Who likes saving money on energy costs? I do! I do! Of course we are all constantly trying to find ways to lower costs and yet they just seem to keep going up and up. From fuel to food we continue to pay more. When it comes to saving money on our electric bill we get creative. Keep the house a little warmer in the summer, a little cooler in the winter and a little darker at night. All of these help, but there is one thing that can be done to save energy without disrupting your lives. Energy efficient variable speed filter pumps are the wave of the future with dramatic energy cost savings.
Traditional pool pumps have been available in select single speed and two-speed designs. The speeds are set and can’t be changed. This often means that the pump is running at a higher speed than needed to do the job thus wasting energy and money. These pumps also have induction motors, which are great energy hogs. It is implied that even the “energy efficient” models use more power than all other appliances in your home combined.
With that in mind, it is time to learn about the benefits of a variable speed pump, specifically the Pentair IntelliFlo vs+svrs. IntelliFlo pumps are the first to use the same technology used in hybrid cars called permanent magnet motor technology. Not only will this save money on running cost, but also it is amazingly quiet. These pumps include a variable speed capability with digital controls. What this allows is the opportunity to set your pumps to run at the speed required for the job. Higher speeds during peak swim hours and lower speeds during off times. Slowing the speed of your pump is comparable to driving a car; you get better gas mileage at 30 mph than at 90 mph. Average savings range from $600 – $1200 per year based on 6-12 hours of run time. . You can estimate your savings online at www.pentairpool.com. Simply click on the Pool Pump Energy Savings Calculator and enter the required information.
Not only do these pumps offer tremendous cost savings, but also they have an incredible safety feature. The Safety Vacuum Release System offers a critical layer of entrapment protection. The built-in software detects any blockage of drains causing the system to shut down within seconds. This is now a required feature for all public swimming pools to comply with the federal Virginia Graeme Baker Pool Safety Act and will be required on all new residential builds.
Not only is the IntelliFlo a more energy efficient and safe pump, it offers the quickest return on investment based on energy savings. PG&E is also offering a $100.00 mail in rebate to residents that switch to a qualifying energy efficient pump. Call Jamie in the office today for more information.