Jandy’s large-body flagship for big custom pools, where flow and a huge basket matter more than footprint.
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The largest Black+Decker in-ground pump, for big pools or heavy water features; smaller pools save more power with the 1.5 or 2.2 HP.
- 3 HPRated power
- 7.5WEF
- 31% aboveAbove ENERGY STAR minimum
- 230 VVoltage
- 5 yearsWarranty
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- Enough flow for large pools with spas, waterfalls or long pipe runs
- Four-speed keypad schedule with a clock that survives power cuts
- Five-year warranty for any buyer, including DIY installs
- 230 V only
- Lowest energy rating of the Black+Decker line (WEF 7.5 against 8.4 for the 1.5 HP)
- No automation link or confirmed app control
The Black+Decker VS In-Ground family
Every Black+Decker VS In-Ground model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own pool type.
| Model | Rated power | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLACK+DECKER VS In-Ground 1.5 HP | 1.5 HP | 3.2/5 | $1,049 |
| BLACK+DECKER VS In-Ground 2.2 HP | 2.2 HP | 3.3/5 | $1,199 |
| BLACK+DECKER VS In-Ground 3 HP (this one) | 3 HP | 3.5/5 | $1,299 |
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 | BDXBTV24953 / BTIGV300SP |
|---|---|
| Efficiency ratings | |
| Pump type | In-ground (self-priming) |
| Motor | Variable speed |
| Rated horsepower (DOE) | 3 HP |
| Hydraulic horsepower (DOE) | 1.4 HP |
| Weighted energy factor (WEF) | 7.5 kgal/kWh |
| ENERGY STAR minimum for its size | 5.8 kgal/kWh |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes |
| Pump | |
| Voltage | 230 V |
| Speed range | 1,000 to 3,450 rpm |
| Pipe size | 2 in |
| Size (W × D × H) | 23.4 × 11.5 × 13.1 in |
| Weight | 32 lb |
| Controls | |
| Built-in schedule | Yes |
| Freeze protection | No |
| Warranty and models | |
| Warranty | 5 years |
| Warranty terms | 5-year limited warranty from Blue Torrent Pool Products, the same for any buyer (no dealer-install requirement in the manual); service via the Pump Service Center in Seaford, NY. |
| Also sold as | Blue Torrent BTIGV300SP |
| Released | 2026-01 |
Alternatives in this pool type
For large pools or pools with spas and water features, where an owner wants app control and constant-flow filtering without buying an automation system.
Amazon $1,750 Leslie's $1,719.99A full-size high-flow pump for large pools with demanding features, chosen when a dealer is replacing an old Jandy PlusHP.
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