Pentair IntelliFlo3 VSF 1.5 HP
#6 in In-GroundFull review
For ordinary in-ground pools replacing a 1 to 1.5 HP pump, by owners who want app control and constant-flow filtering built into the pump.
Amazon $1,291.05$1,291.05
3.4/5
The biggest TriStar VS 800, for larger pools or pads with a spa, when app control over Bluetooth is enough.
- 2.2 HPRated power
- 7.4WEF
- 32% aboveAbove ENERGY STAR minimum
- 115/230 VVoltage
- 155 gpmMax flow
- 3 yearsWarranty
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Price checked October 27, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Runs on 115 or 230 V, so it swaps in for most old pumps
- Schedules and speeds from a phone over Bluetooth with no automation system to buy
- Enough flow for a spa spillover or water features
Cons
- No keypad: schedules must be set in the OmniX app
- Doesn’t connect to Pentair or Jandy automation
- Remote access from away needs the extra OmniX Gateway
- No published retail price; sold through pool dealers
The Hayward TriStar VS 800 family
Every Hayward TriStar VS 800 model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own pool type.
| Model | Rated power | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hayward TriStar VS 810 | 1.2 HP | 3.3/5 | - |
| Hayward TriStar VS 815 | 1.9 HP | 3.2/5 | $2,089.99 |
| Hayward TriStar VS 820 (this one) | 2.2 HP | 3.4/5 | - |
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 | VSP32820 / W3VSP32820 |
|---|---|
| Efficiency ratings | |
| Pump type | In-ground (self-priming) |
| Motor | Variable speed |
| Rated horsepower (DOE) | 2.2 HP |
| Hydraulic horsepower (DOE) | 1.5 HP |
| Weighted energy factor (WEF) | 7.4 kgal/kWh |
| ENERGY STAR minimum for its size | 5.6 kgal/kWh |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes |
| Pump | |
| Voltage | 115/230 V |
| Speed range | 600 to 3,450 rpm |
| Maximum flow | 155 gpm |
| Pipe size | 2 in |
| Size (W × D × H) | 11.5 × 25.5 × 13.5 in |
| Controls | |
| Built-in schedule | Yes |
| Freeze protection | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Optional module |
| App | Hayward OmniX |
| Automation compatibility | Hayward OmniX |
| Warranty and models | |
| Warranty | 3 years |
| Warranty terms | Sold only through pool pros: 3 years parts when sold by a Totally Hayward partner (sell sheet); the product page lists 3 years parts and 1 year labor. Exclusions and other terms at hayward.com/expert. |
| Released | 2024-12 |
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BLACK+DECKER VS In-Ground 2.2 HP
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