Say goodbye to the noise and inefficiency of single speed and dual speed pool pumps. These two pumps have been around for ever, and while they do the job, they don’t approach the superior results you can expect from a variable speed pool pump.

Variable speed pumps offer the discerning pool owner many advantages.

• • Better pool filtration. It’s the reason you have a pool pump in the first place. Your variable speed pump filters the water better, straining out the bad, and replacing it with clean water.
  • More efficient motors. This means your pump is working harder, and smarter, and using less power! That’s a big plus when you think that your pool pump can be the largest electricity consumer in your home.
  • Better pool circulation. With its more efficient operation, your pump is now able to get to those hard-to-reach places, like corners, steps, and walls. That means a sparkling pool for you!
  • Less pool pump noise. No brainer really. The whole point of relaxing by the pool is to enjoy some peace and quiet, or for the kids to enjoy their afternoon, without a tractor running in the background.

But are all variable speed pumps the same?

Like everything in life (think cars, holidays, food), you get a wide range of variable speed pumps to suit your needs and budget. Our advice is to stick with the better ones, because, while they may cost more in the short term, they’ll last longer, and save you money on operational costs and energy consumption.

Be wary of confusing multi-speed pumps with variable speed pumps. Multi-speed pumps have set gears, whereas variable speed pumps allow for the adjustment of the full range of speeds to fine-tune flow rates, so you can meet your pool needs exactly.