The company further saves energy by following the new lighting regulations of the US Department of Energy.
SAN DIEGO – March 1, 2023 – The swimming pool industry is about to undergo another transformation with new Department of Energy (DOE) lighting regulations aimed at reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions by banning the sale of certain incandescent light bulbs. In response to these changes, Fluidra, the world’s leading provider of pool equipment and connectivity solutions to the pool and wellness sector, has announced its commitment to not only meeting but exceeding these regulations.
The new rules apply to a variety of pool lights with luminous flux between 310 and 3300 lumens (approximately 25 to 300 watts for incandescent lamps) and are based on the current Energy Independence and Safety Act of 2007, which provides support for many of the common energy efficiency standards set by for home lighting products. Under the new rules, manufacturers must produce more energy-efficient lighting products, which will save consumers a lot of money. According to an independent environmental study commissioned by the US Department of Energy, the new rules will bring about $3 billion in net benefits to consumers over 30 years.
• Manufacturers can no longer sell non-compliant filament lamps manufactured or imported on or after January 1, 2023.
• As of March 1, 2023, distributors and retailers will no longer be able to resell non-compliant incandescent bulbs, or they will be fined with reduced penalties until July 31, 2023.
In the current version, these rules apply to Fluidra 100 W and 300 W incandescent lamps. However, the company, which is focused on reducing its carbon footprint through its business practices and the products it makes, is taking a firmer stand and will phase out incandescent light bulbs altogether. Going forward, the company will produce only LED fixtures, which have been proven to provide homeowners with up to 87% energy savings*.
“Pool owners are now looking for more than just a beautiful pool to enjoy; they want the pool to include solutions that reduce their environmental impact and save them money,” said Lenny Rhodes, president of Fluidra. “We’re always looking for ways to make pools more energy efficient, whether that’s using variable speed technology or adding a pool cover to conserve water, heat, and chemicals. In terms of lighting, we’re seeing a natural shift in the industry to shift to LED-based technology, which is why these new DOE regulations present an ideal opportunity for us to accelerate the transition to this more efficient technology and we believe our customers will benefit from the efficiency gains and cost savings that these changes will bring.”
*Calculations based on a comparison of a 500W white incandescent lamp and a 65W white LED lamp with comparable lumen output.
Replacing the previous generation of incandescent bulbs, Fluidra will continue to build on its trusted LED lighting selection, including the upcoming launch of its latest LED product, Infinite WaterColors LED lights, which the company believes will address pool owners’ sustainability concerns. Delivering an exceptional experience and maximum value for pool owners.
For more information on Fluidra LED pool and spa lighting solutions, pool professionals are advised to contact their local Fluidra representative for information or visit Jandy.com.
Fluidra is a publicly traded company focused on developing innovative IoT products, services and solutions for the global residential and commercial pool markets. The company operates in more than 45 countries and has a portfolio of some of the industry’s most recognizable and trusted brands, including Jandy®, Polaris®, Zodiac®, CMP®, Taylor Water Technologies and SRSmith. To learn more about Fluidra, visit FluidraUSA.com or call 800-822-7933.
Master Spas continues to support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital as a charity partner of the Warburton Golf Championship.
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The Pools & Spas Education & Training Committee is pleased to announce the new appointment of the Director of the Pools & Spas Education & Training Committee (PSATC) Ken Howard.
Ken began his career in the electrical industry in San Diego at the age of 16. After four years in the electrical industry, he had the opportunity to start his own landscaping business. It was here that he first encountered the construction of a swimming pool. Over the next two decades, Ken designed and built a full-service design, project management and construction firm in the Northern County of San Diego.
This design and construction experience includes new construction pools and spas, refurbishment, refurbishment, demolition, repair and replacement of pool equipment, pool and spa automation upgrades, and electrical engineering. In addition, concrete work was later added to the range of services offered, including driveways, yards, pool decks, and ICF (Insulated Concrete Form) pool design and construction.
Ken holds five CA license classifications for contracting and is CBP (Certified Construction Professional) and PPSO (Professional Pool and Spa Operator) by APSP/PHTA. Since 2018, there has been a strong focus on mutual learning to properly install Chem Automation and Chem Automation controllers for residential pool and spa combinations.
Ken is the current owner of Ultimate-Pool.com, a full-service pool maintenance and repair company in the Northern County of San Diego, and President of Ultimate Pool Tools.
FORT WAYNE, Indiana – Master Spas, a leading manufacturer of premium hot tubs and spa pools, continues to support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital as a Charity Sponsor of the 2023 Warburton Golf Championship.
Master Spas donated an H2X Trainer 15 swimming pool to the auction, as well as a substantial donation to St. Jude on behalf of Master Spas and its worldwide network of specialty retailers. In addition, Master Spas donated a Michael Phelps Legend Series hot tub to the St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway.
The 2023 Warburton Golf Championship will take place from February 23-26 at the JW Marriott Hotel in Desert Springs, California. An annual event that brings celebrities, professional athletes and top golfers together to support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, which provides life-saving care to children battling cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. The event includes golf tournaments, auctions and other events to raise awareness and raise funds for the hospital.
“We are honored to partner with Warburton Golf Tournament and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in support of this important cause,” said Kevin Richards, Master Spas Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “As a company, we are committed to making a positive impact in our communities, and we believe that supporting the mission of St. Jude to find cures for childhood diseases is a worthy cause.”
This year, the four-day event raised over $4.7 million for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Warburton is St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital’s highest-grossing competition, having raised over $26.5 million since its inception 13 years ago.
Guided by the company’s mission and values, Master Spas has established a charitable giving program that supports several non-profit organizations and charities, including St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Master Spas Care plans to expand beyond the company and its global network of retailers.
Families will never receive a St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food, because all families have to worry about helping their children live. Through events like Warburton, St. Jude is able to provide families with advanced, non-insurable treatments for free. When St. Jude opened in 1962, childhood cancer was considered incurable. Since then, St. Jude has helped increase overall survival from 20% to over 80% and won’t stop until no child dies of cancer.
Master Spas is located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, 90 miles northeast of Indianapolis. With a state of the art 583,000 square foot manufacturing facility on a 50 acre manufacturing campus, Master Spas is the world’s largest manufacturer of portable spas, hot tubs and swimming pools, all in the USA. years of successful spa production and one of the best performance in the industry. For more information visit: www.MasterSpas.com.
San Diego, CA – March 1, 2023 – Jandy has been a game changer when it comes to programming variable speed pumps. The innovative hardware brand has already made waves in the industry with the introduction of the new SpeedSet™ pump controller, which is simpler, faster and more intuitive to pump interface.
SpeedSet sets a new standard for ease of use and efficiency, offering advanced technology and feature-rich controls that make installation and repairs faster and less tiring for pool professionals.
Designed for quick and intuitive use, the Jandy SpeedSet™ controller is capable of controlling pump speed for multiple functions with 10 daily schedules plus eight additional on-demand scheduled cycles. Professionals can create these settings in minutes with Jandy’s exclusive FlyWheel™ navigation wheel, which makes it virtually effortless—simply turn the wheel to scroll through menus, then press Select.
SpeedSet not only simplifies pump programming, it also simplifies pool maintenance. The controller offers a special high-speed “CLEAN” option for cycling chemicals or vacuuming pools, as well as a one-touch stop button that immediately stops the pump for maintenance. This revolutionary controller even offers professionals a fail-safe “stop by time” option that can be set to a custom duration; when the timer expires, the pump will automatically restart at the set speed.
Ideal for automated pools, the SpeedSet comes with an easily accessible wiring point for all Jandy automation systems and local control of the automation bypass, giving it the unique ability to transfer automation commands to variable speed pumps while still providing local control during maintenance. pool. .
The SpeedSet also features the largest factory-installed display in the industry, so it’s easy to read and provides optimal viewing angles, and can be installed in four different locations on the pump without tools.
“We listened to our customers and developed the perfect pump controller,” said Steve Jones, Senior Product Manager, Pumps. “Our goal was to make programming variable speed pumps faster and easier with little to no training, and the SpeedSet controller does just that—without sacrificing performance or control.”
The SpeedSet controller is available as a pre-installed option on the Jandy VS pump or sold separately as a wall mount. As part of Fluidra’s exclusive Trade Series policy prohibiting online sales of all Jandy devices, SpeedSets are only sold by regular resellers and cannot be resold online. We recommend pool professionals contact your local Fluidra representative for information or visit jandy.com/speedset.
Fluidra is a publicly traded company focused on developing innovative IoT products, services and solutions for the global residential and commercial pool markets. The company operates in more than 45 countries and has a portfolio of some of the industry’s most recognizable and trusted brands, including Jandy®, Polaris®, CMP®, Taylor Water Technologies, SRSmith and Zodiac®. To learn more about Fluidra, visit fluidrausa.com or call 800-822-7933.
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