
Electricity delivery charges are even higher in Arizona, and with Phoenix’s huge swimming pool count, this new pool pump has become an absolute necessity for pool contractors in Phoenix when designing swimming pools. The recent revolution to electricity efficient products makes owning a GREEN industry pump even more desirable in California too.
Specific Examples of how IntelliFlo pumps by Pentair can be used in your pool:
First and foremost, this swimming pool pump can be used for an in-floor cleaning system pump, and it’s set at 3100 RPM, which is about the same as a 2 horsepower pool pump. The same swimming pool pump can be throttled down to a half HP pool pump to circulate & filter the water of the swimming pool. With some easy computer technology, the same pump can be used as a booster pump for the hot tub jets (imagine a slow speed therapy and a high speed jet – all from the same pool pump, and the push of a button!) Another great use is the setting to control the flow of a waterfall or pool water feature (it is also known to be used by high end residential Phoenix landscaping companies to manage the flow & sound of unique landscape waterfalls or waterfeatures). The IntelliFlo Pentair pump can be programmed for two speeds (actually more) - giving the pool owner a low speed fountain for a relaxing evening outside on the patio, or you can turn it higher for MAX PRESSURE for a backyard party!
Best Quality Eco Wooden Swimming Pools
Did you know that a large number of the swimming pools available in the United Kingdom are not manufactured by swimming pool manufacturers? Most are actually made by firms who otherwise make sheds and outdoor play equipment. Wouldn’t you prefer to buy a pool from a specialist pool manufacturer who knows how to make swimming pools?
The Eco Wooden Swimming pool is one such pool. Built to a very high specification by a UK based wooden pool manufacturer. Environmentally sourced, 45mm Redwood is used in their pool construction and materials are certified by the Forestry Stewardship Council. The wood is pressure treated with tanalith preservative just before it leaves the factory. This ensures that the wood treatment lasts as long as possible. Unlike other wooden pool manufacturers who treat their timber up to 2 years before the product is despatched.
You can see how confident the manufacturers are in how they provide a guarantee which covers the wood for a full 10 years and the overlapping pool liner for 3 years. They even include a top quality Olga swimming pool pump which is the most popular pool pump used with inground swimming pools in the UK today. And this excellent pool pump comes with a 1 year warranty.
The eco wooden swimming pool comes in a range of sizes that should suit most gardens and there is a particularly attractive eco corner pool that is designed to fit into any available corner in your garden our courtyard.
In the UK, to get the most from your pool you really need to incorporate a pool heater system. There are a number to choose from that will suit the eco wooden pool. Solar heating is an affordable and cost effective option but many people like to combine solar heating with another form of heating for guaranteed comfort in the water. Heat pumps are todays choice when it comes to pool heating systems. While heat pumps can initially cost that bit more than other pool heater systems the initial outlay is soon recouped from savings in fuel bills.
If you are looking for an attractive wooden swimming pool for your garden then the eco wooden swimming pool with a heat pump heater is my recommendation to you.
Build Your Swimming Pool Now
Above Ground Swimming Pool Build
The winter is traditionally the time when many people’s thoughts turn to their summer holidays, particularly when the weather is as cold as it has been. But the colder months are also the best time of year to build your own swimming pool.
The current world-wide economic downturn is forcing many people to reconsider their planned home moves as property values continue to depreciate. Uncertainty in the housing market is leading to many people looking at their existing homes and considering ways that they can enhance their property. Rooms in the roof, extensions, new kitchens and garden makeovers are all excellent ways to make the most of your current property and improve the quality of your life. Another is to build a swimming pool in your garden.
Many think that swimming pool building is something that is best carried out in warmer weather. But building during the cooler months brings a number of advantages. You will find that swimming pool pricing out-of-season can be very favourable indeed, providing some significant savings over the prices charged during the peak months. The availability of the swimming pool that you want is another factor that is influenced by the time of year. You’ll find it a lot easier to find precisely the pool that you want when demand is low. Also, delivery and installation can be more favourable outside of the peak summer months.
The big advantage is that your new pool will be ready to use as soon as the weather turns that little bit warmer in the spring. As soon as warmer weather appears you can be sure that your swimming pool supplier and installer will be immensely busy with a backlog of orders and installations to fulfil.
My advice to anyone who has been toying with the idea of having their own swimming pool installed in their garden is to gather a few quotes from reputable swimming pool suppliers now. You should be able to negotiate a substantial discount and get yourself a bargain pool installed and ready for some summer fun.