ST. LOUIS, MO – Oct. 31, 2024 – The advancement of pool pump motor technology requires innovative thinking and continuous investment in R&D. This dual focus from Nidec’s U.S. MOTORS® brand will be on full display at its booth (#2316) at the International Pool, Spa, Patio Expo in November. U.S. MOTORS will proudly feature its Neptune® motor line and its newest pool motor, the Neptune HybridTM, as well as two live motor-pump demonstrations.
One of the demonstrations at the U.S. MOTORS booth will illustrate how Neptune pool pump motors connect to three major pool control systems. The other demonstration will simulate the ease of connecting Neptune variable speed replacement motors with existing time clocks and select automation for worry-free operation.
U.S. MOTORS will also demonstrate the Neptune motors integrating with three major pool control systems during the Pool Pro Appreciation Event on Monday, November 11, from 3:30 to 7 p.m.
Nidec’s U.S. MOTORS brand has been developing and producing groundbreaking products for more than 100 years. Its Neptune line of variable speed pool pump motors have been engineered and designed for high performance, energy savings and quiet operation. Now U.S. MOTORS is expanding the line with two new offerings for residential pools – a hybrid that features two motor technologies and a 3.45 HP motor designed for large pools.
The Neptune HybridTM is a patented motor and control combination that features a high-efficiency brushless permanent magnet (BPM) motor integrated with a standard PSC induction motor and a variable speed control.
Like the other Neptune products, utilizing the Neptune Hybrid offers up to 80 percent energy savings for homeowners and meets the new efficiency regulations from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), which take effect in September 2025.
The Neptune Hybrid is an example of achieving greater efficiency through variable speed. When operating at 50 percent of speed, the motor uses only 12 to14 percent of the full speed power. The BPM is capable of variable speed levels from 600 to 2,760 RPMs, ideal for circulating the water in residential pools. At 3,450 RPMs, the PSC motor activates, providing extra power needed for vacuuming the pool.
The new Neptune 3.45 HP features a variable speed motor with integrated controls for energy efficiency and easy operation. This powerful motor is designed for large residential pools, and as with the entire Neptune line, will integrate with any new or existing pump, bringing variable speed capabilities to the pump and meeting DOE efficiency requirements for the current pump rule as well as the upcoming 2025 motor rule.
New and replacement pool and spa motors from U.S. MOTORS are available exclusively through pool industry professionals and distributors. Find out more at www.usmotors.com/pool-and-spa.
About Nidec Corporation, Nidec Motor Corporation and U.S. MOTORS®
Nidec Corporation is the world’s No.1 comprehensive motor manufacturer. Based in Kyoto, Japan, Nidec Corporation offers motors ranging from micro-size to super large, as well as application products and services in IT, automation, home appliances, automobiles, commercial and industrial systems, environmental, energy, and many other businesses. Nidec is comprised of approximately 340 companies employing more than 110,000 people all over the world. www.Nidec.com.
Nidec Appliance, Commercial and Industrial Motors (ACIM) is a Nidec Corporation business unit that includes three Platforms: Global Appliance (GA), U.S. Motors (USM), and Commercial & Industrial (C&I). With over 18,000 employees and 37 manufacturing sites in 25 countries, ACIM is one of the largest divisions in terms of sales inside Nidec Group. ACIM has a vast portfolio that covers compressors, condensing units, and motors for residential and commercial appliances, as well as motors and electronic drives for commercial, residential, industrial, and utilities applications. This comprehensive set of solutions is characterized by high standards of quality and energy efficiency, delivering innovation and sustainability across ACIM’s broad customer base.
The U.S. MOTORS® brand encompasses a complete line of general and special purpose commercial and industrial motors from 1/30 horsepower through 4000 horsepower for a wide variety of applications. Since 1908, the U.S. MOTORS brand has stood for exceptional product reliability and performance. It is one of the oldest and most trusted brands in the motor industry and is recognized worldwide as the mark of leadership and technological innovation. www.USMotors.com.
