Renovate your pool to be more sustainable
Are you considering to renovate your pool to be more energy efficient or more sustainable? Are you dissatisfied with your pool water quality? Do you simply want your pool to have a fresh look? Check out our renovation suggestions and popular products.
Smart sustainable substitutes
Instead of replacing you entire pool or not taking any actions, we recommend investing in the following sustainable substitutions:
- Replace a single speed pool pump with a variable speed pump
- Replace an on/off heat pump with a full inverter heat pump
- Replace a traditional dosing system with a (low) salt chlorinator and add a UV lamp
Save energy with a pool cover
Adding a pool cover is a great way to be more energy efficient. We offer bubble covers which increase the water temperature by absorption and transmission of solar radiation, reducing evaporation and preventing wind-borne debris from entering the water.
Our delicate slatted covers prevent water from temperature loss and induce temperature gain.
The
Energy Guard winter cover
will help you to reduce chemical use by helping to prevent algae growth in the swimming pool.
Restore water quality
Ready to spare yourself time and worries by always having the best water quality in your pool?
It is time for a dosing system upgrade. An automatic dosing system ensures that chlorine and pH levels are always dosed at the right time with the right amount.
- Replace manual dosing with an automatic dosing system
Sustainable energy saving packages for your pool
For your convenience, we can put together the perfect sustainable and energy-saving package to improve your pool. We are here to advise you.
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Make your pool look brand new with our liners
Is your pool already energy-efficient and sustainable? Then perhaps it could do with a fresh new look. Have a look at our range of liners in different colours and patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much energy can I save when I switch from a single speed pump to a variable speed pump?
The Pump Affinity Law is a
term used to express the relationship between motor speed, flow rate, and
energy consumption. While some energy savings come directly from improved motor
efficiency, most energy savings gained by replacing a single-speed pump with a
variable speed pump are due to the Pump Affinity Law. The following chart demonstrates how the pump speed and flow rate directly impact
power usage.
|
Speed(RPM) |
Flow(l/min) |
Power(W) |
|
3450 |
250 |
2000 |
|
3000 |
208 |
1157 |
|
2400 |
167 |
593 |
|
1800 |
125 |
250 |
|
1200 |
83 |
74 |
|
600 |
42 |
9 |
How do you replace a chlorine dosing system with a low salt system?
The truth about salt pools is that you are still using chlorine. However, you can stop buying chlorine altogether by making it yourself with salt. Saltwater pools are actually chlorine pools. The salt added to your pool passes through a saltwater generator built into your filter system. That salt gets converted to chlorine. The saltwater system also automatically keeps your chlorine levels at 3ppm. So, technically you still have a chlorine pool, you are adding salt into the system instead. You do have to add a large amount of salt to the water and keep an eye on the salinity levels in your pool. So, it is not completely hands off which most people might think. On top of that, you still have to manage the pH, alkalinity, calcium hardness and stabiliser levels. A saltwater generator should be installed directly in the filter system and it will be the last step before the water enters back into your pool from the filter system.
Ask for advice on pairing salt systems with stainless steel parts, as they may corrode if not properly earthed (with part 7027084) and/or are not the right quality stainless steel.
For any pool, saltwater operated or not, a drop in pH can be the biggest culprit for equipment damage, particularly metals. As for salt, some metal damage can occur over time if the system is not properly installed. Proper installation means proper electrical grounding and bonding of the equipment.
Integrating solar panels with the heat pump
When enough heat energy is available from the sun, the pool water can be diverted to the solar panels using an automatic or a manual three-way bypass valve. This results in the transfer of heat from the solar panels to the water circulated through them. When enough heat is not available from the sun, the same valve is used to bypass the solar panels.
Automatic Valve/ Flow Control Valve - This flow control valve is specifically designed to automatically regulate the flow to the solar heating system by continuously monitoring the temperature of the pool water and the panels, i.e. the flow control valve diverts the pool water to the solar panel circuit when the temperature of the panel is well over the pool water temperature to facilitate the heat gain from the panels. Similarly, the flow control valve bypasses the solar panel circuit when there can be possible heat loss if circulated through them.
Solar Panel Installation - The panels can be installed on the roof or on the ground, but it is important to mount them in a shade-free area so that the sun rays can fall on them without any hindrances. It is also important to use the manufacturer’s recommended fittings when installing the system.
Solar panels should be installed above the water level of the pool which will necessarily facilitate the pool water to drain back into the pool.
How much water can I save if you switch from a sand filter to a cartridge filter ?
Approximately 4–6 m3 of water for every m2 of the filtration bed is required. That generates a high amount of backwash water, which is discharged and not reused. The backwashing from swimming pool systems may constitute 20% up to 70% of the total waste water volume, depending on the size of the swimming pool and the water treatment technology applied.
Cartridge filters are best for their fine micron level filtration (up to 10microns) and water losses on backwashing are negligible compared to sand filters. However, for large pools (90m3 or above) sand filters are still the best as they require less maintenance.
How much energy can I save when I switch from an on/off heat pump to an inverter heat pump?
The inverter pool heat pump can adjust the running frequency according to the ambient temperature and the target pool temperature. When the demand is low, the heat pump will reduce its output, limit the power consumption and the load imposed on the heat pump components, and limit the start-up period.
In general, an inverter pool heat pump can save about 20%~30% electric power compared with the ON/OFF type, which is an energy-efficient way to ensure your pool is at a suitable temperature.
How much can I save by replacing halogen bulbs with LED bulbs?
LED light bulbs are superior to halogen, lasting over ten times longer and consuming less than 85% electricity. A switch from halogen to LED will therefore lower the energy costs and will definitely make electricity bills a lot more manageable. Moreover, LEDs surpass halogens on the basis of sustainability as well. These lighting solutions contain no chemicals or hazardous substances and emit a very low amount of heat. This makes them a truly efficient and sustainable lighting solution for a wide range of commercial purposes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Pump Affinity Law is a
term used to express the relationship between motor speed, flow rate, and
energy consumption. While some energy savings come directly from improved motor
efficiency, most energy savings gained by replacing a single-speed pump with a
variable speed pump are due to the Pump Affinity Law. The following chart demonstrates how the pump speed and flow rate directly impact
power usage.
|
Speed(RPM) |
Flow(l/min) |
Power(W) |
|
3450 |
250 |
2000 |
|
3000 |
208 |
1157 |
|
2400 |
167 |
593 |
|
1800 |
125 |
250 |
|
1200 |
83 |
74 |
|
600 |
42 |
9 |
The truth about salt pools is that you are still using chlorine. However, you can stop buying chlorine altogether by making it yourself with salt. Saltwater pools are actually chlorine pools. The salt added to your pool passes through a saltwater generator built into your filter system. That salt gets converted to chlorine. The saltwater system also automatically keeps your chlorine levels at 3ppm. So, technically you still have a chlorine pool, you are adding salt into the system instead. You do have to add a large amount of salt to the water and keep an eye on the salinity levels in your pool. So, it is not completely hands off which most people might think. On top of that, you still have to manage the pH, alkalinity, calcium hardness and stabiliser levels. A saltwater generator should be installed directly in the filter system and it will be the last step before the water enters back into your pool from the filter system.
Ask for advice on pairing salt systems with stainless steel parts, as they may corrode if not properly earthed (with part 7027084) and/or are not the right quality stainless steel.
For any pool, saltwater operated or not, a drop in pH can be the biggest culprit for equipment damage, particularly metals. As for salt, some metal damage can occur over time if the system is not properly installed. Proper installation means proper electrical grounding and bonding of the equipment.
When enough heat energy is available from the sun, the pool water can be diverted to the solar panels using an automatic or a manual three-way bypass valve. This results in the transfer of heat from the solar panels to the water circulated through them. When enough heat is not available from the sun, the same valve is used to bypass the solar panels.
Automatic Valve/ Flow Control Valve - This flow control valve is specifically designed to automatically regulate the flow to the solar heating system by continuously monitoring the temperature of the pool water and the panels, i.e. the flow control valve diverts the pool water to the solar panel circuit when the temperature of the panel is well over the pool water temperature to facilitate the heat gain from the panels. Similarly, the flow control valve bypasses the solar panel circuit when there can be possible heat loss if circulated through them.
Solar Panel Installation - The panels can be installed on the roof or on the ground, but it is important to mount them in a shade-free area so that the sun rays can fall on them without any hindrances. It is also important to use the manufacturer’s recommended fittings when installing the system.
Solar panels should be installed above the water level of the pool which will necessarily facilitate the pool water to drain back into the pool.
Approximately 4–6 m3 of water for every m2 of the filtration bed is required. That generates a high amount of backwash water, which is discharged and not reused. The backwashing from swimming pool systems may constitute 20% up to 70% of the total waste water volume, depending on the size of the swimming pool and the water treatment technology applied.
Cartridge filters are best for their fine micron level filtration (up to 10microns) and water losses on backwashing are negligible compared to sand filters. However, for large pools (90m3 or above) sand filters are still the best as they require less maintenance.
The inverter pool heat pump can adjust the running frequency according to the ambient temperature and the target pool temperature. When the demand is low, the heat pump will reduce its output, limit the power consumption and the load imposed on the heat pump components, and limit the start-up period.
In general, an inverter pool heat pump can save about 20%~30% electric power compared with the ON/OFF type, which is an energy-efficient way to ensure your pool is at a suitable temperature.
LED light bulbs are superior to halogen, lasting over ten times longer and consuming less than 85% electricity. A switch from halogen to LED will therefore lower the energy costs and will definitely make electricity bills a lot more manageable. Moreover, LEDs surpass halogens on the basis of sustainability as well. These lighting solutions contain no chemicals or hazardous substances and emit a very low amount of heat. This makes them a truly efficient and sustainable lighting solution for a wide range of commercial purposes.