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How Can I Save Money With A New Pump?

Today pool filtration pumps are available with motors that have a variety of speeds. Multiple speed pumps give you the option to pump at very low speeds to conserve energy or higher speeds to operate water features, cleaning equipment or solar heating. Remember that the faster you filter your pool, the more energy you will use. Filter slowly and for a longer period per day and you can save approximately half of your current monthly pool electric cost.

Why Does Slowing the Water Down Save Pumping Costs?

When using a lower speed on your multi-speed pump, the water moves slower and thereby reduces the friction in the system piping. Reduced friction decreases the system backpressure and as a result, the pump motor works less. A motor working less - uses less energy.

How Do I Select the Right Type of Pump?

• Two-speed pumps are adequate for most pools. The two speeds of the motor are preset and cannot be adjusted. The higher speed is used when more water flow is needed (e.g. when using a pool cleaner, starting up your roof-mounted solar heater or after backwashing your Diatomaceous Earth (DE) or sand filter). Otherwise, the majority of your filtration should be done on the lower speed to maximize your energy savings.
• Variable-speed pumps can do everything the two-speed pump can and more. Variable-speed pumps can provide ultimate flexibility and can be programmed to run at thousands of speeds and at the desired flow rate for each application. These pumps can be used in any pool and can be used for various applications, such as fountains, spas, solar heaters or waterfalls.