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The pump is essentially the heart of the swimming pool's circulation system. Your pool's circulation system comprises the elements of your pool that take water from the pool, filters it, sanitizes it, and returns the water back to the pool. If your pump is not running, the water from your pool is not being properly circulated or filtered.
A pool pump consists of three primary components:
The motor is electric 240 or 230 volts and, at full speed, rotates a mechanical shaft at 2850 RPM (revolutions per minute). The impeller, in turn, rotates at the same speed and provides the pressure needed to circulate the water. The hair and lint trap (also referred to as the strainer basket), captures large debris such as leaves that could otherwise clog the pump and reduce or prevent its performance.
Pool pumps come in a wide variety of sizes to best match the unique needs of pools across the world. One way to classify pumps is based on the number of speeds at which it can operate. This is important because the speed of the pump has an incredible impact on the amount of energy it consumes - and, in turn, how much you pay on your electric bill. This is because of the Pump Affinity Law.
This leads to three types of circulation pumps: single speed and variable speed. As the name implies, a single speed pump operates at only one speed. These have been the standard type of pool pumps for decades, delivering proven performance and reliability. They are available in a range of designs and sizes (often in terms of horsepower) that match the wide variety of pool and plumbing configurations.
Variable speed pumps operate over a wide range of speeds and can be “dialed-in" to the specific speeds needed for different applications such as basic circulation, heating, spa use, etc. These pumps deliver the ultimate in energy efficiency, with up to 90% savings in pump energy costs. For more information about variable speed pumps, click here
Booster pumps are not needed for basic water circulation but rather deliver the added performance needed to operate. They operate in conjunction with a circulation pump, boosting the pressure to assure consistent cleaner operation.
The advantage of a small pump is explained by the Pump Affinity Law, which states that the power consumed by a pump is proportional to the cube of the flow rate. This means, for example, that if a pump's flow rate is reduced by half, its power consumption is reduced to one eighth. If you reduce a pump's speed from 2850 RPM to 2400 RPM — a 30% reduction in speed — the power consumption drops from 2000 watts to only 593 watts — a 70% reduction in power!
If you reduce the speed of a pump motor by half, for example, you get half the water flow, so you will have to operate the pump for twice as long as you would if you used a single speed pump. But since operation at low-speed only consumes one-eighth as much power as at high-speed, it will only require one-quarter as much energy, a savings of 75%. Even greater savings are possible by running the pump at slower speeds (less than half speed).
Your pool professional will help choose what type of pump is best for you. As noted, single speed pumps are the most common and have delivered proven performance for years and years.
Variable speed pumps deliver the ultimate in energy efficiency, saving you an incredible amount of money year after year. Although these pumps do cost more up-front, the savings often pay for the added costs in only one or two seasons.
It may be surprising to learn that a single speed pool pump can be the second largest consumption of energy in your house after heating and air conditioning. With the installation of a variable speed pump, it is possible to cut the associated energy costs up to 90%, which can translate to hundreds of dollars every year.
As with most advanced, more efficient products, variable speed pumps cost more than single speed pumps. This incremental investment is often recovered in energy savings in less than two years.
To calculate your potential savings, visit Hayward's energy calculator.
In addition to incredible energy savings, variable speed pumps offer additional benefits such as:
Hayward offers the most efficient range of variable speed pumps in the industry.
Don't just take our word for it! Check out the Australian Government energy ratings website for more information: http://www.energyrating.gov.au/
Regardless of what type of pool or spa you have, Hayward has the variable speed pump that matches your needs. Why pay for more pump that you need? Hayward's wide selection means you get the pump you need, often without wasting money on larger, more expensive models.
Your pool professional will help choose what type of variable speed pump is best for you.
If you need to flow a lot of water such as for an attached spa or a variety of water features, Hayward's TriStar® VS offers incredible performance and energy efficiency.
For most other applications, a smaller, right-sized variable speed pump will usually be more cost effective and pay for itself faster.
According to the Australian Government Energy Rating website TriStar VS is the first 10 star energy rated pump in Australia.
For most pool only applications with 50mm or less plumbing, Hayward offers two choices based on the best selling Super Pump and MaxFlo family of pumps: Super Pump® VS and MaxFlo VS™.
Regardless of what type of pool or spa you have, Hayward has the variable speed pump that matches your needs.
It may be surprising to learn that a single speed pool pump can be the second largest consumption of energy in your house after heating and air conditioning. With the installation of a variable speed pump, it is possible to cut the associated energy costs up to 90%, which can translate to hundreds of dollars every year.
As with most advanced, more efficient products, variable speed pumps cost more than single speed pumps. This incremental investment is often recovered in energy savings in less than two years.
To calculate your potential savings, visit Hayward's energy calculator.
In addition to incredible energy savings, variable speed pumps offer additional benefits such as:
Hayward offers the most efficient range of variable speed pumps in the industry.
Don't just take our word for it! Check out the Australian Government energy ratings website for more information: http://www.energyrating.gov.au/
Regardless of what type of pool or spa you have, Hayward has the variable speed pump that matches your needs. Why pay for more pump that you need? Hayward's wide selection means you get the pump you need, often without wasting money on larger, more expensive models.
Hayward's lineup of variable speed pumps can save up to 90% in energy costs vs. ordinary single speed pumps. Each Hayward variable speed pump features the following:
Your pool professional will help choose what type of variable speed pump is best for you.
If you need to flow a lot of water such as for an attached spa or a variety of water features, Hayward's TriStar® VS offers incredible performance and energy efficiency.
For most other applications, a smaller, right-sized variable speed pump will usually be more cost effective and pay for itself faster.
According to the Australian Government Energy Rating website TriStar VS is the first 10 star energy rated pump in Australia.
For most pool only applications with 50mm or less plumbing, Hayward offers two choices based on the best selling Super Pump and MaxFlo family of pumps: Super Pump® VS and MaxFlo VS™.
Regardless of what type of pool or spa you have, Hayward has the variable speed pump that matches your needs.
Single Speed
These pumps use an induction motor that runs at a constant speed of 2850 RPM. They can be flooded suction pumps, meaning they are placed below the water line using gravity to keep the pump primed, or they can be self-priming, which is the typical in-ground installation.
Hayward Industries has been manufacturing swimming pool pumps for more than 80 years. As leader in the industry, our breadth of pool products includes an unparalleled variety of single-speed pool pumps. We make a swimming pool pump to suit any residential pool environment, any pool shape and any pool size. Whether you're looking for an above ground pool pump or an in-ground pool pump to run your pool and your spa, we have the pump that's right for you.
Your pool professional will help choose which speed and size pump is best for you.
If you have an above-ground swimming pool, a single-speed pump in the PowerFlo family of pumps is ideal for you.
TriStar, Super II, Super Pump and MaxFlo pumps come in a variety of single-speed pumps which gives you and your pool professional the opportunity to find a pool pump that is ideal for your specific application.
Single Speed
These pumps use an induction motor that runs at a constant speed of 2850 RPM. They can be flooded suction pumps, meaning they are placed below the water line using gravity to keep the pump primed, or they can be self-priming, which is the typical in-ground installation.
Hayward Industries has been manufacturing swimming pool pumps for more than 80 years. As leader in the industry, our breadth of pool products includes an unparalleled variety of single-speed pool pumps. We make a swimming pool pump to suit any residential pool environment, any pool shape and any pool size. Whether you're looking for an above ground pool pump or an in-ground pool pump to run your pool and your spa, we have the pump that's right for you.
Your pool professional will help choose which speed and size pump is best for you.
If you have an above-ground swimming pool, a single-speed pump in the PowerFlo family of pumps is ideal for you.
For standard pool environments, single-speed pumps are the economical choice. For in-ground pool/spa combinations, a variable speed pump may be the more energy efficient option.
TriStar, Super II, Super Pump and MaxFlo pumps come in a variety of single-speed pumps which gives you and your pool professional the opportunity to find a pool pump that is ideal for your specific application.
A booster pump is used to power automatic pressure cleaners. The pump draws water from the pool circulation plumbing, increasing the water pressure so that the pool cleaner can operate at its maximum efficiency.
Hayward's booster pump is the most aftermarket friendly and energy efficient booster pump in the industry. It uses up to 40% less electricity than other models and has an exceptionally quiet operation. Both 40mm pipe unions and 3/4" hose fittings are included to provide easy installation and service for new construction and replacement applications. It is also equipped with a tall, elevated mounting base allowing for increased motor ventilation and added protection from flooding. These desirable features have made Hayward's booster pump a leader among its competition.
