Pentair 011018 IntelliFlo Variable Speed High Performance Pool Pump, 3 Horsepower, 230 Volt, 1 Phase – Energy Star Certified

$908.09

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Before you buy: Pentair IntelliFlo 011018

This is the 3 HP, 230 Volt, single-phase IntelliFlo. Confirm your electrical service matches — this unit needs a dedicated 230V circuit, not a standard 115V outlet.

How to decide if variable speed fits you

The seller describes 8 programmable speeds plus a built-in timer, letting you dial lower speeds for filtering and higher ones for jets or water features. If you only ever run one fixed task, a simpler single-speed pump may be easier; if you balance filtration, heating and features, the programmability is where the value sits.

Compatibility checks

  • The listing states it works with IntelliTouch, EasyTouch and SunTouch controls plus other digital pool/spa systems — verify your controller before relying on integration.
  • Horsepower must suit your plumbing; a 3 HP unit can be oversized for small pools, so match flow needs to your setup rather than defaulting to the largest size.

See the Amazon listing for full specs.


Traditional pumps operate at set, unchangeable speeds. Those speeds are almost always higher than required. As a result, they overpower the jobs they’re assigned to do, which wastes energy. Intelliflo allows custom programming of optimum pump speeds for specific tasks such as filtering, heating, cleaning, spa jets and waterfalls. for virtually all applications, the optimum speed is lower than the preset, unchangeable speeds of older pumps. When water moves more slowly for longer periods, it helps reduce the occurrence of algae that forms more easily when water is pumped briskly and then allowed to rest for long intervals. Your filter works more effectively because it has more time to sift out particles from the water, and because particles aren’t forced through the Filter media under needlessly high pressure. Automatic chemical dispensers and chlorinators also work better when water is kept moving.

  • Ultra-efficient permanent magnet motors, as used in advanced hybrid cars.
  • Precise matching of motor speed to your pool’s needs.
  • Superior water quality, better filtration and lower operational costs by running longer, at lower speeds.
  • Totally enclosed fan-cooled (TEFC) motor design for long life and quiet operation.
  • Built-in diagnostics protect the pump for longer service life.
  • Energy savings up to 90-percent vs. traditional pumps
  • Dramatically quieter operation
  • 8 programmable speed settings and built-in timer assure optimum speed and run times for maximum efficiency and savings
  • Built in diagnostics protect the pump for longer service life

Fully compatible with IntelliTouch, EasyTouch, SunTouch Pool Control Systems and other brands of digital pool/spa controls for managing pump, heating, lighting, spa jets and water features