Are you looking to go "green" with your swimming pool? The popularity of the green movement has been going on in the world for quite some time now and most individuals are looking for any possible way they can conserve money around the house. In areas with hot temperatures, swimming pools that see extended hot summer temperatures are constantly looking for ways to lower their electricity bills. Making energy efficient upgrades to your house, going solar or installing energy efficient motors to their pool, if it makes sense people will do it. In many parts of the country where summer temperatures seem to last longer, educating yourself on energy efficient pumps and motors is something we recommend and we hope this blog post helps to inform you why installing one would be a smart choice for you!

Did you know that it is possible to save energy, maintain an enjoyable swimming pool by using a smaller and higher efficient pump while operating it less? Well, just so you know that is possible and we are going to show you how. Depending on the brand you buy, energy efficient pumps will use anywhere from 35-45% less energy than most standard pool pumps. With savings like that, the difference between a standard pump and energy efficient pumps can be quite substantial. These pumps do come in a variety of speeds so you have complete control over how much turnover your swimming pool needs. This usually depends on the time of the year and cleanliness of your swimming pool. The bottom-line is, if you're looking to save money, we definitely suggest looking into an energy efficient pump today!

At PST Pool Supplies, we offer a variety of energy efficient pumps and motors for you. We are familiar with all the different brands and can make the best recommendation for you based on the volume of your swimming pool, the amount of vegetation you have in your backyard, as well as, warranty features too. In addition, our mission is to get you the best price possible with our products. The following are some of the features and benefits with going with a variable speed pump/motor:

• They are programmable
• Quieter in operation
• Uses 80-90% less energy than single speed pumps
• Easy to read indicators on their operating panels
• 1.5 and 2.0 Horsepower models are available
• Depending on where you live, some places offer rebates

Please note that there are a variety of different products that we sell to allow you to go more sustainable with your swimming pool. Our goal is to provide you with quality service, a great price, and simple ordering capabilities. If you should have any questions in regards to energy efficiency, please contact us today to learn more!