Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Re: [PONDERS_INTERNATIONAL] Tip of the Week #24

 

I have 8 Laguna pumps/filters for my 4 above ground Koi pools (3 sm, 3 med, and 2 large).  I also have 5 spitters/pumps that help aerate combined with a second level pool/waterfall into the large 8 ft pool.  It says the pumps use 32w and 64w but when I turn the pumps/filters/spitters off during the high peak electric kw rates time of day use price plan m-f, 3-6 it saves 2 kw as seen on the smart meter for my home.  I am wondering why the meter reports the pumps as using much more power than what the stated kw on the pump says it should be using.  Perhaps that rating is for a pump itself not considering the extra strength needed to pump up 2 ft or if the filters are dirty and need cleaning.
 
Turning the pumps off during that period of time doesn't affect the health of the fish or water quality yet saves me almost $15/month during the peak summer 2 months of highest per kw price .35 cents/kw.  The off peak is only .0788 cents/kw.  Electricity to run the pumps costs a lot of money but I like the fact that I have 2 or more pumps per pool so that if one fails the other usually is still running and I can then repair the one that is inoperable for some reason or another (usually needs the impeller cleaned and while doing that I clean the sponge filters in the canister of the filter).  I live in Phoenix, Arizona and my utility company is Salt River Project (SRP).
 
From: Dr. Mann
Sent: Tuesday, July 31, 2012 8:24 AM
Subject: [PONDERS_INTERNATIONAL] Tip of the Week #24
 
 

When choosing a new pump for your water feature, it is important to look at all factors. Obviously, we first want to make sure the pump will provide the desired flow. Then we look at purchase price, and warranty. An often overlooked factor is the cost of operating the pump.

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