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Ep115 Saving Electricity and Variable Speed Pumps


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Frank and Jacques discuss ways to make your swimming pool more energy-efficient, including the use of robotic cleaners, feature pumps, and variable speed pumps, as well as tips on how to maximize the efficiency of your variable speed pump.

to estimate energy savings and pool turnover when using a Jandy Variable speed pump https://www.jandy.com/en/pool-pump-savings

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00:00 -Introduction

05:30- the direction of the industry to be more energy-efficient

06:10 - It is recommended to run your automated pool cleaners only as frequently and for as long as needed to clean your pool effectively. This will not only save you money on electricity but also on repair and replacement costs for the cleaner. Automated pool cleaners have many wear items that require replacement with increased use.

08:10—Robotic pool cleaners, like the Polaris Alpha IQ+ and Epic series, are more efficient and effective than traditional pressure-side and suction-style cleaners. They do a good job with dirt and debris. Most models are designed with features that scrub the pool walls, floor, and tile lines.

08:45—According to some studies, a robotic cleaner can save $200-$300 per year compared to an average pressure-side cleaner. Including wear-item parts, the total savings could easily reach $400-$600 per year. Frank suggests investing in a new robotic cleaner instead of spending money on pressure-side cleaners and booster pumps.

12:17- LED lighting is more energy-efficient than traditional incandescent lights, and it offers multi-color options. Leaving the pool lights on can attract insects, which in turn can attract other animals.

18:00- Running waterfalls unnecessarily can be wasteful and contribute to chemical expenses. If the waterfall has a separate pump, it should only be run once or twice a day for 10 to 15 minutes, and when people are there to enjoy it. Disturbing the surface of the pool with water features can result in increased evaporation, which may require additional chemical balancers to maintain the pool properly.

21:24- Systems with waterfalls that run off of the circulation and use a valve to direct water to the waterfall take away from the circulation of the pool. Consider automation to operate the waterfalls only when users are able to enjoy it.

25:10- Variable speed pumps are considered better than single speed pumps in numerous ways. Nowadays, all new pumps exceeding one horsepower are required to be variable speed. By programming a variable speed pump properly to cater to the requirements of your swimming pool, you can significantly reduce electricity costs, improve circulation, pool turnover, filtration, and water chemistry. Utilizing the lower speeds of a variable speed does reduce water flow through the system, but it also exponentially reduces the energy cost to circulate the pool

Programming a variable speed pump to utilize lower speeds for longer periods can benefit you in many ways. Many filters have improved filtration when water flows through the poo filter at a lower speed. Chemical feeders such as saltwater chlorine generators can be set at lower percentages because they have more time to produce the ne

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