Swimming Pool Pumps are the heart of your pool equipment. If your pump isn’t running, nothing else is either.
The pump pulls water from your pool and pushes it through the equipment back to your pool. Pumps are sized by the amount of water you have in your pool and the amount of features you need to supply (slides, fountains, waterfalls . . .).
For years people have been putting in over sized pumps because “bigger is better”. That is 100% wrong! Penguin Pools sizes the pump that you need and rather than doing a one size fits all mentality.
By changing the speeds of the pump you can control the amount of water being moved vs. single speed pumps that only moves at one speed (which is usually more than you need).
GOOD NEWS! Each Penguin Pool package comes with a pump included, sized to meet the needs of your swimming pool.
Pentair VS-3050 – Variable Speed Pump
Video :: Why the Correct Pump Saves you Money
Variable Speed :: $1,100 . . . Best Buy
Traditional pumps run at one, maybe two speeds, but you aren’t able to control what speed that is or the amount of water being moved. Pentair’s VS pumps allow you to set the speed of the pump to allow for the amount of water you need to move for that application. Why move 80 gallons a minute when your fountains need 30 gallons, or your slide needs 20 gpm?
This pump utilizes the simple fundamental law of pumps ::
Slower moving pumps consume less power!
By running your pump longer at a slower speed you will ::
- Use less electricity
- Have cleaner water
- More balanced chemicals
- More evenly balanced water temperature
Pentair’s permanent magnet motor (same as in Hybrid Cars) has many additional features that are result of being a better pool pump. The pump is the quietest pump on the market and at low speeds you might not even know it is on. Since the magnet motor produces less heat and vibration, it creates less wear on the pump components and other pool equipment . . . that means longer life and greater returns on your investment.
Pentair WhisperFlo – Single Speed Pump
½ hp :: $325
¾ hp :: $419 . . . Pool with < 20,000 gallons of water
1 hp :: $429 . . . Pool with 20,000 – 26,000 gallons of water
1½ hp :: $479 . . . Pool with 26,000+ gallons of water or smaller pools with water features
2 hp :: $569
This Traditional 1-Speed pump is what Penguin Pools used to recommend for each of our inground swimming pools and still do for those who don’t want a variable speed pump. The WhisperFlo pump from Pentair is a high flow yet energy efficient swimming pool pump that delivers High Performance.
40% glass-filled thermoplastic with the Cam & Ramp “see thru” lid design. Self-priming, high flow with patented Funnel-Flo diffusers. 2 in. suction and discharge ports. Motor features threaded shaft and durable commercial duty 56 frame motor with NEMA square flange.
