Owning a pool is one thing, but knowing how to save energy is just as important. Several factors must be taken into account when installing a pool, such as its location, its dimensions, the maintenance products used, and its equipment. The proper functioning of a pool depends on all these criteria, and it is crucial to master them in order to enjoy the summer season pleasantly without exceeding your budget.

It is therefore essential to look after these three aspects:

– Heating, the filtration system, lighting and any other electrical device that requires significant electricity consumption.

– Filter cleaning, evaporation and splashing lead to significant water use.

– Maintenance products are often used during hot months, leading to increased consumption of chlorine, stabilizer, salt, etc.

Anticipating is paramount

It is essential to think carefully before building the pool, for example: orient the basin to benefit from natural heating by the sun.
For effective savings, choose a pool based on your needs. The deeper and wider the basin, the more energy it will consume.
Pool maintenance must be proportional to its size; a large pool will take longer to heat, resulting in more costs.
Keep your pool away from trees and vegetation, as this will prevent deterioration of the water and the pool floor.
Select your pump and equipment according to the water volume to promote savings.

How to make your pool economical after construction?

If your pool is already finished and you wish to reduce your energy consumption, it is crucial to follow these recommendations:

• Regularly clean your pool filter. A clogged filter will lead to increased pump energy consumption.
• Adapt the filtration time according to the temperature, the number of swimmers and the basin, as inappropriate filtration can lead to excessive consumption. By not filtering correctly, algae can appear, making the purchase of maintenance products necessary.
• Frequently check the quality of your water by monitoring the pH.
• Use low-consumption LED bulbs.
• Equip your pool with a cover, which will reduce water evaporation, require less cleaning and keep the water warm.
• Installing a rainwater harvester helps reduce water loss, which is a profitable long-term investment.

The impact of the hydraulic circuit on energy consumption

To be economical, it is important to minimize hydraulic circuit pressure drops as much as possible. These losses slow down water circulation.

By optimizing your hydraulic circuit in this way:

• Reduce pipe length
• Increase the diameter of the pipes
• Opt for 45° elbows rather than 90°
• Choose large-radius curves for the technical room.
• Use rigid pipes rather than semi-rigid ones.
• Carefully consider the position of the pump and filter, placing them as close to the pool as possible.

By applying these optimizations, you can achieve up to 40% savings on your energy consumption!

What are the

Which devices consume the most?

The pump alone accounts for 90% of the energy consumption of an unheated pool. It is essential that the pump is appropriate for the pool volume.
How to select your pump? Above all, priority should be given to flow rate over power.

The flow rate is measured in m3/h, while power is expressed in HP, knowing that one HP is equivalent to 0.739 kW.

Variable speed pump:

It is possible to decrease electrical consumption thanks to a variable speed pump.

What is a variable speed pump for a pool? The principle consists of adjusting the pump according to the needs of the basin by changing its speed. By halving the speed, it allows energy consumption to be reduced eightfold. An investment that quickly becomes profitable.