Ideas to save energy on pool running Is you pool on a cheaper energy tariff? Backwash your pool filter at least every 2 weeks to reduce pump back-pressure and therefore energy consumption Put your pool chemicals in at night, this could save you up to 50% in chemical costs. Why? ultra violet light in natural sunlight degrades chlorine. Run you pump and filter at night Keeping your chlorine levels slightly higher can reduce your required filter pump time. Reduce filter pump time at least 20% in Autumn and Spring Reduce your filter pump time at least 40% in winter compared to time run in summer Use a cover when pool is not in use Cleaning and constant maintenance schedule is the key
Energy Saving tips Making a few small changes to the way you use energy could make a difference to your next energy bill. 1. Switch appliances off at the wall TV's, DVD players, computers, stereos and game consoles still use energy in standby mode. When not in use, switch off at the wall. 2. Use a power board A power board can supply electricity to multiple appliances at the same time and allows you to switch off all appliances using the same switch. 3. Use lamps or spotlights If you only need a small amount of light, use lamps or spotlights instead of main lights. 4. Use energy-saving globes Change your old globes to either compact fluorescent or LED globes 5. How many lights are on? Turn o
