Swimming Pool Energy Tips

Written on 2012/12/17 by Admin in Energy Tips

Elite Weiler Pools of Sarasota is pleased to share these swimming pool energy tips from Pentair.

Swimming Pool Cover: Reduce your pool’s heat loss by using a pool cover. This can result in up 70% in savings, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.
Swimming Pool Shelter: Adding landscaping, hedges, fencing, and cabanas can reduce heat loss by sheltering your pool from winds.
Replace Heater after 5 Years: If your swimming pool heater is more than 5 years in age, it’s likely that purchasing a new high-efficiency gas heater would quickly pay for itself in utility bill savings.
Swimming Pool Heat Pump: Compared to a gas heater, a pool heat pump can save you up to 80% in energy usage.
Pool Thermostat: The most healthy swimming pool temperature is 78 degrees, according to the National Swimming Pool Institute and the American Red Cross. Reducing your heater or heat pump thermostat to maintain a 78 degree or lower temperature also helps to conserve energy. In addition, if you use your pool only on weekends, reduce your heater or heat pump thermostat settings by 8-10 degrees during the week. It can be extremely helpful to install a thermostat timer or control system.
Taking Vacations: When leaving on vacation for more than a week, turn off your pool heater or heat pump, including the pilot light. When you return and reopen your pool, make sure your heater or heat pump is working properly.

Energy Efficient Pool Pumps: If possible, replace your pool pump with a more energy-efficient model. Today, new variable speed pool pumps (with permanent magnet motors and digital controls) can save as much as 90% in utility costs compared to 1-or-2-speed pumps with induction motors. If using an energy-efficient 1-or-2-speed pump, make sure your pump is sized to your pool’s specific requirements.
Reduce Run Time or Speed: If using a one-speed pump, reduce filtration run time. In general, water needs to be circulated through the filter once every 24 hours. If using a two-speed or variable speed pump, use the lowest speed to appropriately circulate the water. Ultimately, reducing speed saves more energy than reducing run time.
Filtration During Off-Peak Hours: Run your pool’s filtration system during off-peak hours when electricity demand is lower, generally between 8 PM and 10 AM. Install a timer or a control system to automate the your pool’s hours of operation.
Clear Away Debris: Make sure you keep intake grates clear of debris. Clogged drains force the heat pump to work harder.
Regular Filter Cleaning: Make sure you backwash or clean your filter regularly in order to obtain maximum filtration and energy efficiency.

Elite Weiler Pools of Sarasota is proud to design and install energy-efficient residential and commercial swimming pools and heating systems.

Swimming Pool Energy Tips

Written on 2012/12/17 by Admin in Energy Tips

Elite Weiler Pools of Sarasota is pleased to share these swimming pool energy tips from Pentair.

Swimming Pool Cover: Reduce your pool’s heat loss by using a pool cover. This can result in up 70% in savings, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.
Swimming Pool Shelter: Adding landscaping, hedges, fencing, and cabanas can reduce heat loss by sheltering your pool from winds.
Replace Heater after 5 Years: If your swimming pool heater is more than 5 years in age, it’s likely that purchasing a new high-efficiency gas heater would quickly pay for itself in utility bill savings.
Swimming Pool Heat Pump: Compared to a gas heater, a pool heat pump can save you up to 80% in energy usage.
Pool Thermostat: The most healthy swimming pool temperature is 78 degrees, according to the National Swimming Pool Institute and the American Red Cross. Reducing your heater or heat pump thermostat to maintain a 78 degree or lower temperature also helps to conserve energy. In addition, if you use your pool only on weekends, reduce your heater or heat pump thermostat settings by 8-10 degrees during the week. It can be extremely helpful to install a thermostat timer or control system.
Taking Vacations: When leaving on vacation for more than a week, turn off your pool heater or heat pump, including the pilot light. When you return and reopen your pool, make sure your heater or heat pump is working properly.

Energy Efficient Pool Pumps: If possible, replace your pool pump with a more energy-efficient model. Today, new variable speed pool pumps (with permanent magnet motors and digital controls) can save as much as 90% in utility costs compared to 1-or-2-speed pumps with induction motors. If using an energy-efficient 1-or-2-speed pump, make sure your pump is sized to your pool’s specific requirements.
Reduce Run Time or Speed: If using a one-speed pump, reduce filtration run time. In general, water needs to be circulated through the filter once every 24 hours. If using a two-speed or variable speed pump, use the lowest speed to appropriately circulate the water. Ultimately, reducing speed saves more energy than reducing run time.
Filtration During Off-Peak Hours: Run your pool’s filtration system during off-peak hours when electricity demand is lower, generally between 8 PM and 10 AM. Install a timer or a control system to automate the your pool’s hours of operation.
Clear Away Debris: Make sure you keep intake grates clear of debris. Clogged drains force the heat pump to work harder.
Regular Filter Cleaning: Make sure you backwash or clean your filter regularly in order to obtain maximum filtration and energy efficiency.

Elite Weiler Pools of Sarasota is proud to design and install energy-efficient residential and commercial swimming pools and heating systems.