DAB E.SWIM Variable Speed Pool Pump

DAB rates the E.SWIM at up to 90 percent lower running costs than a comparable single speed pump. Real world savings depend on your current pump, your run hours and your power rate, but the mechanism is straightforward: the permanent magnet brushless motor runs at low speed for most of the day, and power draw falls dramatically as speed drops. At Auckland rates of roughly 35 to 40 cents per kWh, the saving is usually the single biggest lever on pool running costs.

The E.SWIM 150 suits small to mid-sized residential pools, while the E.SWIM 300 handles larger pools, longer pipe runs and systems with heating or in-floor cleaning. Maximum flow reaches 708 litres per minute and maximum head 26 m depending on model. Send us your pool dimensions and equipment list and we will confirm which one is right rather than defaulting you to the larger unit.

It is rated at around 45 dB, which is quieter than a normal conversation and one of the quietest pool pumps available. The motor is water cooled rather than fan cooled, which removes the main source of noise on a conventional pump. If your plant area sits near a bedroom, deck or shared boundary, this alone often justifies the upgrade.

They let you match the pump precisely to each task: a low speed for everyday filtration, a medium speed for chlorinator and heater operation, and a higher speed for vacuuming or backwashing. The pump can also run in constant flow mode, holding a set flow rate as your filter loads up. We program these settings during commissioning so they suit your specific equipment.

Yes. The E.SWIM is rated for saltwater pools, which covers the majority of Auckland residential pools. As with any pump, keeping your water balanced protects the wet end and extends the life of the equipment, and that is something our valet service manages for you week to week.

The E.SWIM includes integrated anti-freeze, anti-lock and dry-run protection. Dry-run protection is the most valuable of these in practice, because a blocked skimmer or an air lock is the fastest way to destroy a pump seal. The pump shuts itself down rather than running damaged, which is real protection for a premium piece of equipment.

Not for us. It ships with a power cable and unions included and mounts on anti-vibration feet. Electrical connection must be done by a registered electrician under New Zealand rules, and Sparkling Pools has a qualified electrician on the team, so supply, plumbing, connection and programming are handled in one visit.

Empty the large integrated pre-filter weekly, which is easy to judge through the transparent lid. Keep the water balanced, and have the pump inspected annually. There is no cooling fan to clog, which removes one common maintenance point compared with conventional pumps.

The E.SWIM is backed by the manufacturer's warranty and is NSF certified. Your purchase is also covered by the New Zealand Consumer Guarantees Act. Sparkling Pools registers the warranty, provides the professional installation the warranty relies on, and handles any warranty support with the supplier on your behalf.

In most cases yes, and the payback is measurable. The higher purchase price is recovered through lower power bills, and you also get quieter running and better protection for your equipment. We will run the numbers against your current pump and your actual power rate before you commit, because we would rather you buy the right pump than the dearest one. Call 09 570 4797 or email info@sparklingpools.co.nz.