Pentair announce its new WhisperFloXF VS 5HP commercial variable 5HP variable speed pool pump, designed to run on either single-phase or 3-phase power and has a built-in drive. The combined motor and drive delivers an economical solution for commercial pools desiring lower energy consumption and lower operating costs. The WhisperFloXF VS 5HP pump provides speed…
Today, at least one in 10 retail dollars are spent online; in 2001, internet purchases accounted for just 1 percent of total retail sales. e-commerce grew by 14.6 percent in 2015 alone. Statistics could run the length of this article, but pool builders, suppliers and service providers don’t need data to understand how the internet…
Part of being a pool service professional is to make customer recommendations that result in optimal operation of their facility. Commercial pools burn a lot of energy making the water pristine for patrons. However, if the parts and chemicals aren’t working efficiently, your customers are likely wasting money. “Pool service companies should be auditing facilities…
Let’s talk physics, shall we? • The affinity laws tell us a whole bunch about motors, pumps and fans. If you didn’t adore science class, you likely found them in textbooks flanked by daunting terminology like “nominal speed,” “shaft power” and “volumetric flow rate.” But even with poor marks in high school physics, if you…