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Solar pool purifier: The step towards renewable energy

Solar pool purifier: There are many reasons to take the step towards renewable energy in the world of swimming pools. Get to know them.

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Traditional pool filtration system

Pool filtration is the vital process for water purification

Traditional pool filtration system

Below, we provide you with the link to the page where you can find out exactly: How the pool filtration system works

As a reminder, mention that Filtering the pool is vital so that the pool water does not stagnate, and therefore is continually renewed and treated. 

Basic component in pool filtration: purifier

So that. The pool filter is the basic component that functions as a mechanism for water filtration and therefore for disinfection, cleaning and purification of water.

Furthermore, the pool filter is where the dirt is retained thanks to the filter load. In this way, we will obtain treated and properly clean water so that it can be returned to the pool.

Classic pool pump concept

To begin with, highlight that the pool pump: heart of the pool, which focuses all the movement of the hydraulic installation of a pool and moves the water in the pool.

Basically, The operation focuses on the water from the pool being sucked in by the pump (motor) and taken to the purifier.

Also, if you want to know more about this topic, consult our page about What is a pool pump


Traditional pool pump cost factors

Main conditions in the consumption of the pool pump

  • In summary, the cost of this type of purification pumps will depend on the volume of water contained in the pool.
  • yAnd therefore, the power necessary to carry out the filtering.

Average annual consumption of traditional purification pump

The average annual consumption of this type of system for a pool of around twenty thousand liters is around 350 euros. If we talk about one of 120.00 liters, we would go to 1600 euros.

Likewise, this type of purifier is usually used in summer in outdoor pools, but may have to be used all year round when the pool is indoors, with the consequent increase in the electricity bill.

Consumption reduction thanks to solar energy systems

In short, in order to reduce these expenses, they have been developed solar energy systems to purify swimming pools, which we are going to present to you in detail below.


Solar pool purifier: The renewable energy system to purify swimming pools

Why choose solar energy for swimming pools

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Main reasons to invest in a solar pool treatment plant

  • There are many reasons to take the step towards renewable energy in the world of swimming pools.
  • However, one of the main reasons is economic.
  • The high price of electricity in our country has led us to look for much more economical ways for domestic consumption.
  • Thus, domestic pollution is also reduced.

Solar pool pumpWhat is a solar treatment plant?

Evolution in the market in pool filtration: solar pool purifier

In this sense, the swimming pool market has not been left behind. All swimming pools require a system that is responsible for filtering the water, which works thanks to a pump that consumes electricity.

Solar pool pump: revolution in the concept of purification

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First of all, emphasize that this type of treatment plant has changed the classic pump for a solar one that takes advantage of photovoltaic solar energy.


Solar pool treatment operation

Components of a solar treatment plant 

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Solar purifier for swimming pool

The elements of the solar pool treatment plant are the following:

  • Filter
  • Solar pump: responsible for transporting water through the circuit
  • Controlled: responsible for controlling the energy obtained from the panel
  • Solar panels: responsible for generating electricity.

How the solar pool pump works

To begin with, explain that the operation of the solar pool pump is a great proposal to purify the water.

  • First of all, This type of energy consists of the transformation of solar radiation into electricity.
  • Solar pool motors use solar energy to run.
  • And it can offer a water flow of up to 10000 to 16000 liters/hour without having to consume a lot of electricity (As solar radiation is free, so is the electricity obtained from this type of system)
  • On the other hand, evidently solar pool pumps are environmentally friendly.
  • Additionally, solar pool motors trap solar energy that is captured in solar panels. to purify the pool water with a voltage of 24v, 60v and 72v with an automatic gear that is activated by the sun's radiation.
  • From a mechanical point of view, a solar treatment plant has certain peculiar aspects since in order to adapt to a photovoltaic installation, This type of solar pumps have a different winding and work in a regime that changes depending on the amount of solar radiation it receives.
  • That is to say, The motor of the solar pool purifier is activated by the solar irradiation it receives from the panel.
  • All this It is controlled through an automatic control panel, which adjusts to a fully automatic system with the intensity of sunlight, with greater speed at midday, they can work more hours each day, saving energy, time and money.
  • In addition, does not need any battery and the water is purified all year round.
  • On the other hand, we may believe that a solar pump, which works at lower power during the day, can compromise the condition of our pool, but this is not the case.
  • In reality, the solar pool pump with its use of sustainable energy is capable of run for 8 hours a day in midsummer and about 5-6 hours a day during winter.
  • Likewise, the new models of solar pool pump include their installation kit and a regulator so that the pool motor works perfectly with solar panels. As we have already said, they are a purification system that is powered by photovoltaic solar energy. In other words, the pool is purified without using electricity and the system is powered by the energy contained in the solar panels.

Solar pool purifier pump operation


Reduction of expenses with solar energy pool system

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Is the investment in the solar pool pump recovered?

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Average time in which the investment in the solar pool pump is recovered

Always depending on the characteristics of the purification system and the investment that has been made, The time in which said investment is recovered ranges between 3 and 5 years.

Conditioning factors to recover investment in solar pool treatment plant

  • This type of solar purification systems have a higher cost than traditional ones.
  • However, we must keep in mind that they are not going to consume, so the savings we achieve on our electricity bill will determine the time it will take to recover our investment, since it is recovered.
  • Furthermore, these types of systems require almost no maintenance and their useful life is very long, which makes them a great investment.