Hayward TriStar VS 815
#17 in In-GroundFull review
A mid-size TriStar for typical in-ground pools, best for owners who want phone schedules over Bluetooth without an automation system.
INYOPools $2,089.99$2,089.99
3.1/5
A mid-size dual-voltage pump for typical in-ground pools, best for owners who want keypad schedules and a link to Omni, Pentair or Jandy automation.
- 1.9 HPRated power
- 8.3WEF
- 37% aboveAbove ENERGY STAR minimum
- 115/230 VVoltage
- 140 gpmMax flow
- 3 yearsWarranty
Check price at Amazon$2,199
Price checked October 27, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Very efficient at low speed on 115 V (WEF 12.9), so filtering costs little
- Runs on 115 or 230 V, so it swaps in for most old pumps
- Works with Hayward Omni, OmniX and, through Universal Comms, Pentair and Jandy automation
- Big 137 cu in strainer basket needs emptying less often
Cons
- Pricier than Hayward’s OmniX-module TriStar VS 815 of the same size
- Remote app access needs the extra OmniX Gateway
- Full warranty only when sold by a Totally Hayward pool pro
The Hayward TriStar VS 900 family
Every Hayward TriStar VS 900 model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own pool type.
| Model | Rated power | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hayward TriStar VS 900 (this one) | 1.9 HP | 3.1/5 | $2,199 |
| Hayward TriStar VS 950 | 2.7 HP | 3.3/5 | $2,539.49 |
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 | SP32900VSPX1 / W3SP3202VSPX1 / SP32900VSP / SP3202VSP / W3SP3202VSP / SP3202VSPBH / HL32900VSP / EF200VS |
|---|---|
| Efficiency ratings | |
| Pump type | In-ground (self-priming) |
| Motor | Variable speed |
| Rated horsepower (DOE) | 1.9 HP |
| Hydraulic horsepower (DOE) | 1.2 HP |
| Weighted energy factor (WEF) | 8.3 kgal/kWh |
| ENERGY STAR minimum for its size | 6.1 kgal/kWh |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes |
| Pump | |
| Voltage | 115/230 V |
| Speed range | 600 to 3,450 rpm |
| Maximum flow | 140 gpm |
| Pipe size | 2 in |
| Size (W × D × H) | 11.5 × 25.9 × 13.5 in |
| Controls | |
| Built-in schedule | Yes |
| Freeze protection | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Optional module |
| App | Hayward OmniX |
| Automation compatibility | Hayward OmniLogic, Hayward OmniHub, Hayward OmniPL, Hayward ProLogic, Hayward AquaLogic, Hayward E-Command 4, Hayward OnCommand, Hayward OmniX, Pentair automation (Universal Comms), Jandy automation (Universal Comms) |
| Warranty and models | |
| Warranty | 3 years |
| Warranty terms | Expert Line pump sold only through pool pros: 3 years parts and labor 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; Hayward does not publish separate terms for online buyers. |
| Also sold as | EF200VS |
| Released | 2020-08 |
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