A budget 2.2 HP variable-speed pump for larger pools on a 230 V circuit, when price matters more than app control or warranty.
Amazon $599.95
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.
- 1.5 HPRated power
- 9.4WEF
- 37% aboveAbove ENERGY STAR minimum
- 115/230 VVoltage
- 115 gpmMax flow
- 3 yearsWarranty
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- Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth: schedules and speed from the Pentair Pool app with no automation system
- Runs on 115 or 230 V, so it swaps in for most old 1 to 1.5 HP pumps
- Holds a set flow rate as the filter loads up
- 3-year warranty when a pro installs it
- Flow control tops out at 90 gpm, so it is not for big water features
- No keypad for schedules unless you add the touchscreen
- Pricier than a basic 1.5 HP variable-speed pump
The Pentair IntelliFlo3 VSF family
Every Pentair IntelliFlo3 VSF model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own pool type.
| Model | Rated power | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pentair IntelliFlo3 VSF 1.5 HP (this one) | 1.5 HP | 3.4/5 | $1,291.05 |
| Pentair IntelliFlo3 VSF 3 HP | 3 HP | 3.5/5 | $1,719.99 |
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 | 011065 / 011066 / 011067 / 011068 |
|---|---|
| Efficiency ratings | |
| Pump type | In-ground (self-priming) |
| Motor | Variable speed |
| Rated horsepower (DOE) | 1.5 HP |
| Hydraulic horsepower (DOE) | 0.9 HP |
| Weighted energy factor (WEF) | 9.4 kgal/kWh |
| ENERGY STAR minimum for its size | 6.8 kgal/kWh |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes |
| Pump | |
| Voltage | 115/230 V |
| Speed range | 400 to 4,000 rpm |
| Maximum flow | 115 gpm |
| Pipe size | 2 in |
| Sound level | 55 dB(A) |
| Size (W × D × H) | 24.9 × 11.7 × 12 in |
| Weight | 48 lb |
| Controls | |
| Built-in schedule | Yes |
| Freeze protection | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Built in |
| App | Pentair Pool |
| Automation compatibility | Pentair IntelliCenter, Pentair EasyTouch, Pentair IntelliTouch |
| Warranty and models | |
| Warranty | 3 years |
| Warranty terms | Pentair lists the IntelliFlo3 VSF and IntelliPro3 VSF at 3 years, parts and labor when professionally installed from a dealer, pool builder or service company. Bought online it is 1 year, parts only. |
| Also sold as | Sta-Rite IntelliPro3 VSF 1.5 HP (013065 / 013066 / 013067 / 013068) |
| Released | 2023-02 |
Alternatives in this pool type
A 2.2 HP smart pump for mid-size and larger pools, best for replacing a SuperFlo-size pump on either voltage.
Amazon $1,475The biggest TriStar VS 800, for larger pools or pads with a spa, when app control over Bluetooth is enough.
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