Pump speed controllers
Pool pump speed controllers: lower energy use and better protection
A variable frequency drive is a device that adjusts the motor speed of a pool pump so that it filters at the flow rate needed and uses less energy. In this collection Q-Tech brings together a drive for single-phase pool pumps and a control panel that automates and protects the filtration system, for anyone who wants to save energy without replacing the pool pump.
Models in this collection
| Model | What it does | Compatible pool pump | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| BWT Energy Saver variable frequency drive | Varies the motor speed between 1200 and 2900 rpm | Single-phase, up to 2.2 kW and 12 A, at 220–240 V | 4 time slots over 24 h; day, night and backwash modes; touch screen |
| SACI SMART CONTROL Integrated Pool Management | Replaces the electrical panel and protects the pool pump; does not change the speed | Up to 3 HP (2.2 kW) | Dry-run and overcurrent protection; filtration and lighting timers; outputs for RGB LED lights, salt chlorinator and heat pump; input for a PT-100 temperature probe |
Data according to BWT and Saci.
How to choose between a drive and a control panel
- To cut the energy use of a single-phase pool pump that already works, the Energy Saver adjusts the motor speed; according to BWT, savings reach up to 80%. Check on the motor rating plate that it does not exceed 2.2 kW or 12 A.
- To centralise filtration, lighting, the salt chlorinator and the heat pump, the Saci SMART CONTROL protects the pool pump against dry running and overcurrent.
- If you are replacing the pool pump, consider the Variable-speed pool pumps, with built-in speed control, or the Single-speed pool pumps; mounting parts are in Pool pump accessories.
Applications
- Private pools with a single-phase, single-speed pool pump and long filtration hours.
- Renewal of the electrical panel in the plant room.
- Slow filtration at night and fast running for backwash, using the Energy Saver modes.
Why buy pool pump speed controllers from Q-Tech?
- Before you buy, an Expert Technician reviews the pool pump rating plate and your installation with you in a technical call with an Expert Technician.
- If you are renewing the plant room, we deliver it as a pre-assembled plant room: assembled, wired and tested at our workshop in Málaga with the Expert Technician workshop pre-assembly service; on site, only the final connection remains.
- If the pool pump fails, our pool pump fault diagnosis gives you a report and a repair quote.
Frequently asked questions
Does a variable frequency drive work with any pool pump?
No. The Energy Saver is for single-phase pool pumps of up to 2.2 kW and 12 A, according to BWT. If your motor is three-phase or more powerful, please contact us first.
Does the Saci SMART CONTROL adjust the speed of the pool pump?
No. It is a control panel: it schedules filtration and lighting, manages the salt chlorinator and the heat pump, and protects the pool pump against dry running and overcurrent, according to Saci.
How much energy does a variable frequency drive save?
According to BWT, the Energy Saver cuts energy use by up to 80%. Actual savings depend on the filtration hours and the speed you set.
See the whole range in Pool pumps and full pool automation in Smart pool control, or message us on WhatsApp: the aim is lower energy use and better protection.
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