POOL & SPA PUMPS
Products That Keep The Water Flowing Found at the heart of every plant room, pool and spa pumps keep the water moving and are an essential component in any efficient system. These powerful products have improved over recent years and the latest variable speed options have for many, become the pump of choice for many applications. With the choices now wider than ever, in this issue we highlight some of the best models that are available By Jon Wadeson
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roviding powerful circulation for the water found in pools and spas of various sizes, pumps are extremely important pieces of plant room equipment that work away in the background of every domestic or commercial installation. Innovation and technological advances continue to be applied to these vital but rather unassuming products, with improvements made to their durability, performance, energyefficiency and running costs. With a number of choices available for projects of any size and from both well-known and new brands, this issue we take a look at some of the models that will keep the water flowing in 2022.
COMPACT DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE COME TOGETHER IN THE NEW SENEXT XP AstralPool has launched its new water circulation pump, the Senext XP, a new small-scale, high performance and easy-tomaintain solution, suitable for all types of pools and spas. The Senext XP delivers the power of a big pump on a small scale, and is easily fitted in any type of pool plant room. Its compact design has made it possible to reduce its size by 25% when compared with other pumps intended for the same uses. This small size does not make it less The Senext XP is a new small-scale, high performance and easy-to-maintain solution from AstralPool UK
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powerful though and the Senext XP delivers 12% greater hydraulic performance compared with other pumps in its segment. Thanks to the new designs of the hydraulic system and the strainer, better performance and optimum water flow rates have been achieved. The ease of installation and maintenance that it delivers are its most outstanding features. The 1 1/2” internal threaded ports or 2 1/4” external threaded ports using 50 mm couplings make the Senext XP pump easy and quick to install. In addition, it can be retrofitted in existing pools using the retrofit kit included that comes with an additional base and a 1 1/2” reducer coupling. It also comes with a new built-in handle that makes it extremely easy to both carry and locate. In coming up with ways on how to improve other features, such as the pump’s maintenance and cleaning, AstralPool added three new improvements to its design. A pre-filter cap that can be opened without using any type of tool; an extra-large pre-filter basket with a capacity of 2 litres for reducing the frequency it has to be emptied; and a double water drainage for hibernation.
GOLDEN COAST PUMPS – POWERFUL, PRACTICAL AND ADAPTABLE In the event of a pool pump breaking, installers are typically left with two options: buy the same pump for the sake of efficiency or buying a different pump which may require expensive replumbing work. But with a number of Speck pumps – available exclusively from Golden Coast – there’s another way. The GC SuperPro is a high-performance pump that offers a range of single or three-phase models and makes an ideal replacement for the Hayward Super Pump and Pentair® SuperFlo. It’s designed with an easily serviceable 4-bolt pump assembly and includes an integrated handle for simple transport and installation, plus a transparent lid for quick and easy inspection.
The GC SuperPro is a high-performance pump that offers a range of single or three-phase models
“Having other options helps to take some of the headache out of specifying a job,” explained Adam Clark, Sales Director at Golden Coast. “With the various Speck pumps we stock, it’s easier to find the most cost- and time-efficient solution for adding a new pump to an existing filter.” Also available is the Speck BADU EasyFit. This unit is compatible with at least nine different pump types, and makes an ideal alternative to Pentair® SuperFlo and StaRite pumps. To ensure total flexibility with existing pipework, seven connection sets are available. “The name EasyFit tells you exactly what to expect from these pumps,” adds Adam. “With the various connection sets it’s simple to adjust the height and position of the pump’s suction and discharge ports, letting you install the new pump in the same place as the old one. “EasyFit is also an eco-friendlier option as there is far less plastic waste in comparison to what is generated by a traditional refit when changing to a new pump brand.” The range is extremely versatile offering models with flow rates from 9m3/hr to 45m3/hr. It’s made from high quality plastics and has powder-coated motors meaning it is extremely resistant to corrosion, making it suitable for a wide variety of domestic and commercial pools.
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