“Two speed or not two speed…”
With increased environmentally conscious home owners, rising energy costs and more complex swimming pool features, equipment manufacturers responded by creating variable speed pumps, virtually replacing single and two speed pumps almost overnight. In January 2012, the State of Arizona followed California’s lead by passing a law requiring all new pump installations to be variable speed. Whether the motive is to save money or conserve precious natural resources, consumers have responded positively to the new technology. Additionally, most utility companies offer a rebate to help cover the increased upfront cost of buying the variable speed pump.