BLACK+DECKER VS In-Ground 1.5 HP
#18 in In-GroundFull review
A dual-voltage 1.5 HP pump for owners replacing an old single-speed pump themselves, with a long warranty that does not require a dealer.
Amazon $1,049$1,049
3.0/5
A low-cost variable-speed pump for DIY owners on a 230 V circuit; buyers counting on a utility rebate should pick an ENERGY STAR model.
- 230 VVoltage
- 136 gpmMax flow
- 2 yearsWarranty
Check price at Amazon$479.20
Price checked October 27, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Among the cheapest variable-speed pumps sold online
- Four-period built-in timer runs a daily schedule without automation
- Fits 1.5 in or 2 in plumbing with the included adapters
Cons
- No published DOE energy rating and not ENERGY STAR certified, so it may not qualify for utility rebates
- 230 V only
- Short two-year warranty
The Aquastrong Variable Speed family
Every Aquastrong Variable Speed model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own pool type.
| Model | Rated power | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aquastrong Variable Speed 1.5 HP (this one) | - | 3.0/5 | $479.20 |
| Aquastrong Variable Speed 2 HP | - | 3.0/5 | $559.20 |
| Aquastrong Variable Speed 3 HP | - | 3.0/5 | $639.20 |
How it scores
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its pool type. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | PSP150PM |
|---|---|
| Efficiency ratings | |
| Pump type | In-ground (self-priming) |
| Motor | Variable speed |
| ENERGY STAR certified | No |
| Pump | |
| Voltage | 230 V |
| Speed range | 1,200 to 4,000 rpm |
| Maximum flow | 136 gpm |
| Pipe size | 2 in |
| Controls | |
| Built-in schedule | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Warranty and models | |
| Warranty | 2 years |
| Warranty terms | Two-year warranty with after-sales support (Amazon listing), the same for any buyer. |
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Aquastrong Variable Speed 2 HP
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