4 Things That Will Make Your Pool Eco Friendly

For most people swimming pools are the quintessential symbol of leisure.  Nothing says relaxation like lounging by a pool, perhaps with a trendy inflatable flamingo floating by.

And I certainly don't want to ruin the fun by bringing up the environmental impact of pools, but...that’s the topic of todays blog post. The reason being that most traditional pools invoke the trifecta of environmental destruction: high water use, high energy use, and harmful chemicals.  So how is it possible to make your pool more eco friendly, and save money on energy costs?

There are many products available in the swimming pool market that can help make your pool energy efficient, allowing you to save money on your electricity bills and, more importantly, help keep the environment green!

Here are 4 things I recommend that will make your pool more eco friendly:

    1.  Install a variable speed pool pump

A variable speed pool pump gives you more control as it has a built in timer which allows you to customize a schedule and run the pump at different speeds throughout the day, compared to a single speed pool pump which runs at the same speed throughout the entire day.    The piece of pool equipment that will cost the most in energy is your pool pump, so you definitely want to consider purchasing a variable speed pool pump to achieve savings on your electricity bills!  If you are considering getting a variable speed pump for your pool, definitely check out Pentair's line of eco friendly products.  Their intelliflo pump is the best option in my opinion.  Good build quality, great warranty, and many customizable settings for ease of use.  As of right now the best price is on Amazon.  Link here: https://amzn.to/2MXWi6T

    2. Install LED Pool light bulbs

There are pool lights available on the market that are LED lighting, which are a lot more energy efficient and last longer than an incandescent or halogen bulb.  

    3.  Use a solar blanket

When the pool is not in use, consider covering the pool with a solar blanket.  A solar blanket will help to retain heat in the pool, keep debris out of the pool, and reduce the amount of water lost through evaporation.  By reducing evaporation, you will save money by not having to supply fresh water, re-heat the water as well as add chemicals to balance the water.

    4.  Install a cartridge filter instead of a sand filter

The main difference between a cartridge filter and a sand filter is with a cartridge filter, there is no need to backwash.  By eliminating the need to backwash, you will save money by not having to refill your pool with fresh water and add chemicals to balance the water.

And there you have it!  4 steps to a green pool!  Well, not a "green" pool, more of a eco kind of green...well...you know what I mean.