Waterway Power Defender Variable Speed Pump 1.65HP 230V In stock$124999
Quick overview
- Variable speed Runs at the speed the job actually needs, which is where the energy savings come from.
- Totally enclosed construction An external fan cools the motor while the enclosure keeps dirt and moisture out.
- Auto voltage selection Once powered, the pump selects 230V or 115V on its own, with no drop in horsepower at either voltage.
- Plumbs like the pumps it replaces Lines up with both Super Pump and IntelliFlo plumbing, and comes with two self aligning unions.
- Silicon carbide Viton shaft seals Chosen for wear and chemical resistance in pool water.
- DOE and CEC compliant Meets the efficiency rules that govern new pool pump installations, with built in freeze protection.
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Product details
The Waterway PD-165 is the 1.65 HP Power Defender, a variable speed in ground pool pump built around energy efficiency and a motor that shrugs off the environment it sits in.
The motor
Construction is totally enclosed, with a powerful external fan pulling heat away while the enclosure keeps dirt and moisture off the windings. That combination is why the motor runs cool. Once powered, the pump selects 230V or 115V by itself, and Waterway states there is no drop in horsepower at either voltage.
Fitting it to an existing pad
The Power Defender lines up with both Super Pump and IntelliFlo plumbing, which is the reason it is a common swap on older pads. Two self aligning unions are included, and a base for IntelliFlo comes with the pump. The listing also notes that the adjustable base kit is sold separately, so check which base your pad calls for before you order.
Water side details
The pump is pressure rated up to 50 PSI and uses silicon carbide Viton shaft seals for wear and chemical resistance. Freeze protection is built in, and the pump is D.O.E. and C.E.C. compliant, which matters where variable speed is required by code on new installations.
| Brand | Waterway |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer part number | PD-165 |
| UPC | 806105647757 |
| Type | Variable speed in ground pool pump |
| Horsepower | 1.65 HP |
| Voltage | 230V, automatically selects 230V or 115V once powered |
| Pressure rating | Up to 50 PSI |
| Motor | Totally enclosed with external cooling fan |
| Shaft seal | Silicon carbide Viton |
| Unions | 2 self aligning pump unions included |
| Base | Comes with base for IntelliFlo |
| Plumbing alignment | Lines up with Super Pump and IntelliFlo plumbing |
| Freeze protection | Built in |
| Compliance | D.O.E. and C.E.C. compliant |
| Adjustable base kit | Sold separately |
| Shipping weight | 48.03 lb |
| Ships | Parcel |
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