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Pools
Stay in the Energy Conservation Swim with these Simple Steps
Swimming pools can be enjoyable and attractive additions to
today's homes. However, without careful energy management, they can be
expensive to operate. To ensure you spend only what is necessary to maintain
your pool:
- Use a timer on pool pumps. When allowed to run continuously, a
pool pump can add more than $20 a month to your electric bill. Use the pump
only the number of hours necessary to keep the pool clean. During the cooler
months, 4-5 hours of filtering should be sufficient. Increase running time
with hot weather and more use.
- Cover your pool. An unprotected, heated pool can easily use as
much energy as it takes to heat an entire home. Covers also reduce
evaporation, which can sap heat, chemicals and water from the pool.
- Operate filtration systems on spas and hot tubs about 1 to 1
1/2 hours a day. This is enough time to clear away impurities without using an
excessive amount of energy.
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For More Information Contact:
Mayfield Electric & Water Systems
301 East Broadway, Mayfield, KY 42066
Tel: 270-247-4661
FAX: 270-247-0550
Internet: jcre@mayfieldews.com
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