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The proper selection, installation and operation of the pump, filter, and heating system are among some of the most important factors contributing to increased efficiency of a swimming pool.
Pool Pump
A pool pump can be the second largest consumer of energy in a home. By using an ENERGY STAR certified pool pump, a homeowner will use 70% less energy with an average annual savings of $460 a year.
The least efficient pool pump is a single speed pump. A two speed pump is a little better and a variable speed pool pump which is programmed to deliver the correct flow for multiple tasks is the best choice. Variable speed pool pumps cut energy costs, run quieter, require less maintenance, and last longer.
Filtration
Filtering is a major cost of owning a swimming pool. Try reducing your filtration time to six hours per day. If the water does not appear clean, increase the time in half-hour increments until it does.
Keep the intake grates clear of debris. Clogged drains require the pump to work harder, which uses more energy. Clean your filter according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. Sometimes the operating sound of the pump changes and is detectable when it is under more strain.
Heating
Options for heating the pool include solar, gas, and heat pumps. Each option has its own advantages and disadvantages. Talk to the exerts at Crystal Clear Aquatics for the best advice for your particular situation.
Crystal Clear Aquatics has grown over the last 15 years to become the best-kept-secret in pool service in the Wellington/West Palm Palm Beach Florida area. We’ve grown our residential pool company by providing the highest quality services you’ve come to expect from Crystal Clear Aquatics.
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The reason a “salt pool” feels, smells, and generally provides a more pleasant experience, is because, when working properly, the saltwater system is generating enough chlorine to completely finish the process and fully oxidize any organic material that enters the pool automatically every day, with minimal pool owner intervention. The main benefit of using a salt system for your pool are that pool owners don’t have to purchase, carry, or measure chlorine for pool use, or worry about spilling and splashing, as well as storing it safely around kids and pets. Other benefits include long-term cost reduction, and consistent, reliable pool sanitation without the “peaks and valleys” of consistently treating the pool with chlorine.
Many utility companies have low cost plans for running major appliances at night, known as the off-peak hours and rates, that can lead to considerable savings for pool owners. Make a phone call or check your billing statement and find out if running your pool filter at night is the way to go. If it is, buy a programmable pump that can give you the freedom to run your filter at the most cost-efficient times. Also, a programmable, variable-speed pump allows you to adjust the speed at which the water is pumped through the filter, which means energy isn’t wasted during those times in the cycle when a slower flow is appropriate. This could save you 50% or more on your electric bill, since the pool pump is the second biggest user of electric behind central air. A programmable variable speed pump could be the best pool equipment you ever purchased. 
J&J’s Color Splash® XG Series multi-color LED pool and spa light fixtures offer five solid colors and seven light shows that will instantly transform the pool and spa area into a color-rich paradise. Color Splash XG Series operate with a standard pool light switch or can be integrated into most Pentair® and Jandy® automation systems; enabling a “one touch” color show selection.