5 Reasons to Install a Variable Speed Pump in Your Hotel Swimming Pool

If your hotel pool's pump needs replacing, then you might want to think about an upgrade. If you currently use a standard pump that runs at one or two set speeds, then you could see some benefits from switching to a variable speed product.

What are the benefits of upgrading to this kind of pool pump?

A standard single-speed pool pump runs at the same power whenever it is on. While you can upgrade to a pump with two speeds, this doesn't give you much more versatility. Here, the pump runs slow or fast; there's nothing in between the two settings.

A pump that runs at variable speeds is much more versatile. You can choose the power of the pump at any given time and for any given task. While you can do this manually, these products often come with automated systems.

So, you might pre-program the pump, or the system might adapt its speed according to what it is doing itself. In either case, you get more tailored control over the pump's operation.

Pool pumps don't need to run at the same power level on every task they do. For example, they might need more power to run a water feature but less to filter water.

However, if your pump only has one power setting—or two at best—then you'll often waste energy. Your pump has to run high to do tasks that don't actually need that much power.

If you waste energy, then you waste money. A variable speed pump could help reduce your energy consumption and your costs.

If you can control the power that your pump uses so that it runs at the right rate all of the time, then it will use less power overall. It can run at high, medium and low speeds when it needs to. The less power you use, the lower your costs. So, this kind of pump could help reduce your utility bills.

Effective filtration is vital in a public pool. Your water should be clean and hygienic at all times. While pool pumps help filter water, they don't all do this in the most effective way.

For example, a single-speed pump has to run cleaning and filtering programs at full speed. Faster isn't always better here. If the pump is at full pelt, it might not pick up everything that it should when it filters the water; the water runs through too quickly.

If you can set a lower speed on a pump, then you get a better quality of filtration. Your system will pick up things that a high-powered pump might miss.

A pool pump that runs on full power can be noisy, especially if the pump has become old and worn. If any of your guests have rooms near your pool, then they might complain about the noise.

If you can change the speed of the pump, then it will be quieter a lot of the time. It might still be a little louder when you have to run it at full power; however, you can time things to run on low power at key quiet times such as early mornings.

If a pool pump has to run at full power all the time, then it operates under a lot of heat and stress. It might need regular maintenance, occasional repairs and, eventually, replacement.

Variable speed pumps tend to last for longer than more basic models. These pumps don't run at full power all of the time. So, they get a rest and a chance to cool down during times when they run at lower rates. This extends their working life.

For more advice on choosing the right pool pump for your hotel, contact Shenton Pumps.