Hello all
I've been browsing a bit, trying to gather information about energy saving pumps, and not finding much about replacing a still-operational pump strictly for energy savings. Here are my specifics:
In-ground pool (25,000 gallons) single-speed pump 1.5HP Hayward Northstar SP4015NS, built in 2004, no spa attached. The system includes solar heat on the roof, a Hayward Swimpure Plus chlorinator, Hayward Navigator robot, and a Hayward Swimclear C4025 filter. The pump and chlorinator are controlled by a 24 hour mechanical timer, which I like for its simplicity. To keep the chlorine levels up in the summer, I run the system about 6 hours a day. Wintertime, it runs about 2 hours a day, sometimes I'll skip a day. The robot is in the pool all the time, due to uncooperative upwind neighbors and their 11 palm trees, of which one is always flowering. Water features of the pool are controlled by separate pumps, which run only minutes a day, not a concern at this time.
Recent restructuring of the San Diego Gas & Electric electricity tiers have made a HUGE difference in our bill. The first tier is now 21 cents per KWH for everything under 530 kWH, and second tier hits hard at 43 cents for everything above 530 kWH, and we're into the second tier in about two weeks of the four week billing period. There is no more third tier.
Can a VS pump help me with electrical consumption?
If so, which one? I'm not stuck on Hayward if another brand is better.
I am a capable do-it-yourselfer. Will I have warranty issues if I install myself?
Thanks!
Gerard
I've been browsing a bit, trying to gather information about energy saving pumps, and not finding much about replacing a still-operational pump strictly for energy savings. Here are my specifics:
In-ground pool (25,000 gallons) single-speed pump 1.5HP Hayward Northstar SP4015NS, built in 2004, no spa attached. The system includes solar heat on the roof, a Hayward Swimpure Plus chlorinator, Hayward Navigator robot, and a Hayward Swimclear C4025 filter. The pump and chlorinator are controlled by a 24 hour mechanical timer, which I like for its simplicity. To keep the chlorine levels up in the summer, I run the system about 6 hours a day. Wintertime, it runs about 2 hours a day, sometimes I'll skip a day. The robot is in the pool all the time, due to uncooperative upwind neighbors and their 11 palm trees, of which one is always flowering. Water features of the pool are controlled by separate pumps, which run only minutes a day, not a concern at this time.
Recent restructuring of the San Diego Gas & Electric electricity tiers have made a HUGE difference in our bill. The first tier is now 21 cents per KWH for everything under 530 kWH, and second tier hits hard at 43 cents for everything above 530 kWH, and we're into the second tier in about two weeks of the four week billing period. There is no more third tier.
Can a VS pump help me with electrical consumption?
If so, which one? I'm not stuck on Hayward if another brand is better.
I am a capable do-it-yourselfer. Will I have warranty issues if I install myself?
Thanks!
Gerard