What energy-efficient measures are recommended?

The following are energy-efficient recommendations from Hayward Pool Products

Pumps

Energy-efficient pumps can pay for themselves in a short period of time, but it's important to get the right pump for your pool. A two-speed pump offers:

• A high speed and a low speed working together to maintain your pool.
• The high speed is utilized for demanding conditions and periodic needs.
• With the low-speed mode, expect up to 75% energy savings during normal operation.

Filters

Pool water filtration is the heart of your water care system. Depending on the size and style of the filter selected, you can achieve significant energy savings by reducing the time and energy your pump must exert to cycle the entire body of water in your pool through the filter. Save energy and time by selecting a larger filter versus a standard filter size:

• A larger filter provides more filtration area, thus reducing backpressure buildup over time, and strain on your pump.
• A larger filter can extend the periodic maintenance cycle, thus saving valuable time.

The three most popular styles of filtration are:

Sand:

• Value priced filter choice on most pools
• Good water clarity

Cartridge:

• Great water clarity
• No backwashing required
• Rinsing elements vs. backwashing saves as much as 2,500 gallons of water every season
• No multi-port valve improves hydraulic efficiency of the system, reducing the amount of time the pump needs to operate per day which translates to considerable energy savings

Diatomaceous Earth (D.E.):

• Sparkling water clarity
• Cleans the entire pool on the first cycle through the filter

Heaters

To extend the pool experience, heaters are a popular equipment addition. Selecting a high efficiency heater for your new installation, or replacing an older inefficient model can have a significant impact on your fuel bill. Hayward heaters are among the most efficient in the industry and offer models to meet your heating needs:

• H series Electronic Ignition
• High efficiency: 80 to 82 percent
• No pilot light , Electronic Spark Ignition for reliable and smooth starts

Cleaners

When selecting an automatic cleaner, choose a suction powered cleaner over a pressure cleaner, and save on the expense and energy requirements of a booster pump.