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Introducing the Pentair Eco Select Brand
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| As the global leader in pool and spa equipment, Pentair Water Pool and Spa is making a strong commitment to develop the most environmentally responsible products available. The new Eco Select brand is the keystone of this green program to meet the dual objectives of a growing number of pool owners-to save money and make more eco-friendly choices. |
| It starts with product development. We have dedicated senior staff whose sole mission is to assure that new and re-engineered products are the most eco-friendly and economically attractive on the market. |
| You will see the Eco Select brand associated with several existing products and systems that already meet these objectives. These products save energy, conserve water, reduce noise, or otherwise contribute to a more environmentally responsible pool equipment system. In every case, a product that earns the Eco Select brand is clearly our "greenest" and most efficient choice. The rest of this booklet will introduce you to the products that have earned the Eco Select brand. |
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| Pentair Variable Speed Pumps
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| Standard pool pumps can consume as much energy as all other home appliances combined - often costing more than $1,000 per year! IntelliFlo pumps can typically cut energy use by 30% to 90%, generally saving $621 to $1,356 in utility costs annually - more where rates are higher than average. |
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| Pentair High Performance Heaters
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| MasterTemp high performance heaters offer best-in-class energy efficiency. Plus, they are certified for low NOx emissions, making them eco-friendly favorites. |
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| Pentair Heat Pumps |
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| When a heat pump is appropriate for your climate, it is the most energy-efficient heating option. ThermalFlo heat pumps transfer heat from the atmosphere to the pool or spa, saving up to 80% in energy costs compared to gas-fired heaters. Plus, they are the only heat pumps available that use R-410A refrigerant - EPArecognized as environmentally safe and clean. |
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| Pentair Filters |
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| Water flows very efficiently through Quad D.E. filters, allowing the use of smaller pumps or lower pump speeds to minimize energy use. And when you rinse cartridges rather than backwash, you can significantly reduce water use, too. |
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| Water flows very efficiently through the Clean & Clear Plus filters, often allowing the use of smaller pumps or lower pump speeds to minimize energy use. And when you rinse cartridges rather than backwash, you can significantly reduce water use, too. |
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| Pentair Pressure-Side Automatic Pool Cleaners |
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| The powerful Legend II pressure-side automatic pool cleaner does not require a booster pump, providing highly energy-efficient cleaning performance. |
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| Pentair Automated Color-Changing Lights |
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| IntelliBrite LED (Light Emitting Diode) color-changing pool and spa lights are the most energy-efficient color-changing pool and spa lighting option available. Plus, they can last 30,000 hours or more, minimizing replacement cost and disposal. |
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| Pentair Automation |
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| Pentair control systems can optimize energy use and equipment performance by automating and synchronizing equipment scheduling. They prevent problems and waste so you don’t have to rely on your memory or limited time clocks to operate or turn off equipment |
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| Pentair Chlorine Generator |
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| Using only natural table salt, the IntelliChlor automatic chlorine generator creates pure chlorine in your pool and eliminates the need to buy, store, and add harsh chlorine products manually. In effect, fewer resources are used in the production, packaging, and transportation of these chemical compounds. |
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How the Systems Approach Delivers Even More
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| As you have seen, there is a compelling "green case" for our products under the Eco Select brand. Every one of these products can lay claim to saving energy, water, reducing noise, maintaining air quality, or delivering combinations of these environmental benefits. |
| Perhaps most compelling of all is when you link these "best in breed" choices into a single green system. Not only do you deliver individual products that are more environmentally responsible than other choices, there can be synergistic effects as well. |
| Examples include: |
- Optimize pump speed for your filter choice and you will automatically improve the effectiveness of the filter media. It will trap more dirt by allowing better utilization of the media's surface area, postpone pressure increases, and extend the time between cleanings. You minimize energy use on the front end, minimize wash water use on the back end, and get cleaner water all along the way.
- Optimize flow to the heater and it heats water more quickly and efficiently so run times may be reduced and energy saved.
- Run the filter pump longer at lower speed/flow for energy savings, and you make sanitization chemicals more effective when circulation intervals are extended . . . this improves water quality with less total chemical consumption.
- Variable speed pump capability minimizes energy use by solar systems that require high pressure to initiate but less pressure to maintain circulation.
- Optimize the performance of pressure-side cleaners by adjusting the output flow of a variable speed pump rather than relying on an oversized conventional pump or booster pump - by matching the flow to the collection capability of the cleaners, you optimize cleaning while minimizing energy use.
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Energy-Saving Pool Tips
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| To support your efforts to make your pool and spa as economical and eco-friendly as possible, below are some changes you can make that can help conserve energy and water while reducing your operating costs. |
| Heating & Heat Loss |
- Reduce heat loss by using a pool cover. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, savings of 50% - 70% are possible.
- Fencing, hedges, landscaping, and cabanas that shelter your pool from prevailing winds will further reduce heat loss.
- If you use your pool only on weekends, reduce your heater or heat pump thermostats settings by eight to ten degrees during the week.
- When leaving for vacation for more than a week, unless freezing conditions are expected, turn off the pool heater or heat pump.
- According to the National Swimming Pool Institute and the American Red Cross, the most healthful swimming temperature is 78-Degree F. Reducing your heater or heat pump thermostat to maintain a 78-Degree F or lower temperature will also help conserve energy.
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| Circulation |
- Replace your pool pump with a more energy-efficient model.
- New variable speed pumps with permanent magnet motors and digital controls can save as much as 90% in utility costs compared to one- or two-speed pumps with induction motors.
- If using an energy-efficient one- or two-speed pump, make sure your pump is sized to your pool's requirements.
- Reduce pump speed to reduce energy use. Remember the pump law: reduce speed by half and energy is just one-eighth of what was previously used.
- For good water maintenance, circulate water through filter only once per day. Additional cycles are generally unnecessary and waste energy.
- Run your pool's filtration system during off-peak hours when electricity demand is lower, generally between 8 p.m. and 10 a.m.
- Keep intake grates clear of debris. Clogged drains require the pump to work harder.
- To obtain maximum filtration and energy efficiency, clean your filter regularly, as required.
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