The Benefits of Variable Speed Pumps VS. Single or Double Speed

Of the different pool renovations, repairs and accessories which reduce energy consumption, the one most often talked about is the pump, as it’s the piece of equipment that generally consumes the most energy. For this reason, finding a pump that suits your pool and reduces energy costs is an important task in the maintenance of your pool. You might find that your older, single or double speed pump is running your energy bills through the roof, and are considering a change.

Old pumps Vs New

Why is this? Well, older pumps that operate on a single or double speed use more energy than necessary to circulate water. A single speed pump must run at the most powerful speed in order to do the most demanding jobs that the pool requires, such as running the filtration system or a waterfall, and keeps running at this speed all the time. Of course, this is entirely unnecessary and ends up costing you more in the long run, despite the single speed pump being cheaper. It takes far less power to keep water filtered than a single or double speed pump has the capacity to run at.

SuperFlo VS Inground Pool Pump

For example, our product SuperFlo VS is a variable speed pump which includes a monitoring system and 24 hour real time clock, allowing you to program the power settings, speeds and RPM for every hour of the day. Most variable speed pumps such as this one can be programmed to operate on set speeds to deliver the correct flow for each task they perform. Many pumps have flow control software which allows the pump to automatically adjust the speed of the pump for each programmed task, saving you energy and the time required to monitor the daily routine. No matter what kind of pump is being used, the bottom line is that the slower the pump speed the more energy is saved, and if your pump can perform at varying speeds, you will be able to save the most energy while still maintaining the flow for the tasks, water features and filtration you need.

While you may look at the price tags of variable speed pumps and think it’s not worth it, you also need to consider the operating costs of a variable speed pump vs the operating costs of a single speed pump. If a pool used a single speed pump, operating costs may vary between 300-500$ a year, depending on the size of the pool and region. The same pool using a variable speed pump will consume less than 100$ of electricity. At the end of five years, your variable speed pump will have saved you hundreds of dollars, and will have paid for itself twice over. The savings will continue to multiply over the years you keep your pool running. Take for example the SuperFlo VS Variable Speed pump: which is the only variable speed pump on the market today with 115/208-230V and 50/60 Hz single phase capability. The savings, when added up, are enormous and justify the price (which is between double to triple the price of a single speed pump depending on brand). Take advantage of the energy savings that SuperFlo would offer you, with three operating speeds, override capacity and easy installation.

The bottom line

The bottom line is that conventional, single or double speed pumps simply can’t offer you the same energy savings that variable speed pumps such as the SuperFlo VS could. These pumps are guaranteed to pay for themselves in a few years’ time, and offer you energy savings of up to 80%. If you’re looking for a replacement for your old pump, don’t think twice about upgrading to a variable speed pump.

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