Pentair WhisperFlo VST
#1 in Large PoolsFull review
For in-ground pools that need a bit more than a 1.5 HP pump, especially ones replacing an old WhisperFlo, where a simple keypad pump is enough.
Amazon $1,559$1,559
3.5/5
Jandy’s large-body flagship for big custom pools, where flow and a huge basket matter more than footprint.
- 2.7 HPRated power
- 7.5WEF
- 38% aboveAbove ENERGY STAR minimum
- 115/230 VVoltage
- 160 gpmMax flow
- 3 yearsWarranty
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Pros
- Most flow of any Jandy 2.7 HP pump, for large pools with many features
- Very large strainer basket, so fewer cleanouts
- Two built-in auxiliary relays can run a chlorinator or booster pump without a separate timer
Cons
- Biggest, heaviest Jandy residential pump; needs a large pad
- No Jandy warranty if bought online; dealer install only
- No published retail price; sold through pool dealers
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 | VSSHP270DV2A / VSSHP270DV2AS / VSSHP270DV2ASP |
|---|---|
| Efficiency ratings | |
| Pump type | In-ground (self-priming) |
| Motor | Variable speed |
| Rated horsepower (DOE) | 2.7 HP |
| Hydraulic horsepower (DOE) | 1.6 HP |
| Weighted energy factor (WEF) | 7.5 kgal/kWh |
| ENERGY STAR minimum for its size | 5.4 kgal/kWh |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes |
| Pump | |
| Voltage | 115/230 V |
| Speed range | 600 to 3,450 rpm |
| Maximum flow | 160 gpm |
| Pipe size | 2 in |
| Size (W × D × H) | 11.6 × 30.1 × 15 in |
| Weight | 66 lb |
| Controls | |
| Built-in schedule | Yes |
| Freeze protection | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Optional module |
| App | iAquaLink |
| Automation compatibility | Jandy AquaLink, Pentair IntelliCenter, Pentair EasyTouch, Pentair IntelliTouch |
| Warranty and models | |
| Warranty | 3 years |
| Warranty terms | Jandy Limited Warranty: variable-speed pumps 3 years from retail purchase on a single-family pool, installed and serviced by a licensed or experienced pool professional; parts only, no labor. The warranty does not apply to pumps bought online or through other e-commerce platforms, so an online/DIY buyer gets no Jandy warranty. |
| Released | 2019-03 |
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