Recently, there have been several advancements in the world of pool heaters — like new innovations in fuel line flexibility, breakthroughs in minimal space requirements and the introduction of variable-speed technology to heat pumps. Hayward’s two recent product innovations in pool-heater technology are leading the industry in high-performance heating for dealers, servicers and consumers alike….
Meet the XE Series, the newest addition to the industry-leading line of ultra–high efficiency pumps from Hayward. Built for maximum savings at a fraction of the purchase price, these pumps more than clear the bar for Department of Energy (DOE) regulations — and your customers’ expectations. A BRAND NEW KIND OF PUMP XE Series represents…
1. THEY HAVE THE BROADEST RANGE OF DOE-COMPLAINT POOL PUMPS — INCLUDING SINGLE-SPEED OPTIONS. Contrary to some industry misconceptions, many Hayward single-speed pumps are DOE compliant and will continue to be manufactured and sold. More specifically, Hayward TriStar,® Super Pump® and MaxFlo® XL single-speed pumps 1 HP and lower meet the new DOE energy-efficiency standards…
1. SELLING COMPLIANT PUMPS IS BENEFICIAL FOR BOTH YOU AND YOUR CONSUMERS. When selling ultra-high efficiency pump models that comply with the new DOE standards, everybody wins. You benefit from the higher price point; consumers benefit from energy savings and quieter performance. And with new XE Series ultra-high efficiency pumps from Hayward, consumers benefit from…
1. What is Weighted Energy Factor (WEF)? Developed by the U.S. Department of Energy, WEF is a new standard for evaluating the energy efficiency of pool pumps. Similar to the miles-per-gallon metric for cars, a higher WEF rating indicates a more efficient pump. 2. Why was WEF created? WEF is part of a broader set…
The pool pump market is about to undergo a seismic shift. Starting July 19, 2021, all pump manufacturers will be required to comply with efficiency standards from the U.S. Department of Energy that apply to all new pumps. The standards are largely based on requirements for weighted energy factor (WEF), a new metric used to…
In 2019, New Jersey-based Hayward released the TriStar VS 950 variable-speed pool pump. Over the last two years, it was launched as a Super and MaxFlo pump as well. The latest iteration of this VSP family — the TriStar VS 900, informally referred to as generation-3 or gen-3 — was made available this October for…
*Sponsored Content*Brought to you by Pentair Just like air conditioners, refrigerators, LED lights and home automation, energy-efficient pool pumps can significantly lower a home’s energy usage. According to the EPA’s ENERGY STAR website, traditional single-speed pool pumps could be the home’s second largest energy user for homes with in-ground swimming pools. With new DOE legislation…
*Sponsored Content*brought to you by Pentair Good for business, good for the environment In light of the new Department of Energy regulations going into effect in 2021, now is a good time to integrate variable-speed pool pump replacement sales into your business plan. Selling the energy-saving benefits of variable-speed pool pumps (VSP) is quite rewarding, according…
*Sponsored Content* A Q&A to prepare you for new pool pump energy regulations in 2021. Part one in a six-part series. After more than a year and a half of back and forth with the pool industry, the Department of Energy announced in January 2017 its final ruling on the Energy Conservation Standards for Dedicated-Purpose…