UTILITYMATH

Pool equipment savings

Slow the pump. Cut the bill.

Compare your current pump schedule with a variable-speed schedule and see the estimated annual savings and simple payback.

Variable-speed pumps often run longer at lower speed. Enter measured or published average wattage for the actual programmed schedule.

Current cost$855.36
New cost$356.40

Estimated annual savings

$498.96

Simple payback3.6 years

Lower speed changes the power demand

A variable-speed pump can match filtration, cleaning, heating, and water-feature needs instead of running every task at one high speed. The best schedule still has to maintain water quality and meet equipment flow requirements.

Don’t blindly copy the sample: heater, salt system, cleaner, spa, and plumbing requirements can establish minimum flow or speed. Verify your equipment.
Read the pool-pump guideWhy lower speed can change operating cost.Calculate any applianceUse measured wattage for other pool equipment.