Allweiler pump units meet EU energy efficiency standard two years ahead of requirement

Users of the new Allweiler pump units with a drive with less than 7.5 kW may save even more energy – along with associated costs – than is required by the current European Union (EU) ordinance. Additionally, these Allweiler pump units will be offered at the same prices as current models.

“Customers who specify an Allweiler water pump in 2015 will save money from the outset,” said Gunter Connert, Sales Manager, Germany. “Each pump unit will deliver extraordinary efficiency, providing the user with energy savings well ahead of the 2017 requirements of the ErP 2009/125/EG requirements.”

The new ordinance requires all pumps for "clean" water delivered after January 1, 2015 must have a minimum efficiency index (MEI) of 0.4. Effective 1/1/2017, the power limit will be lowered from 7.5 to 0.75 kW. Then even the previously excepted motors will be required to exhibit premium efficiency (Efficiency Class IE3). Allweiler pump units already provide this level of efficiency and at the price of an IE2 drive.

The Allweiler brand pumps achieve high efficiency due in part to well-designed pump hydraulics. Additionally, only IE3 motors will be used, including a frequency converter, if requested.