DAB E.SWIM Variable Speed Pool Pump 150 1.1kW 1.5hp

A pool pump moves water through the filtration system so debris can be removed and treated water can circulate back into the pool.

The FloPro SS range covers 0.75 hp (WP000070), 1 hp (WP000071), 1.5 hp (WP000072) and 2 hp (WP000073). Smaller courtyard and plunge pools usually suit 0.75 or 1 hp, standard family pools suit 1.5 hp, and larger pools or those with solar, heating or in-floor cleaning generally need the 2 hp. Flow requirements are set by your plumbing and equipment as much as pool volume, so we confirm sizing before you buy.

The CTX range runs CTX 280C (1.0 hp), CTX 360C (1.25 hp), CTX 400C (1.5 hp) and CTX 500C (2.0 hp), delivering 280, 360, 400 and 500 litres per minute respectively at 8 m head. Match the model to your pool volume, pipe size and any equipment that needs a minimum flow rate. Send us your pool dimensions and equipment list and we will confirm the right size.

The XP range starts at 1.5 hp and goes to 3 hp, with flow rates from 440 to 635 litres per minute at 8 m head. It suits larger residential pools, pools with long pipe runs or significant elevation change, and light commercial installations. For a standard family pool, a smaller pump will usually do the job for less. We will tell you honestly if the XP is more pump than you need.

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 P320 XT draws 1,250W and delivers 303 litres per minute at 8 m head, with a 6.0 star MEPS rating and 514 kWh annual consumption. The P520 XT draws 1,800W, delivers 580 litres per minute, rates 4.5 stars and uses 734 kWh a year. The P320 suits most standard residential pools, while the P520 suits larger pools or systems with significant head pressure.

Pool pump replacement may be needed if the pump is noisy, leaking, losing prime, struggling with circulation, frequently cutting out or no longer performing reliably.

Rated maximum noise runs from 56.4 to 64 dBA depending on model. The 0.75 hp is the quietest in the range at around 56 dBA, which is comparable to normal conversation. If your pump sits near a deck, bedroom or shared boundary, this is worth weighing up against raw flow rate, and it is something we discuss on site.

In floor cleaning systems and spa jets need sustained flow against high head pressure, which is exactly where the CTX performs. Many general purpose pumps deliver good flow on paper but fall away when working against the resistance of a valve driven in floor system. If you have in floor cleaning, tell us before you buy because pump choice matters far more than usual.

Single phase XP models (1.5, 2 and 3 hp) run on standard 240V supply and suit most residential properties. Three phase models (2 and 3 hp) run on 400V and are typically used where a property already has three phase supply, often on larger or commercial sites. Three phase draws lower amps per leg, which can matter on constrained switchboards. Our electrician can confirm what your property has.