CircuPool SmartFlo AF 2.2P
#29 in In-GroundFull review
A smart drop-in for a Pentair-footprint pad, for owners who want app control and flow targeting on 115 or 230 V.
Amazon $1,475$1,475
2.6/5
A dual-voltage drop-in for a mid-size in-ground pool, for owners who want simple keypad control; most rivals of this size are more efficient.
- 1.6 HPRated power
- 7.8WEF
- 17% aboveAbove ENERGY STAR minimum
- 115/230 VVoltage
- 2 yearsWarranty
Check price at Amazon$1,191.99
Price checked October 27, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Runs on 115 or 230 V at full power, so it swaps in for most old pumps
- Keypad schedule plus relay inputs work with almost any timer or automation
- Built-in freeze protection
Cons
- Lower energy rating than most 1.65 HP rivals (WEF 7.8)
- No app or Wi-Fi
- Only a 2-year warranty
The Waterway Power Defender VS family
Every Waterway Power Defender VS model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own pool type.
| Model | Rated power | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterway Power Defender 165 (this one) | 1.6 HP | 2.6/5 | $1,191.99 |
| Waterway Power Defender 270 | 2.7 HP | 3.1/5 | $1,399.99 |
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 | PD-165 |
|---|---|
| Efficiency ratings | |
| Pump type | In-ground (self-priming) |
| Motor | Variable speed |
| Rated horsepower (DOE) | 1.6 HP |
| Hydraulic horsepower (DOE) | 1 HP |
| Weighted energy factor (WEF) | 7.8 kgal/kWh |
| ENERGY STAR minimum for its size | 6.7 kgal/kWh |
| ENERGY STAR certified | No |
| Pump | |
| Voltage | 115/230 V |
| Pipe size | 2 in |
| Controls | |
| Built-in schedule | Yes |
| Freeze protection | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Automation compatibility | Waterway OASIS, Jandy AquaLink |
| Warranty and models | |
| Warranty | 2 years |
| Warranty terms | Waterway warranty: Power Defender variable-speed pumps carry a 2-year warranty from the sale date with proof of purchase; claims go through the place of purchase. Freeze damage isn't covered. |
Alternatives in this pool type
Hayward MaxFlo VS 415
#30 in In-GroundFull review
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Speck BADU Pro-IV VS 2.25 HP
#32 in In-GroundFull review
A middle size for pools that need more than 1.65 HP, but most buyers do better with the ENERGY STAR Pro-V for rebates.
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