Imperial Pool Builders offer eco-friendly pool tips
Is your swimming pool eco-friendly? Did you know that there are ways to make that happen that won’t break the bank? Talk with the swimming pool contractors from Imperial Pool Builders
to find ways to make your pool eco- and environmentally friendly. Work with us to implement upgrades and improvements that could equate to both savings in your family budget and environmentally friendly advantages. Whether looking for reduced water consumption, cost savings on utilities or heating here are tips to consider:
- Switching to a variable speed pump from a single speed pool pump can bring substantial savings. A variable speed pump costs between $800-1,000, but is more cost effective and many pool owners realize a savings of between 25% and 70% after the first month. A variable speed pump operates at a lower speed for regular circulation and switches to full speed during a cleaning burst. You could even opt to run the pump for 24 hours per day and it will still operate more cost effectively.
- Switching from a manual clock to a digital model allows you to program your pool for greater energy savings. The way to do this is to program the pool for run times at off-peak hours. Also, digital clocks will help assure that you don’t forget to turn it off.
- Whether you’re running a swimming pool or a dish washer, running during off-peak hours is a money saver. Many electric companies lower the rates from about 9 pm to 9 am. Running the swimming pool pump at night can add up to substantial savings in your utility bills. Keep in mind that if you use a salt chlorinator you will need to run the pump for a couple of hours during the day to prevent the sun from depleting the chlorine.
There are myriad other options to incorporate environmentally and eco-friendly practices into your pool.