{"title":"Variable Speed Pool Pumps","description":"\u003cp\u003eInground variable speed pumps from Pentair, Hayward, CaliMar, Waterway, Moov and others: the IntelliFlo, WhisperFlo VS and SuperFlo VS, the TriStar VS, MaxFlo VS and Super Pump VS, CaliMar's CMARVSP range and the Waterway Power Defender.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery make of whole pump is on \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pool-pumps\"\u003epool pumps\u003c\/a\u003e and motors on their own are on \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pump-motors\"\u003epool pump motors\u003c\/a\u003e. By maker, see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pentair-pool-pumps\"\u003ePentair pool pumps\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hayward-pool-pumps\"\u003eHayward pool pumps\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/calimar-variable-speed-pumps\"\u003eCaliMar variable speed pumps\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePool School, before you choose: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/pool-pump-size-calculator\"\u003ewhat size pool pump do I need\u003c\/a\u003e works out the flow to set, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/how-long-to-run-pool-pump#slower\"\u003ehow long to run a pool pump\u003c\/a\u003e explains why slower and longer uses less energy, and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/replace-pool-pump-motor-or-whole-pump#variable-speed-motor\"\u003emotor or whole pump\u003c\/a\u003e covers putting a variable speed motor on the pump you already have. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/how-to-prime-a-pool-pump\"\u003eHow to prime a pool pump\u003c\/a\u003e covers the first start.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"calimar-variable-speed-pool-pump-2-threaded-ports-1hp","title":"1 HP Variable Speed 2 in. Threaded Ports CaliMar Pool Pump, 230V, CMARVSP1.0","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe CaliMar CMARVSP1.0 is a 1 HP variable speed pump built for inground pools, spas, water features and fountains. Thick walled body castings, engineered hydraulics and a heavy duty totally enclosed fan cooled motor are what let it run a full season on a pad that sees sun, rain and chlorine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy variable speed matters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA single speed pump moves water at one rate whether you are filtering overnight or vacuuming. This one runs anywhere from 450 to 3450 RPM, so filtration happens slowly and quietly for most of the day and full speed is reserved for cleaning and backwashing. Moving the same water more slowly uses far less power, which is why the pump carries a WEF rating of 7.5 and is listed under ENERGY STAR 2.0. That listing is also what most utility rebate programs are written against.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt to stay serviceable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe permanent magnet motor produces less noise and vibration than the induction motors it replaces. Wetted components are molded from corrosion proof reinforced thermoplastic, the shaft is stainless steel and the mechanical seal uses American designed carbon to ceramic sealing faces. A large strainer basket sits under a clear engineered polymer lid that stays transparent instead of clouding, and the lid locks with a quarter turn, so checking the basket is a ten second job rather than a tool job.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore you order\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis model is specified at 230V single phase, 5.5A, so confirm the circuit at the pump pad is 230V. Suction and discharge are 2 in. threaded ports, the standard size on inground systems. The pump is self priming and carries a NEMA Type 3 environmental rating for outdoor installation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CaliMar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48613743853780,"sku":"PSU-199914","price":649.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/9568\/2516\/files\/CMARVSP1.0.webp?v=1788473816"},{"product_id":"intelliflo-vs-svrs-variable-speed-pump","title":"Pentair IntelliFlo VS+SVRS Variable Speed Pool Pump, EC-011057","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Pentair IntelliFlo VS+SVRS is a variable speed inground pool pump with a Safety Vacuum Release System built in. It combines variable drive technology, onboard digital intelligence and a permanent magnet motor, the motor technology used in hybrid cars, to cut pump energy use by up to 90% compared with a single speed pump.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe safety system\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSVRS monitors for a drain blockage and shuts the pump off automatically when it detects one. It works alongside compliant drain covers as an entrapment safeguard, and this model was the first pool pump to build it in.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariable speed, controlled at the pump\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFiltration runs slowly and quietly for most of the day, with higher speeds reserved for cleaning and backwashing. Schedules and speeds are programmed on the pump's own digital control, so no external controller is required, and it can also run under Pentair automation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore you order\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePentair's savings figure is based on a variable speed pump compared with a single speed pump running 12 hours per day at an average of $0.16 per kWh in a 20,000 gallon pool. Actual savings vary with pump horsepower, RPM, plumbing size and length, pump model, service factor and other hydraulic factors.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pentair","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48620699680980,"sku":"PUR-10-3101","price":2399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/9568\/2516\/files\/default_d93f30e8-b2cb-4105-aa33-7c7ccb75269c.jpg?v=1788573185"},{"product_id":"pentair-superflo-vs-variable-speed-pool-pump-1-5-hp-ec-342001","title":"Pentair SuperFlo VS 1.5 HP Variable Speed Pool Pump, EC-342001","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Pentair SuperFlo VS EC-342001 is a 1.5 HP variable speed pump for in-ground pools. 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